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Laura Marling - Song for Our Daughter

May 6, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Song Origin in France Cabin

  • Laura Marling wrote the song "Song for Our Daughter" using a chord sequence her partner played repeatedly in France.
  • She credits her partner as a co-writer despite not initially asking about the chords.
INSIGHT

Trauma Ends Naive Self-Centeredness

  • Traumatic experiences push a person out of youthful naivety into vulnerability.
  • Such moments reveal the lack of imaginary boundaries and safety in one's mind.
INSIGHT

Inspiration from Maya Angelou's Book

  • While she has no children, the idea of a daughter's experiences inspired the song.
  • Maya Angelou's "Letters to My Daughter" deeply influenced her approach to universal lessons.
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