Psalms
ARBES Lyrics
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born in rolling red hills, though you found me in the sea
the kind of feeling you get being out for too long
the kind of feeling you get when you're walking back home
All that you are now, yr secrets out in the rough
all that you are now, an island I forgot
I couldn't see you, you're a mirage to me now
I saw a sun dial this morning how many years has it been?
Voice of my friends on the ceiling I wanna tell them I need them
The kind of feeling you get standing still for too long
The kind of loving you get when you don't wanna drown
It's too late it's gone/you're gone
The opening lines of Arbes's song Psalms paint a vivid picture of the singer encountering someone by the coast as they make their way to River Aire. The lyrics suggest that the singer was originally from rolling red hills, but somehow ended up in the sea, where they encountered this person. The lyrics explore the feeling of being out for too long, and the sense of relief that comes from walking back home. There's a sense of searching and longing in the song, as the singer reflects on everything they've lost and the secrets that they carry with them.
The chorus of the song suggests that the person the singer encountered was an island they'd forgotten. There's a sense of loss and regret in the lyrics, as if the singer missed an opportunity to connect with this person. The lines "I couldn't see you, you're a mirage to me now / I couldn't heal you, you come from places I've lost" suggest that this person might represent a missed opportunity or a part of the singer's life that they can't reclaim.
The second verse of the song is more introspective, with the singer reflecting on the passage of time and the importance of human connection. The line "The kind of feeling you get standing still for too long" suggests a feeling of stagnation or being stuck, while "The kind of loving you get when you don't wanna drown" seems to suggest that love can be a lifeline in difficult times. The song ends with the stark admission that "it's too late, it's gone/you're gone", suggesting that the singer has missed their chance to connect with this person and is left with nothing but regret.
Line by Line Meaning
I just saw you by the coast on my way to River Aire
I recently caught sight of you while traveling toward River Aire.
born in rolling red hills, though you found me in the sea
I was initially from hilly terrain, although you came across me while I was in the ocean.
the kind of feeling you get being out for too long
The feeling of being outside for an excessively long period of time.
the kind of feeling you get when you're walking back home
The feeling one gets while returning home after being away for an extended period.
all that you are now, yr secrets out in the rough
Your current self is exposed and open to damage.
all that you are now, an island I forgot
You are the current manifestation of an island I once neglected.
I couldn't see you, you're a mirage to me now
You are out of my sight and my perception of you is distorted.
I couldn't heal you, you come from places I've lost
I was unable to repair your wounds since they originated from areas I no longer have access to.
I saw a sun dial this morning how many years has it been?
This morning recently prompted me to look at a sundial and reflect on the passage of time since a certain point.
Voice of my friends on the ceiling I wanna tell them I need them
I heard my friends' voices on the ceiling, and I have the urge to tell them that I require their assistance.
the kind of feeling you get standing still for too long
The sensation one experiences while remaining immobile for an extended period.
The kind of loving you get when you don't wanna drown
The love that is received when one does not want to feel overwhelmed.
It's too late it's gone/you're gone
It is too tardy or impossible for you/me to be present.
Contributed by Chase W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.