Same Old Man
Joanna Newsom * Track #8 On Divers
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Same Old Man by Joanna Newsom
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TraditionalAbout
As is indicated in the liner notes, “Same Old Man” is a traditional song and is the only song on Divers not written by Newsom.
The song can be traced back to an old folk dance called “Old Man at the Mill”, but its lyrics are significantly different; the version Newsom sings was concocted in the 196...
Same Old Man Lyrics
It's the same old lady, putting out the wash
Standing in the rain in her mackintosh —
Same old lady standing in the rain!
The thought of New York was going insane
Hey little leaf, lying on the ground —
Now you're turning slightly brown!
Why don't you come back on the tree
Turn the color green the way you ought to be?
My mind is fading and my body grows weak
And my lips won't form the words I speak
And now I'm floating away on a barrel of pain
New York City won't see me again
It's the same old man, sitting at the mill
Mill-wheel turning of its own free will
I'm certainly glad to be at home
New York City continues on, alone
I'm certainly glad to be at home
New York City continues on, alone
New York City continues on, alone
New York City continues...
Same Old Man Q&A
Who wrote Same Old Man's ?
Same Old Man was written by Traditional.
Who produced Same Old Man's ?
Same Old Man was produced by Noah Georgeson & Joanna Newsom.
When did Joanna Newsom release Same Old Man?
Joanna Newsom released Same Old Man on Fri Oct 23 2015.