Future Islands - Cotton Flower

[@matabatin4954]

We stood in an open field Arrested by the warmth of autumn's eve And you were kneeling down To catch the sound Of crickets moving south Below the shield. And I still capture glimpses of you there Taking pictures in my mind to keep you near But I am not alone For you are home And I am not alone For you are here. [Chorus:] And maybe it's just the difference between Getting past and getting just what you need And maybe it's not something we can see Or a part of something greater we could be And the backfield there by the tractor's boughs Warmly paved for long ago -- so go The cotton blooms slightly sudden snow. And strange, the way a flower held in your thoughts You know the bitter past untorn And to repay the lover's toll And it took me by surprise Were you scared? The way you're searching might stay there Will you look to me for something more than some Love is fear And lust to trust is dust we must I'm there And we were down, I knew you'd cared. And share the love I teach in there. [Chorus] So I won't hold you tight or keep you from the day And you wouldn't have it any other way But if you need a place to hide from yesterday All you have to do is ask away 'Cause I know the way And it's a fine time for growing old There's tea on the porch Is that too bold? And I alone, my love For I am not ashamed And I'll sing my love

[@jasonespo42]

It's like this group traveled here from the 80's...then back to the 80's and now they are here to bring us these awesome electronic tunes with a definite retro feel. Love Future Islands!

[@jmunzo10]

This band is why I live

[@ad.liz_]

Necesitaba traducirla: Flor de algodón Estuvimos en un campo abierto, arrestados por la cálida víspera de otoño. Y tú estabas arrodillada para captar el sonido de los grillos yendo al sur bajo el revestimiento. Y aún capturo destellos de ti allí, tomo imágenes en mi mente para mantenerte cerca. Pero no estoy solo, porque estás en casa, y no estoy solo, porque estás aquí. Y tal vez la diferencia solo sea entre pasar y obtener lo necesario, y tal vez no es algo que podamos ver, o una parte de algo mayor que podríamos ser. Y el backfield ahí con las ramas del tractor, cálidamente pavimentado hace mucho tiempo, el algodón florece ligeramente, repentina nieve. Y es extraña, la manera en que una flor permanece en tus pensamientos, pudiendo contener el pasado sin marchitarse, como lo hace la sangre de la que nace la belleza y paga las pérdidas del amante. Y me tomó por sorpresa, ¿estabas asustada? El camino que buscabas podría estar allí. ¿Buscarías algo en mí más que en otros? EL amor es temor y confiar en el anhelo es lo que debemos desempolvar. Estoy ahí, y en lo profundo, sabía que te importaba, y compartiste el amor que te mostré. Y tal vez la diferencia solo sea entre pasar y obtener lo necesario, y tal vez no es algo que podamos ver, o una parte de algo mayor que podríamos ser. Así que no te abrazaré fuerte o retendré del día, y no tendrías otra manera. Pero si necesitas un lugar para esconderte del ayer, todo lo que tienes que hacer es preguntar, porque conozco el camino. Y es un buen momento para envejecer, hay té en el pórtico, ¿es muy atrevido? Y estoy solo, mi amor, pero no avergonzado, y cantaré mi amor para ti cada día.

[@Erika16Rosario]

Poesía pura

[@yazbeckgomezcoello3830]

Gracias, amable desconocido 😄

[@ederluispasqual9685]

obrigado, hermano

[@sadgirlxo8092]

Alguien sabe cuál es el significado de la portada de esta canción? Tal vez los gatos del vocalista? 😁

[@loadeanda]

Mil gracias...me encantó la melodía pero necesitaba saber qué decía...ME ENCANTÓ! GRACIAS

[@beno526]

I dedicate this song to my cat

[@nolanwinkler]

This song is simply brilliant and beautiful. So glad I found it. Thanks, Future Islands.

[@michachlebek8542]

These are the most beautiful lyrics ever written. And this song is not even a regular release.

