Discography:
The Penance And The Patience (2008 EP)
First Temple (2009 LP)
The Impeccable Beast (2012 Single)
Pink Lemonade (2014 LP)
On March 10, 2023 the band released their single Better Way. The band released their album "Soft Hell" on October 27, 2023.
Members:
Christopher De Cinque – Vocals (2006–present)
Mansur Zennelli – Guitar/Vocals (2006–present)
Michael Barrett – Guitar (2006–present)
Duncan Millar – Bass (2010–present)
Salvatore Aidone – Drums (2010–present)
Beau McKee – Drums (2006–2010)
Brad Kimber – Bass (2006–2010)
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Had to Put It In the Soil
Closure in Moscow Lyrics
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Had to put it in the soil
Buried it and gave you to the night
Didn't see it growing
Then you wrapped me in its leaves
Just in time for us to be torn asunder
How long can we go on with
Not fit to build a shelter but
I'm trying all the same
Couldn't let you love me
Now I've put that in the soil
Buried it and mourned into the night:
"Such a beautiful heart
Such a beautiful soul
Lead me to your house
Lead me home"
How long can we go on with
just the remnants?
Not fit to build a shelter but
I'm trying all the same
I've lain beside you
You've made me content
It was always fleeting
Couldn't let you love me
Now I've put that in the soil
Buried all the times that
I was hesitant
The lyrics of "Had to Put It In the Soil" seem to be about the difficulty of accepting and reciprocating love. The first stanza implies that the singer was unable to let their lover love them and had to bury that feeling as a seed in the ground. Despite not seeing it growing, the love apparently grew and wrapped around the singer, only to be torn apart just as they started to accept it. The second stanza repeats the question of how long they can go on with only the remains of their love, acknowledging that it may not be enough to build a substantial relationship. The third stanza describes the brief moments of contentment the singer experienced with their lover, but ultimately they still had to bury their hesitance towards love.
The imagery of burying love in soil is particularly striking, as it implies a cycle of growth and decay, and the singer seems to be mourning the death of their relationship. However, they also acknowledge that the buried love and their past experiences with their lover were beautiful and valuable, even if they were not able to fully embrace them.
Overall, the song seems to be a melancholy reflection on a failed relationship and the difficulty of accepting love, even when it is offered.
Line by Line Meaning
Couldn't let you love me
I wasn't able to accept your love.
Had to put it in the soil
I had to bury my inability to accept your love.
Buried it and gave you to the night
I let go of my feelings and allowed you to find happiness elsewhere.
Didn't see it growing
I didn't see my buried feelings slowly taking shape.
Then you wrapped me in its leaves
Eventually, my buried feelings engulfed me and I couldn't escape them.
Just in time for us to be torn asunder
Unfortunately, our love could not survive.
How long can we go on with just the remnants?
How can we continue with what's left of our love?
Not fit to build a shelter but I'm trying all the same
Our remaining love isn't enough to build a strong foundation, but I'm still trying to salvage what's left.
Buried it and mourned into the night: 'Such a beautiful heart, such a beautiful soul, Lead me to your house, Lead me home'
I lamented each beautiful trait you had and wished we could have ended up together.
I've lain beside you, You've made me content, It was always fleeting
Even though you could make me happy, it never lasted long enough.
Buried all the times that I was hesitant
I buried all the times that I was unsure about our love and didn't fully commit to it.
Contributed by Jordyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.