Allen Tate - When Did I Get Like This

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{Verse 1}
Warmer, colder
One year older
Oh, I swear I didn't feel it go by
I don't know if I believe in time
Soothe me, hush me
When I'm fussy
Oh, I know that I am really alright
I just need to hear it once in a while

{Chorus}
Oo-oo-oo
When did I get like this?
Oo-oo-oo
When did I get like this?

{Verse 2}
Mid-November
I remember
It's the time of year when everyone's low
It's a cold that'll come and go
So conjure me a Panacea
Brew me something that'll kill my nerves
I'll give it a rest if you give me a ride

{Chorus}
Oo-oo-oo
When did I get like this?
Oo-oo-oo
When did I get like this?

{Verse 3}
Tell me something
So I know it's nothing
You think I probably shouldn't think for a while
It takes me some time to fall asleep at night
You know me better
Than I could ever
It's not so crazy when I'm here in your arms
I just get stuck inside my head sometimes

{Chorus}
Oo-oo-oo
When did I get like this?
Oo-oo-oo
When did I get like this?
Oo-oo-oo
When did I get like this?
Oo-oo-oo
When did I get like this?
When did I get like this?
When did I get like this?

{Instrumental Outro}

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Allen Tate was born on November 19, 1899, in Winchester, Kentucky. He attended Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, where he became a part of the group of Southern poets known as the “Fugitives”, which included notable writers such as Robert Penn Warren and John Crowe Ransom. After graduating, Tate taught at various institutions, including Kenyon College in Ohio, where he influenced future poets such as Robert Lowell and Randall Jarrell.

Tate was not only a poet and essayist but also a prominent literary critic. He played a key role in the development of New Criticism, a school of thought that focused on close reading and analysis of literary texts. Additionally, Tate was associated with the Southern Agrarians, a group of writers who advocated for a return to agrarian values in the face of industrialization and modernization.

In 1943, Tate was appointed as the Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress, a prestigious position that highlighted his contributions to American letters. Throughout his career, Tate delved into various topics in his writing, including politics, religion, and the complexities of the human experience.

Allen Tate passed away on February 9, 1979, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential figures in American literature. His works continue to be studied and appreciated for their depth, insight, and contribution to the literary landscape of the 20th century.