The Cold Acre
Augie March
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There's a place I've been told And when I grow old I may go there I've been told that my family's bones May lie under the snow there With my little bag, with my little dog Who sleeps on my chest When he can't find a hole in a log When I go, my dog will know To leave his old fellow and find a new pillow Far from the chill of the cold acre Now there's a Hillydale here and a Lilydale there Where there's joy in the living, voices that ring in the air I'd stay there but sooner or later I'd have to go Where I don't know but when a dog knows it's on him He doesn't ask why he just goes, when I go my bones will know To pick up and follow the wagon that rolls on the cold acre My heart is a cold acre and my chest is a cold acre I don't grow any good anymore though I've seeded my soul With all kinds of love, that it aches so Though I wake from them mouthing They leave me not able to talk All these dreams are not nightmares But realms I've been choosing to walk With my little bag, with my little dog Who rests on my stomach and barks at the oncoming fog O but when I go with my lot in tow Like a vampire carry my piece in the earth To the place of my death to the plots of my birth My heart is a cold acre, in my chest is a cold acre I don't grow any good anymore though I've seeded my soul With all kinds of love that don't grow in a cold acre Nothing's cold acre in a cold acre I don't grow any good anymore from the bad Except there's one that you have, one that you had O grow, grow, grow, grow, grow And plant me in the only place I know that's the cold acre
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Written by: GLENN RICHARDS
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13 facts about this song
Title and ArtistThe song "The Cold Acre" is performed by Augie March, an Indie rock band from Australia.
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Album Information"The Cold Acre" is included in the band's third studio album called "Moo, You Bloody Choir". This album was released in 2006.
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Chart PositionThis particular track, as well as the album, received substantial recognition. The album reached number 10 on the ARIA Albums Chart.
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Song Theme"The Cold Acre" deals with themes of isolation, depression, and introspection, presenting a melancholic vibe which aligns well with the overall mood of the album.
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Instrumental CompositionThe song is distinguished by its piano-driven composition, accompanied by rich, evocative lyrics.
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Lyricist and ComposerGlenn Richards, the band's front man, is the primary songwriter and composer of the song. Richards is known for his poetic lyrics and narrative songwriting style.
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Award Connections"Moo, You Bloody Choir", the album featuring "The Cold Acre" was shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize in 2006.
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Live Performances"The Cold Acre" has been performed in various live settings and is considered one of the band's most emotionally intense live numbers.
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ReviewsThe song received positive critical reviews praising its evocative lyrics and the hauntingly beautiful melody perfected by Glenn Richard's unique vocal style.
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Music VideoA music video for the song was released, featuring a dramatic montage style often synonymous with the band.
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Song LengthThe duration of the song is approximately 5 minutes and 28 seconds.
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Song StyleThe song has a slow and sorrowful rhythm, with the use of various musical elements like piano that amplify the melancholic atmosphere of the track.
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Album SuccessThough "The Cold Acre" wasn't released as a single, it contributed to the overall success of the "Moo, You Bloody Choir" album which became Augie March's breakthrough into the Australian music mainstream.
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