Featherstone
The Paper Kites Lyrics
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Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart
When you go, what you leave is a work of art
On my chest, on my heart
She went out to the hay in the morning grace
She went out and got lost in a tall hedge maze
Where'd you go? Where'd you go? Why'd you leave this place?
On my heart, on my face
And my love is yours but your love's not mine
So I'll go but we know I'll see you down the line
And we'll hate what we've lost but we'll love what we find
And I'm feeling fine, we've made it to the coastline
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Past all the signs of the slow decline
Live like your love wasn't meant for mine
Now you've gone, now you've gone to a different life
Til the loneliest side
Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart
Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart
When you go, what you leave is a work of art
On my chest, on my heart
And my love is yours but your love's not mine
So I'll go, but we know I'll see you down the line
And we'll hate what we've lost but we'll love what we find
And oh, I'm feeling fine, we've made it to the coastline
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
The Paper Kites’ Featherstone is a song that speaks to the fleeting nature of love and relationships. The lyrics are about waking up to the realization that someone you love has left you, and how you deal with that loss. The opening line of the song, “Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart,” sets the tone for the rest of the song, implying that the relationship was never going to last forever.
The chorus, “When you go, what you leave is a work of art, on my chest, on my heart” suggests that even though the person has left, they have left an impression on the singer that will remain with them forever. They might not have a future together, but the memories they shared will always be a work of art, so to speak.
The final verse of the song, “And my love is yours but your love’s not mine, so I’ll go but we know I’ll see you down the line,” is a bittersweet acknowledgment that the couple isn’t right for each other, but there’s comfort in the fact that they may see each other again down the road. The song closes with “oh, I’m feeling fine, we’ve made it to the coastline,” which suggests a sense of relief that the relationship has come to an end and the singer can move on to whatever comes next.
Overall, Featherstone is a beautiful and poignant song that speaks to the ephemerality of love and relationships, and how even though they might not last, they can still have a powerful impact on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart
Become aware of the fragile nature of your emotions
When you go, what you leave is a work of art
Your departure is bittersweet, leaving a lasting impression
On my chest, on my heart
Your memory and impact is close to me
She went out to the hay in the morning grace
She found solace in nature's beauty
She went out and got lost in a tall hedge maze
She was unprepared for the challenges and obstacles ahead
Where'd you go? Where'd you go? Why'd you leave this place?
I wonder where you are now and why you chose to leave
On my heart, on my face
Your absence is felt both physically and emotionally
And my love is yours but your love's not mine
Our feelings for each other are unrequited
So I'll go but we know I'll see you down the line
We will cross paths again in the future, despite the distance now
And we'll hate what we've lost but we'll love what we find
We will regret what we have left behind but cherish what we discover
And I'm feeling fine, we've made it to the coastline
I am content with our journey so far and where we have ended up
Past all the signs of the slow decline
Despite the warning signals, we still moved forward
Live like your love wasn't meant for mine
Accept that our love may not have been destined to be
Now you've gone, now you've gone to a different life
You have moved on to a new chapter in your life
Til the loneliest side
Until the most isolated and lonesome part of my being
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Vocalization to express emotion
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SAMUEL BENTLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Letras
Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart
Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart
When you go, what you leave is a work of art
On my chest, on my heart
She went out to the hay in the morning grace
She went out and got lost in a tall hedge maze
Where'd you go? Where'd you go? Why'd you leave this place?
On my heart, on my face
And my love is yours but your love's not mine
So I'll go but we know I'll see you down the line
And we'll hate what we've lost but we'll love what we find
And I'm feeling fine, we've made it to the coastline
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Past all the signs of the slow decline
Live like your love wasn't meant for mine
Now you've gone, now you've gone to a different life
Til the loneliest side
Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart
Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart
When you go, what you leave is a work of art
On my chest, on my heart
And my love is yours but your love's not mine
So I'll go, but we know I'll see you down the line
And we'll hate what we've lost but we'll love what we find
And oh, I'm feeling fine, we've made it to the coastline
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
@rhedencarlos1504
And we'll hate what we've lost but we'll love what we find.
@nickdaboii
chills
@mervelerdenbiri
👍
@Corallove.
And my love is yours but your love's not mine!💔🌱
@bridgettetempleton5156
Gets me everytime. 💕💕💕
@lyssamary5845
Thanks for this, I’m currently moving and it’s a great way to think about it <3
@nishmagautam9318
discovering these bands who make such music feels like finding treasure. 💜
@omkar_KD
Tell me other discovered such bands
@karabloomie9913
this is such a peaceful song, yet its never boring. every time i listen to it, its different. this song will forever and always be my favorite.
@Lopiehtable
Kara Bloomie I think the thing that changes about the song when we return to it isn't the song itself, it's us.