Fast paced rock compositions, irresistible mel… Read Full Bio ↴Copenhagen, DK (2008)
Fast paced rock compositions, irresistible melodies, original lyrics and an outstanding vocal characterize the new Danish rock band, Striving Vines. After a hard touring schedule the last year the band is an interesting live experience – 2009 is dedicated to the recording of their debut album.
Critics have placed the band in the fine company of artists such as Patrick Watson, The Killers and Franz Ferdinand.
Striving Vines consists of:
Jonas Miller
Jacob Haubjerg
Michael Noe
Jens Bach
See also www.strivingvines.com
Too Much Wine
Striving Vines Lyrics
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in the warm dense summer breeze passing time
with a little bit of you on my mind
In a garden under the trees
all these thoughts longings and dreams in the night
a little bit of you would be fine
And it's about time
All this time I longed for her to whisper
she would be mine
but I drank a little too much wine
now she wouldn't be mine at all
By the time I built up my nerve
the chance is gone, nothing could be done in the light
a silhouette of you moving on
All this time I longed for her to whisper
she would be mine
but I drank a little too much wine
now she wouldn't be mine
Oh if you can't be mine
I'll drown
drown in a sea of rubies
In a garden under the leaves
in the warm midsummer breeze passing time
All this time I longed for her to whisper
she would be mine
but I drank a little too much wine
now she wouldn't be mine
All this time I longed for her to whisper
she would be mine
but I drank a little too much wine
now she wouldn't be mine
The lyrics to "Too Much Wine" by Striving Vines depict a longing for a love interest that has slipped away due to one's own irresponsibility. The first verse sets the scene in a garden by the sea, with the warm summer breeze and thoughts of the loved one on the mind. The second verse reveals that the singer had hoped for a chance with this person, but ended up drinking too much wine and missing their opportunity. By the time they built up the courage to make a move, it was too late and the loved one had moved on.
The chorus repeats the theme of longing for something that is now out of reach due to one's own actions. The singer acknowledges that they drank too much wine and now the object of their affection is no longer interested in them. The third verse takes a more fatalistic turn, with the singer stating that if they cannot have this person, they will "drown in a sea of rubies" – presumably a metaphor for drowning in their own desires and unfulfilled dreams.
Overall, the lyrics of "Too Much Wine" convey a sense of regret and missed opportunity. The singer is aware that they could have had a chance with the one they loved, but their own irresponsibility got in the way. The song is a poignant reminder of how our own actions can sometimes be our worst enemies.
Line by Line Meaning
In a garden over the sea
Describing the location of the singer, in a garden that is located beyond the sea.
in the warm dense summer breeze passing time
Enjoying the warm wind of the summer season and spending time in the garden.
with a little bit of you on my mind
Having some thoughts about someone special while being in the garden.
In a garden under the trees
Describing the artist's current location – in a garden situated below the trees.
all these thoughts longings and dreams in the night
Reflecting on their thoughts, desires, and aspirations during the night-time in the garden.
a little bit of you would be fine
The singer wishes to have that special someone with them in the moment.
And it's about time
Implies that it's been long overdue for something to happen.
All this time I longed for her to whisper she would be mine
Reflecting on the artist's time of longing to hear the person they like say that she belongs to them.
but I drank a little too much wine now she wouldn't be mine at all
Regretting drinking too much and thinking that it ruined their chance with the special someone.
By the time I built up my nerve
Indicating that the artist needed to gather up their courage for something.
the chance is gone, nothing could be done in the light
The opportunity passed, and there can’t be any more action taken in the light of the new day.
a silhouette of you moving on
The artist contemplates watching the one that they wanted move on, and they are just a shadow or impression of that person.
Oh if you can't be mine I'll drown
If the singer can’t have the person they want, they will experience a sort of painful drowning feeling.
drown in a sea of rubies
The singer describes what they would metaphorically drown in - a sea of red precious stones, suggesting a rich, painful experience.
In a garden under the leaves in the warm midsummer breeze passing time
The singer is still in the garden, under the leaves, and the warm summer breeze continues to pass as they reflect on their thoughts and feelings.
All this time I longed for her to whisper she would be mine, but I drank a little too much wine now she wouldn't be mine
Repeating the main message of the song – reflecting on the regret that one feels for drinking too much and missing an opportunity.
Contributed by Landon R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.