Anjani was born in Honolulu, Hawaii where she trained in guitar, piano and voice. She attended Berklee College of Music for a year then moved to New York City to a pursue a music career. She performed in jazz clubs before meeting producer John Lissauer, who hired her to provide backup vocals on Leonard Cohen's influential song "Hallelujah" from Various Positions. Anjani went on to tour with Cohen in 1985 as his keyboardist and backup vocalist, and has regularly worked with Cohen ever since, lending her talents to "I'm Your Man", "The Future" and "Dear Heather".
Anjani launched a solo career with "Anjani" in 2000 followed by "The Sacred Names" in 2001--an ode to the Aramaic, Greek and Hebrew names of God. In 2006, Cohen contributed lyrics and production talents to Anjani's music and arrangements for "Blue Alert" on Columbia Records.
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The Mist
Anjani Lyrics
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On the dark green hill
So my body leaves no scar
On you, nor ever will
When wind and hawk encounter
What remains to keep?
So you and I encounter
As many nights endure
Without a moon or star
So will we endure
When one is gone and far
As the mist leaves no scar
On the dark green hill
So my body leaves no scar
On you, nor ever will
As many nights endure
Without a moon or star
So will we endure
When one is gone and far
So will we endure
When one is gone and far
The lyrics of "The Mist" by Anjani reflect on the impermanence of human relationships and the inevitability of separation. The first stanza suggests that like mist that disappears from the hill, the physical body of a person who leaves will not leave any visible scars on the other person. This can be interpreted in the context of a romantic relationship where one partner has to leave or in a larger sense, as a reflection on life where people come and go, leaving behind memories but not physical scars.
The second stanza compares the encounter between wind and hawk with that of two people. Just like wind and hawk, two people encounter each other for a fleeting moment and then move on. The question that arises is what remains after they have parted ways? The answer, according to the lyrics, is nothing. The encounter does not leave any lasting impact.
The last two stanzas talk about enduring the absence of someone who is gone and far. Just like nights without the moon or stars, the absence of someone leaves a void. However, the lyrics suggest that just as we have managed to endure such nights, we will also endure the absence of someone who has left.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Mist" offer a reflection on human relationships and how they are fleeting and impermanent. They suggest that while physical separations may not leave any scars, the emotional impact is profound and enduring.
Line by Line Meaning
As the mist leaves no scar
Just as mist doesn't leave any trace on the hill, my presence won't leave any mark on you
On the dark green hill
Referencing the natural surroundings
So my body leaves no scar
My physical presence won't leave any impression on your life
On you, nor ever will
This is a reassurance that their presence will never impact the other person's life
When wind and hawk encounter
When two unpredictable forces meet
What remains to keep?
This is a contemplative question about whether there's anything meaningful that remains afterwards
So you and I encounter
This refers to two people meeting
Then turn then fall to sleep
After the meeting, the two people will eventually part and go their separate ways
As many nights endure
This is a metaphor for the length of time passing
Without a moon or star
No matter how bleak the situation is
So will we endure
We will also persist and survive
When one is gone and far
Even if one of us is absent from the other's life
So will we endure
The survival and perseverance will continue
When one is gone and far
Despite the distance between us
Contributed by Alexandra K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.