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
I Am Mine
Beta Radio Lyrics
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said the ancients years ago
apples and pears rotten lie
the eulogy itself can write
when i heard the man was dead i wondered
do i have a hero that'll stay?
he said "i am mine and no others"
cradled hands don't hide your calls
i hear them rolling in the walls
calling out toward the wind
asking how to begin again
if you're strange
then i would love to meet you
i can't go on any other way
been on my own too long to retreat
yeah you're just getting too old to delay
but you say
"soon i will be new
soon soon
soon i will be new
soon"
and if you're strange
then i would love to meet you
i can't go on any other way
been on my own too long to retreat
and you're just getting too old to delay
The song "I Am Mine" by Beta Radio is a profound message about individuality, introspection, and the fleetingness of life. The opening line, "I am mine, I am my own," echoes the sentiment that one belongs to oneself and no one else. The idea of ownership and control over oneself is a recurring theme throughout the song. The statement, "said the ancients years ago," refers to the notion that these ideas are not new, but rather, have been understood and expressed for generations.
The image of "apples and pears rotten lie" symbolizes the decay and impermanence of life. The phrase "the eulogy itself can write" speaks to the inevitability of death and the legacy one leaves behind. The death of a hero prompts the singer to question whether they have a hero that will remain with them always. The hero states, "I am mine and no others," emphasizing his dedication to self-reliance and independence. However, the singer admits that they never planned to live that way, implying a sense of longing for something more.
The chorus, "if you're strange, then I would love to meet you," reinforces the idea of individuality and uniqueness. The singer celebrates those who stand out and who are unafraid to be themselves. The repeated line of "soon I will be new" offers hope and the possibility of change.
Overall, "I Am Mine" is a thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to reflect on their own sense of self and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
i am mine i am my own
I am in charge of my own life, I make my own decisions and take responsibility for them.
said the ancients years ago
This mindset has been around for a while, it is not a new concept.
apples and pears rotten lie
Things are not always as they seem, what looks good on the outside can be rotten on the inside.
the eulogy itself can write
The things we do in life will be the things we are remembered for after we're gone.
when i heard the man was dead i wondered
When someone passes away, we reflect on their life and what they accomplished.
do i have a hero that'll stay?
Do I have someone in my life that will always be there for me, that I can count on as a hero?
he said "i am mine and no others"
He was in control of his own life and didn't let others dictate his decisions.
but i never planned to live that way
Although that is a respectable way to live, it is not necessarily the way the artist wants to live their life.
cradled hands don't hide your calls
Trying to be quiet or subtle about something doesn't mean it goes unnoticed.
i hear them rolling in the walls
The artist is very aware of what's going on around them, even if it's not obvious to others.
calling out toward the wind
Trying to communicate with something intangible, such as the wind.
asking how to begin again
The artist is looking for a fresh start or a way to start over from something.
if you're strange
If you are different from what is considered typical or normal.
then i would love to meet you
The singer is open-minded and interested in meeting new, unique people.
i can't go on any other way
The singer has found a way of living that works for them and cannot revert to another way.
been on my own too long to retreat
The artist has been living independently for a long time and cannot go back to a dependent lifestyle.
yeah you're just getting too old to delay
There comes a point where time is running out and it's important to act before it's too late.
soon i will be new
The singer is looking forward to a fresh start, a new chapter in their life.
soon soon
It's happening very soon, the singer is excited about it.
Contributed by London L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mileyviruz
This song is so underrated. Truly a gem.
ogshoot
true! for sure! not my kind of music. but i love it :)
DRD4-7R
I am mine, I am my own
Said the ancients years ago
Apples and pears rotten lie
The eulogy itself can write
When I heard the man was dead, I wondered
Do I have a hero that'll stay?
He said I am mine and no other's
But I never planned to live that way
Cradled hands don't hide your calls
I hear them rolling in the walls
Calling out toward the wind
Asking how to begin again
If you're strange
Then I would love to meet you
I can't go on any other way
Been on my own too long to retreat
Yeah, you're just getting too old to delay
But you say
Soon I will be new
Soon, soon
Soon I will be new
Soon
And if you're strange
Then I would love to meet you
I can't go on any other way
Been on my own too long to retreat
And you're just getting too old to delay
william tennent
only just found this song. magnifico the lyrics music and harmonies Im in awe thanks so much you talented boys
Anabel Aceves
This song is so beautiful
Krystel Lefrançois Bédard
Love love love this song❤
ananya nambala
love this song
Nate Lambert
This song speaks to me and Carry’s me
Mike Nowak
Heard your music on Keep your daydream great song
Ann Marie
"If you're strange, then I would love to meet you"