There are at least two artists with the name Beams

(1) is an experim… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with the name Beams

(1) is an experimental producer from the UK
(2) is a lo-fi artist from Puerto Rico. He's a mystery.
(3) Indie folk group from Toronto, Canada consisting of singer-songwriter Anna Mérnieks, Mike Duffield (drums), Heather Mazhar (vocals), Keith Hamilton (musical saw), Dave Hamilton (mandolin), Craig Moffatt (bass), and Martin Crawford (lap steel).

Sweet Tea
Beams Lyrics

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Coming back this way feels empty
I feel like the air in a glass
To swim down to her could drown me
though it’s half empty
and she’s down there waving
at me
Stop the van, I wanna get out
It feels wrong to be speeding through

Stop the van - we’re in the heartland
and I need a moment

I wanna feel the dry grass crumble
between my fingers, into dust so fine
Feel the wind that leaves the corpse bare
Brittle bones, brittle heart, brittle mind

Cresting the Ozark mountains
and there’s no time to stop by
We’re making a beeline for Austin
A few days driftin’
Stay lifted
I can’t take the comedown, oh

I feel her presence everywhere
but she’s nowhere in view
I wanna come back here alone
take a moment or two
I’m drinkin’ deep of that sweet tea
on her porch in a parallel time
I wanna try to solve the mystery of
Brittle bones, brittle heart, brittle mind
Brittle bones, brittle heart, brittle mind
Brittle bones, brittle heart, brittle mind

Ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Beams's song "Sweet Tea" evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia as the singer reflects on a journey back to a familiar place that now feels empty and different. The imagery of feeling like the air in a glass conveys a sense of emptiness and detachment, as if the singer is disconnected from their surroundings and emotions. The mention of swimming down to someone who could potentially drown them suggests a deep emotional conflict and the fear of being overwhelmed by intense feelings.

The urge to stop the van and get out reflects a desire to pause and connect with the environment, to take a moment to absorb the surroundings and process the emotions that are bubbling up inside. The reference to the heartland and the need for a moment underscores the importance of grounding oneself and finding a sense of peace amidst the chaos of life on the road.

As the journey continues through the Ozark mountains towards Austin, there is a sense of urgency and purpose in reaching the destination, with little time to stop and appreciate the beauty of the landscape. The mention of a few days drifting and the desire to stay lifted suggest a longing for freedom and escape from the pressures of everyday life.

The recurring theme of brittle bones, heart, and mind hints at fragility and vulnerability, as well as the desire to unravel the mysteries of the past and make sense of one's own emotions and experiences. The mention of sweet tea on a porch in a parallel time creates a vivid image of a moment frozen in memory, a place where the singer can find solace and reflection amidst the chaos of the present. The repetition of the phrase "brittle bones, brittle heart, brittle mind" serves as a haunting refrain, echoing the complexity of human emotions and the search for understanding and healing.

Line by Line Meaning

Coming back this way feels empty
Returning here leaves me feeling hollow

I feel like the air in a glass
I feel transparent and fragile

To swim down to her could drown me
Trying to reach her could overwhelm me

though it’s half empty
even though the situation seems bleak

and she’s down there waving
she's there beckoning me

Stop the van, I wanna get out
I need to pause and reflect

It feels wrong to be speeding through
rushing through feels unnatural

Stop the van - we’re in the heartland
stop in this serene place

and I need a moment
to collect myself

I wanna feel the dry grass crumble
experience the sensation of crumbling grass

between my fingers, into dust so fine
feeling the delicate texture between my fingertips

Feel the wind that leaves the corpse bare
experience the wind that reveals vulnerability

Brittle bones, brittle heart, brittle mind
fragile and delicate, emotionally and mentally

Cresting the Ozark mountains
reaching the peak of the mountains

and there’s no time to stop by
no time for a detour

We’re making a beeline for Austin
headed straight for Austin

A few days driftin’
a few days of aimless wandering

Stay lifted
stay positive and uplifted

I can’t take the comedown, oh
I can't handle the emotional crash

I feel her presence everywhere
her influence is all around

but she’s nowhere in view
she's physically absent

I wanna come back here alone
I want to return solo

take a moment or two
pause for reflection

I’m drinkin’ deep of that sweet tea
enjoying the comforting nostalgia

on her porch in a parallel time
transported to a different era on her porch

I wanna try to solve the mystery of
attempt to understand the enigma of

Brittle bones, brittle heart, brittle mind
the fragile nature of emotions and thoughts

Ooh
expressing a feeling or emotion

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Anna Mernieks, Craig Moffatt, Heather Mazhar, Keith Hamilton, Martin Crawford, Mike Duffield

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