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Five String Serenade
Mazzy Star Lyrics


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This is my five string serenade
Beneath the water of play
And while I'm playing for yo
It could writing that's you

This is my five string serenade
Beneath the water of play
And while I'm playing for you
It could writing that's you

And on my easel I drew
While I was thinking of you
And on the roof of my head
And came my five string serenade

This is my five string serenade
Beneath the water of play
And while I'm playing for you
It might writing that's you

And on my easel I drew
While I was thinking of you
And on the roof of my head
And came my five string serenade

This is my five string serenade
Beneath the water of play
And though I'm playing for you
It could writing that's you

This is my five string serenade

Overall Meaning

Mazzy Star's "Five String Serenade" is a dreamy and contemplative song that speaks to the emotional depth of love and artistic expression. The lyrics are minimal but impactful, with the repeated phrase "this is my five string serenade" serving as the centerpiece of the piece. The song's title refers to the use of a five-stringed instrument, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the unique and unconventional nature of the singer's expression of love for their partner.


The first verse describes the singer's playing of their "five string serenade" beneath the water of play. This could be interpreted as the singer being submerged in the emotion of the song, almost as if they are drowning in their love for their partner. The line "and while I'm playing for you, it could writing that's you" speaks to the idea that the act of creative expression can be a way of communicating one's feelings for another person.


The second verse continues with the theme of artistic expression and love, with the singer drawing on their easel while thinking of their partner. The line "on the roof of my head, and came my five string serenade" suggests that the song is coming from a deeply personal and heartfelt place within the singer's mind. The repetition of the final verse reinforces the idea that this song is a personal expression of love and artistic creation.


Line by Line Meaning

This is my five string serenade
The artist is presenting their musical expression.


Beneath the water of play
The music is an immersive experience, taking the listener on a deep dive into the soundscape.


And while I'm playing for you
The artist is dedicating their music to someone special.


It could writing that's you
The recipient of the music could be the inspiration behind the artist's writing.


And on my easel I drew
The artist is a multidisciplinary creative, expressing themselves through multiple mediums.


While I was thinking of you
The artist's inspiration comes from their thoughts and feelings towards the person the music is dedicated to.


And on the roof of my head
The source of the artist's creativity comes from within their mind.


And came my five string serenade
The music is an organic expression of the artist's inner world, flowing freely from within them.


And though I'm playing for you
The artist's dedication to the recipient of the music is strong, despite other possible interpretations of the piece.


It could writing that's you
The music and the artist's writing could be two manifestations of their creative inspiration from the same source - the recipient of the music.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARTHUR LEE

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