It can take a long, long time
To find a reason and a rhyme
One minute you're dancing, wild and free
Next thing you know, you can hardly move your feet
Won't you, won't you wait for me?
I'm almost there, have faith in me
You say you know what I should do
But you have never walked a mile
In my shoes
I keep trudging up the hill
It feels like I'm standing still (standing still)
Pouring rain soaks to the bone
I shield my eyes and lean into the bitter cold
Won't you, won't you wait for me?
I'm almost there, have faith in me (faith in me)
You say you know what I should do
But you have never walked a mile (walked a mile, walked a mile)
In my shoes
Won't you, won't you wait for me?
I went so close, have faith in me (faith in me)
You say you know what I should do
But you have never walked a mile (walked a mile, walked a mile)
Won't you, won't you wait for me?
I'm almost there, have faith in me (faith in me)
You keep saying what I should do
But you have never walked a mile (walked a mile, walked a mile)
In my shoes
To find a reason and a rhyme
One minute you're dancing, wild and free
Next thing you know, you can hardly move your feet
Won't you, won't you wait for me?
I'm almost there, have faith in me
You say you know what I should do
But you have never walked a mile
In my shoes
I keep trudging up the hill
It feels like I'm standing still (standing still)
Pouring rain soaks to the bone
I shield my eyes and lean into the bitter cold
Won't you, won't you wait for me?
I'm almost there, have faith in me (faith in me)
You say you know what I should do
But you have never walked a mile (walked a mile, walked a mile)
In my shoes
Won't you, won't you wait for me?
I went so close, have faith in me (faith in me)
You say you know what I should do
But you have never walked a mile (walked a mile, walked a mile)
Won't you, won't you wait for me?
I'm almost there, have faith in me (faith in me)
You keep saying what I should do
But you have never walked a mile (walked a mile, walked a mile)
In my shoes
Eivør
Eivør Pálsdóttir (pronounced [ˈaivœɹ ˈpɔlsˌdœʰtəɹ]; born 21 July 1983), known mononymously as Eivør, is a Faroese singer-songwriter and actress. Born and raised in Syðrugøta, she had her first televised performance at the age of 13. Over the course of her decades-long career, her musical output has spanned a wide range of genres such as folk, art pop, jazz, folk rock, classical and electronica. She is the elder sister of singer Elinborg.
listen:
The Main Mix
But she's trudging up that hill, not running... nevermind.
But she's trudging up that hill, not running... nevermind.
The Kate/Tori comparison is dull and overblown. I think it's hilarious that two artists can have such huge catalogues of self-written/produced solo work and somehow be conflated as if they were versions of the other. Mild vocal similarities and composing on piano =/ sameness. If this logic were applied to every man with a guitar...
Eivor is MUCH more than just a (very good) Kate Bush-alike, though - had the unexpected pleasure of seeing her play a very intimate gig while knowing nothing about her and indeed, one of her singing styles (found in quite a bit of her English work) is very much like classic Kate Bush (and this song kinda fits into that, although this is a fairly unmemorable track tbh). However, she also has lots of different vocal styles and influences - her Faeroese work is quite different and relies a lot on percussion and a sort of folk keening (which is atmospheric and arresting)... also she shifts down into what feels close to inuit throat singing in places. Really versatile and gifted singer, who sounded impeccable live - and would definitely recommend giving her more of a chance than "Kate Bush impersonator" territory. Her work on the soundtrack for The Last Kingdom alone is haunting and beautiful.
Why, oh why do I fall for female vocalists with quirky voices? No matter; I'm quite content to go through life that way.
Ms Palsdottir in 2007:
If kindergarten teachers looked and sounded like Ms Palsdottir I would offer to collect the kids from school every day...
If you are around - check the website - Free shows!
If kindergarten teachers looked and sounded like Ms Palsdottir I would offer to collect the kids from school every day...
I’d even take turns with you !?
Whoah, awesome -- Eivor was involved in that, one of the best and most compelling historical spectacles of all time? I heard this incomparably wonderful woman's voice on RP well before I saw The Last Kingdom. I felt thrilled, every episode of every season, incredible soundtrack included! She's an amazing artist; a true force of Nature!