Our Lady of the Underground by Anaïs Mitchell (Ft. Ani DiFranco)
Our Lady of the Underground by Anaïs Mitchell (Ft. Ani DiFranco)

Our Lady of the Underground

Anaïs Mitchell & Ani DiFranco * Track #10 On Hadestown

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Our Lady of the Underground by Anaïs Mitchell (Ft. Ani DiFranco)

Release Date
Tue Mar 09 2010
Performed by
Anaïs MitchellAni DiFranco
Produced by
Todd Sickafoose
About

Track 10 from Anaïs Mitchell’s 2010 concept album Hadestown, “Our Lady of the Underground” is sung by Ani DiFranco.

In this song, Persephone runs a speakeasy where earthly desires are purveyed instead of alcohol. Orpheus arrives and Persephone takes a liking to him.

Our Lady of the Underground Lyrics

[PERSEPHONE]
I don’t know about you, boys
But if you’re like me, then hanging around
This old manhole is bringing you down
Six-feet-under getting under your skin
Cabin fever is a-setting in
You’re stir crazy! You’re stuck in a rut!
Or you could use a little pick-me-up
I can give you what it is you crave
A little something from the good old days
I got the wind right here in a jar
I got the rain on tap at the bar
I got sunshine up on the shelf
Allow me to introduce myself

Brother, what’s my name?
My name is…

[CROWD]
Our Lady of the Underground!

[PERSEPHONE]
Brother, what’s my name?

[CROWD]
Our Lady of Ways!
Our Lady of Means!

[PERSEPHONE]
Brother, what’s my name?
My name is…

[CROWD]
Our Lady of the Upside Down!

[PERSEPHONE]
Brother what’s my name?
I’ll tell you my name…
Persephone!

Come here, brother, let me guess
It’s the little things you miss
Spring flowers, autumn leaves
Ask me, brother, and you shall receive
Or maybe these just ain’t enough
Maybe you’re looking for some stronger stuff
I got a sight for the sorest eye
When’s the last time you saw the sky?
Wipe away your tears, brother
Brother, I know how you feel
I can see you’re blinded by the sadness of it all
But look a little closer, everything will be revealed
Look a little closer, there’s a crack in the wall

You want stars? I got a skyful
Put a quarter in the slot, you’ll get an eyeful
You want the moon? I got her too
She’s right here waiting in my pay-per-view
Oh, how long’s it been?
A little moonshine ain’t no sin
One at a time, boys, straight line
What the boss don’t know, the boss won’t mind

Our Lady of the Underground Q&A

Who wrote Our Lady of the Underground's ?

Our Lady of the Underground was written by Anaïs Mitchell.

Who produced Our Lady of the Underground's ?

Our Lady of the Underground was produced by Todd Sickafoose.

When did Anaïs Mitchell release Our Lady of the Underground?

Anaïs Mitchell released Our Lady of the Underground on Tue Mar 09 2010.

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