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.
The East Wood Fox
Drawn From Bees Lyrics
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But you want me to
Yeah, you want me to
I was so blind to you
But you ask me to
Yeah, you ask me to
Cold, well your eyes can be so cold
They go...ooh...
I tied a string to you
Just to keep you here
Just to keep you near
You pulled the knot so tight
That it strangled you
Yeah, it strangled you
Cold, well your eyes can be so cold
It gets old, when your eyes can be cold
Things can burn, if you light the match on tinder
Things can burn, and you'll burn into a cinder
The song “The East Wood Fox” by Drawn from Bees presents a complicated relationship between two individuals, with one person acknowledging their unkindness and blindness towards the other person. The individual being addressed in the song still wants to be with the singer, despite previously being hurt by them. This dynamic is explored further with the metaphor of tying a string, which symbolizes their attempt to keep the other person close. However, ultimately, the act of tying becomes suffocating and harms the other person, leading to a sense of guilt and pain from the singer.
The theme of the song explores the complexities of relationships and the pain that is often involved in them. It delves into the idea that one person can be both the perpetrator and the victim of hurt, and that relationships are often filled with contradiction and difficulty. The use of imagery in the song, such as the coldness of the other person's eyes, paints a picture of emotional distance within the relationship. The image of burning and being burned into a cinder serves as a warning that actions can have irreversible and destructive consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I was unkind to you
I treated you poorly
But you want me to
You still desire my presence
Yeah, you want me to
Your desire for me is strong
I was so blind to you
I failed to see your worth
But you ask me to
You request my help
Yeah, you ask me to
Your need for assistance is evident
Cold, well your eyes can be so cold
Your demeanor can be frigid
It gets old, when your eyes can be cold
Your coldness is becoming tiresome
They go...ooh...
Your eyes have a chilling effect
I tied a string to you
I attempted to keep you close
Just to keep you near
In order to stay in proximity
You pulled the knot so tight
You drew the string in tightly
That it strangled you
To the point of causing harm
Yeah, it strangled you
The string caused you pain
Things can burn, if you light the match on tinder
Small sparks can quickly grow into flames
Things can burn, and you'll burn into a cinder
If you let emotions take over, the end result may be destruction
Contributed by Stella C. 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.
danzigzig
Amazing work, sirs.
Hamish Mival
easily my favourite song from you guys
Dan James
Raven kept complaining about not being able to "breathe" in the robot suit. Weak!
dunczbed
nice one, shame about the hair dan! ;-)