Members:
Jack Townley (Guitar, Vocals)
Peter Holland (Bass, Vocals)
Riley MacIntyre (Sitar, Vocals)
Sam Hart (Percussion)
Sails
Elephant Tree Lyrics
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fading
don't leave me alone
alone alone alone
sail on without me
don't leave me alone
alone alone alone
always
with me
to stay
just lost
a world away
another place
another plane
show no mercy
i'd do it again
again again again
hold on
hold on
i'd do it again
again again again
you look like the other one
you say things only i know
The lyrics in Elephant Tree's song "Sails" seem to focus on the theme of loss and holding onto something or someone despite that loss. The singer in the song seems to be begging for someone not to leave them alone, as they embark on some sort of journey, represented by the imagery of sailing. The repetition of "alone" emphasizes the singer's fear of abandonment and isolation.
The second stanza presents a slightly different perspective, with the singer acknowledging that the person or thing they have lost is not truly gone and is still with them in some way. This shows a sense of resilience and hope, despite the loss.
The final stanza adds an interesting layer to the song, with the singer making a reference to someone who looks like "the other one" and says things only they know. This could be interpreted in a number of ways, but seems to suggest that the singer has found someone who reminds them of the person or thing they lost, and this brings them some comfort.
Overall, the lyrics in "Sails" are quite open to interpretation, but seem to speak to the universal experience of loss and the complex emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
so long
It has been a long time
fading
Slowly disappearing
don't leave me alone
Stay by my side
alone alone alone
Feeling completely isolated
sail on without me
Continue the journey without me
not gone
Still present
always
Perpetually
with me
By my side
to stay
Will remain
just lost
Only misplaced
a world away
Very far away
another place
A different location
another plane
A different level of existence
show no mercy
Act without sympathy
i'd do it again
I am capable of repeating my actions
hold on
Stay strong
you look like the other one
You resemble someone else I know
you say things only i know
You know things that only I am aware of
again again again
Repeating the same action multiple times
alone alone alone
Feeling completely isolated
i'd do it again
I am capable of repeating my actions
again again again
Repeating the same action multiple times
alone alone alone
Feeling completely isolated
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Sam Hart, John Slattery, Peter Holland, Jack Townley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@arturmalachowski8949
02:39… goosebumps!
@depechetoi
Listening to this unreligously for a while now, hope this band keeps making songs at this quality
@DefLeppGirl97
You guys have been the best musical discovery of 2020 for me, thank you for your music! This song is a real stand out, the harmonies and heavy riffs, just love it. Can't wait for this to all be over and I can see you on tour!
@benvinke6141
This song is beautiful
@keving.8084
This song needs more attention! Love it!
@pseudonamed
Discovered you through spotify and been playing this album all throughout 2020.. love it!
@pseudonamed
This song is so epic. I feel it deserves a better video though. Just cause it's so great.
@rylanhislop8889
Between this album and the new All Them Witches album, 2020 isn't the complete shit show it could have been. Ya'll slay.
@hilljack68
I would add the new Spirit Adrift album to that.
@rylanhislop8889
@@hilljack68 I had never heard of them, but they're badass. Thanks for the recommendation