Even though you have to follow your own story, every so often your path becomes intrinsically intertwined with another. They become your confidante, your best friend, your anchor. Dear Sarah Alice is a letter to my anchor through various trials and tribulations in the last ten years - I don't know where I'd be without her.
This song is influenced by The Hold Steady, Chuck Ragan, The Gaslight Anthem, Bob Dylan, and Dave Hause.
lyrics
Looking back on all the pictures
From venues, and chalets,
A passing alcoholic romance,
Antacid to stop the pain,
We ran it up and down those motorways
‘Til our edges ran ragged with age,
Chasing heavy guitars in that worn-out car
For days, and days, and days, and days, and days.
So, leave the tax returns behind,
Turn up the radio
We can’t stop long at the services,
There’s still miles and miles to go,
And though we’re slow in the winter chill,
And you struggle to come up with something to tell him,
A playlist I’ll call “Sarah Alice” makes everything alright again.
Looking back, looking forwards,
Sneaking into bad performances
On a summer night, in the summer rain
In that British seaside town.
Though our consciousness is shot,
And the darkest hour’s just gone 5am;
I still remember holding your hands,
And calling you my friend.
So, make sure to print your tickets out,
And turn up the radio,
And I’ll meet you down at the station,
And we’ll get out on the road;
Though we’re slow in the winter chill,
And you struggle to come up with something to tell him,
A girl that I’ll call “Sarah Alice” makes everything alright again.
Alright again.
Some days, I spend in a rut,
Others, I feel we were born to run
Between our lives and our vocations,
Never sleeping, never done.
We’re not getting any younger,
And the road’s been harsh for miles, and miles, and miles;
When I wake up in the morning, I remember.
You always made me smile.
Though we might forget the words,
We could always sing along,
We’ll stumble home, drunk and stoned
Where we can rest our weary bones.
credits
from The Way Back,
released September 2, 2016
Asher Baker - Vocals, Lyrics, Guitar
James Routh - Guitar, Bass Guitar
Luke Hesketh - Drums, Percussion
Rosaleen Morshead - Viola, Piano
David Bird - Backing Vocals
Jemma Rodgers - Backing Vocals
Pete Skinner - Banjo
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