Dying on the Vine
John Cale * Track #2 On Artificial Intelligence
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Album Artificial Intelligence
Dying on the Vine by John Cale
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John CaleAbout
John Cale has said that this song is autobiographical, and is about a “change of lifestyle,” with few other details. It’s generally understood to be a song about Cale’s struggle with alcoholism. John Cale came to terms with his substance abuse issues in the 1980s, when this song was written, when it...
Dying on the Vine Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I've been chasing ghosts and I don't like it
I wish someone would show me where to draw the line
I'd lay down my sword if you would take it
And tell everyone back home I'm doing fine
[Verse 2]
I was with you down in Acapulco
Trading clothing for some wine
Smelling like an old adobe woman
Or a William Burroughs playing for lost time
[Chorus]
And I was thinking about my mother
I was thinking about what's mine
I was living like a Hollywood
But I was dying on the vine
[Verse 3]
Who could sleep through all that noisy chatter?
The troops, the celebrations in the sun
The authorities say my papers are all in order
And if I wasn't such a coward, I would run
[Verse 4]
I'll see you when all the shooting's over
Meet me on the other side of town
Yes, you can bring all your friends along for protection
It's always nice to have them hanging around
[Chorus]
I was thinking about my mother
I was thinking about what's mine
I was living my life like a Hollywood
But I was dying, dying on the vine
Dying on the Vine Q&A
Who wrote Dying on the Vine's ?
Dying on the Vine was written by John Cale & Larry Sloman.
Who produced Dying on the Vine's ?
Dying on the Vine was produced by John Cale.
When did John Cale release Dying on the Vine?
John Cale released Dying on the Vine on Fri Sep 06 1985.