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.

He Gave Me Gifts (In The Morning)

from Darcy Hay by Darcy Hay

/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 AUD  or more

     

  • Buy the Full Digital Album

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    My very first studio album - comes with an 8 page professionally printed booklet containing all lyrics, and a sneaky, secret back page. Naturally, I shall sign your copy too, with a quirky little personal message!

    Includes unlimited streaming of Darcy Hay via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 1 day
    Purchasable with gift card

      $15 AUD or more 

     

about

I wrote this the day before heading into the studio for our final session. It's a true story; a bedraggled man rocked up to my front door, thrusting his credit card/$30 in a red shopping bag into my hands, asking me about God, and telling me it was "very important business" that my father (who'd never seen the man before) received his bag with contents intact.

lyrics

30 bucks, a credit card and a red bag;
a blue shirt and shorts, and an accent, were all that he had.
He come to my door.
If he’d ever seen my house before,
I’ll never be sure.

He said, “I have something important to give
“to your Father; it’s secret men’s business.”
His words were slow and deep.
Sunlight washed the street -
steamed the morning dew from his feet.

“And who are you, and what name can I pass on?”
“I’m nobody. But tell me, boy, are you a Child Of God?”
I said I didn’t know.
He sighed, bent down low;
he gave me the bag, and proceeded to go.

“Very important business, my boy.
“With God as my witness, my boy,
“I pass on all the money that I own.”
“Tell them what you saw, my boy.
“For what’s mine is now yours, my boy.
“It will only drag me down, where I’m going.”

I will forfeit his finances to the police station.
And if I were a Christian, I believe I’d pray for him,
as he doubtless prays for me
to follow what I’ve seen
and give away all of my money.

And as if this turbid world
wasn’t confusing as all Hell
without this dissonance as well.

“Very important business, my boy.
“With God as my witness, my boy,
“I pass on all the money that I own.”
“Tell them what you saw, my boy.
“For what’s mine is now yours, my boy.
“It will only slow you down, where you’re going.”

credits

from Darcy Hay, track released March 1, 2016
Darcy Hay - guitar, vocals, harmonica, lyrics
Aaron Willcox/Epic Studios - recording, production, mastering

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Darcy Hay image

Darcy Hay Geraldton, Australia

Folk, country and blues singer-songwriter from the Midwest of Western Australia with a penchant for political and poetic lyricism, energetic guitar playing, authentic vocals and deft harmonica work

contact / help

Contact Darcy Hay

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Report this track or account

If you like Darcy Hay, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Seafood Sam joins the show to discuss his newest album, " Standing On Giant Shoulders".
listen now