Backstory:

Lumbering Women, an all-female trio hailing from Asheville, North Carolina, first came together in a small, dingy garage in 2010. United by their shared love for raw, emotional music and their disdain for the stereotypical portrayal of female musicians in the industry, they decided to create their own narrative. The name ‘Lumbering Women’ was chosen, a cheeky reference to their Appalachian roots and their collective desire to subvert expectations and smash through the barriers of the largely male-dominated rock industry.

Genre:

Lumbering Women is a folk-rock band, steeped in the tradition of early country music, but infused with a modern, gritty edge. Their sound is a unique blend of haunting melodies, rugged guitar riffs, and soulful, pitch-perfect harmonies.

Title:

“Timber and Tears”

Full Song Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
[G] Under the moonlight, [C] by the old stream, [D]
[G] Carved our love deep, [C] in the heart of the pine, [D]
[G] As we whispered promises, [C] as we let loose dreams, [D]
[G] Your love was a lumberjack, [C] cutting down me. [D]

(Chorus)
[G] Timber and tears, [C] love and fears, [D]
[G] An axe to my heart, [C] chainsaw to my hears. [D]
[G] You felled me like a giant oak, [C] leaving only stumps and echoes, [D]
[G] Timber and tears, [C] my love, timber and tears. [D]

(Verse 2)
[G] In the sawdust of sorrow, [C] I found my strength, [D]
[G] Rings of my heart, [C] showed years of pain. [D]
[G] But like a seedling in the ashes, [C] I began to reach, [D]
[G] For the sunlight of tomorrow, [C] beyond your reach. [D]

(repeat Chorus)

Favorite Fan:

The band’s favorite fan is a woman named Sadie Johnson. She first saw them at a small club in Nashville and was instantly hooked. She now follows them to every show within a 300-mile radius and runs their unofficial fan page on social media. For Sadie, Lumbering Women is more than just a band – they’re her heroes. As she puts it in her testimonial, “Their music speaks to me on a level that nothing else does. The raw power, the emotion, the authenticity – it’s all so real. In a world that often feels fake, Lumbering Women offers something genuine. They remind me that it’s okay to be tough, to be emotional, and most importantly, to be myself.”