forwards beckon rebound
AdriAnne Lenker Lyrics


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Over the Dead Sea
Keepin' you company
Thinking, "I'm unafraid of you now
I'm not afraid of you now"
Letting my eyes close
Shedding my soft clothes
Wind blows
Wind that howls like a hound
Wind that laughs like a clown

Mystery of lack, stabbing stars through my back
Forwards, beckon, rebound
Forwards, beckon, rebound

Virtual bedroom
Rise like a full moon
Show me pictures that hang in you house
Pictures that hang in your mouth
Candescent insects
Crosses and fishnecks
I have nothing to pray to you now
Nothing to pray to you now

Mystery of lack, stabbing stars through my back
Forwards, beckon, rebound
Forwards, beckon, rebound

Pulling your face close, wanting the inmost
Show me
I'm not afraid of you now
I'm not afraid of you now
Felling violent
Infant and innocent
Baby, both arms cradle you now
Both arms cradle you now

Mystery of lack, stabbing stars through my back
Forwards, beckon, rebound




Forwards, beckon, rebound
Forwards, beckon, rebound

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of AdriAnne Lenker's song "forwards beckon rebound" explore themes of fear, uncertainty, and vulnerability, and the imperative to move forward in the face of these challenges. The first verse describes the singer's sense of newfound confidence: she is "unafraid" and comfortable shedding her "soft clothes." The howling wind is a metaphor for the haunting memories and fears that she is leaving behind. In the second verse, she enters a "virtual bedroom," which may represent a digital or imaginary space where she can confront her emotions and explore her own psyche. The "pictures that hang in your house" and the "pictures that hang in your mouth" may symbolize the mental images that we create and carry around with us, or perhaps the stories that we tell ourselves about our own lives. The singer is searching for a new sense of purpose, but acknowledges that she has "nothing to pray to."


The chorus, which repeats the phrase "forwards beckon rebound," emphasizes the need to keep moving forward, even when we feel lost or uncertain. The "mystery of lack" and the "stabbing stars through my back" suggest the pain of being disconnected from the world and from oneself, but the refrain encourages us to push through these obstacles and seek out new experiences and opportunities.


The final verse introduces a new element: the image of cradling an infant. This may represent the singer's own vulnerability, or the potential for renewal and growth that comes with starting something new. The violence that she feels may be a reflection of the fear and uncertainty that she is leaving behind, but also the power and intensity of her own emotions.


In summary, "forwards beckon rebound" is a powerful meditation on the challenges of confronting our own fears and uncertainties, and the importance of moving forward, even in the face of pain and uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

Over the Dead Sea
I am by the Dead Sea.


Keepin' you company
I am with someone else.


Thinking, "I'm unafraid of you now
I am feeling brave and fearless.


I'm not afraid of you now"
I have no fear anymore.


Letting my eyes close
I am closing my eyes.


Shedding my soft clothes
I am taking off my clothes.


Wind blows
The wind is blowing.


Wind that howls like a hound
The wind is making a sound like a dog's howl.


Wind that laughs like a clown
The wind sounds like a clown's laugh.


Mystery of lack, stabbing stars through my back
I feel a sense of emptiness and pain that pierces me like stars.


Forwards, beckon, rebound
The future seems to be calling out to me to move on and bounce back.


Virtual bedroom
I am imagining a bedroom.


Rise like a full moon
Something is rising, like a full moon.


Show me pictures that hang in your house
I am asking to see the pictures on your walls.


Pictures that hang in your mouth
I want you to show me what you talk about.


Candescent insects
There are glowing insects.


Crosses and fishnecks
There are crosses and fish necklaces on display.


I have nothing to pray to you now
I have no reason to pray to you anymore.


Pulling your face close, wanting the inmost
I want to be close to you, to know your deepest thoughts.


Show me
Show me what is inside you.


Felling violent
I am feeling aggressive or violent.


Infant and innocent
I feel a sense of newness and purity.


Baby, both arms cradle you now
I am holding and protecting something fragile.


Forwards, beckon, rebound
The future is still calling out to me to move forward and bounce back.




Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Adrianne Elizabeth Lenker

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@leame8639

Incredible how someone's vulnerability can make you feel so safe.

@wdlovesthee736

Thats exactly why we need more of it ! :)

@cesarmajorana4914

Artists dancing like no one is watching is my fave videoclip genre

@carysfaerie

If you haven’t; check out
‘Fifteen feet of pure white snow’ by Nick Cave & the bad seeds ✌🏼

@MrSamsunggalaxy5

Or Lotus Flower by Radiohead!

@samialamien

@@MrSamsunggalaxy5 aaah you got here first...

@soozm8520

Check out the video for fallingwater by maggie Rogers then !

@acelyabayar4617

Can we add earthquake by tyler the creator to the list¿ or his remix of pillow talk?

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@jbonillaguitar

A child at play and fighting demons all the same. Beautiful and innocent. This is incredible, I'm glad I found this.

@lesbiasian

watching this at 1am as the first mv I’ve seen of hers. I think I’m in love

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