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Silverblade
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Singer/Songwriter
Silverblade was released on April 26, 2019 by Pytheas Recordings as a part of the album Fever Breaks
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Release DateApril 26, 2019
LabelPytheas Recordings
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM105

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Josh Ritter
Josh Ritter
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Josh Ritter
Josh Ritter
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jason Isbell
Jason Isbell
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I have myself a silverblade, the edge is sharp, the handle bone
A little thing of silver made, now it's the only thing I own
Once I knew a lordling fine, I heard him whistle as he rode
And I was bold to call him mine, the shoes upon his horse were gold
[Verse 2]
One look in my eyes and he, bid me climb unto his horse
And asked if I'd his lady be, and go away forevermore
He spoke of love songs in each kiss, and I, who was a young girl then
Was promised every young girl's bliss, got up and rode away with him
[Verse 3]
He led me to his castle tall, with promises and jewels until
He led me through his castle hall
Then took my clothes and worked his will
And when he had, and I lay there, from my head with a silverblade
He cut a lock of my crow black hair, and bid me dress and go my way
[Verse 4]
But I marked well the silverblade, and where he set it when he did
And when his back was turned, I laid it buried deep beneath his ribs
I used my dagger as a spade, where the thorns and lilacs grow
I cut the ground into a grave, in a place even God don't know
[Verse 5]
Every evening, I returned to the place for him, I'd chose
Until his skin had turned to worms, wild dogs scattered his bones
And all I have of what I was, is the memory of a maid
Who mistook a thief for love, but who gained a silverblade
[Verse 6]
Silverblade
Written by: Josh Ritter
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