Le Bon is singled out by critics for her "beautiful, haunting voice". She described writing and performing music as "important to me, it's just an expression and sometimes it's not necessary to moralise it". Le Bon claimed that "early experiences with a string of pet deaths had a profound lasting effect on me" and informed her initial self-admitted "abnormal fixation with death". She describes her lyric writing as "foraging for [the right] words and then everything falls into place".
Are You With Me Now?
Cate le Bon Lyrics
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Got to tiny heals
Pin the notice to posts
And then crawled in my mouth
There is a feeling I love
Buried in my brow
I have no reason to run
I see no reason
ARE YOU WITH ME NOW
Are, are you with me now
Are
It's not impossible
It's not unfathomable
It's not unusual, baby
To feel the shadow and cry
There is a feeling I love
Buried in my brow
I have no reason to run
I see no reason
ARE YOU WITH ME NOW
Are, are you with me now
Are
Guess she knows me now
Guess she knows me now
Guess she knows me now
Guess she knows me
ARE YOU WITH ME NOW
Are, are you with me now
Are, are you with me now
Are, are you with me now
Are, are you with me now
The lyrics to Cate le Bon's "Are You With Me Now?" seem to convey emotions of uncertainty and desperation. The opening line, "Oh, the sinking spell," suggests a feeling of sinking into a despairing state, possibly of depression or an overwhelming feeling of sadness. However, the mention of "tiny heals" implies a hope for healing; a small glimmer of light in the darkness. The act of "pinning the notice to posts" could be interpreted as a cry for help, a plea for someone to notice and understand the pain.
The second verse is a repetition of the first with the addition of the lines "It's not impossible, It's not unfathomable, It's not unusual, baby, To feel the shadow and cry." These lines suggest that the emotions expressed in the song are not uncommon and that it's okay to feel overwhelmed at times.
The repetition of "Are you with me now?" throughout the song gives the impression that the singer is searching for some kind of support or validation. The line "Guess she knows me now" seems to suggest that the singer has found someone who understands and is there for them.
Overall, the lyrics to "Are You With Me Now?" express feelings of sadness, uncertainty, and the desire for support and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the sinking spell
Starting off with a feeling of dread and despair
Got to tiny heals
Looking within oneself for a way out of the sinking spell
Pin the notice to posts
Making a public declaration of the suffering being endured
And then crawled in my mouth
Feeling consumed by the overwhelming negative emotions
There is a feeling I love
A bittersweet emotion that is deeply cherished
Buried in my brow
A feeling that is hard to express and understand
I have no reason to run
Facing the source of the sinking spell without fear or hesitation
I see no reason
Accepting the situation as it is without resistance
ARE YOU WITH ME NOW
Reaching out for emotional support and connection
Are, are you with me now
Emphasizing the urgency and importance of the connection
It's not impossible
Finding hope in the midst of difficulties
It's not unfathomable
Realizing that others have gone through similar struggles
It's not unusual, baby
Normalizing and validating one's experiences
To feel the shadow and cry
Acknowledging the pain and sorrow that comes with the sinking spell
Guess she knows me now
Feeling understood and seen by someone else
ARE YOU WITH ME NOW
Continuing to seek support and comfort in difficult times
Are, are you with me now
Asking for reassurance and connection once again
Are, are you with me now
A desperate plea for the emotional connection needed to overcome the sinking spell
Are, are you with me now
The repeated question emphasizes the intense desire for support and connection
Writer(s): Cate le Bon
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.