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Release date: 12 September 2011

Laura Marling - A Creature I Don't Know

Album Review: Laura Marling – ‘A Creature I Don’t Know’

The not-so-delicate folk princess delves into darker territory

In fairytales there are demons whose innate darkness contrasts with the hero’s innocent, wide-eyed exterior. In real life, though, these dualities exist in the same being: the hero finds bits of the demon in himself. Happy endings are obligatory in the storybooks; you’re lucky if you get redemption in the mundane world. Laura Marling ’s third album sees her tackling the good and bad...

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  • Sep 6, 2011

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Laura Marling - 'I Was An Eagle'

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Laura Marling News

Laura Marling adds eight more dates to run of 'immersive' London shows

Laura Marling adds eight more dates to run of 'immersive' London shows

She will now play sixteen Secret Cinema events in a mystery east London venue

Laura Marling brings 'Once I Was An Eagle' to Hollywood cemetery

Laura Marling brings 'Once I Was An Eagle' to Hollywood cemetery

The singer-songwriter played tracks from her new album in Los Angeles last night

Laura Marling to stage 'immersive' live shows with Secret Cinema

Laura Marling to stage 'immersive' live shows with Secret Cinema

Audiences will travel through the 'secret world' of 'Once I Was An Eagle' in east London

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Laura Marling - A Creature I Don't Know Lyrics

Laura Marling - The Muse Lyrics

God's work is plans
I stand here with a man that talked to me so candidly
More than you need to.

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Laura Marling - I Was Just a Card Lyrics

I was just a card, caught up in the stars,
Looking down to Mars.
You know, you know
I know, I know something

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Laura Marling - Don't Ask Me Why Lyrics

I choose to stay far away from the ones
Who think money is money to share
Don't ask me why and I'll tell you no lies
Sonny don't come here no more

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Laura Marling - Salinas Lyrics

I am from Salinas
Where the women go forever
And they never ever stop to ask why.

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Laura Marling - The Beast Lyrics

Where did our love go, you will never know
How did you get home, you will never know
Did you catch yourself in the mirror?
It's a sight I understand

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Laura Marling - Night After Night Lyrics

Darling I loved you, I longed to become you
And know what it is that you gave
We danced to sorrow, forgive me tomorrow I pray
Night after night, day after day

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Laura Marling - My Friends Lyrics

My friends, my dear friends,
And lovers, oh my lovers,
I leave you for them.
Got a hand on my back.

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Laura Marling - Rest In The Bed Lyrics

There lies a man of my heart
A fine and complete work of art
Here, I his woman, his home and his heart
And proud to be playing that part

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Laura Marling - Sophia Lyrics

Oh I have been wondering where I have been pondering
Where I've been lately is no concern of yours
Who's been touching my skin
Who have I been letting

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Laura Marling - All My Rage Lyrics

Stole my children, left my son
Of all of them, he's the only one who did not mean that much to me
I tip my cap to the raging sea

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