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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Tell You
Emily And The Woods Lyrics
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Yours eyes still tinkle
Inside the deep blue me
And I cry so much
My face is cracked
And my soul plays hide and seek
But tell me that you don't cry
Have brought me birds that don't fly
So tell me that you don't cry
Today all day I thought of you
But I know that I don't love you
Not the way I should
Not the way lovers do
But forever I'll miss you
But tell me that you don't cry
'Cause days as they go by
Have brought me birds that don't fly
So tell me that you don't cry
The world's asleep
My pain grows deep
Ten thousand million feet
Like a broken rose
I lost my root
Tell me can a rose live without a root?
Like a broken rose
I lost my root
Tell me can a rose live without a root?
Like a broken rose
I lost my root
Tell me can a rose live without a root?
The lyrics to Emily And The Woods's song Tell You are deeply emotional and introspective. The opening lines, "My face is wrinkled, your eyes still twinkle," imply an age difference between the singer and the subject of the song. The singer's face is wrinkled, indicating a long and likely difficult life, while the subject's eyes still twinkle with youth and vitality. The lines "Inside the deep blue me, and I cry so much, my face is cracked, and my soul plays hide and seek" carry a sense of melancholy, as if the singer is struggling with deep emotional pain that she cannot fully express.
The chorus, "But tell me that you don't cry, 'cause days as they go by, have brought me birds that don't fly, so tell me that you don't cry," suggests that the singer is seeking comfort and reassurance from the subject of the song. The line "birds that don't fly" is powerful, indicating that the singer has experienced disappointment and unfulfilled hopes.
The second verse shifts the focus to the singer's feelings toward the subject of the song. She admits to thinking of them all day, but acknowledges that she doesn't love them in the way that lovers should. The final lines, "Like a broken rose, I lost my root, tell me can a rose live without a root?" are poignant and metaphorical. The "broken rose" suggests that the singer feels damaged or incomplete without the subject of the song, but the question at the end implies that she is also questioning whether or not she can survive without them.
Line by Line Meaning
My face is wrinkled
I have aged and experienced pain and suffering that has left me with physical and emotional scars.
Yours eyes still tinkle
Despite the hardships, you still maintain a sense of hope and joy in your eyes.
Inside the deep blue me
Internally, I am full of complex emotions and feelings that are difficult to express or understand.
And I cry so much
My emotional pain and suffering is so intense that I cannot help but shed tears.
My face is cracked
The hardships I have faced have left me feeling fragile and broken, with visible cracks in my exterior.
And my soul plays hide and seek
My inner self is constantly trying to evade the pain and suffering that comes with life.
But tell me that you don't cry
I need reassurance from you that my pain does not cause you to suffer as well.
'Cause days as they go by
With time, life moves forward and changes persistently despite hardships.
Have brought me birds that don't fly
I have faced challenges that make it difficult for me to overcome and soar to my full potential.
So tell me that you don't cry
I need your comfort and support through the hardships that life has brought me.
Today all day I thought of you
You have been on my mind constantly, occupying my thoughts and emotions.
But I know that I don't love you
Despite my thoughts and emotions, I do not feel a true and genuine love for you.
Not the way I should
I do not feel a deep, meaningful connection with you that would justify a true love.
Not the way lovers do
My feelings for you are not the same as those who experience true, passionate love for a significant other.
But forever I'll miss you
Despite my lack of true love for you, I will always feel a sense of longing and nostalgia for what we could have had.
The world's asleep
Everything around me is quiet, peaceful, and still.
My pain grows deep
Despite the silence and stillness around me, my emotional pain and suffering continues to intensify.
Ten thousand million feet
The world is full of people who continue with their daily lives, unaware of my emotional struggles and suffering.
Like a broken rose
I feel fragile and broken, analogous to a rose that has lost its vitality and beauty.
I lost my root
Without emotional stability and support, I feel lost and aimless in the world.
Tell me can a rose live without a root?
I question whether or not it is possible for me to continue living without emotional support and stability to sustain me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SONY ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE
Written by: Emily Loizeau
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnmathias9892
Emily, that was brilliant.
@danielshawsmith3026
what pub are these playing in please?