After the release of "The Ghost of Things" EP, aspidistrafly released their first full-length album "i hold a wish for you" (Kitchen. Label) in 2008. The album was launched and supported by Apple Inc. in Singapore. In addition, aspidistrafly completed a release tour around Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand & Malaysia which culminated in a headline show at SuperDeluxe (Tokyo). aspidistrafly has also contributed materials for media art performances, most notably in "Drift Net" curated by international theatre company TheatreWorks, collaborating with Daito Manabe and Takayuki Fujimoto (dumbtype). In 2010, aspidistrafly's music was documented in two anthology compilations of experimental and independent music in Singapore.
Up to this time, aspidistrafly remains active in Japan. April has provided vocals and collaborated with haruka nakamura, Akira Kosemura and kadan. Also an accomplished artist, April does all artworks and films for aspidistrafly and is the art director of Kitchen. Label. As the producer of Kitchen. Label, Ricks is involved in the production of all its releases. He has improvised with Chihei Hatakeyama, Tomoyoshi Date, Yuen Cheewai (FEN) amongst others.
aspidistrafly is now recording their 2nd album to be released in 2011 and further international tour dates are to be announced.
Landscape with a fairy
Aspidistrafly Lyrics
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Blue bird's first flight, Silent world
Waking from a dream
The sun floods her eyes
To unravel such a scene. Of scarlet splendour
Burnished by Autumn, Trees hued in crimson
Yet the days darken
Now you've gone away
If we found the door... we could go inside."
The lyrics of Landscape With a Fairy by Aspidistrafly depict a dreamlike world that is both serene and melancholic. The opening line, "Dyed in daybreak's light. Sound asleep, curled," creates a tranquil atmosphere where the singer is in a peaceful slumber amidst an idyllic landscape. The mention of a blue bird's first flight and a silent world further highlights the sense of stillness and tranquility.
As the singer awakens from their dream, the sun floods their eyes, unraveling a scene of "scarlet splendor," where trees are hued in crimson, burnished by autumn. But the beauty of the scenery is juxtaposed by the impending darkness, as the days darken, and the singer laments over the loss of someone or something significant to them. The final lines, "If I went out... maybe we could find the door to my mother's garden. If we found the door... we could go inside," are somewhat cryptic and filled with yearning, drawing attention to the idea of finding a way back to a familiar and comforting place.
In essence, the song's lyrics deal with themes of longing, loss, and the desire to return to a happier place or situation, as symbolized by the mother's garden. The use of vivid imagery and poetic language creates a dreamlike world that is both beautiful and melancholic, leaving the listener with a sense of wistfulness.
Line by Line Meaning
Dyed in daybreak's light. Sound asleep, curled
The landscape is bathed in the early morning light, as a person is depicted sleeping, curled up snugly.
Blue bird's first flight, Silent world
Amidst the silence, a blue bird takes its first flight in flight.
Waking from a dream
The person wakes up from a dreamlike state.
The sun floods her eyes
As the person awakens, they're blinded momentarily by the sun's bright rays.
To unravel such a scene. Of scarlet splendour
As the person looks around and takes in the landscape before them, they encounter a magnificent view of trees tinted in rich scarlet hues.
Burnished by Autumn, Trees hued in crimson
The foliage is painted in vivid red colors- flourishing with the arrival of autumn.
Yet the days darken
Despite the surrounding beauty, the person registers a sense of foreboding as the days grow darker.
Now you've gone away
The sense of gloom is compounded by the fact that someone dear has gone away.
"If I went out... maybe we could find the door to my mother's garden.
If we found the door... we could go inside."
The person voices an elaborate fantasy about finding their mother's garden through a door, which could only be discovered if they ventured out of their current location.
Contributed by Elizabeth F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Supersmashbrosbrawlw
Dyed in daybreak's light
Sound asleep, curled
Blue bird's first flight
Silent world
Burnished by Autumn
Trees hued in crimson
Yet the days darken
Now you've gone away
Waking from a dream
The sun floods her eyes
To unravel such a scene
Of scarlet splendour
Burnished by Autumn
Trees hued in crimson
Yet the days darken
Now you've gone away
“If i went out... maybe we could find the door to my mother’s garden”
“If we found the door... we could go inside”
@eleusinian
Dyed in daybreak's light. Sound asleep, curled
Blue bird's first flight, Silent world
Waking from a dream
The sun floods her eyes
To unravel such a scene. Of scarlet splendour
Burnished by Autumn, Trees hued in crimson
Yet the days darken
Now you've gone away
"If I went out... maybe we could find the door to my mother's garden.
If we found the door... we could go inside."
@Legendary2295
My ears perked up a little at what I heard at 2:25. The kid in the background is saying "If I went out... maybe we could find the door to my mother's garden. If we found the door... we could go inside.". Those line are STRAIGHT from the movie "The Secret Garden"! I love that movie so much. Beautiful movie. Beautiful song.
@TsushimaMasaki
Not knowing the source of this sample has been driving me crazy lately, thank you!
@cola5323
Ahhhh thank you so much for sharing this!!!!!! I came here hoping I can find the subtitle or something of that vaguely spoken part from this mv; good thing I looked in the comments section!
@shesforeign
oooh so interesting, i know this comment was made 6 years ago and you may not reply but if anyone else sees this can you tell me which movie is this quote from? because i think there's 4 different ones and i don't know from what year.
@Legendary2295
@@shesforeign The Secret Garden!
@shesforeign
@@Legendary2295 yes but from what year?
@grey_sweater
This song only reminds me of being a child. Having zero cares at all. I find it so incredibly calming.
@sheynesheyne6892
I accidentally tap this music at Spotify and I don't regret it.
@analiviamonteiro7886
me too
@selriehealy5331
sameeee