Their debut EP ‘Knock, Knock' (produced by Cam Blackwood) was released in 2013 through Ignition Records.
Queen of Hearts
Darlia Lyrics
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The same way that those fireflies glow
Well it's not that I don't wanna know
But it's only so much before my ears will bleed
Anyone up for a kill?
I don't like the way they looked at me
Don't tempt my head with thrills
Oh Aurora Bor- I realise
Aurora Borealis
Ahh
Anyone up for a pact?
I'm strapped to the back of a passenger
While living in a house of wax
It's only so long before the walls will melt
From the heat of the beating blaze
Fiction plays a major part in the wick that picks the flame
Oh Aurora Borealis
Oh Aurora Bor- I realise
Aurora Borealis
Ahh
Anyone up for the last?
I lost my first by accident
I couldn't see through glass
All in all I was afraid
Of blood sweat and tears
The queen of hearts makes everything look different to what it is
Oh Aurora Borealis
Oh Aurora Bor- I realise
Aurora Borealis
Ahh
"Queen of Hearts" by Darlia is a song that speaks to the restlessness and constant searching nature of human beings. The first line of the song, "anyone up for a show?" sets the tone for the lyrics to come. The singer is seeking experiences and is willing to take risks, but only to a point. The line "But it's only so much before my ears will bleed" reveals a wariness, a recognition that too much of anything can be dangerous.
The reference to the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, throughout the song adds to the sense of searching and wonder. The lights are a natural phenomenon, something that humans have no control over, and their beauty and mystery captivate people. The repeated line "Oh Aurora Borealis" acts as a sort of chorus, a moment to pause and reflect on the themes of the song.
The final lines of the song, "The queen of hearts makes everything look different to what it is," suggest a disillusionment with the world. The singer may have seen and experienced many things, but ultimately, they recognize that reality can be distorted, and the truth hard to find.
Line by Line Meaning
Anyone up for a show?
Is anyone interested in watching something with me?
The same way that those fireflies glow
Just like how fireflies emit light, I also want to see something interesting.
Well it's not that I don't wanna know
I am curious, but there's a limit to what I can handle.
But it's only so much before my ears will bleed
I can only witness so much before it becomes overwhelming and unbearable.
Anyone up for a kill?
Is anyone interested in causing harm or getting into a fight?
I don't like the way they looked at me
Their stare made me feel uncomfortable or threatened.
Don't tempt my head with thrills
Please don't entice me with dangerous or exciting activities.
Oh Aurora Borealis
Referring to the natural phenomenon of lights in the sky at high latitudes.
Oh Aurora Bor- I realise
The singer recognizes the beauty and wonder of the Aurora Borealis.
Ahh
Expression of awe or wonder.
Anyone up for a pact?
Is anyone willing to make a deal or agreement with me?
I'm strapped to the back of a passenger
The singer is in a vulnerable position, subject to someone else's actions.
While living in a house of wax
Metaphor for a fragile or unstable situation that could easily succumb to heat or pressure.
It's only so long before the walls will melt
The situation can only last for so long before it collapses.
From the heat of the beating blaze
Intense emotions or actions are causing the situation to break down.
Fiction plays a major part in the wick that picks the flame
Imagination and storytelling fuel and exacerbate the situation.
Anyone up for the last?
Is anyone up for the final act or decision?
I lost my first by accident
The singer regrets a past mistake or misfortune that they couldn't control.
I couldn't see through glass
The circumstances were unclear or obscure.
All in all I was afraid
Overall, the singer feels scared or anxious.
Of blood sweat and tears
Referring to the possible pain or difficulty of the situation.
The queen of hearts makes everything look different to what it is
Perception can be distorted or manipulated by those in power or with influence.
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.