Joni Mitchell — Conversation
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He comes for conversation
I comfort him sometimes
Comfort and consultation
He knows that's what he'll find
I bring him apples and cheeses
He brings me songs to play
He sees me when he pleases
I see him in cafes
And I only say hello
And turn away before his lady knows
How much I want to see him
She removes him like a ring
To wash her hands
She only brings him out to show her friends
I want to free him
Secrets and sharing soda
That's how our time began
Love is a story told to a friend
It's second hand
But I'll listen to his questions
I'll give my answers when they're found
He says she keeps him guessing
But I know she keeps him down
She speaks in sorry sentences
Miraculous repentances
I don't believe her
Tomorrow he will come to me
And he'll speak his sorrow endlessly and ask me why
Why can't I leave her?
He comes for conversation
I comfort him sometimes
Comfort and consultation
He knows that's what he'll find
(As sung at the 2nd fret on Oct 12, 1967:)
He's acted down all evening
Maybe it's over now
Maybe she's finally leaving
I'd like to show her now
But friends are friends forever
So hard to change their role
Laugh with him, cry together
A friend feels so old
Hey friend, it feels so whole
But you keep your feelings deep inside
You talk of them and think of pride
Now is the wrong time
But maybe if a dozen days are warm and right
You'll hear him say "I've wanted you baby for such a long time"
He comes for conversation
I comfort him sometimes
Comfort and consultation
He knows that's what he'll find
I comfort him sometimes
Comfort and consultation
He knows that's what he'll find
I bring him apples and cheeses
He brings me songs to play
He sees me when he pleases
I see him in cafes
And I only say hello
And turn away before his lady knows
How much I want to see him
She removes him like a ring
To wash her hands
She only brings him out to show her friends
I want to free him
Secrets and sharing soda
That's how our time began
Love is a story told to a friend
It's second hand
But I'll listen to his questions
I'll give my answers when they're found
He says she keeps him guessing
But I know she keeps him down
She speaks in sorry sentences
Miraculous repentances
I don't believe her
Tomorrow he will come to me
And he'll speak his sorrow endlessly and ask me why
Why can't I leave her?
He comes for conversation
I comfort him sometimes
Comfort and consultation
He knows that's what he'll find
(As sung at the 2nd fret on Oct 12, 1967:)
He's acted down all evening
Maybe it's over now
Maybe she's finally leaving
I'd like to show her now
But friends are friends forever
So hard to change their role
Laugh with him, cry together
A friend feels so old
Hey friend, it feels so whole
But you keep your feelings deep inside
You talk of them and think of pride
Now is the wrong time
But maybe if a dozen days are warm and right
You'll hear him say "I've wanted you baby for such a long time"
He comes for conversation
I comfort him sometimes
Comfort and consultation
He knows that's what he'll find
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I can only take so much Joni Mitchell. Sure she has talent and originality, but her whiney voice - I can only take so much of ... skip ...
Joni is one of a kind and a master musician, singer, songwriter, and even painter. Anything she does is a 10 for me.
dublanica wrote:
For me, on the other hand, JM's music never really clicked that well. But she's one of those artists that you have to respect and admire even if not a big fan.
I will NEVER tire of Joni Mitchell. So in Love with her music..........................
For me, on the other hand, JM's music never really clicked that well. But she's one of those artists that you have to respect and admire even if not a big fan.
I will NEVER tire of Joni Mitchell. So in Love with her music..........................
Top ten albums of all time?
it's a blissful rarity to be able to rate any song a 10. this one is a 10.
First time I've heard this song, love it! Always appreciate Bill finding a deep track from the 60s or 70s
Joni rules!