Aventine
Agnes Obel Lyrics
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In the holly red in the night
Dirt under my shoe from the old at heart
Right under you, grinning in the dark
You carried my heart in the night
To bury the wave in the tide
You carried me onto the fields
There is a grove, there is a plot
Deep in the snow, breaking your heart
One step ahead, a thousand miles
A trail ablaze to the Aventine
You carried my heart in the night
To marry the wave with the tide
You carried me onto the fields
You carried my heart in the night
To bury the wave in the tide
You carried me onto the fields
Play it down, down, down
Play it down, down, down
Agnes Obel's "Aventine" is a hauntingly beautiful song that evokes images of journeying through unfamiliar lands in the dead of night. With a reverberating piano melody and delicate vocals, the song tells a story of someone asking their companion to join them on a journey to Aventine, a mysterious and possibly dangerous place. The lyrics suggest a sense of danger or unease, with references to dirt under the shoe, an old heart, and grinning in the dark.
The second half of the song speaks of a grove and a plot deep in the snow, suggesting a burial or some other solemn ritual. The repetition of the line "you carried my heart in the night" gives the sense of a strong bond between the two travelers. The final refrain of "play it down, down, down" suggests a hushed urgency or secrecy surrounding their journey and possibly the events that take place in Aventine.
Overall, "Aventine" is a beautifully crafted song that leaves the listener with a sense of longing, mystery and a feeling that something important is happening just out of sight.
Line by Line Meaning
Will you go ahead to the Aventine
Are you willing to move forward towards a new place, the Aventine?
In the holly red in the night
In the darkness of the night, surrounded by the red holly.
Dirt under my shoe from the old at heart
The dirt under my shoe symbolizes the experiences of the past that have shaped me into the person I am.
Right under you, grinning in the dark
Despite the challenges and obstacles, I am still here, smiling in the face of adversity.
You carried my heart in the night
You were with me during the dark times, supporting and protecting me.
To bury the wave in the tide
Together, we were able to let go of the things that were weighing us down and move forward with ease.
You carried me onto the fields
With your help, I was able to go beyond my comfort zone and explore new possibilities.
There is a grove, there is a plot
Just like in nature, there are hidden places and paths that lead to new discoveries in life.
Deep in the snow, breaking your heart
In order to find new paths, sometimes we have to let go of things that we hold dear, which can be a painful process.
One step ahead, a thousand miles
Taking a small step forward can lead you to great distances over time.
A trail ablaze to the Aventine
There is a path illuminated by the light of hope and possibility leading towards the new place, the Aventine.
Play it down, down, down
Let go of the things that are holding you back, and move forward with strength and determination.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AGNES CAROLINE THAARUP OBEL
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Agnes Obel - Aventine (Official Video)
Will you go ahead to the Aventine
In the holly red in the night
Dirt under my shoe from the old at heart
Right under you, grinning in the dark
You carried my heart in the night
To bury the wave in the tide
You carried me onto the fields
There is a grove, there is a plot
Deep in the snow, breaking your heart
One step ahead, a thousand miles
A trail ablaze to the Aventine
You carried my heart in the night
To marry the wave with the tide
You carried me onto the fields
You carried my heart in the night
To bury the wave in the tide
You carried me onto the fields
Play it down, down, down...
Play it down, down, down...
Writer(s): Agnes Obel
http://youtu.be/VBLCqJNPoBw
@angelasmith4785
Will you go ahead to the Aventine
In the holly red in the night
Dirt under my shoe from the old at heart
Right under you, grinning in the dark
You carried my heart in the night
To bury the wave in the tide
You carried me onto the fields
There is a grove, there is a plot
Deep in the snow, breaking your heart
One step ahead, a thousand miles
A trail ablaze to the Aventine
You carried my heart in the night
To marry the wave with the tide
You carried me onto the fields
You carried my heart in the night
To bury the wave in the tide
You carried me onto the fields
Play it down, down, down...
Play it down, down, down...
@claudiojunior8630
My life isn't the same since I've discovered Agnes Obel ❤️
@anascully6273
X2
@EggBastion
Hey! I resemble that remark!
@hansgeltinger9465
Do you know what is the beautiful? This feeling does not ever go away!
@claudiojunior8630
@Hans Geltinger yeah, I still feel it
@stephenmytrysak2324
for the better, I hope
@MikaCinema34
Quand vient la nuit, je mets mes écouteurs sur les oreilles, je m'allonge et je décolle dans un autre monde ! Une voix si envoutante ! Agnes Obel ma accompagné dans des moments douloureux de ma vie et sans elle, des passages auraient été difficile.
@christo926
Agnes Obel has become an important part of the soundtrack of my life!
@kratikbarodiya
Yessss
@SMHH
This!