Braids is an art rock/electronic band from Calgary, Alberta and currently b… Read Full Bio ↴Braids is an art rock/electronic band from Calgary, Alberta and currently based in Montreal, Quebec. The group formed in 2006, consisting of Raphaelle Standell-Preston, Katie Lee, Austin Tufts and Taylor Smith.

Their first album, Native Speaker (2011), has received mostly praise from critics, remarkable for its innovative melodies and Standell-Preston's "dynamic" vocals.

Keyboardist Katie Lee left the group during the recording of their 2013 album, Flourish // Perish. Raphaelle Standell-Preston is also the vocal half of Blue Hawaii.

The 30th of April 2015 they released 'Deep In The Iris', their third album.

Amends
Braids Lyrics

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Fall down again
In my ego's bed
Fall
In my lake of a head

Sit on amends

Sit on amends

Tense the lip
Nod the head
Caring just to pretend
Only
In my ego's bed

Never a friend
In my ego's bed
Purely mislead

Though the mind can only know it
Know the softness that it's told
It is a heart that surely shows it
Shows the softness the mind knows

While the body tries to hold it
Hold the softness the heart shows
While the soul is here to mold it
Mold the softness of all knowns

We have come so far
Don't throw this
(Body tries to hold it) we have come so far
Don't throw this

We have come so far
Don't throw this
(Hold the softness the heart shows) we have come so far
Don't throw this

We have come so far
Don't throw this
(Body tries to hold it) we have come so far
Don't throw this

We have come so far
Don't throw this
(Hold the softness the heart shows) we have come so far
Don't throw this

We have come so far
Don't throw this
(Body tries to hold it) we have come so far
Don't throw this

We have come so far
Don't throw this
(Hold the softness the heart shows) we have come so far
Don't throw this

We have come so far
Don't throw this
(Body tries to hold it) we have come so far
Don't throw this

We have come so far
Don't throw this
(Hold the softness the heart shows) we have come so far
Don't throw this

We have come so far
Don't throw this
(Body tries to hold it) we have come so far
Don't throw this

We have come so far
Don't throw this
(Hold the softness the heart shows) we have come so far
Don't throw this

We have come so far
Don't throw this
(Body tries to hold it) we have come so far
Don't throw this

We have come so far
Don't throw this
(Hold the softness the heart shows) we have come so far
Don't throw this

We have come so far
Don't throw this
(Body tries to hold it) we have come so far
Don't throw this

We have come so far
Don't throw this
(Hold the softness the heart shows) we have come so far
Don't throw this

We have come so far
Don't throw this
We have come so far
Don't throw this

We have come so far
Don't throw this

We have come so far
Don't throw this

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Braids's song Amends seem to be about a struggle with ego, guilt, and a desire to make things right. The first verse describes falling down again in the singer's ego's bed and in their head, metaphorically a lake. The second verse, "Sit on amends, tense the lip, nod the head, caring just to pretend," suggests a false apology or pretense of caring about making things right instead of truly taking responsibility for the harm caused. The repetition of "in my ego's bed" emphasizes the self-centeredness and lack of concern for others.

The rest of the song continues to explore the themes of the mind and heart, with the chorus urging the listener not to "throw away" the progress made and to hold onto the "softness" of the heart that the mind may struggle to understand. The repetition of "we have come so far, don't throw this" seems to be a reminder to stay committed to self-improvement and to making things right.

Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the difficulty of reconciling with oneself and others and the importance of genuine effort towards change.

Line by Line Meaning

Fall down again
Repeatedly stumble and fail

In my ego's bed
Self-centeredness and pride leading to downfall

Fall
Succumb to the ego's trap

In my lake of a head
Overthinking and drowning in one's own thoughts

Sit on amends
Reflect on past wrongdoings and seek to make right

Tense the lip
Uncomfortable or embarrassed about owning up to past mistakes

Nod the head
Agreeing to correct one's past behavior

Caring just to pretend
Feigning concern, but not truly committing to making amends

Only
Merely or solely

In my ego's bed
Driven by selfish motives and desires

Never a friend
Choosing the ego over true friendship and connection

Purely mislead
Guided by false or misguided beliefs or intentions

Though the mind can only know it
Intellectual understanding alone is not enough to make amends

Know the softness that it's told
Listening to one's emotions and identifying the need for forgiveness

It is a heart that surely shows it
Genuine contrition and remorse comes from the heart

Shows the softness the mind knows
Demonstrating compassion and empathy through actions rather than just thoughts

While the body tries to hold it
Physical discomfort or unease while trying to make amends

Hold the softness the heart shows
Continuing to act with love and compassion despite any discomfort or inconvenience

While the soul is here to mold it
Spiritually guided growth and change through making amends

Mold the softness of all knowns
Allowing the experience of making amends to shape and soften one's character

We have come so far
Reflecting on progress and growth made through making amends

Don't throw this
Do not regress or undo the progress made

Lyrics © DistroKid, DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Katherine Lee, Taylor Bonner Smith, Raphaelle Standell Preston, Austin Tufts

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10y↑14

I head this while driving my souped up mini cooper at about midnight, rolling through the city. Was nice.

@SquidoKiddo

10y↑28

youre trying to paint a picture and its really not working mate haha

@JsRf13

9y↑2

good for you, man

@KIIJJY6969

that's cool, I have a real sports car

@ciaranppp

11y↑1

this is the kinda song I want to get lost in and never leave

@ThanksOfficial

11y↑2

Not usually a fan of electronic indie but this is ridiculously good..

@iamdrlove2008

10y↑12

If you liked this version of Amends (as opposed to the others ) you may like songs featuring similar vocal styles.....like Isobel Helen (Cutler - Romulus) and Lykki Li (Little Bit).
Thanks Braidsmusic for making really trippy tunes.
....Especially proud you're Canadian and originally from here in Cowtown.

@Top_monkey

Thanks to you I learned some good music.

@cezarydudek6156

I'm also grateful for these sounds. I'll share share with you my favourites, kinda going in this vibe: Qtier - Set Me On in David August's remix, and Ghostpoet - Sorry My Love, It's You Not Me. Once again, thanks for sharing great music.