I don't think I know words I feel are worthy of describing such angelic vocal grace, and lovely perfection...incredible is all I can say. Well, that and THANKS for the upload!
General Comment:The "devil tree" is a real tree in NJ where blacks were lynched by angry white mobs. According to locals the tree possess evil properties and is possibly a portal to hell. Now I don't know about all that hell mumbo jumbo, but it seems to me Sam is referencing this tree, thus making it more likely the song is in fact about a young black man being lynched for sleeping with a white woman. Maybe its a coincidence, but I don't think so given the other lyrics.
@CrownedWithLaurels iknorite? i thought i would end end up at a fake vid, but i clicked the link anyway and ahmahgawd, it actually is Lisa Hannigan singing Iron And Wine *glee*
Actually, I didn't think this song had anything to do with black people. When he says "she's the one who begged me", it sounded like she wanted him to kill her and that " take me home", is a metaphor for heaven. I guess I just viewed it differently.
imho... she owns this song now. her version is better, even not being recorded in a studio with all that lack of polish. sorry iron and wine... i'll never be able to hear your version without stopping to go find hers.
Exactly this, is a history of a black man who slept with an white girl. The woman is the one who came out on him, and he feels like there ain´t a thing he could do to avoid it, since it´s not his fault and all, and doesn´t regret it. Take strange fruit poem by Abel Meeropol as an example
where can I get a Lisa Hannigan? I mean one for myself so I can just have her sing and play for me whenever . she is just so pretty and I think she would like being chained to the radiator in my cellar? and in no way have I been single for to long. . .
I will swing free until they cut me down? A bit depressing. Keep away from anyone heading for the devil tree Lisa. I prefer good old Canadian maple. Make some syrup and cheer up!
OH MY GOD, LISA HANNIGAN SINGING IRON AND WINE.
This has seriously made my day. Week. Month, maybe.
More than excellent...thrillingly haunting..perfect orchestration. Top Lisa attracts top muscians! Xx
Lisa Hannigan es fenomenal! 💜✨
I have to listen with headphones in a quiet house. I can't move from my computer, from the next compelling beauty of her voice.
My, my, my.... very very good. What a red-hot talent !
Brilliant this lass is- simply brilliant.
I don't think I know words I feel are worthy of describing such angelic vocal grace, and lovely perfection...incredible is all I can say. Well, that and THANKS for the upload!
wow. I need A LOT more Lisa Hannigan covers of Iron & Wine.
Thank you!
Been dying to hear a clean recording of her version of this
Love it xx
dang she's so pretty
cool tune
General Comment:The "devil tree" is a real tree in NJ where blacks were lynched by angry white mobs. According to locals the tree possess evil properties and is possibly a portal to hell. Now I don't know about all that hell mumbo jumbo, but it seems to me Sam is referencing this tree, thus making it more likely the song is in fact about a young black man being lynched for sleeping with a white woman. Maybe its a coincidence, but I don't think so given the other lyrics.
Iron & Wine brought me here, Lisa Hannigan brought me back.
brilliant
I recall the guitarr of " personal Jesus" pech mode .
sooo cutee so cute :D
@MrSoullicker EXACTLY! And yeah... I love her, too :D
I know it's been 8 months since you asked this question, but it was Tomo her drummer who left the band. We miss you Tomo.
I wish i was younger!! Could ask her out
Blue Diamond 💎
sounds alot like personal jesus......? got to love lisa
Oooh
@CrownedWithLaurels iknorite? i thought i would end end up at a fake vid, but i clicked the link anyway and ahmahgawd, it actually is Lisa Hannigan singing Iron And Wine *glee*
0 DISLIKES 11,281 VIEWS, that has gotta be a record...
Actually, I didn't think this song had anything to do with black people. When he says "she's the one who begged me", it sounded like she wanted him to kill her and that " take me home", is a metaphor for heaven. I guess I just viewed it differently.
imho... she owns this song now. her version is better, even not being recorded in a studio with all that lack of polish. sorry iron and wine... i'll never be able to hear your version without stopping to go find hers.
lbk1982 Well said!
is it possible to get a mp3 of this track? I cant seem to find it anywhere
What is the story to this song: Free until they cut me down?
Exactly this, is a history of a black man who slept with an white girl. The woman is the one who came out on him, and he feels like there ain´t a thing he could do to avoid it, since it´s not his fault and all, and doesn´t regret it. Take strange fruit poem by Abel Meeropol as an example
Fuck Yea
where can I get a Lisa Hannigan? I mean one for myself so I can just have her sing and play for me whenever . she is just so pretty and I think she would like being chained to the radiator in my cellar? and in no way have I been single for to long. . .
i want her to marry me
I thought so, but now I know for sure. I'm mad about this girl.
Is this an Iron and Wine song ?
spoonerbooner you r sick
well,that's so wrong.But i did like that,in my fantasy world
I will swing free until they cut me down? A bit depressing. Keep away from anyone heading for the devil tree Lisa. I prefer good old Canadian maple. Make some syrup and cheer up!
@churchimus awesome same here :)