Pride and Joy - Brandi Carlile [+ lyrics]

A beautiful song from Brandi's album "Give Up the Ghost". Enjoy! c:

*LYRICS*

Time of day I can't recall
The kind of thing that takes it's toll
Over years and over time
Over smiles and over wine
All in all it wasn't bad
All in all it wasn't good
But I still care
That's the problem with the days
They're never long enough to say
What it is you never said
All the books you never read
I throw myself into the wind
Hoping somebody will pick me up
And carry me again

Where are you now
Do you let me down
Do you make me grieve for you
Do I make you proud
Do you get me now
Am I your pride and joy
I believe this to be true
Nothing sacred, nothing new
No one tells you when its time
There are no warnings, only signs
And you know that you're alone
You're not a child anymore
But you're still scared
All your mountains turn to rocks
All your oceans turn to drops
They are nothing like you thought
Can't be something you are not
Life is not a looking glass
Don't get tangled in your past
Like I am learning not to

Where are you now
Do you let me down
Do you make me grieve for you
Do I make you proud
Do you get me now
Am I your pride, joy

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[Stephentlarkin]

I just lost my dad this past week and I can't stop listening to this song. Brings me great comfort.

[livelovemusik42]

@Stephentlarkin i'm so sorry to hear that, my prayers go out to you and your family.

[rozzie8937]

I am a 72 year old who never even heard of Brandi until she came to Northampton, Ma. a few weeks ago. Now I can't get enough of her. This song is truly amazing....just blisten carefully to the words. BEAUTIFUL. was happy to see the album hit 26 in its debut. She should be No. 1.....Don't get tangled in the past.........All the songs are great but this one could be the real sleeper. Did she write it. I hope she rests when this tour ends this weekend......I'll just keep listening. Tks Brandi.

[mom2kathryn]

This lady is one of THE best out there today! She is what a SINGER is all about. Love every song she has written, covered, etc. THIS is the kind of music that stands the test of time. Absolutely fantastic.

[CorexCalling]

0 dislikes, nice

[trisho1189]

@iOseph89 Grammar yours I like

[MsChancla]

Increíble canción... Am I your pride and joy?

No he tenido la fortuna de verla en vivo... en verdad espero y deseo que venga pronto a México... tanto la letra como la música de las canciones son geniales... Visita México pronto!!!!!!

[twigleekcity]

I wish I could meet her. I probably have a high chance considering we may be going to Seattle this summer to see family. I've never met her before, yet she's my fourth cousin (Eeek! I freaked out when I found out!). I have so much family on that side it's not even funny, so it's not a surprise we've never met. I wish I could sing like her, I really do. I do play the guitar, drums, and piano(kinda) and I sing, but I'm nothing compared to her. She's my 2nd fav vocalist.

[gilmerstone]

I'm a 55 year old woman who saw Brandi this summer with our Indianapolis symphony---it was incredible. I knew about her because of my 19 year old daughter. I agree that she is perhaps the most talented singer/songwriter of today. Love her contralto voice, especially when it cracks...

[lvsinaloa]

@mom2kathryn

Definitely Agree. AMAZING.

[iOseph89]

why you guys think she's supposed to be a prototype such as slut and elitist woman. c'mon guys grow up.

Not always is about fashion, ok, its amazing voice about.