Her work includes Aldous Harding from 2014, Party from 2017, Designer from 2019, and her most recent album Warm Chris from 2022.
HORIZON
Aldous Harding Lyrics
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For your wounds, babe
Let me fill you up with the fingers of love
You can't lose babe
When you watch me play, does it feel bad, darlin'
When they choose me?
Say again, this place
Say again, this place
I broke my neck
Dancing to the edge of the world, babe
My mouth is wet, don't you forget it
Don't you lose me
Here is your princess
And here is your horizon
Here is your princess
And here is your horizon
I've gotta scratch it down, I never could amount
That's it, babe
And now the sugar's run out
And I don't know what to say
Say again, this place
Say again, this place
Here is your princess
And here is your horizon
Here is your princess
And here is your horizon
And every now and then, I think about
When you'll die, babe
There's a fall in my head
It floods what you said into the room, babe
I don't belong in the desert
Yes, I can see it, take me home, babe
Say again, this place
Say again, this place
Here is your princess
And here is your horizon
Here is your princess
And here is your horizon
Here is your princess
And here is your horizon
Here is your princess
And here is your horizon
The first verse of Aldous Harding's song HORIZON is a gentle invitation to a wounded lover, offering to ease their pain and fill them with love. The second verse turns more introspective, with the singer confessing to having broken herself in pursuit of something unreachable, but still expressing a hope that her lover will not let her go. The chorus repeats twice, affirming that the lover is a princess, and that the horizon, whatever it may represent, is also present.
The third verse, however, takes a darker turn, with the singer contemplating mortality, death, and loss. She seems to be haunted by something the lover has said, or perhaps by a sense of her own impermanence. She longs to be taken home, and to hear the words "say again, this place". The final repetition of the chorus feels more urgent, with the singer seemingly pleading with her lover to acknowledge her own royalty and the eternal, unattainable horizon.
Overall, the song HORIZON is a melancholy, haunting meditation on love, loss, and the quest for something beyond reach. The dreamy, otherworldly music perfectly matches the lyrics, creating an atmosphere of longing and wistfulness.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me put the water in the bowl
Let me help heal your pain
For your wounds, babe
For the pain and hurt you're feeling
Let me fill you up with the fingers of love
Let me love you and make you feel whole again
You can't lose babe
I won't let you suffer alone
When you watch me play, does it feel bad, darlin'
Do you hurt when I succeed?
When they choose me?
When someone else is favored over you
Say again, this place
I need to hear you say you love me and where we are
I broke my neck
I suffered for my passions
Dancing to the edge of the world, babe
I pursued my dreams relentlessly
My mouth is wet, don't you forget it
I'm ready to love and be loved back
Don't you lose me
Don't let go of our love
Here is your princess
Here I am, your partner and lover
And here is your horizon
Together, we have limitless potential
I've gotta scratch it down, I never could amount
I feel the need to create, but don't feel good enough
That's it, babe
That's all there is to me
And now the sugar's run out
The sweetness in life is gone
And I don't know what to say
I'm lost and don't know how to move forward
And every now and then, I think about
Sometimes I worry about
When you'll die, babe
What life will be like without you, when you pass away
There's a fall in my head
I'm struggling with mental health issues
It floods what you said into the room, babe
Your words and love are my lifeline
I don't belong in the desert
I feel lost and without direction
Yes, I can see it, take me home, babe
I need your love and guidance to find my way back home
Here is your princess
I'm still here, waiting for you
And here is your horizon
We still have endless opportunities together
Here is your princess
I love you, and am committed to our relationship
And here is your horizon
Together, we can accomplish anything
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: HANNAH SIAN TOPP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gwenablaka5311
Horizon
Aldous Harding
Let me put the water in the bowl
For your wounds, babe
Let me fill you up with the fingers of love
You can’t lose babe
When you watch me play, does it feel bad, darlin’
When they choose me?
Say again, this place
Say again, this place
I broke my neck
Dancing to the edge of the world, babe
My mouth is wet, don’t you forget it
Don’t you lose me
Here is your princess
And here is your horizon
Here is your princess
And here is your horizon
I’ve gotta scratch it down, I never could amount
That’s it, babe
And now the sugar’s run out
And I don’t know what to say
Say again, this place
Say again, this place
Here is your princess
And here is your horizon
Here is your princess
And here is your horizon
And every now and then, I think about
When you’ll die, babe
There’s a fall in my head
It floods what you said into the room, babe
I don’t belong in the desert
Yes, I can see it, take me home, babe
Say again, this place
Say again, this place
Here is your princess
And here is your horizon
Here is your princess
And here is your horizon
Here is your princess
And here is your horizon
Here is your princess
And here is your horizon
@edwardedgely6365
Let me put the water in the bowl
For your wounds, babe
Let me fill you up with the fingers of love
You can’t lose babe
When you watch me play, does it feel bad, darlin’
When they choose me?
Say again, this place
Say again, this place
I broke my neck
Dancing to the edge of the world, babe
My mouth is wet, don’t you forget it
Don’t you lose me
Here is your princess
And here is the horizon
Here is your princess
And here is the horizon
I’ve gotta scratch it down, I never could amount
That’s it, babe
And now the sugar’s run out
And I don’t know what to say
Say again, this place
Say again, this place
Here is your princess
And here is the horizon
Here is your princess
And here is the horizon
And every now and then, I think about
When you’ll die, babe
There’s a fall in my head
It floods what you said into the room, babe
I don’t belong in the desert
Yes, I can see it, take me home, babe
Say again, this place
Say again, this place
Here is your princess
And here is the horizon
Here is your princess
And here is the horizon
Here is your princess
And here is the horizon
Here is your princess
And here is the horizon
@s.d774
I'm obsessively watching all her videos. She's a quality musician, one of a kind. Soulful persona, impressive voice, captivating performances, and poetic lyrics. There's a respectable madness to them too which is refreshing.
@adamjamesgee8612
She Reads the Bible, and is a Satanic Witch.
@grigorismath3852
There are some performers whose expressive means are so pure that at time they're able to access a place at the very core of human expression, something between primitive and childlike, something non-linguistic. I haven't felt this since Bjork. Thank you for this song.
@idaneromi4205
The way she can paint and tell an utterly complex story with so little effort is just mindblowing.
@Pancloth
I love the way she uses everything to create such expressive sound, such a unique voice and intonation, can;t be done without using lips, teeth, cheeks, muscles, eyes even, to create the tensions, emotions, amazing artist, keep being you Aldous! <3 Can't wait to see you in Glasgow in all your glory!
@haydnwr
When you hear a song and fall more in love with it with every note, every word, every beat. Christ this is good.
@HaleyVic17
This song is so incredible! I just can't even...(sighs)...it's so freaking good! I've heard it I don't know how many times since the middle of last year...and it's still so darn great! Goodness! Aldous Harding is a revelation!
@markbowen9084
This gives me the shivers. Haven't been so captivated by a voice since Elizabeth Fraser. Stunning.
@themysticmuse1111
Yep. My top 2 for years, were Liz, and Ane Brun. Now I've a top 3.
@elizabethcraig7399
Agree!