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A Year (Live)
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Traditional Folk
A Year (Live) was released on August 19, 2003 by Sanctuary Records as a part of the album So Damn Happy (Live)
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Release DateAugust 19, 2003
LabelSanctuary Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM94

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Loudon Wainwright III
Loudon Wainwright III
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Loudon Wainwright III
Loudon Wainwright III
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Loudon Wainwright III
Loudon Wainwright III
Producer
Jeffrey Lesser
Jeffrey Lesser
Producer
Mike Kappus
Mike Kappus
Executive Producer
Greg Calbi
Greg Calbi
Mastering Engineer
Suzanne Dyer
Suzanne Dyer
Engineer
Manfred Knoop
Manfred Knoop
Engineer

Lyrics

The only time I've seen you was about a year ago
I was afraid to hold you but I wanted you to know
I touched your tiny perfect hand before I went uptown
I didn't pick you up because I'd have to put you down
For reasons that don't make much sense and you won't understand
I've stayed away for your first year (it's sort of what I planned)
But I've been in your neighbourhood (sometimes just blocks away)
I didn't come to visit you because I couldn't stay
There was a baby on a plane (maybe she was two)
And she was smiling at me (I was not sure what to do)
I've kept my distance from you (a year's much more than a while)
And so I looked away from her (too ashamed to smile)
When I saw you last year, I knew that there was no mistake
Amazing things can happen (why just look what life can make)
But life can get so hard sometimes (some feelings can't be tamed)
And people get so angry (frightened and ashamed)
You've been a sort of secret for a year (I've told but few)
Although where you are so many must love you
And I've passed by your window but haven't dared look in
Although I know I'd love you too, I'm too scared to begin
Written by: Loudon Wainwright III
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