The band name comes from a minor character in Tim Burton's Pee-Wee's Big Adventure.
A mini-album 'Verses of Comfort, Assurance, and Salvation' was followed in early 2007 by 'The Bird of Music', on the Moshi Moshi label.
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Backyards Of Our Neighbors
Au Revoir Simone Lyrics
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Is this a dream
Spending the night with you
Beneath the cherry trees
Just make a wish and everything comes true
Out the windows of my bedroom
Through the backyards of our neighbors
There was endless concentration
Then the moon swept down to greet us
It was warm and made of flowers
Into vines that barely reached us
Climbing higher than forever
Baby help me please
In knowing this
'Cause showing never tells
Was it just a breeze
Was it a kiss
Breathless exquisite chills
In Au Revoir Simone's song Through the Backyards, the singer is questioning the reality of the moment she is experiencing with her lover. As they spend the night under the cherry trees, she wonders if it's just a dream, if everything coming true is as simple as making a wish. Through the windows in her room, she watches their neighbors' backyards pass by, yet she doesn't want to lose a second with her beloved. The moon sweeps down to greet them, bringing with it a warm, floral ambiance that surrounds them like vines. The moment is so perfect that the singer can hardly believe it's true.
As the song continues, the singer asks her lover for help in understanding their experience. Showing never tells, and she needs him to confirm whether the moment they shared was real or if it was just a figment of her imagination. She recalls the breathless, exquisite chills she felt and describes the magic of the night. The music captures the essence of her feeling with its dreamy, melancholic melody that heightens the sense of nostalgia and longing.
Overall, Through the Backyards is a love song that speaks to the power of the moment and how it can feel transcendent when shared with someone you love. The lyrics are poetic and mystical, creating an ethereal atmosphere that captures the essence of a dreamlike experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby tell me please
Asking for assurance about the reality of the moment with you
Is this a dream
Questioning if this moment is real, or just imagined
Spending the night with you
Being physically close to you, for an entire night
Beneath the cherry trees
Being under the specific fruit-bearing trees
Just make a wish and everything comes true
Feeling like any and all of my desires could come to fruition
Out the windows of my bedroom
Looking out into the world from my personal space
Through the backyards of our neighbors
Observing various houses' exterior spaces
But I didn't leave you waiting
I didn't want to make you wait for me
There was endless concentration
Being absorbed and focused on the moment, without distraction
Then the moon swept down to greet us
The moon came down to say hello to us
It was warm and made of flowers
It felt welcoming, and almost smelled of a garden
Into vines that barely reached us
Growing into limited arm's reach
Climbing higher than forever
Ascending higher than anything could reach
Baby help me please
Requesting for the other's assistance
In knowing this
In understanding this moment
'Cause showing never tells
The act of being physically present can't completely express feelings
Was it just a breeze
Wondering if everything was created by outside forces
Was it a kiss
Wondering if everything happened because of our proximity to each other
Breathless exquisite chills
The feeling of intense excitement, while simultaneously feeling incredibly calm
Contributed by Adalyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.