Musically reminiscent at times of Bon Iver’s atmosphere heavy For Emma, Forever Ago or the Grateful Dead’s “Mountains of the Moon” from their 1969 release Aoxomoxoa, the sonic landscape of the band's album Seven Sisters is sparse but far from empty. On tracks like “Khima,” “Borderline” and “Brother, Sister,” the slow scrawl of the banjo melody floats through the song and surrounds you like birdsong, coming at you predictably but surprisingly from several directions at once. Each of the songs on this album stays with you, forming a soundtrack for and changing the shape of the rest of your day.
It’s appropriate that a debut album concern itself with creation and Seven Sisters is no exception. Whether it is the creation of love and a place for that love, as the narrative of the album suggests; or the creation of the universe, as the album’s title and repetition of astronomical and astrological imagery suggests; Beta Radio’s lyrics and music carve out a space in your head and find a way to fit into your own cosmology.
Lyrically, Seven Sisters explores religion, albeit from a couch rather than a pulpit. The religious allusions are subtle and unobtrusive, concerning themselves more with mysticism than proselytization, much like David Eugene Edwards’ 16 Horsepower and Wovenhand.
Line for line, the lyrics are beautiful and surprising. In “A Place for Me” the lines “I wanted not to fight / With my heart but I’ll fight with my fists all night” evoke the heartache of leaving, of lovers’ spats of loss and regret.
The album leaves you with a simple but urgent lyric refrain in “Return to Darden Road”– “Where do you go? / Come back to me / ‘Cause I love you so.” Review by deckfight
Either Way
Beta Radio Lyrics
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Can we not just take our time?
Turn the lights on but leave the lights low
A second chance to take it slow
Either way I want to go
Sing the same as Solomon
Turn the lights on but leave them real low
A second chance to take it slow
Either way I want to go
I'm so low
Either way I want to go
The lyrics to Beta Radio's song Either Way seem to be talking about a complicated love relationship where the singer is in two minds about their feelings for their lover. The opening line "Oh love of mine is this your design?" suggests a sense of confusion and uncertainty towards the relationship. The next two lines "Can we not just take our time? Turn the lights on but leave the lights low" show a desire to slow down and take things at a comfortable pace. The phrase "Turn the lights on but leave the lights low" seems contradictory but could also mean that the singer wants to fully see and understand their relationship while still keeping some mystery intact.
The chorus "Either way I want to go" shows a sense of commitment towards the relationship but is also an acknowledgement of not being entirely sure about what they want. When the singer sings "Sing the same as Solomon" they could be referring to King Solomon from the Bible, known for his wisdom and knowledge on love and relationships. The line "It's not mathematics when two means one" could express that love isn't a calculation or logical, it just happens organically.
Overall, the lyrics of Either Way showcase a sense of vulnerability and ambiguity towards a complicated and uncertain love relationship, while still trying to figure out where they stand.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh love of mine is this your design?
Is our relationship predetermined or are we in control?
Can we not just take our time?
Can we slow down and enjoy the journey instead of rushing towards a destination?
Turn the lights on but leave the lights low
Let's reveal ourselves to each other but keep our vulnerability protected.
A second chance to take it slow
We've rushed before, but now we can learn from our past and take our time.
Either way I want to go
No matter what direction our relationship takes, I'm willing and committed.
Sing the same as Solomon
Let's love each other with the same timeless dedication as the biblical king Solomon.
It's not mathematics when two means one
Our love doesn't follow a formula, it's an organic and unique bond between two people.
I'm so low
I may be feeling down or uncertain about our relationship, but my commitment remains steadfast.
Contributed by Taylor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mickykurtz3384
How does this song not have more views?
@QdMaster
You've got me!
@kellyk107
I love that Pandora led me to this band and song... This such a beautiful, genuine song. I can't believe it only has 2012 hits!!!
@mandyb0725
I love ya’ll!!!!❤❤❤
@grener04
I am so excited right now that you made an official video to this song!!! you are awesome!!!!
@nelsonjimbun6427
nostalgia feeling for how i met your mother
@JoOliver-wb2wn
Best song love it!!!
@hellenbilling2247
Love love love this group 💛💛💛
@QdMaster
I can't believe this doesn't have more views and likes! Amazing!
@yomarshell153
I love you guys . y'all are amazing and I can't stop listening . y'all are crazy good and don't stop cause it gets hard because I wanna hear more because every time I listen to y'all it inspires me 😊 thanks guys