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Austin Crane has been playing together for the last three and a half years. Comprised also of Caleb Weathersby, James Gibson, and Nathan Poole, the band has recorded two full length albums, the second of which, titled “Place at the Table” is set to be released on the 23rd of October. Their first record was formed tightly around Austin’s songs and fell somewhere in the realm of a singer/songwriter endeavor. It was promising and held its weight lyrically. This second release seems to be a darker, moodier, full band version of what was attempted on the first. The sounds of the band have developed into something brighter, bigger and oddly satisfying. There is still the unmistakable sense of urgency and genuineness, reminiscent of earlier songs, but now these qualities transmit at an even higher intensity than before and with greater care.
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December
Austin Crane Lyrics
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Your leaves fall, your face turns to gray
I don't like how you treat my brain
So when I wake up I'll be on my way
I don't mind if my feelings change
Maybe I'll control them some day
Darling if you you feel I've been strange
I don't like that look on your face
Your ears close your eyes get so glazed
Well I've been blind but I can't turn away
There is not on thing about you that is plain
Well there's a whole lot of words that I should never speak
There's so many thoughts that I wish I'd never think
There's a joy in my bones that I cannot defeat
No matter how I try with my own techniques
And oh my God whereve you been of late
My tongue froze everytime I'd pray
But you're the theif that I cannot escape
No matter where I turn I still find your face, find your face
I've been blind but I can't turn away
So december I wont miss your taste
In this song, Austin Crane seems to be addressing the month of December directly. He starts by asking, with a hint of resentment, why it's so strange. He notes its visual transformation as its leaves fall and its face, presumably the weather, turns gray. December seems to be affecting his mental state in a negative way, as he doesn't like how it's treating his brain. He wants to get away from it as soon as he wakes up. However, he's also conflicted as he acknowledges that he doesn't mind if his feelings change and that he hopes to control them someday. He also requests his partner, referred to as "darling," to inform him if he's been acting strange and to help him find his way.
As the song progresses, Crane describes his frustration with his partner's inscrutable expression. Her "closed ears" and "glazed eyes" make it difficult for him to understand what's going on with her. However, he's drawn to her nonetheless and can't turn away. Even though he recognizes that some thoughts and words are better left unsaid, he can't help but feel a sense of elation in his bones. He then shifts his focus to a higher power, addressing it as "oh my God." He confesses that he's been having trouble praying lately, but he can't escape this divine force. This force seems to be both a thief, stealing his sense of control, and a familiar presence that he can't forget. In the final line, Crane decides that he does not like the taste of December.
Overall, the song seems to be a lamentation about Crane's inability to control his mental state and his relationship with others. It touches upon themes of frustration, confusion, and a desire for change. December is used as a metaphor for these emotions, evoking the idea of decay, stagnation, and coldness.
Line by Line Meaning
December why are you so strange
The singer is questioning why the month of December seems so different and unusual.
Your leaves fall, your face turns to gray
The singer is describing the physical changes that occur in December, such as the falling of leaves and the grayness of the sky.
I don't like how you treat my brain
The singer is expressing dissatisfaction with how the month of December affects their mental state.
So when I wake up I'll be on my way
The singer plans to leave and move on as soon as possible.
I don't mind if my feelings change
The singer is open to the possibility of their emotions shifting over time.
Maybe I'll control them some day
The singer hopes to eventually have better control over their feelings and emotions.
Darling if you feel I've been strange
The singer is addressing a loved one and acknowledging that their behavior may seem odd or out of character.
Would you just say so and help me find my way
The singer is asking for help from their loved one in navigating their emotions and state of mind.
I don't like that look on your face
The singer is unhappy with the expression on their loved one's face.
Your ears close your eyes get so glazed
The singer is describing how their loved one appears to be unresponsive or unfocused.
Well I've been blind but I can't turn away
The singer has been ignorant to certain things, but they can no longer ignore them.
There is not one thing about you that is plain
The singer sees their loved one as complex and multi-dimensional.
Well there's a whole lot of words that I should never speak
The singer is aware of certain things they should not say.
There's so many thoughts that I wish I'd never think
The singer has thoughts or regrets that they wish they could erase.
There's a joy in my bones that I cannot defeat
The singer has a deep, unshakeable happiness or contentment within them.
No matter how I try with my own techniques
The singer has attempted to get rid of this joy or avoid it, but has been unsuccessful.
And oh my God whereve you been of late
The singer is addressing God and expressing confusion or frustration at feeling distant from Him.
My tongue froze everytime I'd pray
The singer experiences difficulty or reluctance in praying.
But you're the theif that I cannot escape
The singer compares God to a thief who has stolen their heart or attention and refuses to let it go.
No matter where I turn I still find your face, find your face
The singer cannot seem to escape God's presence or influence.
I've been blind but I can't turn away
The singer has been ignorant to certain things, but they can no longer ignore them.
So december I wont miss your taste
The singer expresses a desire to leave December behind and move on to a new month or phase of life.
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.