Luyện nghe bài hát Sickly

'Sickly' was written entirely in the studio over the course of a few hours. The guys (Aaron, Nick & Jesse) to jam on a moody song in the main room while I (Scott) tried to work out a suitable melody and lyrics. Without much warning 'Sickly' was born. Very moody. Slightly aggressive. Quiet and loud. 'Sickly' remains one of my very favorite Lu songs - partly because I think it's a good song, and partly because of how mysteriously it came to be. Coupled with 'My World Falls Down' on the tail end, 'Sickly' has also been a favorite concert song. An equally moody video for 'Sickly' can be found on Poor Old Lu's 1995 video cassette, 'Sit & Stare'.

This song is strangely simplistic lyrically. The verses deal with opposite extremes, for the most part, such as "sunny/raining" or "sad/happy", while the chorus is just flat-out frustration and confusion. It isn't until the last few lines that any good comes of it all - "well, i don't know much, but i think i'm on my knees; well, i don't' know much, but i think i gotta pray". that's what it all comes down to - still dealing with the pain, confusion and frustration, but knowing *only* that we have to pray. Amen.

is it
or is it out today?
is it calm
or is the wind all on your
did the storm
did it leave without a

are you
or have you never been so
are you
or you never been so funny?

will, i don't know, but i think i'm

well, i know, but i think i'm going

are you
or are you all up full of
is your clear?
or is it busy, falling,
are you
or have you been so happy?

well, i don't know, but i think i'm

well, i don't know, but i i'm going

well, i don't know, but i i'm
on my
well, i know, but i think i
pray