Moons ago, when I first saw the title of the song, before listening to it, my immediate 'reaction' was ..tapestry. I don't know why, but I was imagining a piece of tapestry hung on a wall, and it tells a story.
Wonder what Jason's inspiration was for that song.
Do you know how James Morrison came into the picture? Apparently they were using the same studio for recording. Not at the same time though, as Jason and team were booked for a few weeks for WSWDWST, followed by James and team for his new album Songs For You Truths For Me (which has fab songs by the way). Oh and both had Martin Terefe as producer.
When it was James' turn to use the studio, Jason wasn't done yet, and James wasn't ready yet, so they hung around a bit and at that time Jason thought he needed another voice for the chorus. He asked James and he said yes and the result is as we have it on the album. Something like that.
I think it's also known as the Sewing Machine song. Don't know the story behind that, (and behind Bushwalla's voicemail bits) maybe just from the lyrics where he goes 'is it mother nature's sewing machine'. This song has one of the most meaningful, powerful lyrics, in all its simplicity :
If it's a broken part, replace it.
If it's a broken arm then brace it.
If it's a broken heart then face it.
Hold your own, know your name, go your own way.
Hold your own, know your name, go your own way.
And everything will be fine.
Indeed.
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