She grew up a painter and singing in punk bands, eventually leaving her hometown to attend art school in Philadelphia. After graduating she made the move to Los Angeles where she began teaching herself guitar, writing songs and recording them on her own in her bedroom.
Wind
Anna St. Louis Lyrics
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Like an old- time movie scene
You seemed to float
Beneath that western sky
On that strange night
You called to me there
And I leaned i leaned
Into the wind and drown
In the evergreens i saw you roam
Like heaven descended down
You seemed to float
Beneath that western sky
On that strange night
You called to me there
Said let yourself down
And I leaned i leaned
Into the wind and drown
Loving the wind
Ain't easy but I
Still try
These lyrics from Anna St. Louis's song "Wind" describe a serene and otherworldly encounter in a natural setting, specifically in a forest of evergreen trees. The singer seems to witness a person moving through the evergreens, reminiscent of an old movie scene. The person appears to effortlessly float, giving them an ethereal quality.
The mention of the "western sky" suggests a sense of geography and setting, possibly indicating a connection to the American West. This location adds to the dreamlike atmosphere of the song. On this particular night, something peculiar occurs. The person in the evergreens calls out to the singer, encouraging them to let go and surrender themselves. The exact meaning of this invitation is left open to interpretation, but it could represent an opportunity for self-discovery or a moment of transcendence.
In response to the call, the singer "leans" into the wind, which symbolizes fully embracing the experience. By doing so, they metaphorically "drown," suggesting a state of surrender and immersion. The lyrics convey a sense of letting go, of becoming absorbed by the moment and allowing oneself to be carried away.
The final lines, "Loving the wind, ain't easy, but I still try," touch upon the theme of accepting and embracing something that is not necessarily easy or straightforward. The wind can be seen as a metaphor for unpredictable forces or emotions in life. Despite the challenges, the singer expresses a continuous effort to love and understand the wind, perhaps signifying a willingness to embrace complexity and navigate through the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
In the evergreens i saw you roam
Amidst the lush green trees, I caught sight of you wandering around
Like an old- time movie scene
Similar to a scene from a classic film
You seemed to float
You appeared to effortlessly glide
Beneath that western sky
Underneath the vast sky of the west
On that strange night
During an unfamiliar evening
You called to me there
You beckoned me from that place
Said let yourself down
Instructing me to lower my guard
And I leaned i leaned
And I tilted, I leaned
Into the wind and drown
Towards the gust of wind and drowned
Like heaven descended down
As if heaven descended upon us
Loving the wind
Finding joy in the unpredictable nature of wind
Ain't easy but I
Isn't simple, but I
Still try
Continue to make an effort
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