We hope this letter finds you well. Unfortu… Read Full Bio ↴Good day dear sir/madam,
We hope this letter finds you well. Unfortunately, if you are reading this then all six members of Melbourne metalcore band Belle Haven are dead; mercilessly cut down by rogue cybernetic robots while playing a brutal set at an awesome venue.
Please be advised that the zombie Belle Haven will still be performing shows in Melbourne and abroad. Check out the band page for upcoming events, songs, videos or to volunteer your brains to be consumed so that we may continue our rampage of undead destruction.
Sincerely,
Belle Haven.
Christopher Vernon - Guitar
Tom Mitchell - Bass
David Vernon - Vocals
James Vernon - Percussion
Daniel 'Mara' Marinakis - Guitar
Closet
Belle Haven Lyrics
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You were in love
The guard that you forced was uncharacteristic of you
Put away the stars
We're merely farmhands with idols
There is loyalty in the earth
Let's meet ours
You will almost never take stock in yourself
Small scale and enclosed is the closet
Used for hanging clothes
Be honest
Be exposed
Be divulged
Your heart has a tongue
Let it scream
I have been disguised
Hiding beneath this shade
I have been misadvertised
Let us be free
Show the outside the inside
Show the outside the inside
Those the outside the inside
Show the outside the inside
Show the outside the inside
Show the outside the inside
Show the outside the inside
Show the outside the inside
Show the outside the inside
Show the outside the inside
Show the outside the inside
Show the outside the inside
Since if you don't
You will have an umbrella open on the inside for always
For always
It will always be raining in the closet
It will always be raining
It will always be raining in the closet
It will always be raining
It will always be raining in the closet
It will always be raining
It will always be raining in the closet
It will always be raining.
The lyrics of Belle Haven's song "Closet" address the significance of honesty, being true to oneself, and the consequences of failing to do so. The line "It was larger than love" suggests that the emotions and feelings involved go beyond just romantic love. The next line, "You were in love," indicates that the singer of the song is addressing someone who is in love but not being true to themselves.
The following line, "The guard that you forced was uncharacteristic of you," suggests that the person in love is putting up a front and is not being honest with themselves, which is something unlike them. The singer then suggests putting away the stars, indicating that the illusions and glamour of love should be set aside to reveal the true selves of those involved. The line "We're merely farmhands with idols" suggests that the people involved are ordinary folks with ordinary dreams and aspirations.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that the closet, which is typically used for hanging clothes, is a metaphor for hiding one's true self. Being honest and exposing oneself can lead to freedom, while failure to do so will result in a lifelong imprisonment of sorts, with "an umbrella open on the inside for always," and rain "always be[ing] in the closet."
Line by Line Meaning
It was larger than love
The feeling contained in the closet was more overwhelming than love itself.
You were in love
Despite being in love, the emotional burden was still present.
The guard that you forced was uncharacteristic of you
You had to force yourself to hide your true emotions, which was not your usual behavior.
Put away the stars
Hide the things you truly desire and admire.
We're merely farmhands with idols
We are ordinary people with dreams beyond our reach.
There is loyalty in the earth
There is unshakable devotion to one's roots and true self.
Let's meet ours
Let's embrace our true selves.
You will almost never take stock in yourself
You doubt yourself and rarely have faith in your own abilities and emotions.
I will never exempt myself
I will not hold back and will be completely transparent and honest.
Small scale and enclosed is the closet
The space for hiding emotions is small and limited.
Used for hanging clothes
The closet is typically used for physically hanging clothes, but also serves as a metaphor for hiding emotions.
Be honest
Be truthful with yourself and others.
Be exposed
Reveal your true self and emotions.
Be divulged
Share your true feelings and emotions with others.
Your heart has a tongue
Your emotions have a voice and should be expressed.
Let it scream
Let your emotions be heard loud and clear.
I have been disguised
I have been hiding my true self and emotions.
Hiding beneath this shade
Covering up my true self and emotions.
I have been misadvertised
My true self and emotions have been misrepresented to others.
Let us be free
Let us be honest and true to ourselves and others.
Show the outside the inside
Expose your true self and emotions to others.
Those the outside the inside
Reveal your true self and emotions to those on the outside.
Since if you don't
If you don't reveal your true self and emotions...
You will have an umbrella open on the inside for always
You will forever be trapped in your own emotional turmoil.
For always
This emotional burden will always be present and trapped within you.
It will always be raining in the closet
The emotional burden will always remain trapped within you if you do not reveal your true self and emotions.
It will always be raining
The emotional burden will always be present and difficult to bear.
It will always be raining in the closet
The emotional burden will never go away if you continue to hide your true self and emotions.
It will always be raining
The emotional weight will always be heavy and difficult to bear.
It will always be raining in the closet
Hiding your true self and emotions will always lead to an emotional burden that is hard to shake off.
It will always be raining
The emotional weight will always be present and overwhelming.
It will always be raining in the closet
The emotional weight will always be trapped within you if you do not reveal your true self and emotions.
It will always be raining
The emotional weight will always be difficult to bear and impossible to escape if you do not embrace your true self and emotions.
Contributed by Evan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.