We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Northern Skies

from The High Ones by The Low Countries

/

about

I wrote this song for my old band The High Ones in 1997. We recorded it on a reel to reel 8-track in Nick Swannell's front bedroom as part of our 'Northern Skies' EP, - which is out there somewhere - mainly in the bass player's garage.
I don't really play this song any more but it's a big part of my life, I especially like the lyrics to the middle section, as did Jim...

lyrics

Yes it's true, Northern skies are always full of rain
Never blue, that's why I'm searching once again

Searching for the sun (I left behind)
Searching for the sun (that's in my mind)
Searching for the sun, when will it shine?

Pretty soon, I'll know I've had enough of this
Mr Moon, you make me see the things I miss
Summer light, will I feel you rech me, one more time
And the night, you're more than welcome to be mine

Searching for the sun (I left behind)
Searching for the sun (that's in my mind)
Searching for the sun, when will it shine?

Times like this you need a friend
Makes me wish, they'd never end
Maybe then, when we were young
Way back when, we found the sun

Got to see, capture the feeling I thought gone
Is it me? Can I really be the only one?

Searching for the sun (I left behind)
Searching for the sun (that's in my mind)
Searching for the sun, when will it shine?

credits

from The High Ones, track released April 28, 2019
Written by Nigel Parrington
Recorded and engineered by Nick Swannell

Produced by Nick and the band

Mark Lee - lead guitar, keyboard and BVs
Adam Parfitt - drums, percussion
Nigel Parrrington - lead vocals and guitar
Jim Rennie - bass and BVs

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

The Low Countries image

The Low Countries UK

The Low Countries are the off-road vehicle for songwriter-singer Nigel Parrington. Nigel is currently performing with Els D'hooge in Belgium after enjoying a heady 5 year run of full band activity in the UK.

'indie-folk at its best...' Folk Radio UK

'Blissfully wonderful music' Beehive Candy

'They make literate, clever music that makes Belle and Sebastian look like a bunch of thugs' Popshifter ... more

contact / help

Contact The Low Countries

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like The Low Countries, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Featuring interviews with LA music scene pillar Kamasi Washington, and new London-based duo Mrcy.

listen now