La Lune
Billie Marten Lyrics
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Feet above water and softened in sand
I could have wanted any part of this
But I find the heat is too harsh on the skin
Drowning in light need the cold to sink into my soul
My soul
I come back again, I am flawed
Swallow me whole with the moon on my back
One side is pink and the other is black
I'm good at hiding in the dead and grey
But time after time I've been people I'm not
Places we go to, are all that we've got
So why don't we go? So why don't we go?
I'll never know
Ignore signs of change, no more
I come back again, I am flawed
The lyrics to Billie Marten's song La Lune evoke a sense of longing for something beyond the constraints of the world around her. The opening lines speak to a physical strain, as the singer breaks their back in the heart of the land, with their feet above water and softened by sand. The next lines reveal that despite having the chance to choose any part of this life, the heat is too harsh on her skin. This turns the song's gaze towards a deeper emotional longing, as she expresses the need to sink into her soul and find the cold amidst the drowning light.
The lines "Ignore signs of change, no more/I come back again, I am flawed" reveal a sense of personal reckoning, as the singer acknowledges that they have been avoiding the inevitability of change and must face it head-on. This insight allows for a more expansive understanding of the chorus, where the singer calls for the moon to swallow her whole. This image of transcending the earthly plane for something greater is further emphasized by the description of the moon being two-toned, pink and black, representing the masculine and feminine energies that balance each other out. The final lines of the song express a desire for exploration but also a hesitancy to do so, as the singer laments that we only have the places we go as evidence of our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Breaking my back in the heart of this land
Straining and working tirelessly in the center of this terrain
Feet above water and softened in sand
Standing above the water's surface, feeling the warmth of the sand beneath my feet
I could have wanted any part of this
There are many things about this place that I could have desired
But I find the heat is too harsh on the skin
Despite the many attractive features of this location, the heat is uncomfortably intense
Drowning in light need the cold to sink into my soul
Feeling overwhelmed by the brightness of the light, I crave the coolness to penetrate deep into my being
My soul
The essence of my being
Ignore signs of change, no more
I will no longer disregard indications of alteration or evolution
I come back again, I am flawed
I return once again, acknowledging my imperfections and weaknesses
Swallow me whole with the moon on my back
Completely consume me as I carry the moon on my shoulders
One side is pink and the other is black
One aspect of the moon is a soft shade of pink, while the opposite side is dark and shadowy
I'm good at hiding in the dead and grey
I have a propensity for concealing myself in the dormant and neutral hues
But time after time I've been people I'm not
Repeatedly, I have pretended to be someone other than myself
Places we go to, are all that we've got
The locations that we visit and experience are the only things that we truly possess
So why don't we go? So why don't we go?
Why not embark on a journey or adventure?
I'll never know
I may never know
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sentric Music
Written by: Jason Odle, Isabella Sophie Tweddle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Carmen-mu3mo
Breaking my back in the heart of this land
Feet above water and softened in sand
I could have wanted any part of this
But I find the heat is too harsh on the skin
Drowning in light need the cold to sink into my soul
My soul
Ignore signs of change, no more
I come back again, I am flawed
Swallow me whole with the moon on my back
One side is pink and the other is black
I'm good at hiding in the dead and grey
But time after time I've been people I'm not
Places we go to, are all that we've got
So why don't we go? So why don't we go?
I'll never know
Ignore signs of change, no more
I come back again, I am flawed
@lazlolind
Heard the song on “Normal People” and it hits a cord in my heart. 💕
@TeenTV1231
what a show man
@pedramzarif4766
That "Mm hmmm" part is really great.
@jamesduiven5353
such a great show, fav this year
@barbarastedile7032
Yes!!
@giulianav2572
Yes and she reminds me of Alison from a Fine Frenzy
@jamesdawson5169
Her music is so beautiful, It's amazing!
@savan9439
@GUiTERtUbE
There are so many MVs that featured by artist's childhood video. Ed Sheeran is not only owner to this idea. Stop rude about this.
@maghfirat
Alright