LYRICS
Walking up the hill tonight
When you have closed your eyes.
I wish I didn't have to make
All those mistakes and be wise.
Please try to be patient
And know that I'm still learning.
I'm sorry that you have to see
The strength inside me burning.
But where are you my angel now?
Don't you see me crying?
And I know that you can't do it all
But you can't say I'm not trying.
I'm on my knees in front of him
But he doesn't seem to see me.
With all his troubles on his mind
He's looking right through me.
And I'm letting myself down
By satisfying you
And I wish that you could see
That I have my troubles too.
Looking at you sleeping
I'm with the man I know.
I'm sitting here weeping
While the hours pass so slow.
And I know that in the morning
I'll have to let you go
And you'll be just a man
Once I used to know.
But for these past few days
Someone I don't recognize.
This isn't all my fault.
When will you realize?
Looking at you leaving,
I'm looking for a sign
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Marketa Irglova
The Hill lyrics © The Swell Season Publishing
About Marketa Irglova: "Markéta Irglová (Czech pronunciation: [ˈmarkɛːta ˈɪrɡlovaː]; born 28 February 1988) is a Czech singer-songwriter, musician and actress, known for starring in the film Once, which earned her a number of major awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly", with co-writer and co-star Glen Hansard.
Markéta Irglová
Irglová performing in 2014
Irglová performing in 2014
Background information
Born 28 February 1988 (age 32)
Valašské Meziříčí, Czechoslovakia
Genres
Folk rockfolkindie popacoustic rock
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments
Vocalspianoguitarmandolin
Years active 2006–present
Labels ANTI-
Associated acts
The Swell SeasonGlen Hansard
Website marketairglovamusic.com
Markéta Irglová (Czech pronunciation: [ˈmarkɛːta ˈɪrɡlovaː]; born 28 February 1988) is a Czech singer-songwriter, musician and actress, known for starring in the film Once, which earned her a number of major awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly", with co-writer and co-star Glen Hansard.
Early life
Irglová began taking piano lessons at age 7 and began playing the guitar at age 8.[1]
Career
Irglová was a member of the band The Swell Season with Glen Hansard. The band released its eponymous album on Overcoat Recordings in 2006. In 2007, Irglová co-starred in the indie film Once. Irglová co-wrote many of the songs for the film including "Falling Slowly", which received an Academy Award for Best Original Song. The film won the World Cinema Audience Award for a dramatic film at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.[2] Irglová appeared on the 2007 I'm Not There soundtrack with the Swell Season's version of Bob Dylan's "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere".[3]
Irglová met Glen Hansard in 2001 when she was 13 years old.[4] Her father organized a music festival in the Czech Republic and booked The Frames.[5] Hansard played a large part not only in her development as an artist and songwriter but also in launching her career. Although they met years earlier, her romantic relationship with Hansard began during the making of the film Once[6][7] and ended in 2009.[8] Irglová married Tim Iseler in 2011 and announced their divorce in 2012.[9]
In 2012 she moved to Reykjavík, Iceland where she met her future husband, Sturla Míó Þórisson, with whom she has three children.[10] By 2020, Irglová, who speaks fluent Icelandic, had applied for Icelandic citizenship.[11]" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark%C3%A9ta_Irglov%C3%A1).
About the Creator
Shannon King
Born in St. Augustine, Fl, Shannon has a Master of Arts Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from USF. She is currently pursuing a career in music, singing and writing with a focus in poetry, biographies, and inspirational messages.
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