[@shneckelheimer]

Haha I'm glad I found this! It's like a secret song :)

[@yaelfdsa]

huish

[@albatrozrapoetasiahumano97]

It's as if it were a flower in a distant pond.

[@iamclydieCS]

me too

[@Oozes-vv8jd]

Want what seems to be even more of a secret song? ;D Art Lord and The Self-portraits - Lantern Sigh. Their former band/name.

[@claram5245]

This song is adorable, one of my favs by Future Islands❤ Also simply love these two kittens!! It goes so well with this song!☺❤

[@iamclydieCS]

Good for you! 3:05pm 22.04.2023

[@benmccord3487]

Just discovered your music tonight on a college radio station while driving home from work tonight. I've already listened to everything I can find of yours online, and I plan on looking for your albums this weekend while I'm out with my friends. Your sound is so amazing. I'm already a fan! Maybe I'll see you in Baltimore this weekend!

[@bens5974]

my favorite song of all time

[@appletongallery]

Just discovered these guys today- very cool

[@DiagonalSeven]

they d deserve more visibility, but being one of the few makes me feel im a lucky guy..

[@EN-bj8qt]

The best song for a road trip!!!!

[@ecmcsorley2011]

Samuel has a genuine Shakespearean quality.

[@Pinoyoptics]

BIRP August 2012...thank you!!

[@scottiehulin1]

Cannot stop listening to this track!!

[@danielborges6137]

me2

[@jp-st8vn]

Favourite five of future island: 1. Cotton bloom 2. The fountain 3. Lighthouse 4. Great fire 5. Where I found you

[@clydieboyy4823]

Cool brtoher! i love cotton flower always 4:55pm 31.03.2023

[@clydieboyy4823]

Be safe my bro!

[@pakylab]

please come to Europe!

[@ryanould6559]

Best band out there at the moment - easily!

[@ValJesternity]

Still are ;)

[@ryanould6559]

Romain VanMoerbeke indeed my friend! The best!

[@DiagonalSeven]

im knowing them song by song first time i had a rel crush and then every time it s a n epiphany...

[@gimlithomas]

Amazing song, I can't stop to listening to!

[@leightonlee4108]

simply the best sounds ever

[@ktucker147]

Wow, wasn't expecting to like every single track. Excellent Upload.

[@johnmacanas9050]

So good! Thank you Sam T. Herring and gang.

[@iamclydieCS]

My sister! jjust got born 3 days ago

[@tatenaibenbusi]

Beautiful, strange I didn't stumble over this before.

[@flaplaya]

+GMHD54 Yeah I know Drake, Justin Beiber, Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande and everyone gets 80 trillion views with pure garbage. Welcome to the second decade of the 21st century.

[@MariaPratiwiU2]

so damn beautiful as always Sam!

[@slowdown1]

c'est beau , tout simplement

[@philippsander8489]

I love this song. I feel loved 😊😇

[@roborobert1]

So pretty. They’re always making pretty stuff

[@iamclydieCS]

love it

[@pingugnip8913]

Amazing song!!!!!!!!!!

[@iamclydieCS]

Lovely song mate

[@iniminimoshimo]

This is a great song to put on loop in the background while I do work

[@esteban578]

I can't stop listening to any of their tracks

[@ederluispasqual9685]

Obrigado pelo som. Saludos desde Brasil

[@clydieboyy4823]

was here! love ya jam 5:12pm 15.03.2023

[@maximusaurelius7306]

Omg! where has this been all along! absolute bliss!

[@ilikebacon247]

so damn rythmic

[@maxmusic333]

Amazing

[@ninabrljafa6398]

This is pure magic.

[@electroncakes]

Incredible.

[@drychaf]

The decending motif worked on me until I just had to go and listen to Universal Soldier (Buffy St. Marie and version by Donovan). I guess few others here are old enough to make that link!

