The Scarlet Tide
Elvis Costello, Elvis Costello & the Imposters
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The accused will rise to be torn in two Guilty of nothing but loving you This is the judgment And I'm willing to plead How you don't want me Hoping this torment will cease Will I be released There'll be lies, there'll be tears A jury of your peers With a pitiful lack of experience Hand down the judgment And if I done wrong And loved you too long Stand up and just testify How can I deny Objection overruled I wait for my reprieve With the trust of the deceived The wisdom of the fool It's his sorrowful face Too heavy for his head 'Cause he bowed it as something come over him It was the judgment He falls to his knees Have mercy on me He clings to the hem of her gown She says, "Just take him down."
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Written by: Cait O'Riordan, Elvis Costello
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"The Scarlet Tide" was co-written by English musician Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett.
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Famous CollaborationThe song is best known for the version recorded by American country singer Alison Krauss, showcasing a collaboration of different music genres.
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Award-Winning PieceElvis Costello and T Bone Burnett received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "The Scarlet Tide."
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Movie Connection"The Scarlet Tide" is on the soundtrack for the 2003 film "Cold Mountain", bringing together the worlds of cinema and music.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song's lyrics are thought to refer to the American Civil War, providing a historical lens to the piece.
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Performance HighlightsAlison Krauss performed the song at the 76th Academy Awards ceremony in 2004, taking it to a larger audience.
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Chart Performance"The Scarlet Tide" reached number 6 on the Billboard US Soundtrack Albums chart.
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Album InclusionThe song appears on Alison Krauss's album "A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection."
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Musical Style"The Scarlet Tide" is in the style of a ballad, showcasing Alison Krauss's versatility as a singer.
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Cover VersionsBesides Alison Krauss, the song has been covered by numerous artists, including Judy Collins and David Gray, thereby highlighting the tune's universal appeal.
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