The Scarlet Tide
Elvis Costello, Elvis Costello & the Imposters
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Well I recall his parting words Must I accept his fate Or take myself far from this place I thought I heard a black bell toll A little bird did sing Man has no choice When he wants everything We'll rise above the scarlet tide That trickles down through the mountain And separates the widow from the bride Man goes beyond his own decision Gets caught up in the mechanism Of swindlers who act like kings And brokers who break everything The dark of night was swiftly fading Close to the dawn of the day Why would I want him Just to lose him again We'll rise above the scarlet tide That trickles down through the mountain And separates the widow from the bride We'll rise above the scarlet tide That trickles down through the mountain And separates the widow from the bride
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Written by: ELVIS COSTELLO, J. HENRY BURNETT
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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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