Debut EP, The Boat Of The Fragile Mind, out April 9.
Biography
London native Amelia Bushell caught the attention of Thomas Servidone while performing at an open mic in Brooklyn, NY. The chance encounter between the two turned into a collaboration that would quickly become Belle Mare.
After just the first two meetings between the two, the duo had written their first two songs, one of them being their first single, "The Boat of the Fragile Mind", a haunting pop ballad that would define their signature blend of serene vocal melodies, ornamented with subtle pianos and dazzling synth textures.
Within the next four months, the duo wrote and recorded their first full length album, The Boat of the Fragile Mind, all in the modest confines of Thomas's apartment in Brooklyn.
With influences ranging from Sibylle Baier and Mazzy Star to darker indie acts such as The Notwist and Grouper, Belle Mare effortlessly compounds a modern vibe with retrospective leanings to create something nostalgic yet exploratory.
All This Time
Belle Mare Lyrics
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You'd be certain.
For a while you've been floating away,
But you would run run back here again.
Dig you're way through the sand to my bed and forget
firing guns for the sake of the past.
All this time, I've been hearing things and switching the meaning.
We were built for this thing I've been told
Couldn't pass
In the eyes of it all.
It's a trick
Or it's the wrong path I'm on.
Or maybe it's the end of a fire,
Can't be carried with no hands holding on
Or perhaps I got it all wrong.
All this time, I've been hearing things and switching the meaning.
We were built for this thing I've been told
By every moment we've had to hold.
The lyrics of Belle Mare's self-titled song dive into the complexity of looking back on a relationship that has ended, while also feeling unsure about the present and future. The first verse starts with a hopeful thought, imagining the person they're singing about being certain in their feelings. However, this hope fades as they acknowledge that the person has been "floating away" from them. Despite this, they still feel that the person will return to them in the end, describing them running back and digging their way through sand to be with them.
The second verse is much more introspective, perhaps sparked by the uncertainty of the previous verse. The singer begins to question whether they were actually seeing things clearly in their relationship with the other person. They wonder if it was just trickery or if they were on the wrong path. The line "Or maybe it's the end of a fire, can't be carried with no hands holding on" suggests that the relationship had run its course and couldn't continue even if both parties wanted it to. The final line of the verse "Or perhaps I got it all wrong" echoes the uncertainty of the first verse and the song as a whole.
The chorus ties the song together thematically, with the singer reflecting on the time they spent with this person and how every moment was building to what they believed was a strong, lasting connection. However, this hope is tempered by the reality of the verses, leaving the singer unsure of what to make of it all.
Line by Line Meaning
In my head,
I have an idea of who you are and what you would do.
You'd be certain.
I expect you to act in a certain way.
For a while you've been floating away,
You've been distant lately.
But you would run run back here again.
But I know you'll come back to me eventually.
Dig you're way through the sand to my bed and forget
Come back to me and let's forget our troubles.
firing guns for the sake of the past.
Let's leave our past behind and move forward.
All this time, I've been hearing things and switching the meaning.
I've been overthinking and misinterpreting things.
We were built for this thing I've been told
We are meant to be together, I believe.
By every moment we've had to hold.
Our experiences together confirm my belief in us.
Couldn't pass
I couldn't move forward from this situation.
In the eyes of it all.
From every perspective.
It's a trick
This situation is deceptive or confusing.
Or it's the wrong path I'm on.
I may be making a mistake or choosing the wrong path.
Or maybe it's the end of a fire,
Maybe our relationship is coming to an end.
Can't be carried with no hands holding on
Our relationship can't survive without effort from both of us.
Or perhaps I got it all wrong.
Maybe I'm the one who is mistaken or confused.
Contributed by Carson N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Josue Roman
These guys deserve more credit. One of my favorite genres.
Ewerthon weslley
brasileiros??? essa música é muito foda velho... The best music...
FREEdeadTREE
I absolutely love everything from belle
Gerardo Perez
It takes a lot to reach down into the pit of my heart... Silly songs on the radio don't cut it... But belle mare is a band that captivated my emotions since the first listen. Her voice is so haunting...
treweek11
Brilliant, comforting, sincere...no matter where I play it people notice
Sev. zen
Wtf why isn’t she big mesmerizing deserve more recognition
I am the Yokozuna
Extremely nice sound. Great voice.
Mark Nowak
Wow amazing sound on that keyboard. The way the notes just trail off.... Beautiful
Jackie guy
I'm falling for them vocals😍