Since we’re listening to BlueGrass here… Might as well continue this theme. In the middle of a sea of work, and suddenly this desolate, almost strange feeling of insignificance and fatigue, all at once.
Listening to I am Weary.. Let me Rest. The song would probably be classified as gospel within hte American Roots music tradition. It’s so bloody beautiful. I wish U2 would sing this once. Don’t ask me why. The version I am listening to is by the Cox Family, and was done originally by Stanley Brothers (I think!). The song became really famous when it was featured in that crazy funny movie, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
Kiss me mother kiss your darlin
Lay my head upon your breast
Throw your loving arms around me
I am weary let me rest
Seems the light is swiftly fading
Brighter scenes they do now show
I am standing by the river
Angels wait to take me home
Kiss me mother kiss your darlin
See the pain upon my brow
While I’ll soon be with the angels
Fate has doomed my future now
Through the years you’ve always loved me
And my life you’ve tried to save
But now I shall slumber sweetly
In a deep and lonely grave
Kiss me mother kiss your darlin
Lay my head upon your breast
Throw your loving arms around me
I am weary let me rest
And now.. Back to the non-bluegrassy sounds of editing wiki.
