He is also part of the Blue Dreams, the backing band for Bat For Lashes.
Christophers has had two TV documentaries made on him by the VPRO in Holland. He has written with and duetted with Françoise Hardy and toured with Tori Amos.
Skyscraper
Ben Christophers Lyrics
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Unguided desire
I've been burning until now
I clear
You clear we break like bones
Courage shared us
I'll sail this ship alone
Goodnight angel's eyes
From the skyscraper
The world turns out of sight
Electrified into submission
Kissing slowly in love
Skyscraper
These lyrics seem to convey a sense of yearning and desire for something that is uncertain and unguided. The singer has been burning with this feeling, but now they are able to clear their mind and gain some clarity. However, this newfound clarity causes a breakdown in the relationship between the singer and the person they address as "you." They break like bones, suggesting a significant fracture in their connection. Despite this, there is still courage present that is shared between them.
The singer then declares that they will sail this ship alone, indicating that they are ready to move forward without the other person. They bid them goodnight with a farewell to the silver star and angel's eyes. The final two lines seem to tie everything together, as the singer is seeing the world from a skyscraper and acknowledging the submission and power dynamic that exists. Through all of this, the singer is still kissing slowly in love, suggesting that even in the face of uncertainty and change, love can still be present.
Line by Line Meaning
Yearning lately
I've been feeling a strong desire recently
Unguided desire
This desire doesn't have a clear direction or purpose
I've been burning until now
I've been consumed by this desire for a long time
I clear
I'm finally letting go of this burning desire
You clear we break like bones
If you let go of your desires as well, our relationship will fall apart like fragile bones
Courage shared us
It was our shared bravery that brought us together
I'll sail this ship alone
I'm willing to face the unknown on my own
Goodnight silver star
Saying goodbye to something precious and unattainable
Goodnight angel's eyes
Saying goodbye to something pure and innocent
From the skyscraper
Looking down on the world from a high place
The world turns out of sight
The world seems to disappear from view
Electrified into submission
Feeling overwhelmed and powerless
Kissing slowly in love
Sharing a tender moment of affection
Skyscraper
A symbol of ambition and desire, but also distance and separation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRANDON BUSH, JAMES STAFFORD, JAMES W STAFFORD, JOHNNY COLT, PAT MONAHAN, SCOTT UNDERWOOD, SCOTT MICHAEL UNDERWOOD
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