Formed in 2003 by Brad Hargett and JB Townsend, they released one single and an EP. Later the pair expanded to five members (Kyle Forester, Andy Adler, and Keegan Cooke) before signing to Slumberland Records in the US and Angular Recording Corporation in Europe and releasing their critically acclaimed debut, "Alight of Night", in 2008.
Crippled Croon
Crystal Stilts Lyrics
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daddy will you love if i die tonight
sadly do i wonder if i'm made for life
daddy will you love me if i say goodbye
before i forget me, arise for the fall
before i forget thee, arise for the fall
before i forget me, and rise for the fall
a secret slaughter taught us who to be
a secret slumber wonders what i see
secret slaughter taught us who to be
secret slumber wonders what i see
before i forget me, arise for the fall
before i forget thee, arise for the fall
before i forget me, and rise for the fall
before i forget thee
daddy will you love me if i cry tonight
daddy will you love me if i die tonight
sadly do i wonder if i'm made from light
daddy will you love me if i say goodbye
before i forget me, arise for the fall
before i forget thee, arise for the fall
before i forget me, and rise for the fall
before i forget thee
The opening lines of the song, "Daddy will you love if I cry tonight, Daddy will you love if I die tonight," suggest that the singer is seeking validation and affection from a father figure who may not be present or emotionally available. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which explores themes of identity and insecurity.
The repeated lines, "Before I forget me, arise for the fall, Before I forget thee, arise for the fall," suggest that the singer is struggling to maintain a sense of self in the face of personal upheaval or confusion. The phrase "arise for the fall" could be interpreted as a call to action, a plea for someone or something to help the singer rise above their struggles.
The final lines, "Sadly do I wonder if I'm made from light, Daddy will you love me if I say goodbye," once again reinforce the singer's need for affirmation and love, even as they struggle with existential questions about their own worth and place in the world.
Overall, "Crippled Croon" is a haunting and introspective song that invites listeners to contemplate the pain and uncertainty of growing up and finding one's place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
daddy will you love if i cry tonight
Asking if love is still available even in times of emotional turmoil
daddy will you love if i die tonight
Asking if love is still available even in the face of death
sadly do i wonder if i'm made for life
Questioning if one is meant for a life of struggle and pain
daddy will you love me if i say goodbye
Asking if love is still available even in times of departure or abandonment
before i forget me, arise for the fall
Calling to action to remember oneself before it's too late
before i forget thee, arise for the fall
Calling to action to remember those who are important before it's too late
a secret slaughter taught us who to be
Acknowledging the role of past experiences in shaping our identities
a secret slumber wonders what i see
Reflecting on the unknown or subconscious thoughts and dreams
before i forget me, and rise for the fall
Reiterating the importance of self-awareness and action
before i forget thee
Reiterating the importance of remembering others who have impacted our lives
Contributed by Makayla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
K. H.
daddy will you love if i cry tonight
daddy will you love if i die tonight
sadly do i wonder if i'm made for life
daddy will you love me if i say goodbye
before i forget me, arise for the fall
before i forget thee, arise for the fall
before i forget me, and rise for the fall
before i forget thee
a secret slaughter taught us who to be
a secret slumber wonders what i see
secret slaughter taught us who to be
secret slumber wonders what i see
before i forget me, arise for the fall
before i forget thee, arise for the fall
before i forget me, and rise for the fall
before i forget thee
daddy will you love me if i cry tonight
daddy will you love me if i die tonight
sadly do i wonder if i'm made from light
daddy will you love me if i say goodbye
1001plateaus
One of the most beautiful songs I´ve ever heard. Heartbreaking
K. H.
daddy will you love if i cry tonight
daddy will you love if i die tonight
sadly do i wonder if i'm made for life
daddy will you love me if i say goodbye
before i forget me, arise for the fall
before i forget thee, arise for the fall
before i forget me, and rise for the fall
before i forget thee
a secret slaughter taught us who to be
a secret slumber wonders what i see
secret slaughter taught us who to be
secret slumber wonders what i see
before i forget me, arise for the fall
before i forget thee, arise for the fall
before i forget me, and rise for the fall
before i forget thee
daddy will you love me if i cry tonight
daddy will you love me if i die tonight
sadly do i wonder if i'm made from light
daddy will you love me if i say goodbye
kpHer
K. H. Beautiful
pincmin
Muy bello
Nita
This song always made me cry
Diego Mora
Some years without listening it
Graeme Ross
Still listening in 2016
Aaron g
Just gd asf
KW7T5HI
It's.. love.. I guess
Aaron g
nICe ! surf rock style