Goodbye England (Covered in Snow)

Laura Marling

About Goodbye England (Covered in Snow)

"Goodbye England (Covered in Snow)" is a single by Laura Marling. It was released on December 11, 2009 as the lead single from her second album I Speak Because I Can. The song peaked to number 133 on the UK Singles Chart.


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2010
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You were so smart then
In your jacket and coat.
My softest red scarf was warming your throat.
Winter was on us,
At the end of my nose,
But I never love England more than when covered in snow.

And a friend of mine says it's good to hear you believe in love even if set in fear
Well I'll hold you there brother and set you straight
I wont make believe that love is frail and willing to break.

I will come back here,
Bring me back when I'm old.
I want to lay here forever in the cold.
I might be cold but I'm just skin and bones
And I never love England more than when covered in snow.

I wrote my name in your book,
Only god knows why,
And I bet you that he cracked a smile,
And I'm clearing all the stuff out of my room,
Trying desperately to figure out what it is that makes me blue,
And I wrote an epic letter to you,
But it's 22 pages front and back and it's too good to be used
And I tried to be a girl who likes to be used
I'm too good for that.
There's a mind under this hat,
And I called them all and told them I've got to move.

Feel like running
Feel like running,
Running off.
And we will keep you
We will keep you little one,
Safe from harm,
Like an extra arm you are part of us.

You were so smart then
In your jacket and coat
And my softest red scarf was warming your throat.
Winter will leave us,
Left the end of my nose,
So goodbye old England 'till next years snow.

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Laura Marling

Laura Beatrice Marling (born 1 February 1990) is an English folk musician from Eversley, Hampshire. more »

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15 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Goodbye England (Covered in Snow)" is a single by British folk artist Laura Marling, who started her career at a very young age of 16, quickly earning wide recognition for her mature songwriting.
Song Release
The song was released in the United Kingdom for digital download on 11th December 2009.
Song Popularity
Despite not hitting the top of the charts, the song has been well-liked and acclaimed critically. It carries an overall positive rating on various music platforms.
Music Video
The music video for "Goodbye England (Covered In Snow)" was directed by Chris Moyes and uploaded to Marling's official YouTube channel in December 2009 which has garnered hundreds of thousands views over the years.
Song Story
The song sees Marling expressing feelings of nostalgia and love for her home country. It's a moving, poetic tribute to her homeland and its particular beauty in the wintertime.
Cover Art
The cover art of the song showcases an aerial view of England covered in snow, reinforcing the title and main theme of the song.
Noteable Lyrics
Noteworthy lyrics include "You were so smart then / in your jacket and coat. / My softest red scarf was warming your throat..." portraying a romantic, nostalgic remembrance.
Song Structure
The song’s structure is verse-chorus, a common structure in folk music.
Instrumentation
Featuring simple instrumentation with guitar and piano, Marling's voice carries the melody of "Goodbye England (Covered in Snow)."
Re-release
The song was re-released on 28th November 2010, almost a year after the original issue.
Vinyl Version
The vinyl release of "Goodbye England (Covered in Snow)" also included a live version performed at York Minster.
Music Style
It falls under the indie-folk genre, a classification aligning with Laura Marling’s typically minimalist, acoustic style.
Reception
Though not widely popular, "Goodbye England (Covered in Snow)" is loved by Marling's fans and has a special place in the indie-folk genre, often played during the winter season.
Awards
Laura Marling, the artist, has been nominated for multiple Brit Awards with significant recognition in the UK and globally. However, this particular song didn't win any awards.
Song Inspiration
This song was inspired by Laura Marling's love for her homeland England.

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