Things Behind the Sun
Nick Drake
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Please beware of them that stare They'll only smile to see you while Your time away And once you've seen what they have been To win the earth just won't seem worth Your night or your day Who'll hear what I say. Look around you find the ground Is not so far from where you are But not too wise For down below they never grow They're always tired and charms are hired From out of their eyes Never surprise. Take your time and you'll be fine And say a prayer for people there Who live on the floor And if you see what's meant to be Don't name the day or try to say It happened before. Don't be shy you learn to fly And see the sun when day is done If only you see Just what you are beneath a star That came to stay one rainy day In autumn for free Yes, be what you'll be. Please beware of them that stare They'll only smile to see you while Your time away And once you've seen what they have been To win the earth just won't seem worth Your night or your day Who'll hear what I say. Open up the broken cup Let goodly sin and sunshine in Yes that's today. And open wide the hymns you hide You find renown while people frown At things that you say But say what you'll say About the farmers and the fun And the things behind the sun And the people around your head Who say everything's been said And the movement in your brain Sends you out into the rain.
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Written by: NICK DRAKE
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13 facts about this song
Songwriter"Things Behind the Sun" is a track penned by English singer-songwriter Nick Drake.
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AlbumThe song was featured on Drake's third and final studio album, "Pink Moon," which was released in 1972.
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Genre"Things Behind the Sun" belongs to the genre of folk rock and it represents the unique style Nick had adopted in his music career.
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Solo PerformanceThe complete album "Pink Moon," including "Things Behind the Sun," was recorded with only Nick Drake playing his guitar and singing, shifting from his previous albums which included other instruments as well.
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RecordingThe song was recorded in Sound Techniques, London, a studio that many other famous singers and bands of that era used, including Jethro Tull, The Who, and John Martyn.
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Lyrics"Things Behind The Sun" maintains an ambiguous lyrical content that invites interpretation, a hallmark of Drake's songwriting. The song possibly dwells on themes of enlightenment, struggle, and the indifference of the universe.
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Featuring in FilmsThis song has also been featured in a few movies such as "Remember Me" (2010) and "Séraphine" (2008), thus redefining the relevance of Drake's music to contemporary audiences.
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CoversThe song has been covered by multiple artists over the years, including Paul Weller and Brad Mehldau, showcasing its enduring appeal.
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Influence“Things Behind The Sun” along with Drake's other work, continues to inspire musicians today, with artists such as R.E.M. and Robert Smith of The Cure declaring him as an influence.
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Posthumous PopularityUnfortunately, like much of Nick Drake's work, "Things Behind The Sun" did not gain the recognition it deserved during his lifetime. However, it has since received wide acclaim and is enjoyed by listeners worldwide.
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ReviewsThe song frequently receives high reviews from critics and fans. Rolling Stone magazine described it as one of the standout tracks on the Pink Moon album.
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Multi-InstrumentalDespite the simplicity of the song structure, Drake played a complex guitar part on the song, and his unique tuning usage on it remains a popular topic among guitar enthusiastic.
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Dark Period"Things Behind The Sun" was written during a particularly turbulent time in Drake's life, and many believe the album carries a reflection of his struggles with depression.
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