Azure Ray is an American indie duo, consisting of musicians Maria Taylor an… Read Full Bio ↴Azure Ray is an American indie duo, consisting of musicians Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink. Azure Ray started in Athens, Georgia, in 2001 and later relocated to Omaha, Nebraska, and joined the music scene there, leading to collaborations with Bright Eyes and Now It's Overhead, among others. Their sound is sparse and understated, with intimate lyrics, elements of alt-country and folk Americana, and occasional forays into minimalist electronica.

The duo took a brief hiatus beginning in 2004 while each member pursued solo projects. They reunited from 2008-2012 releasing two albums, before disbanding again until a reunion show in 2018 and announcement of a new EP, Waves.

Nothing Like a Song
Azure Ray Lyrics

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You didn't say the words I would have said
You couldn't help the doubt that filled your head
It's just an ordinary try
We learn to live we live to die
Just accept and don't ask why
My lips the form a crooked smile
Giving a sign of no reply
And when you wake up freezing

In a room dark and empty
Well, just keep singing along
I'm not what you write in your books
You know I'm nothing like a song
And will you answer me
I already know
I asked you to answer
But I already know
And can you come back home
You already know
You don't ask because
You already know

It's an unfamiliar song
You said you'd like to sing along
But you couldn't change the key
I can't sing it doesn't suit me
When I wake up freezing
But know half believing
It was this I feared
Because it's not just the words that
You whispered in my ear
And will you answer me
I already know
I asked you to answer
But I already know
And can you come back home
You already know
You don't ask because

You already know
Will you come back home

Overall Meaning

In "Nothing Like a Song" by Azure Ray, the first stanza sets the tone for a relationship that has ended due to miscommunications and misunderstandings. The singer acknowledges that the other person didn't say the words they should have said, and their doubt prevented them from expressing their feelings. The singer also accepts that life is full of ordinary moments and that they should live in the moment and not question why things happen. The singer's smile is crooked, and it forms a signal of no reply, indicating the pain they feel. The imagery of waking up freezing in a dark and empty room implies that the singer feels alone and abandoned. However, the singer encourages the other person to keep singing along, suggesting that music brings comfort and acts as a bridge between people.

The second stanza continues with the idea of music being a unifying force. The unfamiliar song represents a new phase in their relationship, and the other person wants to sing along, but they can't change the key, indicating that the two people are on different wavelengths. The singer can't sing it either because it doesn't fit them, indicating they are at a loss, and things are not going well. The singer's hope is halfhearted, and they fear they will never be able to get past the miscommunication, and things will never be the same. The line "It's not just the words that you whispered in my ear" can be interpreted as a suggestion that the person's feelings are not just about the words spoken but also about the emotions behind them. The repeated refrain of "And will you answer me? I already know" suggests that the singer is aware of the answers or the lack of answers, and it indicates that the relationship has reached an impasse.

Line by Line Meaning

You didn't say the words I would have said
You expressed yourself differently than I would have.

You couldn't help the doubt that filled your head
You were unable to overcome the feeling of doubt that consumed you.

It's just an ordinary try
It's just an attempt like any other.

We learn to live we live to die
We learn to cope in life but eventually die.

Just accept and don't ask why
Just accept the inevitable and don't question why.

My lips the form a crooked smile
I fake a smile to hide my true feelings.

Giving a sign of no reply
My lack of response shows that I have nothing to say.

And when you wake up freezing
When you wake up feeling cold and alone.

In a room dark and empty
In a room devoid of light or company.

Well, just keep singing along
Keep going, don't give up hope and keep going.

I'm not what you write in your books
I'm not perfect, I have flaws and quirks.

You know I'm nothing like a song
I'm not idealized like in a song, I'm real and human.

And will you answer me
Will you answer my question?

I already know
I already know the answer or the outcome.

I asked you to answer
I requested a response from you.

And can you come back home
Will you go back to where you belong?

You already know
You already know the answer or the outcome.

You don't ask because
You don't need to ask because you already know.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: WAYNE HECTOR, CRAIG WISEMAN, CRAIG MICHAEL WISEMAN, WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR

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