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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.
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.
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.