above the plains of omaha i think of all the suffering i saw
the soaking of the pavement sprawled upon a land without a law
everything i loved, everything i found or, i hoped for
frightened, i’m surrounded, who else is there to turn to anymore?
oh, i held out my arms – oh, i held out my arms – held out my arms
there was a time i spoke the truth but my younger years were wasted on my youth
somewhere i awakened with a crack to a pounding on the roof
sure, i heard the sound as evidence, or better yet, as proof
i was as naked as the day that i was born beneath the fullness of the moon
oh, i held out my arms – oh, i held out my arms – held out my arms
far away i hear singing
far away, a song
the blinding light of morning came flooding through the window like a friend
like a wild revelation – like a shining invitation to attend
spoken as a prayer – unbroken by despair – i make amends
the love inside our hearts is the only kind of savior we’ve been sent
oh, i held out my arms – oh, i held out my arms – held out my arms
credits
from All the Things That I Did and All the Things That I Didn't Do,
released June 29, 2018
Kenneth Pattengale - Guitar, Vocals
Joey Ryan - Guitar, Vocals
Jay Bellerose - Drums
Dennis Crouch - Double Bass, Electric Bass
Russ Pahl - Pedal Steel Guitar, Baritone Guitar
Nat Smith - Hammond Organ
Levon Henry - Tenor Saxophone, Alto Clarinet
This is undoubtedly my single favorite album of all time. It feels like such a perfect culmination of all the themes and ideas Fleet Foxes has been working with since 2008. It answers many of the questions found on both Helplessness Blues and Crack-Up, and represents an incredible maturation and growth in Robin Pecknold's perspective. Their other albums are certainly masterpieces, but this, in my opinion, is their magnum opus. I doubt it will be recognized as such in its time. isaiah_stuart
Australian singer-songwriter explores self-examination, loneliness, and post-pandemic malaise through delicate, empathetic folk pop. Bandcamp New & Notable May 5, 2024