Emi Honda and Jordan McKenzie grew up on opposite sides of the… Read Full Bio ↴2008-2016
Emi Honda and Jordan McKenzie grew up on opposite sides of the same ocean. Somehow the currents were strong enough to carry Emi from her home in southern Japan to southern Vancouver Island in Canada. Emi spent a lot of time gardening, collecting and making things. Meanwhile, Jordan was busy writing music and learning to build sound machines. As the currents grew stronger, they met, at first through art, each recognizing unmistakable similarities in the others work. Soon they were playing music together, busking in the streets of Victoria. They also began to collaborate in making art installations (often working with Scott Evans). They recorded far & few, and Emi joined Jordan's prog-folk/sound project, sound stories. Working with Rachael Wadham, they put together their epic story, the spiral ship, and attemped touring around the pacific northwest. Perhaps taking the road less travelled too often to be beneficial, they remained in the peripheries of the music world, rarely being noticed head-on. As things grew quiet, Emi and Jordan grew restless in Victoria and decided to push off to Montreal. In the process of moving, they developed a new, compact musical set-up, along with a more stripped down sound. This is now Elfin Saddle (the name of their favorite wild mushroom).
Invocation
Elfin Saddle Lyrics
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The shimmering of the water rippling
The invocation of the land roaring
The cycle of life thronging
The shimmering of the water rippling
The lyrics of the song "Invocation" by Elfin Saddle are deeply symbolic and suggestive of themes such as nature, the cycle of life, and the interconnectedness of all things. The first two lines of the verse speak about the sensory experiences of the natural world - the scent of leaves rustling and the shimmering of water rippling. These lines evoke a feeling of intimacy with the natural environment and suggest an appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the natural world. The use of the present continuous tense in "rustling" and "rippling" gives the lyrics a sense of immediacy and reminds us that nature is always in motion.
The next two lines of the verse continue this theme of interconnectedness by describing the "invocation of the land roaring" and the "cycle of life thronging." The word "invocation" suggests a summoning or calling forth, and in this context, it could be interpreted as a call to recognize and honor the natural world. The use of the word "roaring" implies a sense of power and intensity, while "cycle of life" suggests the idea of birth, death, and rebirth. Together, these lines suggest that nature is not just a passive backdrop to human existence but an active force that has its own rhythms, cycles, and energy.
Line by Line Meaning
The shimmering of the water rippling
The gentle movement of the water reflects and dances with the light, creating an elegant and mesmerizing effect.
The cycle of life thronging
Nature's cycle of birth, growth, decay, and rebirth continues on relentlessly, and can be seen everywhere you look, with a bustling and vibrant energy.
The scent of the leaves rustling
The smell of the leaves being stirred by the wind fills the air, carrying with it the fragrance of the forest, evoking a sense of peacefulness and tranquility.
The invocation of the land roaring
The natural world is alive and expressive, and within it lies a deep, powerful energy just waiting to be called forth by those who seek its blessings and wisdom.
Contributed by Ellie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.