The cello is the backbone to the four songs that comprise her And Blood And Air EP – a set
that strikes the listener with a singular blow, soft but undeniably affecting. Carved with a uniquely tailored blade it is hard to liken her to any former artist, but similarities have been drawn to the independently distinct
Arthur Russell, Joanna Newsom and Kate Bush.
'Her one-woman band employs on ingenious ways to play the cello and a single pedal-controlled beat to create the sparse backdrop upon which her powerful voice floats..' 'le cool london'
www.abiwade.com
Hope
Abi Wade Lyrics
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And I hope to
As I come
Ever close to
You, ah
You, ah
Darkness won't break through, oh
Darkness won't break through, no
Darkness won't break through
And I sold...
And I sold my soul
to the fool
to the fool so...
You, ah
You, ah
Darkness won't break through, oh
Darkness won't break through, no
Darkness won't break through, oh
Darkness won't break through
I am not yours
I will not follow you down
I am not yours
I will not follow you down
And I cut
And I cut coins on the ax
On the ax, oh
You, ah
You, ah
Darkness won't break through, oh
Darkness won't break through, no
Darkness won't break through, oh
Darkness won't break through
The lyrics of Abi Wade's song "Hope" suggest a sense of desperation and longing for something that is just out of reach. The repetition of "And I hope" and "You, ah" creates a sense of urgency and longing, as the singer tries to reach a goal that is symbolized by the refrain "darkness won't break through." The line "And I sold my soul to the fool" suggests a sacrifice of some kind, a bargain made in order to reach the goal, but that sacrifice may not have been worth it. The singer declares "I am not yours, I will not follow you down," indicating a sense of rebellion against whatever or whoever is standing in the way.
The line "And I cut coins on the ax" is a bit more enigmatic, but it might suggest a sense of futile effort, a laborious and fruitless task that ultimately doesn't lead to the desired outcome. Overall, the song suggests a sense of struggle and striving, with a hint of sacrifice and a longing that outweighs the challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
And I hope
I have a strong desire and expectation for something good to happen
And I hope to
I am anticipating and looking forward to a particular event or outcome
As I come
While I approach and move closer to a destination or objective
Ever close to
Gradually becoming nearer and nearer to a person or goal
You, ah
Addressing a specific individual, likely the subject of the song
Darkness won't break through, oh
The singer believes that darkness, or negative emotions, will not overcome the person they are addressing
Darkness won't break through, no
Reiterating the idea that the person being addressed has strength to resist struggles
Darkness won't break through, oh
Continuing to express confidence in the person's resilience against darkness
Darkness won't break through
Concluding that darkness will not overcome the person's spirit
And I sold...
The artist has given up a part of themselves, likely for another person or cause
And I sold my soul
The singer has made a significant sacrifice, possibly compromising their values or beliefs
to the fool
The person or cause the artist gave themselves to is not wise or worthy
to the fool so...
Further emphasizing the lack of wisdom in the singer's decision
I am not yours
The singer asserts their independence and autonomy, refusing to be controlled or owned by another
I will not follow you down
The singer will not blindly follow someone else's path or direction
And I cut
The artist is taking action or making a change
And I cut coins on the ax
The artist is using a tool, possibly for their own benefit or to take control of their life
On the ax, oh
The specific use of the tool is not clear, but it is significant enough to mention again
Contributed by Ella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TheFaceOfFailure
And I hope
And I hope to
As I come
Ever close to
You, ah
You, ah
Darkness won't break through, oh
Darkness won't break through, no
Darkness won't break through, oh
Darkness won't break through
And I sold...
And I sold my soul
To the fool
To the fool so...
You, ah
You, ah
Darkness won't break through, oh
Darkness won't break through, no
Darkness won't break through, oh
Darkness won't break through
I am not yours
I will not follow you down
I am not yours
I will not follow you down
And I cut
And I cut coins on the ax
On the ax, oh
You, ah
You, ah
Darkness won't break through, oh
Darkness won't break through, no
Darkness won't break through, oh
Darkness won't break through
Kim D
Banshee played this in the opening and I fell in love. Amazing song.
LoveThyNeighbourUK
Hey all Banshee fans, thanks for checking Abi Wade's music out! You can find all her music on iTunes. The track from Banshee is called Hope & is on an EP called 'and blood and air'. The CD of this is now sold out I'm afraid, but you can hear and buy her other releases via her website - abiwade (dot) com
Stargazer
I love the way they shot it, jumping between scenes. The song fit perfectly!
Badmutha
I just heard this in shameless and it reminded me of how a great a show banshee is! Beautiful voice
Kristy Keller
This just played on my SoundCloud and I have never even heard of you until now. This came in perfect timing too.
Stooge's Metal Boutique
I really appreciate shows that have awesome soundtracks....this song, from Banshee S2E2, was captivating and a superb selection.
Danny Ginnane-Gannon
I love it!!....Definitely Unique!!....Great Voice!!...Love the Message!!
Chronic Zoo
What a beautiful song !
clolton
hauntingly beautiful
QASIM ALI KHAN
pure dope