(5/28/12): “Songs tortured us. Lazuli, for example, was a frustration, a suffering.” ~ Victoria, Liberation (translated from French)
(8/22/12): “That song is about hope, about a feeling that goes away, but comes back.” ~ Alex, Vice
(9/12/12): “Our friend Allen who made the video really wanted to do this kind of Ghostbusters reference and a lot of the ideas came from mine and Victoria's minds. It was just like, ‘We wanna make a video, and we want it to be kinda like this,’ and it just seems like we let him run with it. I think he did an interesting job.” ~ Alex, Oyster
(2/2/20): Which song was the most challenging to write? “For some reason, Lazuli was a real son of a gun.” ~ Reddit
Lazuli
Beach House Lyrics
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Where it ends in the night
When you couldn't see
You would come for me
Wonder eyes, motion high
And we don't dare slip on by
Make us suffer, like no other
There's nothing like lapis lazuli
Let it go, back to me
Like no other you can't be replaced
Like no other you can't be replaced
Like no other you can't be replaced
Like no other you can't be replaced
Like no other you can't be replaced
Like no other you can't be replaced
Like no other you can't be replaced
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
The song "Lazuli" by Beach House is a haunting and ethereal track that explores the concept of a deep, comforting connection between two people. The lyrics are poetic and evocative, with phrases like "Wonder eyes, motion high" and "Make us suffer, like no other" conveying a sense of intense emotion and longing. The recurring refrain of "Like no other you can't be replaced" further emphasizes the depth of feeling at play, while also hinting at the fragility of the relationship being described.
The titular mineral, lapis lazuli, is clearly important to the song's overall theme, and features prominently in the chorus. Lapis lazuli has long been associated with wisdom, truth, and spiritual growth, and its deep blue color is said to promote feelings of peace and serenity. In the context of "Lazuli," the use of lapis as a metaphor suggests that the connection between the two people is akin to a spiritual bond, something that can't be easily replicated or replaced.
Overall, "Lazuli" is an emotionally potent track that speaks to the heart of what it means to love and be loved. The imagery is striking, the lyrics are evocative, and the overall effect is one of both beauty and melancholy.
Line by Line Meaning
In the blue of this life
In the melancholy moments of our existence
Where it ends in the night
Where sadness and pain come to rest in the night
When you couldn't see
When you were blinded by darkness, fear or confusion
You would come for me
You would seek my help, comfort or love
Wonder eyes, motion high
Eyes full of curiosity, passion and longing
And we don't dare slip on by
And we don't want to miss this opportunity or connection
Make us suffer, like no other
Make us endure the intensity and uniqueness of this bond
There's nothing like lapis lazuli
There's nothing as precious or rare as this feeling or person
Let it go, back to me
Let this feeling or person return to me, where it belongs
Like no other you can't be replaced
No one else can bring me the same joy, comfort or connection as you
Like no other you can't be replaced
You are irreplaceable, one-of-a-kind and unforgettable
Like no other you can't be replaced
Your absence or loss would be unbearable and irrevocable
Like no other you can't be replaced
You are the only one who can make me feel this complete and alive
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
Your unique value and beauty are priceless and incomparable
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
You are my diamond, my treasure, my everything
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
You are the light that shines in my darkness, the hope that keeps me going
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
You are the reason why I believe in magic, in love, in life
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
You are my Lazuli, my rare gem, my soulmate
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
You are my everything, and I will always cherish you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Alex Kristian Scally, Victoria Garance Alixe Legrand
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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In the blue of this life
Where it ends in the night
When you couldn't see
You would come for me
Wonder eyes, motion high
And we don't dare slip on by
Make us suffer, like no other
There's nothing like lapis lazuli
Let it go, back to me
Like no other you can't be replaced
Like no other you can't be replaced
Like no other you can't be replaced
Like no other you can't be replaced
Like no other you can't be replaced
Like no other you can't be replaced
Like no other you can't be replaced
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
Like no other you can't be replaced (There's nothing like lapis lazuli)
@thomasdoyle6812
Ironically, Beach House’s music is perfect for winter.
@boiiubetta3498
Truer words has never been spoken
@RyanHodgdon95
I grew up near Boston, discovered beach house when I was around 17 (I’m turning 25 in April) and honestly some of the instrumentals reminded me of snow falling and the cold nights, just very airy..
@gman7352
More like summer to me!
@stpaulimdog
or quarantine which might as well be winter
@JuanMartinez-kq1ms
Perfect for every season
@cybrxd
beach house’s music just hits different at night
@ellenmorais7614
yes! it's officially my soundtrack in the early hours
@jane730
Yess
@percival8193
this song is perfect for a stroll in the park on a winter night as the snow begins to fall