Mrs. Potter's Lullaby
Counting Crows
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Well I woke up in mid-afternoon cause that's when it all hurts the most I dream I never know anyone at the party and I'm always the host If dreams are like movies, then memories are films about ghosts You can never escape, you can only move south down the coast Well, I am an idiot walking a tightrope of fortune and fame I am an acrobat swinging trapezes through circles of flame If you've never stared off in the distance, then your life is a shame And though I'll never forget your face, sometimes I can't remember my name Hey Mrs. Potter don't cry Hey Mrs. Potter I know why but Hey Mrs. Potter won't you talk to me Well, there's a piece of Maria in every song that I sing And the price of a memory is the memory of the sorrow it brings And there is always one last light to turn out and one last bell to ring And the last one out of the circus has to lock up everything Or the elephants will get out and forget to remember what you said And the ghosts of the tilt-a-whirl will linger inside of your head And the ferris wheel junkies will spin them forever instead When I see you a blanket of stars covers me in bed Hey Mrs. Potter don't go Hey Mrs. Potter I don't know but Hey Mrs. Potter won't you talk to me All the blue light reflections that color my mind when I sleep And the lovesick rejections that accompany the company I keep All the razor perceptions that cut just a little too deep Hey I can bleed as well as anyone, but I need someone to help me sleep So I throw my hand into the air and it swims in the beams It's just a brief interruption of the swirling dust sparkle jet stream Well, I know I don't know you and you're probably not what you seem But I'd sure like to find out So why don't you climb down off that movie screen Hey Mrs. Potter don't turn Hey Mrs. Potter I burn for you Hey Mrs. Potter won't you talk to me When the last king of Hollywood shatters his glass on the floor and orders another Well, I wonder what he did that for That's when I know that I have to get out cause I have been there before So I gave up my seat at the bar and I head for the door We drove out to the desert just to lie down beneath this bowl of stars We stand up at the Palace like it's the last of the great Pioneertown bars We shout out these songs against the clang of electric guitars You can see a million miles tonight But you can't get very far Hey Mrs. Potter I won't touch and Hey Mrs. Potter it's not much but Hey Mrs. Potter won't you talk to me
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Written by: ADAM FREDRIC DURITZ, BEN G MIZE, CHARLES THOMAS GILLINGHAM, DANIEL JOHN VICKREY, DAVID LYNN BRYSON, MATTHEW MARK MALLEY
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Mrs. Potter's Lullaby" is a song by the American rock band Counting Crows. It was written by the band's lead singer, Adam Duritz.
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Album ReleaseThe track is part of the band's third studio album, "This Desert Life," which was released in 1999.
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Inspired ByThe song is inspired by and dedicated to actress Monica Potter, who Adam Duritz had met briefly but had left a strong impact on him.
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Track Length"Mrs. Potter's Lullaby" is one of the longest songs by Counting Crows, possessing a duration of over seven minutes.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of the song details a dream Duritz had about Potter. The song starts with the words 'Well I woke up in mid-afternoon cause that's when it all hurts the most.'
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Imagery in LyricsThe song is noted for its vivid imagery and surrealism, which is a characteristic of Counting Crow's lyrical style.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Mrs. Potter's Lullaby" features live performances of the band.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough the song did not achieve mainstream success, it garnered a positive response from critics and is considered a fan favorite.
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Performances"Mrs. Potter's Lullaby" is often included in the band's live performances and is known for its energetic renditions.
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Album Success"This Desert Life," the album featuring "Mrs. Potter's Lullaby," achieved multi-platinum certification in the United States.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the genres of alternative rock and roots rock.
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