The Sky Is Falling EP, offers a respite from the pace of earlier releases; a breathier departure from the building rock crescendos of The Boy & The Ocean EP, and the controlled, rollicking beat of And The Blind Shall Lead The Way.
Always the Last
Drawn From Bees Lyrics
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I'm a cow but I know that I've got no eyes
You're a kite but I know that you've got no wind
Sell the space if you don't know what's going down
She's always the last, always the last to know
I'm a madman, stop, he's okay
She's always the last, always the last to know
The lyrics in Drawn From Bees's song Always the Last are metaphorical and can have various interpretations, depending on how one perceives them. The overall meaning of the lyrics, however, seems to be about people who cannot see what is going on around them and, as a result, are left behind or unaware of what is happening. The first line, "Stick around with a taste for the human race," suggests someone who may be interested in others and their behavior but does not have a clear understanding of them. The second line, "I'm a cow but I know that I've got no eyes," implies that this person is aware of their lack of insight or understanding.
The following lines are similarly confusing but contain metaphors that hint at the same theme. "You're a kite but I know that you've got no wind" could suggest that someone is reaching for something they cannot attain, and "Sell the space if you don't know what's going down" implies someone who is ignoring information that could otherwise be helpful. The repetition of "She's always the last, always the last to know" in the chorus emphasizes the idea of the person who cannot see or understand what is happening around them.
Overall, the lyrics suggest someone who is struggling to understand the world around them and may miss out on important information as a result. The metaphors may be interpreted in different ways, but the general theme of being "always the last to know" is clear.
Line by Line Meaning
Stick around with a taste for the human race
Stay in this world with an inclination towards human nature
I'm a cow but I know that I've got no eyes
I am aware of my limitations despite my outward appearance
You're a kite but I know that you've got no wind
You may appear free, but you lack the necessary means to move forward
Sell the space if you don't know what's going down
Get rid of the meaningless things around you if you are unaware of what's happening
She's always the last, always the last to know
She is consistently unaware of things until the very end
Catch a fish, serve a dog on your plate
Taking advantage of the vulnerable is unethical and cruel
I'm a madman, stop, he's okay
I may appear insane, but I am not a threat to anyone
She's always the last, always the last to know
She remains oblivious to everything, until the very last moment
Contributed by Nora D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Drawn from Bees
Drawn from Bees launch their album, "The May King and His Paper Crown" at a very special show at the Brisbane Powerhouse on Thursday 25th October. Tickets are available from The Brisbane Powerhouse website. The launch will see the band being joined by a mini-orchestra, two narrators alongside a projections and lighting show. The May King and His Paper Crown is about unrequited love and the loss of innocence; a record that delves into love, loss, murder and betrayal.