Through Clairecords (Sacramento), Airiel released a series of four-song EPs titled Winks & Kisses. The EPs were also sold as a limited edition boxed set, capturing the evolution of Airiel in its current form. Their CDs are consistently some of the top sellers of the label, and the Frosted EP has already sold out. The group has also been asked to contribute to several compilation CDs, including Never Lose That Feeling by Club AC30 (U.K.).
In addition to their recordings, Airiel has also gained a reputation for being a live band. In addition to playing such local Chicago landmarks as the Double Door, Subterranean, and the Bottom Lounge, they have performed in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Denver, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis. They have toured the U.S. East Coast, performing in New York City, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and points in between. Airiel has also opened for some high-profile acts, including The Dears and The Brian Jonestown Massacre.
Cinnamon
Airiel Lyrics
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a certain shade of dark red
covers her, lets her dream well
remember it in the morning and write it down
call me and tell me
hello, I'm here alone
waiting for you to call
do your kisses taste of cinnamon?
so many times I remember when
you came in and left your taste here
of a perfect girl on the other side of the world
who calls me to tell me
hello, I'm here alone
waiting for you to call
The lyrics of Airiel's song Cinnamon revolve around longing for someone who is far away and reminiscing about memories and experiences with them. The song begins with describing Sally sleeping in her bed, with the specific mention of a certain shade of dark red that covers her. This sets a melancholic tone and suggests that Sally is possibly not in a very happy or comfortable place. The following lines mention how remembering dreams is important and personal to her, and she writes them down in the morning. This could be a metaphor for how important memories are and how people hold on to them, especially when they are lonely or missing someone.
The chorus of the song is about someone waiting for a call from their lover, desperately seeking reassurance and comfort. The mention of kisses tasting like cinnamon and remembering when they left their taste there is an intimate memory shared between the two people, perhaps representing how even the smallest things can hold great meaning and memories for people. The lines "of a perfect girl on the other side of the world" suggests that perhaps the two people are physically far apart, but still longing for each other. The repetition of "waiting for you to call" emphasises the sense of longing and the need for connection that both people feel.
In summary, the lyrics of Cinnamon delve into themes of longing, memories and distance, depicting a sense of waiting for a connection and struggling to deal with the absence of someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
sally sleeps in her bed
Sally is fast asleep in her cozy bed
a certain shade of dark red
The room has a dark red ambiance to it
covers her, lets her dream well
The blanket on her provides comfort and helps her sleep peacefully
remember it in the morning and write it down
Sally wants to keep a record of her dreams so that she can analyze them later
call me and tell me
The singer wants to hear from someone
hello, I'm here alone
The singer is waiting for someone to reach out to her and she's feeling lonely
waiting for you to call
The singer is expecting a phone call from a particular person
do your kisses taste of cinnamon?
The singer is reminiscing about kisses and wants to know if they tasted like cinnamon
so many times I remember when
The singer has numerous fond memories of the past
you came in and left your taste here
The person being referred to in the song visited the singer and left a lasting impression
of a perfect girl on the other side of the world
The person who left the impression is perfect in the eyes of the singer, but lives far away
who calls me to tell me
The singer is still hearing from the person in question, but it's not enough
hello, I'm here alone
The singer is still lonely and wants company
waiting for you to call
The singer is still anticipating a call from the person who left a lasting taste in her life
Contributed by Brayden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.