Rosyln
Bon Iver & St. Vincent Lyrics
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Are 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
With every crashing node
Wings wouldn't help you
Wings wouldn't help you down
Down fills the ground, gravity smiled
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
The lyrics to Bon Iver & St. Vincent's song "Rosyln" are melancholic yet cryptic. The song starts with "Up with your turret, are we just terrified?" It can be interpreted as two people being scared but trying to keep their walls up, hiding from their true emotions. The following lines imply that hiding one's emotions will lead to things we will never find or experience. The next part talks about a woman dancing around while wearing a gown, possibly suggesting that she's living her life freely, without any inhibitions or fear. The lines "Sea and the rock below, cocked to the undertow, bones, blood, and teeth erode" might be a metaphor for the inevitable changes that come with time, and how we all are bound by nature.
The next section has the line "Wings wouldn't help you down, down fills the ground, gravity smiled." This line could be interpreted as telling us how nothing can truly protect us from the harsh realities of life. It also suggests that forces of nature like gravity are eventually going to win, and the only reality we will have is the one that is closest to the ground. The next part talks about someone barely blinking, almost as if they are trying to absorb everything they can before their time runs out. The song ends with the lines, "Won't let you talk me down, we'll pull it taut, nothing let out." These lines convey that the person will stand firm and defend their position and not be emotionally manipulated into making changes.
Line by Line Meaning
Up with your turret
Get ready to defend yourself.
Are we just terrified?
Are we scared of something?
Shale, screen your worry from what you won't ever find
Hide your anxiety from something that will never be discovered.
Don't let it fool you
Don't be deceived by it.
Don't let it fool you down
Don't get depressed because of it.
Dancing around, folds in her gown
She's dancing gracefully, showing off the folds in her dress.
Sea and the rock below
The sea below and the rocks on the shore.
Cocked to the undertow
Ready to be washed away by the strong current.
Bones, blood and teeth erode
Bones, blood, and teeth can be worn away by time and force.
With every crashing node
Every time the waves hit the rocks.
Wings wouldn't help you
Having wings won't save you.
Wings wouldn't help you down
Having wings won't help you avoid hitting the ground.
Down fills the ground, gravity smiled
You'll fall to the ground, and gravity is always there to pull you down.
You barely are blinking
Your eyes are nearly stationary.
Wagging your face around
Your face is moving messily.
When'd this just become a mortal home?
When did this world become a place for temporary existence?
Won't, won't, won't, won't
I won't, I won't, I won't, I won't.
Won't let you talk me
I won't let you manipulate me.
Won't let you talk me down
I won't let you make me feel inferior.
We'll pull it taut, nothing let out
We'll keep things under control, and won't reveal anything.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Deyarmond Edison Vernon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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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