A Fine Frenzy - Burrowed Time
A Fine Frenzy, real name Alison Sudol, is a pop/alternative music artist originating from Seattle. A came across Sudol’s music when I saw her video for Almost Lover, which can be found here. Funny thing is, it took me a while to watch the video because whenever I saw it I would immediately change the channel. During that time, Vh1 had her as music artist of the week, so I guess I was just simply tired of them showcasing her so much. When I finally had the patience to actually listen to her sing, I was surprised to find that I liked it and shortly after bought her album.
A Fine Frenzy isn’t the best of singers, but she does get the job done, even hitting a few high notes on a couple of tracks on her album. What really makes her stand out is her lyrical content. Her lyrics are often like four minute stories, clever and engaging. Sometimes it’s surprising that she is even able to make such lyrics into a song because of their poetic and literary content.
One of my favorite songs by A Fine Frenzy is Burrowed Time, coming off her debut album One Cell In The Sea. The song has Alice singing about living life and taking risks instead of doing what you’re supposed to do and “waiting to die,” as Alice puts it on the track.
Thick as thieves the last of leaves
In the winter sun
Holding fast this freezing branch
Is home to us
Step, step right over the line
And onto borrowed time
When it’s life, not waiting to die
Waiting to divide to divide
Counting stars and passing cars
On the interstate
The end is near I feel it dear,
But I am not afraid
Step, step right over the line
And onto borrowed time
When it’s life, not waiting to die
Waiting to divide to divide
But you say you’re getting tired
You’re tired and so am I
When you follow from behind
Step, step right over the line
And onto borrowed time
When it’s life, not waiting to die
Waiting to divide to divide
But you say you’re getting tired
You’re tired and so am I
When you follow from behind
- moises
