Minneapolis, Minnesota based indie dream pop outfit Bora York is splashing … Read Full Bio ↴Minneapolis, Minnesota based indie dream pop outfit Bora York is splashing onto the scene after the release of their singles "Close Your Eyes" and "Open Tales". Married couple Chris and Rebekah Bartels are the base of this group, with the help of many friends. Much local acclaim has centered around Bora York, and they look to deliver with their debut album, out March 2013.

New England Love
Bora York Lyrics

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It was spelled out so quickly in the sticks and the leaves
I always wanted you to be a part of my dreams

We kept playing loud, we kept playing loud
To the tune of love

They said we were crazy, they said we were fools
They said we would lose our minds, but we knew they were blind

We fight with a whisper
As New England lingers

We fight with a whisper
And in this flood, we'll find each other

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Bora York's New England Love describes how the singer wanted the person they were singing to, essentially a lover or a love interest, to be present in their dreams, as spelled out by nature. The second verse reveals that the two of them have defied social norms and faced criticism for their love, but they continue to fight for it. The chorus, "We fight with a whisper, as New England lingers, and in this flood, we'll find each other," suggests that their love is a quiet rebellion against the expectations of others, but one that they will embrace even if everything else is falling apart around them.

Beneath the surface of these lyrics, there's an emphasis on how difficult it can be to hold onto love when there are so many external pressures and obstacles to overcome. The allusion to New England may suggest a connection to American history and how the region has often been associated with self-determination and individualism. By depicting their love as a fight with a whisper, the singer seems to imply that their love is a quiet revolt against a society that doesn't always approve or understand.

Line by Line Meaning

It was spelled out so quickly in the sticks and the leaves
The message was conveyed abruptly amidst the foliage and branches

I always wanted you to be a part of my dreams
You were always a part of my aspirations

We kept playing loud, we kept playing loud
Our love remained steadfast and strong

To the tune of love
With love as our guiding melody

They said we were crazy, they said we were fools
Others doubted our relationship

They said we would lose our minds, but we knew they were blind
Despite their criticism, we remained firm in our beliefs

We fight with a whisper
We overcome challenges with love, not aggression

As New England lingers
Our love is enduring, like the region we inhabit

And in this flood, we'll find each other
Even amid chaos and uncertainty, our love will remain and we will find each other

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