Spring-boarding his musical career during his 10 years living in New York City with early musical roots in the East Village, Lieb took the NYC songwriting scene by storm. After his first performance at Sidewalk Café he was immediately swooped into meetings with producers, label execs and collaborators of the highest caliber. After a year or so exploring the big-labels, Eli put on the brakes and retreated to his hometown of Fairfield, Iowa. It was in this rural refuge where Eli was able to write one of this year’s most exciting club-beat driven albums from his own musical instincts.
Perhaps one of the keys to understanding Lieb’s intuitive sense of melody and insightful candid lyrics has to do with his lifelong practice of Transcendental Meditation. Raised in an environment in which he practiced daily, he was taught as a child and has been meditating daily since. Eli describes it as a very different upbringing, which he is entirely grateful for: “meditation allows me to go through life with positivity and joy and makes me feel a deep connection to the underlying currents that we are all a part of.” TM is the same meditation that the Maharishi introduced to the Beatles and which the David Lynch Foundation supports with numerous educational outreaches.
While the production value on Eli Lieb is of the utmost quality, the honest lyrical content was written the same way any bedroom record is written: straight from the hip, from the depths of the heart; Eli’s tremendous talent, craft, and heart-felt production shines through on every track.
Skyfall
Eli Lieb Lyrics
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Hold your breath and count to ten
Feel the earth move and then
Hear my heart burst again
For this is the end
I've drowned and dreamt this moment
So overdue I owe them
Let the sky fall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
We'll face it all together
Let the sky fall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
We'll face it all together
At skyfall
At skyfall
Skyfall is where we start
A thousand miles and poles apart
Where worlds collide and days are dark
You may have my number, you can take my name
But you'll never have my heart
Let the sky fall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
We'll face it all together
Let the sky fall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
We'll face it all together
At skyfall
Where you go I go
What you see I see
I know I'd never be me
Without the security
Of your loving arms
Keeping me from harm
Put your hand in my hand
And we'll stand
Let the sky fall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
We'll face it all together
Let the sky fall
When it crumbles
We will stand tall
We'll face it all together
At the skyfall
The skyfall
Skyfall
At the skyfall
The lyrics of Eli Lieb’s song Skyfall are about facing the end and being ready to stand tall with someone you love. In the first verse, the singer asks the listener to hold their breath and count to ten, feeling the earth move, and hearing his heart burst again. The words “for this is the end” signal that the singer is not afraid to die and feels at peace with what is happening. He describes feeling like he’s stolen, swept away, and that this moment was overdue. He then sings “Let the sky fall, when it crumbles, we will stand tall, we'll face it all together”, repeatedly.
In the second verse, the singer describes Skyfall, where they start, a place that seems distant and dark. He is confident that his heart can never be taken from him, despite anything else that may happen in the world. The second repetition of the chorus emphasizes the togetherness that is important in these difficult times. In the bridge, the singer expresses his dependence on the love and protection of the other person, putting their hand in his, and standing together.
Overall, the lyrics embody a sense of bravery, acceptance of fate, and unwavering love. The song might have particular resonance with the James Bond film of the same name, but is powerful in its own right in terms of conveying the willingness to face difficult circumstances together.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the end
The situation has reached its climax
Hold your breath and count to ten
Prepare for the worst and stay calm
Feel the earth move and then
The world is shifting beneath us
Hear my heart burst again
The emotions are overwhelming
For this is the end
The current circumstance is coming to a close
I've drowned and dreamt this moment
I've been consumed and pictured this exact scenario
So overdue I owe them
I'm long overdue and I must pay for this
Swept away, I'm stolen
I've been taken away and am no longer in control
Let the sky fall
Allow everything to crumble
When it crumbles
When everything falls apart
We will stand tall
We will remain strong and steadfast
We'll face it all together
We will confront this hurdle as a united force
At skyfall
In the midst of a disastrous event
Skyfall is where we start
The beginning of a tumultuous period
A thousand miles and poles apart
Separated by a vast distance
Where worlds collide and days are dark
When different realities converge and the future seems bleak
You may have my number, you can take my name
You may know everything about me, but it doesn't change who I am
But you'll never have my heart
Despite everything, my heart is untouchable and cannot be taken away
Where you go I go
I will follow you anywhere
What you see I see
I share your perspective
I know I'd never be me
Without you, I wouldn't be my true self
Without the security of your loving arms
Without your protection and support
Keeping me from harm
Ensuring my safety
Put your hand in my hand
Let's join forces
And we'll stand
Together, we will face the challenge
The skyfall
A reference to the event that began at the start of the song
Skyfall
Repeating the reference to the event, possibly to emphasize its importance
At the skyfall
Further emphasis on the chaotic event
Contributed by Landon T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
KJ Jacinto
This is the BEST MALE COVER of this song yet!!! Make more cover :)
Thanh Nguyen
KJ Jacinto I wanna recommend u to hear Skyfall's version of Vitas. You can see how poor this singer has forced his voice with this song.
Siddharth Nayak
"This is the end"... You just killed many covers within the first few seconds...
Keep going man... Amazing cover... Adele would be proud ! ;-)
Kirby Bugdream
amazing cover and voice! replayed this 5x already, purchasing on itunes is a definite
Victoria Lenoirre
Years after I faved this video, still is one of my favorite covers of all time. Phenomenal rendition, Eli! If I could paint what this song makes me feel it would be one hell of a painting...
W. Bedrosian
Oh myyyy I love it too!
Matej Hargas
30 seconds in and I have goosebumps already. I really enjoy your music and your voice, Eli, and out of the covers, this would be one of my favorites.
rodrigo figueira
Adoro sua voz!!!!!
Fernando José
Man, I'm not afraid to say that you upgraded Skyfall to the higher level! Congratulations!
Cara, não tenho medo de dizer que você atualizou Skyfall ao nível mais alto! Parabéns!
meg180
Not an easy song to sing but you do a fantastic job! Love your cover :)