And I've already lost my way
But feel entombed in this tourist bar
For a day, anyway
So lay me out on the cobblestones
And infer this aching jib
The streets are built on ancient bones
And the crib are the
Blow the mistral blow it all away
Blowe the mistral blow away
Blow the mistral blow it all away
Won't it blow, won't it blow, won't it blow
So it's me and you and the baby boy
And a thorn to shed the wait
Wreaking out the little joy
What a waste that we stayed
Blow the mistral blow it all away
Blow the mistral blow away
Blow the mistral blow it all away
Won't it blow, won't it blow, won't it blow
Blow the mistral blow it all away
Blow the mistral blow away
Blow the mistral blow it all away
Won't it blow, won't it blow, won't it blow
The Decemberists are an American indie rock band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 2000. The band consists of Colin Meloy (lead vocals, guitar, principal songwriter), Chris Funk (guitar, multi-instrumentalist), Jenny Conlee (piano, keyboards, accordion, backing vocals), Nate Query (bass), and John Moen (drums).
The band has released eight studio albums, to date, with their lyrics often focusing on historical incidents and folklore. Audience participation is a part of their live performances, typically during encores. The band stages whimsical reenactments of sea battles and other centuries-old events, typically of regional interest, or acts out songs with members of the crowd.
In 2011, the track "Down by the Water" from their album, The King Is Dead, was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 54th Grammy Awards.
