Songs For A Hopeless Apology (VII)

The National – Slow Show

Speaking about screwing up, seldom have musicians better described the kind of pathetic attitude I tend to repeat than the Ohioan indie-rock masters. Berninger’s voice and original singing style, both melancholic and energetic, always makes the best performance as the hopeless ordinary loser.

“I made a mistake in my life today
everything I love gets lost in drawers
I want to start over, I want to be winning
way out of sync from the beginning.”

Written by Axialbis one year before.

Songs For a Hopeless Apology (VI)

Mumford & Sons – Little Lion Man

This young English band has quickly become one of the most popular and critically acclaimed folk-rock players, not only for their masterfully written and performed melodies, but also for their honest and heartbreaking lyrics. This song is a great depiction of a (too) usual challenge: trying to put things right when everything seems to be too fucked up already.

“Rate yourself and rake yourself,
Take all the courage you have left
Wasted on fixing all the problems
That you made in your own head.”



Written by Axialbis one year before.

Songs For a Hopeless Apology (V)

El Columpio Asesino – Perlas 

This interesting and unique Spanish indie-pop band speaks about love, hatred and emotions in a raw and unapologetic way. This song is a desperate call to find some shelter in forgiveness. Sometimes a little chance can make a lot.

“Sé que no lo hice bien
ahora sé que mal
es lo mejor que lo puedo hacer
no pretendo arreglar
el daño que está hecho ya
pero por favor
abréme la puerta hoy
por favor
concedeme tregua hoy...”

“I know I didn’t do it well
now I know that wrong
is the best I can do
I don’t intend to fix
all the harm I already did
but please
open your door (just) today
give me a break (just) today.”



Written by Axialbis one year before.

Songs For a Hopeless Apology (IV)

Mogwai – I’m Jim Morrison, I’m Dead

My favorite post-rock band (arguably the biggest name of the subgenre) created this powerful instrumental song adding over layers of touching melodies, from a sad and calm opening to a noisy (and full of anger) ending. Its name makes a clear statement: what’s done is done.

Written by Axialbis one year before.

Songs For A Hopeless Apology (III)

Johnny Cash – Hurt

Another case of a music legend turning another band’s hit (Nine Inch Nails') into an instant jewel. One year before he died in his early eighties, enfant terrible Cash recorded this sad and at the time peaceful tune that, helped by an stunning music video, ended symbolizing his legacy. 

“What have I become 

My sweetest friend
Everyone I know
goes away
In the end
And you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt”

Written by Axialbis one year before.