Bloem's voice and musical style have been compared to Björk. Her music is mostly melodic although a couple of the songs on her album are quiet, just Bloem and her acoustic guitar. The album was produced by Pete Briquette, of Tricky fame. After her debut Bloem de Ligny virtually disappeared from the music scene, only to return in 2006 as Fono & Serafina, a duo with Ties van der Linden, releasing the dreamy trip hop album 'bathtub'.
Bloem is currently a member of Sam and the Womp, a British-Dutch group fronted by trumpeter Sam Ritchie. The group’s debut single "Bom Bom" was released as a digital download on 19 August 2012 and went to the No. 1 spot in the UK Singles Chart and has sold over a million copies worldwide.
Ice & Angels
Bloem De Ligny Lyrics
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I'm mousy
Out in the valley skape
We are off but it's over here
We should
My 'gintay'
Sounds of earthquakes
I'm 'eluced' we're holding
It satisfies me I know
He's a magnet
I'm awakened shivering me buy me in
I belong you
I belong here
I belong with you
We belong with you
I belong with you
I belong with you
With you.
Kettles an kittles and bagpipes, my
And thunders and races oly clouds
Ice and meeting cold I'm a leaf
Moon ice and angels
Ice and angels...
The lyrics of Bloem De Ligny’s song Ice & Angels are somewhat abstract with a poetic quality that invokes a dreamlike atmosphere. References to natural elements such as earthquakes, valley scape, thunder, race, clouds, and ice create a vivid image of the beauty and unpredictability of nature. The opening line “Sounds of earthquakes” suggests a sense of fear and unease that is contradicted by the soothing ‘mousy’ voice in the next line. It’s as if the singer is finding solace amidst the chaos.
The repetition of the phrase “I belong with you” gives a sense of comfort and reassurance, as if the singer is finally finding home. The references to bagpipes and kettles, and the use of archaic words such as “gintay” and “eluced” add to the mystical and obscure quality of the lyrics. It’s as if the singer is referring to a different time and place, perhaps a place where she feels more at home. The phrase “Ice and angels” is repeated like a mantra, as if the singer is seeking salvation and redemption amidst the cold and chaos of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Sounds of earthquakes
The beginning of something earth-shattering is approaching.
I'm mousy
I am hesitant and unsure.
Out in the valley skape
I am in isolation and far from everything else.
We are off but it's over here
We may have left, but our presence is still felt.
We should
We need to.
My 'gintay'
My intuition is guiding me.
I'm 'eluced' we're holding
I am captivated by the moment and we are staying put.
Out in my trailpark
I am exploring and finding my way through new terrain.
It satisfies me I know
The experience is feeding my soul.
He's a magnet
He draws me in with a powerful force.
I'm awakened shivering me buy me in
I am fully aware and filled with excitement, take me in completely.
I belong you
I connect with you.
I belong here
This is where I am meant to be.
I belong with you
I am meant to be with you.
We belong with you
Together, we are meant to be with you.
I belong with you
I am meant to be with you.
I belong with you
I am meant to be with you.
With you.
Together, with you.
Kettles an kittles and bagpipes, my
A variety of sounds and sensations surround me.
And thunders and races oly clouds
The power of nature is overwhelming and surrounds us.
Ice and meeting cold I'm a leaf
As I encounter the cold and harsh elements, I am fragile and vulnerable.
Moon ice and angels
The beauty of the world is evident in the contrast of harshness and divine grace.
Ice and angels...
The mixture of harsh realities and ethereal beauty continues to captivate me.
Contributed by Maya M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.