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Brandi Carlile - You and Me On the Rock (feat. Lucius)

Feb 9, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Pandemic Garden Sparks Song

  • Brandi Carlile wrote "You and Me on the Rock" during the pandemic while building a garden with stacked stones as a grounding project.
  • She drew inspiration from a Sunday school song about building a house on a rock as a metaphor for stability in identity and family.
INSIGHT

Permission to Embrace Influence

  • Carlile embraced Joni Mitchell's influence fully in this song, giving herself permission to be derivative once.
  • She wanted to capture the spirit without becoming repetitive in her songwriting.
ANECDOTE

Reevaluating Joni Mitchell's Toughness

  • Carlile initially rejected Joni Mitchell's lyrics for seeming submissive but later embraced their toughness through her wife's explanation.
  • Listening to "Little Green" revealed a deeper understanding of femininity and strength for her personally and artistically.
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