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.
Winter
A Blaze of Feather Lyrics
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And dance around the secret I suppose
There ain't no time, oh no, for growing old
There ain't no hiding from, the glass still glows
There's only air, here for the dawn
In case you're dying, the shadow, cursed and cold
Into the storm
Burn, rejoice
We'll burn, is it sworn?
Brace my friend, I need, I miss love
Wish I could turn the tide, and more will grow
When I was in I'd still remember
The endless birth
My only shelter from the dark
The lyrics to A Blaze of Feather's song, "Winter," explore themes of solitude, aging, and the struggle to find inner peace. The opening line, "I don't know why I need to be alone," speaks to the tension between one's desire for solitude and their need for human connection. The singer hints at a hidden secret that they dance around, perhaps referring to a past trauma or personal struggle that they cannot openly express.
The next lines, "There ain't no time, oh no, for growing old / There ain't no hiding from, the glass still glows," touch on the universal fear of aging and the awareness that time is constantly moving forward. The line "the glass still glows" could refer to the idea that one's mortality is always present, likening it to a candle that is constantly burning.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to embrace the turmoil and uncertainty of life, singing, "Burn, rejoice / Burn to the storm / We'll burn, is it sworn?" The repetition of the word "burn" could suggest a desire to let go of pain and embrace change. However, the line "brace my friend, I need, I miss love" shows that the singer still longs for connection and intimacy.
The final lines of the song, "When I was in I'd still remember / The endless birth / My only shelter from the dark," could be interpreted as a moment of reflection and nostalgia. The singer may be looking back on a time when they felt more alive and hopeful, and finding comfort in memories of the past.
Overall, "Winter" is a reflective and introspective song that touches on the complexities of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why I need to be alone
I am uncertain why I feel the necessity to isolate myself
And dance around the secret I suppose
Perhaps I enjoy keeping secrets and alluding to them through my actions
There ain't no time, oh no, for growing old
Time does not allow for aging or slowing down
There ain't no hiding from, the glass still glows
One cannot escape the truth or reality that persists
There's only air, here for the dawn
All that exists is the air and sunrise in this moment
In case you're dying, the shadow, cursed and cold
If one is perishing, they may be met with a bleak, foreboding shadow
Into the storm
Venturing bravely into chaos
Burn, rejoice
Let go of your worries and embrace the flames of life
Burn to the storm
Experience adversity head-on and emerge victorious
We'll burn, is it sworn?
We will persist through challenges, as if we took an oath to do so
Brace my friend, I need, I miss love
I require the support and love of my companions
Wish I could turn the tide, and more will grow
I hold the desire to change circumstances in order for progress to flourish
When I was in I'd still remember
Even though I have moved on from the past, I still recall it
The endless birth
The idea of infinite beginnings and rebirth
My only shelter from the dark
This concept brings comfort in times of darkness or uncertainty
Contributed by Adrian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I don’t know why I need to be alone
And dance around the secret I suppose
There ain’t no time, oh no, for growing old
There ain’t no hiding from, the glass still glows
There’s only air, here for the dawn
In case you’re dying, the shadow, cursed and cold
Into the storm
Burn, rejoice
Burn to the storm
We’ll burn, is it sworn?
Brace my friend, I need, I miss love
Wish I could turn the tide, and more will grow
When I was in I’d still remember
The endless birth
My only shelter from the dark
OKSANA 🙏😊
Thank God gave gift artist to make music like this 😍🙏😍 this so inspirational!! Thank you!!
Eloha
I love this song, I never get tired of listening, it touches my soul.
Lil Witch
Still blows me away. This music video is such a great inspiration. Cheers guys, can't wait for your upcoming stuff. :)
threetreetown
Black, Heavy, Misty, Froth-flying, Magical Loveliness!!!!!! Another immersive audio/visual masterpiece from the exceptional Mickey Smith
Jules Winnfield
threetreetown Do you know where this was filmed?
Charlotte
This is an incredible piece of film as well as a beautifully crafted piece of music, what a team, I hope to see some more performances announced soon!
Brodie Stone
Found this through my favorite artist, Ben Howard. So excited that he's part of this. Sounds amazing...I always get so excited about new music, especially when Ben Howard is part of it. Sounds amazing, unusual, and music I will deffo be vibing to. THANK GOD FOR BEAUTIFUL MUSIC LIKE THIS Thank-you!!
Ka y
it's interesting to see and hear Ben's development. I can understand him with the way he went and that just made me smile through this whole beautiful composition!
Sarah Sirvin
I have goosebumps. this is the best song I've heard in a long time
Ryan Sparrow
Mickey has come into his own with this music, making a mark with his own style. absolutely love it :)