A Blaze of Feather was initially a source of speculation since they cropped up alongside established names like Michael Kiwanuka and Glass Animals on the lineups for Citadel and Latitude - despite having no music to their name. Music fans on reddit have been trying to work out who was behind the project (and getting pretty damn close). It turns out that A Blaze of Feather is the new project from artist Mickey Smith and co: artists who were out on the road touring with Ben Howard (who is one of the six). Also involved are India Bourne, Nat Wason, Rich Thomas, and former Hiss Golden Messenger drummer Kyle Keegan.
Valkyrie
A Blaze of Feather Lyrics
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More than words she spoke
Guess I got found out
Harrowing
But I still believe
In miracles and hope
For the best in us
Know what I mean
Runnin' from the hounds
Tryin' to take me out
Ain't no escape
Valkyrie
Fire in the dark
Tore my heart clean out
Cowering
Death haunts me
Shadow on my shoulder at all times
Can't get over it
Is this just a dream?
Ain't never sure what's real or illusion here
Anyways
At times I can't breathe
The pressure and the crush
Going under man
Not again
Hold memory
Sacred while you can
Set sail with grace
All faculties
Feels like I'm coming down
From these years of swingin'
Hammers in my head
Feels like I'm coming down
From these years of swingin'
Hammers in my head
Feels like I'm coming down
From these years of swingin'
Hammers in my head
Feels like I'm coming down
From these years of swingin'
Hammers in my head
In the heat of summer
I lost the time of day
In the heat of summer
I lost the will to stay
In the heat of summer
I lost the night for days
In the heat of summer
I lost my mind at sea
In the heat of summer
I lost the time of day
In the heat of summer
I lost the will to stay
In the heat of summer
I lost my mind at sea
In the heat of summer
I lost the night again
In the heat of summer
I lost the time of day
In the heat of summer
Cold comfort for the pain
The song "Valkyrie" by A Blaze of Feather is a powerful and introspective piece that explores an individual's struggles with grief, anxiety and the feeling of being haunted. The first verse starts with the lines "Eyes cut deep, more than words she spoke, guess I got found out, harrowing" and sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer seems to have been exposed for something and is left feeling vulnerable and exposed. Each verse after that delves deeper into the psyche of the singer as they try to come to terms with their emotions.
The chorus contains the word "Valkyrie," which is a reference to a Norse mythological figure who would take warriors who had died in battle to Valhalla. Here, the Valkyrie is portrayed as a force of destruction, a fire in the dark that tears the singer's heart out. The second verse deals with death and loss more explicitly, with lines such as "Death haunts me, shadow on my shoulder at all times."
The bridge of the song is where the singer seems to come to a realization that things need to change. They need to "hold memory sacred while you can" and "set sail with grace." This is a beautiful moment of introspection and hope in an otherwise dark and introspective song.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes cut deep
Eyes that see through you
More than words she spoke
Her eyes communicate more than words could ever say
Guess I got found out
I've been exposed
Harrowing
Disturbing, causing intense fear or shock
But I still believe
Despite everything, I still have faith
In miracles and hope
I believe in the possibility of good things coming out of bad situations
For the best in us
I believe that humanity has the potential for greatness
Know what I mean
Do you understand what I'm trying to say?
By night I don't sleep
I suffer from insomnia and can't sleep at night
Runnin' from the hounds
I'm being chased and hunted down
Tryin' to take me out
The hounds are attempting to kill me
Ain't no escape
There's nowhere to run, I can't escape my fate
Valkyrie
A mythical figure in Norse mythology associated with death and battle
Fire in the dark
A blaze that shines in the darkness
Tore my heart clean out
It broke my heart completely
Cowering
Hiding in fear and shame
Death haunts me
I'm tormented by thoughts of death
Shadow on my shoulder at all times
The fear of death follows me everywhere I go
Can't get over it
I can't get past the fear of death
Is this just a dream?
I question whether I'm really alive, or if this is just a nightmare or illusion
Ain't never sure what's real or illusion here
I'm constantly questioning my reality and what's really happening around me
Anyways
Nevertheless, regardless
At times I can't breathe
I feel suffocated and constricted
The pressure and the crush
The weight of my problems and fears is overwhelming
Going under man
I'm losing control and sinking deeper into my troubles
Not again
I can't go through this again
Hold memory
Keep memories close to your heart
Sacred while you can
Cherish your memories, because they can be taken away at any moment
Set sail with grace
Embark on new journeys with dignity and poise
All faculties
Using all of your abilities, being fully present in each moment
Feels like I'm coming down
I feel like I'm getting over something
From these years of swingin'
From years of struggle and hardship
Hammers in my head
Pounding headaches that are difficult to shake off
In the heat of summer
During a time of intense pressure and difficulty
I lost the time of day
I lost track of time and lost my perspective
I lost the will to stay
I felt like giving up and leaving
I lost the night for days
I couldn't sleep and felt restless
I lost my mind at sea
I felt like I was going crazy
Cold comfort for the pain
A small amount of solace for my suffering, but not enough to truly make it better
Contributed by Colin P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.