San Francisco based shoegaze trio founded in 2009 by Chris Broyles (Verwüst… Read Full Bio ↴San Francisco based shoegaze trio founded in 2009 by Chris Broyles (Verwüstung) and Aaron Kelley (Vuota, Ripple'Field) following the disbandment of their previous musical projects, and joined in 2013 by drummer Kendric DiStefano (Amethyst Falls, Logistic Slaughter) and Conrad Houghtby. Largely remained a studio act until summer 2011 when the band played their first shows in California. Since forming, Airs have released three full length albums and a large number of highly limited EPs on a variety of bizarre formats (including a 5.25" floppy disk in one instance).

A third full length entitled Adore was released on February 14th, 2013.

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adore
Airs Lyrics

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Touch me softly. My hair in your fingers. Your heat all around me.
Racing, jumping pulse. I wish this wasn't so easy.
I wish I had more control.

I resist because I lack it and I give in because I'd never.
I can't hear anything, I'm just watching it happen and you're the one that I like so this is what I want, right?

It's what I've always wanted.

I'd forgive you if I knew you've done some wrong.

It's all I've ever wanted but it's everything I'm afraid of.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Air's song "Adore" depict a person who is struggling with their desires and their need for control. The first verse describes a physical intimacy between the singer and another person that they find comforting, yet also unsettling. Though the singer enjoys the sensations, they wish it wasn't so "easy," suggesting that they are struggling with losing control. The following lines reveal the singer's internal struggle: they resist because they lack control, but give in because they are compelled by their desires. The paradoxical nature of the singer's emotions is emphasized when they admit they cannot hear anything and are simply watching the situation unfold, suggesting a kind of out-of-body experience where they are not in control.

The second verse reveals that the singer is conflicted about their desires, as they are afraid of giving in to temptation but also yearn for it. They admit that they have always wanted the intimacy they are experiencing, and would forgive their partner if they had done something wrong. However, they are afraid of the intimacy because it represents vulnerability and the unknown. Throughout the song, the singer wrestles with their conflicting emotions, suggesting a deep ambivalence towards the intimacy they are experiencing.

Overall, "Adore" provides a complex and nuanced exploration of a person's struggle with desire, control, and vulnerability. The lyrics, combined with Air's dreamy, atmospheric soundscapes, create a sense of disorienting yet mesmerizing beauty that adds further depth to the song's themes.

Line by Line Meaning

Touch me softly. My hair in your fingers. Your heat all around me.
I am overcome by your warmth and touch, and I find myself wanting more.

Racing, jumping pulse. I wish this wasn't so easy.
I am nervous and my heart is racing with excitement. I wish this wasn't so easy because I have little control over my feelings.

I wish I had more control.
I wish I had more power over my emotions and desires, but I am drawn to you regardless.

I resist because I lack it and I give in because I'd never.
I resist giving into my desires because I feel powerless, but I give in because I would never want to miss a chance with you.

I can't hear anything, I'm just watching it happen and you're the one that I like so this is what I want, right?
I am so focused on being with you that nothing else matters. I question whether this is what I truly want or if it is just what I want in the moment because of my attraction to you.

It's what I've always wanted.
Being with you is something I have always dreamed of and desired.

I'd forgive you if I knew you've done some wrong.
Even if you have made mistakes, I would still choose to be with you and forgive you.

It's all I've ever wanted but it's everything I'm afraid of.
Being with you is my greatest desire, but it also brings me fear and uncertainty.

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