One of These Things First
Nick Drake * Track #7 On Nick Drake
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One of These Things First by Nick Drake
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Nick DrakeProduced by
Joe BoydWrited by
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A desperate song about dreams of what he could’ve been – he had potential for many things, but realized none of them.
He dreams of being capable, but is stuck – doesn’t know how.
One of These Things First Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I could have been a sailor, could have been a cook
A real live lover, could have been a book
I could have been a signpost, could have been a clock
As simple as a kettle, steady as a rock
[Chorus 1]
I could be here and now
I would be, I should be, but how?
I could have been
One of these things first
I could have been
One of these things first
[Verse 2]
I could have been your pillar, could have been your door
I could have stayed beside you, could have stayed for more
I could have been your statue, could have been your friend
A whole long lifetime could have been the end
[Chorus 2]
I could be yours so true
I would be, I should be, through and through
I could have been
One of these things first
I could have been
One of these things first
[Instrumental Interlude]
[Verse 3]
I could have been a whistle, could have been a flute
A real live giver, could have been a boot
I could have been a signpost, could have been a clock
As simple as a kettle, steady as a rock
[Chorus 3]
I could be, even here
I would be, I should be, so near
I could have been
One of these things first
I could have been
One of these things first
One of These Things First Q&A
Who wrote One of These Things First's ?
One of These Things First was written by Nick Drake.
Who produced One of These Things First's ?
One of These Things First was produced by Joe Boyd.
When did Nick Drake release One of These Things First?
Nick Drake released One of These Things First on Sat Mar 06 1971.