I was about to start working on my post about yesterday’s concert, when I noticed a message from a kind soul, Helen: “Hi! Really sorry to disturb you. I just found amazing voice of LP in the song called Engine Heart. If it isn’t new to you – sorry again and thank you for your time.”
First of all, I knew that Lauren was working on a cover for Mirah‘s album, but it all got lost in the midst of the frenzy with new LP single, all those interviews and other things that were going on. So thank you Helen for bringing it to my attention!
Because as soon as I listened to that cover for the very first time, I knew I had to drop everything and simply share it with you all. Cover of a song titled “Engine Heart” comes from a Mirah’s reissued debut album ‘You Think It’s Like This but Really It’s Like This.’
cover of the official audio
It is a double LP for its 20th anniversary. The album was released on July 31 via Double Double Whammy, with the first LP featuring the original remastered album and the second LP a tribute to the original album, featuring covers of its 16 tracks by different artists including Lauren & LP!
Mirah wrote of the project in an email to The FADER:
“To get to hear my songs performed by all of these amazing folks was like having a weird cool dream about my life 20 years ago. You know that way that dreams can feel both real and surreal at the same time? I love getting to float above myself and listen in on all of the brilliance that the musicians on the covers album gave to this project.”
You will find this album, including that cover on all streaming platforms, as well as Soundcloud & YouTube. Just go give it a listen, and let those sweet voices and lyrics just carry you away. You won’t be disappointed! Original version (with uke) is rad too!
Mirah (born Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn) is an American musician and songwriter based in Brooklyn, New York. She has released eleven full-length solo and collaborative recordings, numerous EP’s and 7″ vinyl records, and has contributed tracks to a wide variety of compilations.
Lauren & LP! What a beautiful tribute! Thank you for it and for your voices that blend so well together… Greatful for everything you do!
Lyrics to Engine Heart – by Mirah
Be still my heart
Engine turning over won’t you start?
This one’s come to tear me all apart
Be still my heart
Just read those eyes
Trembling lips and carburetor sighs
Even though i know they’re telling lies
Be still my heart
Oh, were it to stop
My tick tock, tick tock clock
Oh, were it to stop
Beat beat beat
Beat beat beat
Sleep sleep sleep
Sleep
Oh how i’ve grown soft
Running through so soft
I’ll just dry right off
Cut me, smash me
Strain me, eat me
Apple, apple sauce
Oh what does it mean
Up on the marquee
Bright lights telling me
Don’t forget
Don’t forget
Don’t forget
Don’t forget:
Be still my heart
Engine turning over won’t you start
This one’s come to tear me all apart
Be still my heart
Just read those eyes
Trembling lips and carburetor thighs
Even though i know they’re telling lies
Be still my heart
Be still my heart
Be still my heart
Anna from Poland. I have been a blogger for a long time, but more in a royal field. Since 'meeting' LP through her music and as a person, a lot has changed. If I'm not working on my blog, I work as a teacher. I love to travel, read & dance. I sing & play uke when no one listens. Music was always a big part of my life.
