The Song I'm Loving Today

Feeling of Beauty (Tift Merritt)

A while back, I posted a random link to an NPR story on Tift Merritt, and I finally got around to getting the CD a couple of weeks ago (yes, I got the CD).  As the NPR piece and the CD's title, Traveling Alone, indicate, it's a pretty melancholy album.  Regardless, she has a lovely voice and I'm really enjoying it.

Despite it's general lonely tone, there are a couple of bright(er) spots, including this one.  The link above and the video below are actually just the audio.  There is a live version with video here.



Driving without destination,
Leaving our clothes there on the bank and
Swimming in a river with no name.

The crazy way the motor jangles,
Talking to somebody ain't got no angles,
Somebody meeting somebody halfway.

Every once in a while, the feeling of beauty
Catches my breath, runs right through me.
If you don't mind, I'll stay on another couple of days.

Finding out just what you're made of,
A stretch of green grass made to make love,
Racing stripes and hurricanes.

The few things really worth knowing,
Like where you think that red bird's going,
And no illusions on a clear day.

Every once in a while, the feeling of beauty
Catches my breath, runs right through me.
If you don't mind, I'll stay on another couple of days.

Doing right when it's not easy,
Calling out without thinking,
Something sweet you just wanted to say.

I'm alright, thanks for asking,
Still got a few hopes in my basket, and
Light in the kitchen still on real late.

I love the way that screen door catches,
A stranger with a pack of matches,
And starting out when I don't know the way.

And every once in a while, the feeling of beauty
Catches my heart, runs right through me.
If you don't mind, I'll stay on another couple of days.
If it's alright with you, I'll stay on another couple of days.
If it's alright with you, I'll stay on another couple of days.