Sonically speaking, that comes through on the LP immediately. Perhaps bolstered by the ongoing construction occurring next to the studio while the record was being made, the sense of force and urgency propelling the record is evident. Patrick Adams’ driving bass and plodding drums in the title track usher in this new guitar-friendlier Blouse; more direct and clearer of vision, but still mysterious and beautiful.
Jacob and Patrick’s Pacific Northwest alt-rock roots (filtered through post-punk and V/U) are a great counterpoint to ex-pat Southern CA transplant Charlie Hilton’s Cohen/Patti/Nico singer/songwriter nature. The dichotomy of those two forces on tracks like “No Shelter” and “1000 Years” are at the core of Imperium. These are delicate songs from the perspective of a valley girl who grew up with gurus and ashrams played by indie lifers on a steady diet of NEU! It makes it all the more understandable to have showers of acoustic guitars and (real, not synthesized) cellos interrupted by fuzz guitar.
But these interruptions aren’t a bad thing, they’re what makes Imperium the great record it is. “In a Feeling Like This” describes it perfectly, it’s a strange place that you’re weirdly familiar with. Warm but also kind of spooky and imposing, you want to stay there for longer than you’re invited. Thankfully, it’s ok to flip it over and listen to it again.
Trust Me
Blouse Lyrics
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Trust me, I'm the one who dares.
Trust me, I'm the one who loves you now.
Trust me, I'm the one who dares.
You're in every photograph;
It's the season of you.
It's as if the hour glass had nothing left to prove.
Trust me, I'm the one who knows you now.
Trust me, I'm the one who's there.
Trust me, I'm the one who knows you now.
Trust me, I'm the one who cares.
I knew you when you were down,
and we made it better.
It's beyond a fashion now; I'm tied up in you.
I'd never turn down your request
(If you needed something)
I'd always treat you like a guest
(If you wanted me to)
You'd never have to explain
(When you felt something)
I'd always love you the same.
The song "Trust Me" by Blouse is a love song that talks about a person who is deeply in love and is willing to do anything to be with the object of their affection. The chorus of the song repeats the lines “Trust me, I'm the one who loves you. Trust me, I'm the one who dares.” which portrays the confidence of the singer and her unwavering commitment to her lover. The singer assures her lover that she knows him well and is willing to be there for him through thick and thin.
The verse “You're in every photograph; It's the season of you. It's as if the hourglass had nothing left to prove” highlights the importance of the person to the singer. The singer sees her lover in everything around her and feels that time has stopped ever since she met him. She feels that the person is the missing piece that she has been searching for and she is willing to spend the rest of her life loving him.
The song continues to talk about the unconditional love that the singer has for her lover; that she is willing to be a rock in his life and is willing to do anything to make him happy. The song concludes with the lines “I'd never turn down your request, I'd always treat you like a guest, You'd never have to explain when you felt something, I'd always love you the same” which illustrates the singer's deep commitment to her lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Trust me, I'm the one who loves you.
I'm the one who loves you, so you can trust me.
Trust me, I'm the one who dares.
I'm the one who is brave enough to take a chance on us, so you can trust me.
Trust me, I'm the one who loves you now.
Right now, I'm the one who loves you, so you can trust me.
Trust me, I'm the one who dares.
I'm still the one who is willing to take a risk for us, so you can trust me.
You're in every photograph;
You're always on my mind, even when I'm looking at old memories in photographs.
It's the season of you.
You are constantly present in my life like the changing of the seasons.
It's as if the hour glass had nothing left to prove.
Our love feels timeless and unchanging like an hourglass that never runs out of sand.
Trust me, I'm the one who knows you now.
Currently, I'm the one who really knows you, so you can trust me.
Trust me, I'm the one who's there.
I'll always be there for you, so you can trust me.
Trust me, I'm the one who knows you now.
Right now, I understand you better than anyone else, so you can trust me.
Trust me, I'm the one who cares.
I genuinely care about you, so you can trust me.
I knew you when you were down,
I was there for you during difficult times, when you were struggling.
and we made it better.
We worked together and overcame those difficulties, and our relationship grew stronger.
It's beyond a fashion now; I'm tied up in you.
Our relationship has moved beyond being a trend or fashion because I am completely invested in you.
I'd never turn down your request
If you ever need anything from me, I would never say no.
(If you needed something)
I'd always treat you like a guest
I will always treat you with the utmost respect and hospitality.
(If you wanted me to)
You'd never have to explain
You never have to justify your feelings or actions to me. I understand and accept you for who you are.
(When you felt something)
I'd always love you the same.
No matter what happens, my love for you will always remain constant.
Contributed by Hannah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.