This is a song from the album “Nowhere”, released in September 15, 1990.
The song was written by the lead guitarist Andy Bell and it’s one of the most famous songs of the band.
It’s also an icon of the “shoegazing” genre.
On interviews, Andy said
“I remember writing the riff in a hotel room on a ve...
[Verse 1]
First you look so strong, then you fade away
The sun will blind my eyes, I'll love you anyway
Thirsty for your smile, I watch you for a while
You are a vapour trail in a deep blue sky
[Refrain]
La la la la, la
La la la la, la
La la la la, la
La la la la
[Verse 2]
Tremble with a sigh, glitter in your eye
You seem to come and go, I never seem to know
And all my time is yours as much as mine
We never have enough time to show our love
[Refrain]
La la la la, la
La la la la, la
La la la la, la
La la la love
[Instrumental Outro]
Vapour Trail was written by Ride.
Vapour Trail was produced by Marc Waterman.
Ride released Vapour Trail on Mon Oct 15 1990.