After the song Flaws surfaced in 2012 through Hardlivings, Denai's first full release was 'Saudade' EP (including Wolves and Gone on Because Music. It was followed by The Lake EP in November 2013. A year later, I swore and Feeling were released, as well as a collaboration with SBTRKT on The Light.
Her debut album, 'Elsewhere', was produced by Rodaidh McDonald (the xx, Savages), with additional work by Ben Drew (aka Plan B). It was preceded by the singles Blame and no light and available in March 2015.
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Piano Song
Denai Moore Lyrics
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Uhh Woah
Uhh Woah
Uhh Woah
Mmh Woah
Uuh Woah
Uuh Woah
Hurt me with the truth
I'm mostly lying to myself
After talking to you
When I speak to someone else
And I don't know whether night goes
After and leaves
But it stays here with me
With me
Everything you love kills you
With every tear I've died, I never close my eyes
The same way I used to
I find you by the lake, I find you by mistake
Everything you love kills you
With every tear I've died, I never close my eyes
The same way I used to
I find you by the lake, I find you by mistake
Tell me an excuse
To help this love make sense
Dying embers hanging loose
In the palms of my hands
And I don't know whether night goes
After and leaves
But it stays here with me
With me
Everything you love kills you
With every tear I've died, I never close my eyes
The same way I used to
I find you by the lake, I find you by mistake
Everything you love kills you
With every tear I've died, I never close my eyes
The same way I used to
I find you by the lake, I find you by mistake
Oooh, Woah ah
By mistake
Oooh, Woah ah
By mistake
Oooh, Woah ah
By mistake
Oooh, Woah ah
...
Everything you love kills you
I find you by the lake, I find you by mistake
Everything you love kills you
With every tear I've died, I never close my eyes
Everything you love kills you
I find you by the lake, I find you by mistake
Everything you love kills you
With every tear I've died, I never close my eyes
In Denai Moore's song Piano Song, the lyrics tell a story of heartbreak, denial, and the futility of trying to escape the pain of lost love. The repeated lines of "Everything you love kills you" and "I find you by the lake, I find you by mistake" emphasize the idea that no matter how hard one tries to move on, love and the memories associated with it will always find a way to haunt them. The lines "Hurt me with the truth, I'm mostly lying to myself" and "Tell me an excuse to help this love make sense" suggest that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the reality of the situation, and is grasping for any possible explanation or reason to justify the pain they feel.
The repeated use of the word "mistake" throughout the song as well as the line "I find you by mistake" give the impression that the singer is still seeking out their lost love, perhaps unconsciously or accidentally, despite their efforts to move on. The ambiguity of the line "And I don't know whether night goes after and leaves but it stays here with me" also suggests a sense of confusion and uncertainty, further emphasizing the singer's struggle to make sense of their emotions.
Overall, Piano Song is a poignant and emotional reflection on the pain of lost love and the difficulty of moving on. The repetition of certain phrases and the use of ambiguous language convey a sense of confusion and struggle, while the haunting melody and sparse instrumentation create a dreamy, melancholic atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Hurt me with the truth
I want you to be honest with me even if it hurts
I'm mostly lying to myself
I tend to deceive myself about my true feelings
After talking to you
After we have spoken to each other
When I speak to someone else
When I speak to another person
And I don't know whether night goes
I am unsure if time passes by or not
After and leaves
After it ends and disappears
But it stays here with me
But the memory lingers on
Everything you love kills you
Loving something too much can cause you pain
With every tear I've died, I never close my eyes
I have suffered a lot and cannot forget it
The same way I used to
Just like before
I find you by the lake, I find you by mistake
I stumble upon you unexpectedly
Tell me an excuse
Give me a reason to justify our love
To help this love make sense
So that our love can be logical
Dying embers hanging loose
A fading love that is slipping away
In the palms of my hands
Within my grasp
Oooh, Woah ah
Musical refrain
By mistake
Accidentally
Everything you love kills you
Loving something too much can cause you pain
I find you by the lake, I find you by mistake
I stumble upon you unexpectedly
With every tear I've died, I never close my eyes
I have suffered a lot and cannot forget it
Writer(s): Denai Moore
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