Her 2006 debut album "Stages of the Sun" consists of all original material that she wrote (some with her father) between the ages of 11 and 14. Produced by Grammy winner, Steve Hodge.
SYMBOL
AdriAnne Lenker Lyrics
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Times I've tried to make breaks, embrace for the enemy
Meet my face to face time try to find the diamond
Counting time as time counts me, the river to the island
Do you not do you not tell
That smile always makes me well
Do you see circling through?
Fly make flea make haste make waste eight makes infinity
Times I've tried to make breaks, embrace for the enemy
Meet my face to face time try to find the diamond
Counting time as time counts me, the river to the island
Do you not do you not tell
That smile always makes me well
Do you see circling through?
That's how one returns from two
The symbol of your love is time
The symbol of your love is time
Do you not do you not tell
That smile always makes me well
Do you see circling through?
That's how one returns from two
Do you not do you not tell
That smile always makes me well
Do you see circling through?
That's how one returns from two
In AdriAnne Lenker's song "Symbol," the lyrics discuss the concept of time as a symbol of love. The repetition of "Fly make flea make haste make waste eight makes infinity" suggests the fleeting nature of time, and the lyrics continue to explore the idea of time passing and the search for meaning within it. The singer reflects on their attempts to "make breaks" and anticipate challenges, all while trying to find the "diamond" in the midst of it all.
The chorus repeats the lines "The symbol of your love is time" and "Do you not do you not tell / That smile always makes me well." This seems to suggest that the singer finds comfort in their partner's love, even in the midst of uncertainty and change. They see the beauty in the passing of time and find hope in the idea that they will return to unity even after experiencing separation or difficulty.
Overall, the lyrics of "Symbol" offer a reflection on the transience of life and the enduring power of love. They suggest that time serves as a symbol of the ebb and flow of relationships, and that it is possible to find joy in the midst of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Fly make flea make haste make waste eight makes infinity
Small actions taken now can lead to greater consequences in the future
Times I've tried to make breaks, embrace for the enemy
I have attempted to create distance, but must prepare for the possibility of conflict
Meet my face to face time try to find the diamond
I need to confront my challenges directly and search for the valuable opportunity within them
Counting time as time counts me, the river to the island
I am aware of the passage of time and its effect on me, like a river shaping an island
Do you not do you not tell
That smile always makes me well
Please don't forget to tell me when you notice that your smile has a healing effect on me
Do you see circling through?
That's how one returns from two
Can you see how the path circles back, from a feeling of being two separate entities to becoming one again?
The symbol of your love is time
The symbol of your love is time
Time is the embodiment of your love for me, and it is a recurring theme in our relationship
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Adrianne Lenker
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Lyrics:Fly make flea make haste make waste eight makes infinity
Times I've tried to make breaks, embrace for the enemy
Meet my face to face time try to find the diamond
Counting time as time counts me, the river to the island
Do you not do you not tell
That smile always makes me well
Do you see circling through?
That's how one returns from two
Fly make flea make haste make waste eight makes infinity
Times I've tried to make breaks, embrace for the enemy
Meet my face to face time try to find the diamond
Counting time as time counts me, the river to the island
Do you not do you not tell
That smile always makes me well
Do you see circling through?
That's how one returns from two
The symbol of your love is time
The symbol of your love is time
Do you not do you not tell
That smile always makes me well
Do you see circling through?
That's how one returns from two
Do you not do you not tell
That smile always makes me well
Do you see circling through?
That's how one returns from two
@yourfriendlymotivations
Til this day , this song is slept on
@quinnquestions39
it's so deeply beautiful. kindof a hidden gem
@coaltin2509
You captured the essence of this decade in the melody of this song, the sound, the lyrics, and this beautiful video. Hard to imagine life without Adrienne Lenker in it, but thankfully we don't live in that universe. Seriously, you deliver some of my favorite music so consistently, my gratitude is boundless.
@darcyeajohnson
Yes, glad we live in the universe she’s in. I feel the same with respect to what you wrote.
@Monotony619
My mate who passed last year showed me her, I’m glad he did man it’s very chill
@blakestebbe7937
This song is hypnotic. It makes me stop whatever I’m doing and forces me to just listen to the arpeggio over and over again. Beautiful!!!
@JG4EVER
It’s almost like Manchurian Candidate/ turns me into an alien from Invasions of the body snatchers, like the whole world must stop and whatever it was that I thought was so important I was doing can wait because Adrianne is singing.
@hep223
this just helped me feel a little less afraid of people.
@ParhelionMedia
Beautiful in every way...reminds me that humans are wonderful, mysterious, perfectly imperfect beings. Your music constantly inspires. Thank you.
@mayhembunz8888
Took the words right outta my brain. ❣️