Towers
Amy Millan Lyrics
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Won't you wait with the light on
Warn the weary the night comes
Birds can lose their nerve
Hollowed and unheard
The crossed heart
Yellow worded and hard up
With so many to please
No room for who you leave
Towers make shadows
You got it all
Sandstorms
Wind around my passport
Invisible hours
I wonder how time will paint your face
A memory erases
The last look
You let me in
Unsplit us
lets make up
The bitter makes me tired
Water the fire
Towers make shadows
You want it all
In "Towers" by Amy Millan, the song speaks to those individuals who lack the courage to stand out and take a bold step. The song invites the "wild ones" to wait with the light on and warn the weary of the night that comes. The idea of birds losing their nerve suggests that it is easy to be overwhelmed by fear causing one to remain hollowed and unheard. The chorus, "Towers make shadows, You got it all," can be interpreted in different ways. Ironically, while the other lyrics suggest a hidden, introverted individual, the chorus states that the person has it all. It could, therefore, be representative of the self-imposed shadows and the burdens that come from the fear of standing out. The verses that follow dwell on the fear that grips them, making it difficult to please others, and leaving no room for the people they care for.
The second half of the song speaks to the cost of not taking action. The imagery of "sandstorms" winding around the passport connects with the idea of an individual running out of time to make a move. As time flies by, Amy wonders how the fear that grips the person will paint their face, and in the end, it is this fear that will erase their memory. The song's final lines call for reconciliation and for the fear to be overcome, so the person can enjoy "it all" without their own self-imposed shadows.
Line by Line Meaning
Wild one
Addressing someone who is untamed or free-spirited
Won't you wait with the light on
Asking the person to stay and be a guiding light for others
Warn the weary the night comes
Reminding the person to inform those who may not be prepared for darkness
Birds can lose their nerve
Acknowledging the fragility of those who may be easily frightened
Hollowed and unheard
Describing the feeling of being empty and ignored
The crossed heart
Referring to someone who has been hurt emotionally or physically
Yellow worded and hard up
Describing someone who is struggling, both financially and mentally
The crowded clown on your knees
Portraying the feeling of being overwhelmed and lost in a world of constant performance
With so many to please
Reflecting on the pressure to please others despite personal struggles
No room for who you leave
Feeling obligated to help everyone, yet unable to take care of oneself
Towers make shadows
Acknowledging that even great accomplishments can cast a long shadow
You got it all
Realizing the abundance of blessings and opportunities that life has to offer
Sandstorms
Metaphor for harsh and unpredictable life challenges
Wind around my passport
Feeling restricted by external factors beyond our control
Invisible hours
Acknowledging the passage of time and the fleeting quality of life
I wonder how time will paint your face
Reflecting on how life experiences make us who we are and shape our character
A memory erases
Acknowledging that time heals wounds and we may forget the pain of the past
The last look
Remembering a significant moment between two people
You let me in
Feeling grateful for the trust and intimacy that was shared
Unsplit us
Wanting to reconcile and repair the relationship
lets make up
Hoping for resolution and a relationship that can be mended after a disagreement
The bitter makes me tired
Acknowledging the exhaustion that comes from negativity and holding onto grievances
Water the fire
Metaphor for finding a way to resolve conflict and cool down heated emotions
Towers make shadows
Reiterating that great accomplishments can cast a long and sometimes challenging shadow
You want it all
Being ambitious and not wanting to settle for less than what is desired
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AMY MILLAN
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Neonleaf7
So wonderful... its hard to believe such solo talent goes so unnoticed. =/
bootlag123
nah. its not s hard to believe, soo many great artists are indie. and i think its better like that.