Rosyln /Soundtrack Album Version
Bon Iver & St. Vincent Lyrics
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Aren't we just terrified?
Shale, screen your worry from what you won't ever find
Don't let it fool you
Don't let it fool you down
Dancing around, folds in her gown
Cocked to the undertow
Bones blood and teeth erode
They will be crashing low
Wings wouldn't help you
Wings wouldn't help you down
Down towards the ground, gravity's proud.
You barely are blinking
Wagging your face around
When'd this just become a mortal home?
Won't, won't, won't, won't
Won't let you talk me
Won't let you talk me... down
We'll pull it taut, nothing let out
In this hauntingly beautiful song by Bon Iver and St. Vincent, the lyrics speak to a sense of fear and uncertainty. The first line, "Up with your turret" could be interpreted as a call to action, lifting oneself up and standing strong. But the following line, "Aren't we just terrified?" suggests that even though one might try to put on a brave face, fear is still present.
The next two lines, "Shale, screen your worry from what you won't ever find / Don't let it fool you" speak to the idea of not allowing worries and fears to consume us. Shale is a type of rock that is often used for roofing or flooring, indicating a strong foundation that can protect from what we can never find.
The following lines describe the sea and rock below, representing the forces of nature that can erode even the strongest foundations of bone, blood, and teeth. The mention of wings that "wouldn't help you down" speaks to the idea that sometimes we cannot fly away from our problems and must face them head-on. The final lines, "Won't, won't, won't, won't / Won't let you talk me / Won't let you talk me... down / We'll pull it taut, nothing let out" express a determination to not be swayed by negative talk or to give into despair. The determination to be resolute in the face of uncertainty is what makes this song so powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
Up with your turret
Raise your guard and be on alert
Aren't we just terrified?
Aren't we afraid of the unknown?
Shale, screen your worry from what you won't ever find
Hide your anxiety about things that you will never discover
Don't let it fool you
Don't be deceived by appearances
Don't let it fool you down
Don't let it lower your spirits
Dancing around, folds in her gown
A woman twirls in her dress with grace
Sea and the rock below
The ocean and the rocks beneath it
Cocked to the undertow
Being pulled under by a powerful current
Bones blood and teeth erode
Our physical bodies slowly decay and erode over time
They will be crashing low
We will inevitably face a downfall like waves crashing on rocks
Wings wouldn't help you
Even with wings you can't escape gravity's influence
Wings wouldn't help you down
Even with wings you can't escape the pull towards the ground
Down towards the ground, gravity's proud.
Gravity is a force that can't be defied
You barely are blinking
You're hardly even blinking
Wagging your face around
Frequently changing facial expressions
When'd this just become a mortal home?
When did this world become just a temporary, physical dwelling place?
Won't, won't, won't, won't
I refuse, I won't allow it
Won't let you talk me
I won't let you persuade me
Won't let you talk me... down
I won't let you bring me down
We'll pull it taut, nothing let out
We'll keep everything under control and not let anything slip out
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JUSTIN DEYARMOND EDISON VERNON
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The song "Rosyln" by Bon Iver & St. Vincent is open to interpretation, and different listeners may find different meanings in the lyrics. However, here is a possible interpretation:
The lyrics evoke a sense of fear and uncertainty. The imagery of being up in a turret and feeling terrified suggests a feeling of vulnerability and being on guard. The line "Shale, screen your worry from what you won't ever find" could mean hiding worries or fears from something that will never be discovered or resolved.
The song mentions dancing and folds in a gown, which could represent a moment of escape or distraction from the underlying anxieties. However, the references to the sea, rock, bones, blood, and teeth eroding suggest a sense of decay or impending destruction.
The line "Wings wouldn't help you down" could imply that even with the ability to fly or escape, there's no way to avoid facing the challenges or consequences. The mention of gravity being proud reinforces the idea of being pulled down or grounded.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of mortality and the fleeting nature of life. The line "When'd this just become a mortal home?" suggests a realization of the transience of human existence.
The repetition of "Won't let you talk me down" could indicate a refusal to be discouraged or influenced by negative forces. The final line "We'll pull it taut, nothing let out" could symbolize holding everything tightly together, not allowing emotions or vulnerabilities to be exposed.
Overall, the song seems to explore themes of fear, uncertainty, mortality, and the struggle to maintain resilience and inner strength in the face of challenges.
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