Story Behind The Song
My father had a 30 plus year drug addiction, so this song is very real to me.It was a healing experience to record the song in his memory, as well as an honor to record a Neil Young fav.
Song Description
This song is about the tragedy of drug abuse -from a personal perspective of the loss of a friend.
| Song Length |
2:24 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Folk - General |
| Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
Poignant |
| Subject |
Addiction, Sorrow |
Similar Artists |
Neil Young, Sarah Mclachlan |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1970 - 1979 |
Lyrics
The Needle And The Damage Done
by Neil Young
I caught you knockin' at my cellar door,
I love you, baby, "Can I have some more?"
Oh --- the damage done
I hit the city and I lost my band,
I watched the needle take another man,
Gone, gone, the damage done.
I sing the song because I love the man,
I know that some of you don't understand.
Milk, blood to keep from runnnin' out.
I've seen the needle and the damage done,
A little part of it in everyone,
And ev'ry junkie's like a settin' sun.