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.
Amélia
Drawn From Bees Lyrics
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Come and get one for yourself
Get your money out and pay
They're individual
Tailor made to suit your needs
Get your money out and pay
Said I want to understand you
This one's not you
A personality that'll cost you extra ma'am
Those things, they don?t grow on trees
But I can work with you
I can change to suit your needs
Anything you need from me
Said I want to understand you
This one's not you
I see through you
If I want to I could lie to you
But I don't need to
'cause I can pay for what you are
The song Amelia by Drawn From Bees is a narrative about a person looking for a match to suit their needs like a product being sold in the market. The lyrics use the name Amelia as a metaphor for the person or product that is being marketed. The first two lines of the song, "I need Amelia, come and get one for yourself," suggest that the person is seeking a partner who is tailored specifically for them. However, the later lyrics reveal that the singer does not believe in the authenticity of the marketed product. The repeated lyrics "Get your money out and pay" implies that the relationship is transactional and lacks genuineness.
The lyrics also suggest that there is a price tag attached to this tailor-made product. When the singer says, "a personality that'll cost you extra, ma'am," it implies that Amelia can be customized further, but the price will also increase accordingly. The lyrics reveal the human desire to fit in and find a match that fulfills our needs, but the transactional approach of the singer shows how our romantic relationships, in today's world, have become product-like commodities. The song is an insightful interpretation of how our search for love has become more about acquiring a suitable product than it is about fostering a deep connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I need Amelia
I require a specific product or service that is named Amelia
Come and get one for yourself
Make the purchase and acquire your own Amelia
Get your money out and pay
Prepare the necessary payment to buy the Amelia
They're individual
Each Amelia is unique and personalized
Tailor made to suit your needs
Each Amelia is customized to fit the specific requirements of the buyer
Said I want to understand you
The singer expresses a desire to comprehend the buyer's perspective
This one's not you
The singer indicates that the current Amelia option is not a match for the buyer
I see through the way you think
The artist perceives the buyer's thought process and is aware of their motivations
A personality that'll cost you extra ma'am
Customizing Amelia to possess a specific personality trait will incur additional charges
Those things, they don’t grow on trees
The features that the buyer seeks do not come easily or cheaply
But I can work with you
The singer is willing to collaborate with the buyer to meet their needs
I can change to suit your needs
The artist is capable of modifying Amelia to meet the buyer's requirements
Anything you need from me
The singer is open and willing to accommodate whatever changes the buyer requires
If I want to I could lie to you
The singer has the option but not the intention to deceive the buyer
But I don't need to
The singer is confident in the quality of their product and service, and does not have to resort to deception
'cause I can pay for what you are
The artist is implying that they possess the ability and means to obtain whatever the buyer desires
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