Belle Mare is a twist of old-time chanteuse, adorned with glinted pianos, a… Read Full Bio ↴Belle Mare is a twist of old-time chanteuse, adorned with glinted pianos, and spacious textures.

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.

So Long
Belle Mare Lyrics

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I′m going home.
You're not mine anymore.
Where′d the morning go?
Babe I'm gone,
I'm bored.
Bored at night.
It′s so long, I′m sure this time

Start my car
For the road
Feel bad thinking you were cold.

Nice to know you're not alone.
Days wasting away and I′m going home.

Overall Meaning

In the song "So Long" by Belle Mare, the lyrics talk about a person who is leaving their relationship and is going to their own home. The opening line portrays the decision of the singer to return home because their current partner isn't theirs anymore. It may indicate that the relationship didn't work out, and they decided to move on. The line "Where'd the morning go?" reflects the feeling of losing track of time and not realizing where the time went. The next line "Babe I'm gone, I'm bored, Bored at night" shows the singer's decision that he/she is leaving their partner out of boredom and not because they wanted to.

The second verse manifests the singer's decision to leave with the aim of taking control of their life. They start their car, ready to move on with life, indicating the sacrifice they made by leaving the relationship they shared for long. The line "Feel bad thinking you were cold" suggests that the singers feel guilty about leaving their partner, while "Nice to know you're not alone" means the singer is happy that the partner will be okay after the breakup. The song's chorus emphasizes the strength of the decision and suggests that it's the final time they're leaving. This may reflect the importance of the singer's character in the song and how they have chosen to make a decision that they believe is right for them.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm going home.
I'm leaving you and returning to my own place of comfort.

You're not mine anymore.
Our relationship is over; you no longer belong to me.

Where'd the morning go?
Time has passed quickly, and I'm left wondering where the day has gone.

Babe I'm gone, I'm bored.
I'm no longer invested in this relationship, and I'm feeling uninterested and apathetic.

Bored at night.
The monotony of the night is draining and unexciting.

It's so long, I'm sure this time
I'm certain that this farewell will be permanent.

Start my car
I'm preparing to leave and begin my journey back home.

For the road
This journey will take time and require my full attention.

Feel bad thinking you were cold.
I regret that our relationship may have ended in a negative or unfeeling way.

Nice to know you're not alone.
Despite the end of our relationship, I'm glad to hear that you have others who care for you and support you.

Days wasting away and I'm going home.
Time has slipped away while our relationship has faltered, and I'm finally moving on and returning to my own life.

Writer(s): Bushell Amelia, Servidone Thomas Joseph

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