Tiê
Benoît Pioulard Lyrics


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Flee to the fields, it’s a locust year
Leas & melt-water to defy the seer

A rosary around the wrists
The rope descends with tenderness
Oh they’ve got a file on me
The Venn pall of anxiety
Sticks across fences make a raucous sound
The call of the abyss, foxglove’s on the ground
Flee to the fields, take your calmative
First to arrive, always the last to leave





O the rapture of the plain, an intimation of mortality
A halcyon sketch of persistent unease hanging from the Magnolia tree

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Benoît Pioulard's song Tie provide an ethereal and introspective insight into the human experience. The opening lines, "Flee to the fields, it’s a locust year, Leas & melt-water to defy the seer" suggest the need to escape from a situation that is overwhelming and uncertain. The image of locusts, which are associated with plagues and destruction, emphasizes the urgency of escaping to a safer place. The reference to leas and melt-water suggests that nature can be a source of comfort in times of turmoil.


The next lines, "A rosary around the wrists, The rope descends with tenderness, Oh they’ve got a file on me, The Venn pall of anxiety" suggest that the singer is struggling with a sense of guilt or shame. The rosary and the rope suggest religious significance, but the tenderness of the rope's descent suggests a comforting presence rather than a punitive one. The reference to a file being kept on the singer implies surveillance and suspicion, while the phrase "the Venn pall of anxiety" conjures up a sense of unease and apprehension.


The chorus, "Flee to the fields, take your calmative, First to arrive, always the last to leave" emphasizes the need to escape and find a place of calm. The repeated reference to being the first to arrive and the last to leave suggests resilience and endurance.


The final lines, "O the rapture of the plain, an intimation of mortality, A halcyon sketch of persistent unease hanging from the Magnolia tree" provide a reflective contrast to the urgency and anxiety of the earlier verses. The "rapture of the plain" suggests a moment of transcendence, while the "intimation of mortality" suggests a recognition of the impermanence of life. The "halcyon sketch of persistent unease" suggests that, even in moments of calm, there is a sense of unease that persists.


Line by Line Meaning

Flee to the fields, it’s a locust year
Escape the city and find refuge in nature, as it is a year of destruction caused by the locusts.


Leas & melt-water to defy the seer
Use the fields and streams to challenge any predictions of doom and gloom.


A rosary around the wrists
A spiritual talisman to protect the mind and soul.


The rope descends with tenderness
Even in moments of despair and hopelessness, there is a sense of compassion and gentleness.


Oh they’ve got a file on me
There is a sense of paranoia and fear that someone is keeping tabs on the artist.


The Venn pall of anxiety
The ever-present overlap of different worries and anxieties causing a sense of suffocation and overwhelm.


Sticks across fences make a raucous sound
The sound of sticks clashing against fences is a chaotic and unsettling noise.


The call of the abyss, foxglove’s on the ground
The artist is drawn towards danger and the unknown, represented by the image of foxgloves, a poisonous plant.


Flee to the fields, take your calmative
Retreat to nature and find a way to calm the mind in the face of chaos and uncertainty.


First to arrive, always the last to leave
The artist is often the first to show up and stick around until the very end, perhaps indicating a sense of loyalty and dedication.


O the rapture of the plain, an intimation of mortality
The vastness and beauty of the open fields is both exhilarating and a reminder of the inevitability of death.


A halcyon sketch of persistent unease hanging from the Magnolia tree
A peaceful and idyllic scene hides a sense of unease and worry, represented by the image of a sketch hanging from a tree.




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