Cross Your Fingers
Laura Marling
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Look down on the body that you have grown Mountains stand around you they're not your own. When white squares and bodies are all you see Since you broke down Since I broke down Since we broke down Now I jump into your grave and die Now my word you'll give up your whole life for me And you'll be reborn big and stronger and less alive Cross your fingers hold your toes We're all gonna die when the building blows Cross your fingers hold your toes We're all gonna die when the building blows And the house you were born in Is crumbling at the corners Sagging skin and feet of crows Feet of crows Now I jump into your grave and die Now my word you'll give up your whole life for me And you'll be reborn big and stronger and less alive
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Album Information"Cross Your Fingers" is from the debut album of Laura Marling titled "Alas, I Cannot Swim" which was released in 2008.
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Genre ClassificationThe song features a unique blend of folk, indie pop and contemporary singer-songwriter styles, indicative of Laura Marling's diverse influence and musical signature.
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CollaboratorsThe album which "Cross Your Fingers" is a part of includes contributions from a number of well-known musicians, including Marcus Mumford from Mumford and Sons.
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Award NominationThe album "Alas, I Cannot Swim" was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Prize, highlighting the impressive quality of this debut work.
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Song Theme"Cross Your Fingers" is a song about relationships and their complexities, showcasing Marling's deep and introspective songwriting at a young age.
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Recording LocationThe album which features the song was recorded at Eastcote Studios, a legendary studio in London, contributing to its distinctive sound and quality.
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Cultural ReferencesMarling uses different cultural and religious metaphors in the song, which makes it clear that she is an erudite lyricist.
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Song EvolutionOver the course of her live performances, Marling has transformed "Cross Your Fingers" musically, often altering tempo and delivery.
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Physical ReleaseThe song, along with the full album, was originally released on CD, vinyl, and digital download formats.
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Youthful CreationAt the time of creating the song "Cross Your Fingers", Laura Marling was just 18 years old, showcasing her prodigious talent at a young age.
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Chart PerformanceThough not a chart-topping hit, "Cross Your Fingers" helped the album to reach #45 on the UK Albums Chart, marking an impressive debut on the music scene.
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Artistic GrowthThe song reflects the early phase of Marling's songwriting, which in later years has evolved into a more mature, intricate and nuanced style.
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Live Performances"Cross Your Fingers" has frequently appeared in Marling's live performances and has become a fan-favorite song.
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