Developing in a way that far removes the band from the previously labelled ‘singer-songwriter’ tag, Emily and The Woods’ newly honed sound blends luscious vocals with subtle electronic touches. Wood’s pensive tone is at the heart of the music, backed by pounding drums, dark and driving bass-lines and shimmering guitars.
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Doorstep
Emily And The Woods Lyrics
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When I said:
Things have changed
Call me
But you were lying through your teeth
Like a stranger
There was so much that we could have said
Even though you could
And now I miss speaking
And I miss speaking
And I miss being owned by you
And now things have changed
I'm glad to imagine
If I stayed the same
Imagine if things remain to remain
Go ahead cause you changed
Go ahead untamed
There you stood and said nothing
Even though you could
And now I miss speaking
I miss speaking
And I miss being owned by you
And I could take a trip
Right to your house
And on the doorstep we might look around
I could take a trip right to your house
And on the doorstep we might look around
I could take a trip right to your house
And on the doorstep we might look around
I could take a trip right to your house
And on the doorstep we might look around
I could take a trip right to your house
And on the doorstep we might look around
I could take a trip right to your house
And on the doorstep we might look around
I could take a trip right to your house
And on the doorstep we might look around
I could take a trip right to your house
And on the doorstep we might look around
The lyrics to Emily And The Woods's song "Doorstep" speak to the complexities of relationships and the changes that can occur within them. The song starts off with the singer speaking to someone who they had previously been close to, telling them about how things have changed and asking them to call. The response they get is insincere, as the other person lies through their teeth and acts like a stranger. The frustration of not being able to communicate effectively is palpable as the singer sees the potential for so much to be said, but the other person stays silent.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses their longing for the way things used to be. They miss "being owned" by the other person and the connection they shared. However, they also acknowledge that things have changed and they're glad to imagine how things could have been if they had stayed the same. The repetition of "I miss speaking" emphasizes the importance of communication in relationships and the consequences of not being able to express oneself fully.
The song's title, "Doorstep," becomes relevant in the final verse as the singer imagines taking a trip to the other person's house and standing on their doorstep, perhaps trying to gain a better understanding of what happened between them. The repeated refrain of "I could take a trip right to your house / And on the doorstep we might look around" underscores the desire for closure and the hope that things might one day be resolved.
Line by Line Meaning
You said: oh, I'm pleased!
You expressed joy at the time, but that joy was all pretend.
When I said: Things have changed
When I addressed the fact that change has occurred.
Call me
I asked you to contact me.
But you were lying through your teeth
You were being dishonest by not revealing the truth when you spoke.
Like a stranger
As if we had never met before.
There was so much that we could have said
We had a lot of unspoken thoughts and emotions.
And there you stood and said nothing
You remained silent despite the potential for meaningful communication.
Even though you could
Even though you had the ability to say something meaningful.
And now I miss speaking
I long for the ability to communicate freely.
And I miss being owned by you
I long for the sense of security and comfort that comes with being in a committed relationship.
And now things have changed
The situation has shifted from how it was before.
I'm glad to imagine
I'm happy to consider the possibility.
If I stayed the same
If I hadn't grown or evolved in any way.
Imagine if things remain to remain
Consider the possibility of if things never change.
Go ahead cause you changed
You may move forward because of your personal transformation.
Go ahead untamed
Be yourself and don't hold back.
And I could take a trip
I have the option to visit you.
Right to your house
Directly to your home.
And on the doorstep we might look around
When we come face to face, there may be uncertainty and hesitation.
I could take a trip right to your house
I could visit you directly and immediately.
And on the doorstep we might look around
We may hesitate and pause when we come into contact with each other.
Contributed by Annabelle Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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