Her second album, White Smoke And Pines, was produced by Israel Nash and recorded at his home in Hill Country, outside Austin, TX. White Smoke And Pines was released in March 2015.
In December 2015, the new album Cigarette Secrets, was recorded at Dreamland Recording Studios in Woodstock, NY. The album was produced by Ellen herself and was released on August 26, 2016.
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Yours and Mine
Ellen Sundberg Lyrics
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I accept it in silence words don't always have to be
I accept it in silence when you talk to me
I love you in the night would you love me at dawn
While I study every line existing in my palm
I travel many roads but one road is not like the other
Of all things I see there are only a few things that stay
A bunch of roadkills and I lost my way
In the shades of profit I lost my mind
In the waves of loss I would go down
Believe me now because I hardly ever lie
Don't let me drown in my pathetic cries
I am a lover of roads and I will never stop
I will never forget when we were pulled over by the cops
I laugh more than I talk and we drank a lot of beer
Went many miles and eagles soared in the air
Where is yesterday now it used to be here
When the sun poured down through the thick southern air
When the day was long and would never leave
When the night didn't exist and I didn't have to care about me
You said I always think you wear my jacket but I know it's not mine
But it's the same green color and same cool style
What's yours and what's mine lets leave it unsigned
With you I would like to share this beer can of mine
I travel many roads but one road is not like the other
My thoughts begin to rush but why do I even bother
What's yours and what's mine lets leave it unsigned
With you I would like to share this beer can of mine
The opening lines of "Yours and Mine" by Ellen Sundberg underscore the importance of accepting things as they are, with or without words. Perhaps the singer is taciturn, or understands the limitations of language to express the depth of the emotions being felt. Regardless, there is a sense of resigned acceptance here that contrasts with the line about studying "every line existing in my palm." This inward focus on personal knowledge about oneself seems at odds with the quiet accepting of others' words, and suggests that the singer may feel more comfortable exploring their own psyche than engaging with the outside world.
The second verse of the song returns to the theme of roads, which could be a metaphor for life. The singer acknowledges that some roads are more difficult than others, and that not everything seen along the way is memorable. There is a sense of disappointment in this verse, as the singer has lost their way amidst the "shades of profit," or worldly concerns. The line "Don't let me drown in my pathetic cries" suggests a fear of being overwhelmed by internal struggles and a need for someone to stand by them through difficult times.
The chorus provides a sense of relief and possibility, as the singer once again affirms their love for the road, and the company of the person they are with ("With you I would like to share this beer can of mine"). There is a sense of camaraderie here, as the singer finds joy in the shared experience of traveling together, regardless of whose possessions are whose. The repeated line "What's yours and what's mine lets leave it unsigned" suggests a desire to break down the boundaries between self and other, to let go of ownership and separation and embrace connection and togetherness.
Line by Line Meaning
I accept it in silence words don't always have to be
I don't always need words to express my acceptance, silence is enough
I accept it in silence when you talk to me
I quietly listen to you when you talk to me
I love you in the night would you love me at dawn
I wonder if your love for me is as strong in the morning as it is at night
While I study every line existing in my palm
I analyze the lines on my hand as if they contain the secrets to my future
Of all things I see there are only a few things that stay
Most things I encounter are fleeting, but a few endure
A bunch of roadkills and I lost my way
I've experienced many failures and have lost my direction
In the shades of profit I lost my mind
I became consumed by the pursuit of wealth and lost my sanity
In the waves of loss I would go down
During times of failure and adversity, I feel like I'm drowning
Believe me now because I hardly ever lie
I'm telling the truth, trust me
Don't let me drown in my pathetic cries
Don't let me be consumed by my own self-pity
I am a lover of roads and I will never stop
I have a passion for traveling and exploring different paths
I will never forget when we were pulled over by the cops
That experience will always stick with me
I laugh more than I talk and we drank a lot of beer
I enjoy humor and we had a good time together
Went many miles and eagles soared in the air
We traveled a great distance and saw majestic eagles along the way
Where is yesterday now it used to be here
The past is gone, even though it used to be present
When the sun poured down through the thick southern air
It was hot and humid when the sun shone down
When the day was long and would never leave
The day seemed endless
When the night didn't exist and I didn't have to care about me
There was a time when I didn't have to worry about myself or the future
You said I always think you wear my jacket but I know it's not mine
You jokingly accuse me of wearing your jacket, even though I know it's not yours
But it's the same green color and same cool style
The jackets may look similar, but they're not the same
What's yours and what's mine lets leave it unsigned
Let's not worry about who owns what and just enjoy what we have
With you I would like to share this beer can of mine
I want to share my beer with you
Writer(s): Ellen Sundberg
Contributed by Thomas T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.