His debut full length is tentatively titled, "A History of the Oxcart by the Builder." and is slated for a January 2012 release. Recording sessions for this record took place throughout 2011 and it is currently unclear as to whether this album will be self-released or not.
He currently releases music through bancamp at: http://www.chandelier.bandcamp.com
Safe
Chandelier Lyrics
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I don't know no heresy
I don't know anything at all but you
I can't tell no right from wrong
I'm neither wise nor strong
But I know your secret - therefore I am
Sailing home to your heart
Never be apart
Ooh, the night is warm and we'll be cooling
Cooling the wounds of our fight
And everything's all right
I don't believe in the government
Or in anything heaven sent
The traps lurking everywhere
Are paralysed by you
I don't trust the things I see
I don't trust hypocrisy
There's nothing but your sweetest
That I rely on
Ooh, the night is long and we'll be dancing close - skin to skin
Knowing we will win
Ooh, the night is dark and we'll be shining
Shining like stars in the sky
Sparkling so high - again
And so we're safe
Embracing all the world
There's a war outside
Here's a place to hide
And we're each other's key
And so we're safe
Opposing time
There's a peaceful isle
In a stormy sea
And we agree
There's nothing else at all
I don't care if the market relaxes
I don't care for the income taxes
Diamonds are a feeble gleam
Compared to your eyes
Perhaps future runs fast
Perhaps they learn from the past
The only time I understand
Is the presence of your soul
Ooh, the night is long and we'll be charming
Charming away all the pain
And the stupid, and the rain
Ooh, the night the deep and we'll be flying
Flying on waves in the air
A life to share
The lyrics of "Safe" by Chandelier seem to be expressing a deep devotion to a significant other. The musician claims to know very little about the world, including politics, religion, and morality, but asserts that they understand their partner intimately. They acknowledge that there are dangers and traps that threaten them but believe that their love provides a safe haven in which to hide from the chaos of the outside world.
There is a sense of transcendence and escape in the song as well. The musician rejects the mundane trappings of life, such as market fluctuations and taxes, and instead treasures the beauty and depth they see in their partner's eyes. And when they are together, they feel as if they are soaring through the air on waves of emotion, free from all worries.
Overall, the song seems to be an ode to the power of love to create a sense of safety and transcendence, even in the midst of a chaotic and dangerous world.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know no prophecy
I do not know any future predictions
I don't know no heresy
I do not know any controversial beliefs or opinions
I don't know anything at all but you
You are the only thing I know and understand
I can't tell no right from wrong
I am not able to distinguish between what is right or wrong
I'm neither wise nor strong
I am not intelligent or powerful
But I know your secret - therefore I am
I know your secret, and that is what gives me my identity and meaning
Ooh, the night is long and I'll be sailing
The night seems never-ending, but I am making my way towards you
Sailing home to your heart
I am returning to your loving embrace
Never be apart
We will always be together
Ooh, the night is warm and we'll be cooling
The night is warm, and we will be soothing each other's emotional wounds
Cooling the wounds of our fight
We will heal the emotional scars of our past conflicts
And everything's all right
Everything is now okay between us
I don't believe in the government
I have no faith in the governing authorities
Or in anything heaven sent
I do not believe in anything that is believed to be sent by God
The traps lurking everywhere
There are dangers and obstacles everywhere
Are paralysed by you
Your presence in my life renders them powerless
I don't trust the things I see
I do not have faith in the things that I witness
I don't trust hypocrisy
I have no trust in deceitful behavior
There's nothing but your sweetest
The only thing that I trust is your kind, loving nature
That I rely on
I depend on you for my emotional wellbeing
Ooh, the night is long and we'll be dancing close - skin to skin
The night is lengthy, and we will dance intimately, body to body
Knowing we will win
We are confident of our success and happiness
Ooh, the night is dark and we'll be shining
The night is dark, but we will shine like stars
Shining like stars in the sky
Our love will illuminate the darkness around us
Sparkling so high - again
Our happiness will soar to new heights
And so we're safe
We feel secure and protected
Embracing all the world
Our love encompasses everything around us
There's a war outside
There is conflict and strife in the world
Here's a place to hide
But here with you is a safe place to take refuge
And we're each other's key
We hold the key to each other's happiness and safety
Opposing time
We are fighting against the passage of time
There's a peaceful isle
Amidst the chaos, there is an island of peace
In a stormy sea
In the midst of the volatile world
And we agree
We are in harmony with each other
There's nothing else at all
We don't need anything else but each other
I don't care if the market relaxes
I am not bothered about fluctuations in the financial market
I don't care for the income taxes
I do not worry about paying taxes
Diamonds are a feeble gleam
Diamonds pale in comparison to your beauty and radiance
Compared to your eyes
Your eyes are infinitely more precious and valuable to me
Perhaps future runs fast
The future moves swiftly and unpredictably
Perhaps they learn from the past
Maybe people learn from their past experiences
The only time I understand
The only time I comprehend and grasp the concept of time
Is the presence of your soul
Is when I am with you in spirit
Ooh, the night is long and we'll be charming
The night is prolonged, and we will be enchanting and delightful
Charming away all the pain
We will eliminate all the emotional pain and distress
And the stupid, and the rain
We will eradicate foolishness and sorrow
Ooh, the night the deep and we'll be flying
We will fly high in the night's depths
Flying on waves in the air
We will soar on the air currents
A life to share
We have a life to live together
Contributed by Benjamin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.