Andrew
Carter Vail Lyrics
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Kindly they'll take me, I'll be your story
Child you think of looking at headlights
From inside your window, it's cold in your room
And I'm in your window, losing my shadow
And now I'm 23, there's three at your table
Speak to her softly as if I'm beside her
Undone and I can't forget about it
Undone and I can't forget about it
Undone and I can't forget about it
Undone and I can't
Sleep now, now everything's undone
I'm brushing your hair back, they're calling you home
Oh Mrs. Darling, what did they tell you?
If I start to shake I got it from you
Undone and I can't forget about it
Undone and I can't forget about it
Undone and I can't forget about it
Undone and I can't forget about it
Undone and I can't forget about it
Undone and I can't forget about it
Undone and I can't forget about it
Undone and I can't forget about it
Sleep now, now everything's undone
I'm brushing your hair back, they're calling you home
Oh Mrs. Darling, what did they tell you?
If I start to shake I got it from you
The song "Andrew" by Carter Vail is an emotionally charged track that explores themes of loss, grief, and memory. The opening lyrics "red eyes, think of me kindly" set the tone for the song, as it seems to address someone who may have passed away or is no longer present. The singer seems to be longing for this person and is struggling to move on.
The line "Child you think of looking at headlights / From inside your window, it's cold in your room" creates an image of a lonely child looking out their window, perhaps waiting for someone who's never coming back. The line "And I'm in your window, losing my shadow" suggests that the singer is projecting themselves into this situation, feeling the same sense of loss and displacement.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more abstract, with lines like "Undone and I can't forget about it" repeated throughout. The chorus "Sleep now, now everything's undone / I'm brushing your hair back, they're calling you home / Oh Mrs. Darling, what did they tell you? / If I start to shake I got it from you" seems to address the person who has passed away directly, with the singer offering comfort and acknowledging the inheritance of their struggles.
Overall, "Andrew" is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the pain and confusion of dealing with loss. The lyrics are poetic and open to interpretation, allowing listeners to find their own meaning and connection to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Red eyes, think of me kindly
Please remember me with kindness
Kindly they'll take me, I'll be your story
If you are kind, you'll immortalize me in your memories and stories
Child you think of looking at headlights
You remember staring at car lights as a kid
From inside your window, it's cold in your room
You were inside, looking out of your window on a cold night
And I'm in your window, losing my shadow
I'm standing outside your window, losing myself
And now I'm 23, there's three at your table
I'm 23 now, and you have three people sitting at your table
Speak to her softly as if I'm beside her
Talk to her gently, like I would if I were there
Just like my father I'll be alright
I'll be okay, just like my father before me
Undone and I can't forget about it
I'm overwhelmed and unable to forget
Sleep now, now everything's undone
Rest now, everything is unfinished
I'm brushing your hair back, they're calling you home
I'm gently pushing your hair back as they call you back to your life
Oh Mrs. Darling, what did they tell you?
I wonder what they told you, Mrs. Darling
If I start to shake I got it from you
If I shake or fall apart, it's because I learned it from you
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Written by: Carter Vail
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