I generally gravitate to the music first before the lyrics. But as a writer, I still marvel at well-spun verses and choruses. This month, I’m joining the music Twitter community in #SeptSongLyricChallenge

Day 12

Nick Cave is one of a handful of artists who I deeply regret not discovering sooner. The recordings are so powerful and moving, and I can only imagine how extraordinary it is to see him perform live. Each element in “Bright Horses” is filled with anticipation and a deep sense of yearning. The ethereal piano chords. The delicate string arrangements. The angelic backing vocals. And, of course, Nick’s baritone voice so full of life and vigor. The lyrics, so full of despair and disappointment, yet love still triumphs in the end.

“Oh the train is coming, and I'm standing here to see. And it's bringing my baby right back to me. Well there are some things too hard to explain. But my baby's coming home now, on the 5:30 train.”