[@geneparmasean9500]

one of their best by far

[@iamclydieCS]

Love it 12:15pm 13.05.2023

[@silviacoyac9128]

Siiii van a venir a México por fin!! Esta es mi canción favorita

[@eles2567]

Estoy lo más feliz!!!

[@iamclydieCS]

Love it 11.03.2023

[@clydieboyy4823]

She looks like the moon! love you jamda

[@clydieboyy4823]

oh damn i love this

[@iamclydieCS]

d best of d best i swear aye 10:46am 12.03.2023

[@superevilnine9]

Nice one 👍🏼

[@jackburton1455]

Not my favourite of theirs... still my favourite of theirs!!??

[@iamclydieCS]

Love jamila

[@clydieboyy4823]

love it!!!!!! 5:53pm 03.03.2023

[@clydieboyy4823]

Cool! love it 4:54pm 31.03.2023 love jamila

[@elsantoevans]

Fuck I'm so glad they put out a new song, I love Future Islands

[@ryanould6559]

34,000 views says it all about todays music tastes! Compare this to the new KOL or LGG and it wins hands down - such a shame on todays standards!

[@terenceokane]

Try listening to this song once. It's impossible. You have to listen to it at least 3 times before you can even move on. It's one of their best.

[@iWearLacoste]

This song is really amusing if you picture one of the cats in the picture signing. But you don't have to imagine that, if you don't want to, because it's a good song all by itself. Just thought I'd give you the option.

[@hiddenleavess]

ViscountStratton oh

[@labibabi1]

Amazing music.

[@iamclydieCS]

Tnx caiome aviles

[@labibabi1]

Very talented cats.

[@sendark001]

I cried at their concert. of happiness maybe.

[@iamclydieCS]

Love it

[@iamclydieCS]

Love this

[@clydieboyy4823]

Lovely

[@JAMILABISMILAH]

Love itt, love you jamila 8:46am 05.05.2023

[@van5974]

Secret sound FI. Magic!!!

[@iamclydieCS]

tnx s much

[@bobblakey1246]

CHUFFING HELL BRILLLLLLLLIANT JUST BRILLLLLIANT

[@clydieboyy4823]

Love it

[@TheKayOss]

I hope they ReTouRn soooo much sooooner than later.

[@iamclydieCS]

love

[@filipebarros6321]

What a track!

[@terenceokane]

God I forgot how many random deep KZbin cuts they have

[@iamclydieCS]

thank you

[@iamclydieCS]

Thanks!

[@iamclydieCS]

on repeat

[@JAMILABISMILAH]

tnx 12:09pm 15.05.2023 jam

[@ata9546]

I snagged this on vinyl as a 45. Has anyone found a place to purchase a digital? ❤️

[@JAMILABISMILAH]

tnx

[@iamclydieCS]

thank you sirrr

[@iamclydieCS]

thanks

[@tymeframe]

Quality.

[@iamclydieCS]

tnxx

[@clydieboyy4823]

i am the cotton picker,, i mean flower 9:35pm 14.03.2023 luv jam

[@iamclydieCS]

love

[@Helena-to9my]

is that the schrödinger cat, alive and well either way because we live in the best of worlds?

[@iamclydieCS]

tnxxxx

[@TheRedSeaCode]

Dec 2021.

[@JoseluisLopez-us7ip]

Xq esta canción no está en Spotify?????

[@manuellopes3759]

Como é fácil pra eles fazerem musica linda

[@iamclydieCS]

kewwlll 4:04pm 15.04.2023

[@Sigurros66]

ბოდიში, ფეისბუქზე უნდა გადაგაზიარო

[@iamclydieCS]

tnxx love

[@allanfigueroa631]

Fucking Down Ass Shit Homie, Future Islands Keep Surprising Me Always, Cant Stop Acting Free Right Now, Im Lost At Last

[@curtishall9954]

cat

[@clydieboyy4823]

Love 2:43pm 10.03.2023

[@esteban578]

your opinion mate