Rundle's solo debut recording, Electric Guitar: One is a collection of guitar-based ambient pieces improvised and recorded over the course of 6 weeks while on tour with Red Sparowes in Europe in late 2010.
Rundle's official debut solo studio album, Some Heavy Ocean, was released on May 20, 2014 by Sargent House. It was followed by Marked For Death in 2016.
In February 2017, a split EP with Jaye Jayle, titled The Time Between Us, was released.
Rundle's third studio album, On Dark Horses, was released in September 2018. It featured contributions by Jay Jayle members Evan Patterson (also of Young Widows) and Todd Cook as well as Dylan Nadon of Wovenhand. Also in 2018, Rundle provided backing vocals for "Just Breathe", a song on American rock band Thrice's 2018 album Palms.
In August 2019, Roadburn Festival announced that Rundle was one of two curators for the 2020 edition, prior to its cancellation due to the 2020 COVID-19 crisis.
Arms I Know So Well
Emma Ruth Rundle Lyrics
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From lost lands to the garden's gate
Its fear of the frozen and unhappy skies
Burnt now, burnt now, breathing only fire
And deliver me from all the evil I did to myself
And deliver me to arms so open, arms I know so well
In secret I sing for no one else
Its fear of open spaces I have travelled in
Come so far, dragged myself on this phantom limb
Please deliver me from all the evil I did to myself
And deliver me to arms so open, arms I know so well
The first verse of Arms I Know So Well by Emma Ruth Rundle speaks to the endless possibilities of life and the potential that it holds. The use of the phrase "boundless life" suggests that there is an infinite amount of experiences and emotions that can be gained. The journey from "lost lands to the garden's gate" implies that it is not an easy path to navigate, but there is a reward at the end. The fear of the "frozen and unhappy skies" is contrasted with the idea of "breathing only fire", suggesting that there is a passion and energy that can be harnessed to overcome any obstacles.
The following verse deals with redemption and the hope for forgiveness from oneself. The repetition of "deliver me" highlights the desperation to be freed from the guilt and regret that comes with past mistakes. The "arms so open" can be interpreted as a metaphorical embrace of acceptance and love that the singer longs for. The final line of the verse "arms I know so well" suggests that the singer has experienced this kind of support before, and that it is not an unfamiliar feeling.
The final section of the song alludes to the struggles of depression and anxiety. The idea of "raising themselves" refers to the internal battle that people face when dealing with mental health issues. The singer sings in secret, suggesting that they are not comfortable sharing their struggles with others. The fear of "open spaces" could be interpreted as agoraphobia or a fear of being exposed and vulnerable. The journey of dragging oneself on a "phantom limb" is both physically and emotionally draining. The repeated plea for deliverance highlights the need for help and support from others.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh boundless life were we to gain
Imagine a life without limits
From lost lands to the garden's gate
From the unknown to a place of serenity
Its fear of the frozen and unhappy skies
A fear of the unknown and uncertain future
Burnt now, burnt now, breathing only fire
Burning with passion and intensity
And deliver me from all the evil I did to myself
Asking for forgiveness and release from self-destructive behaviors
And deliver me to arms so open, arms I know so well
Hoping for comfort and familiarity
As for the dead, they can raise themselves
Death is its own entity with its own power
In secret I sing for no one else
A personal and private expression of emotion
Its fear of open spaces I have travelled in
A fear of vulnerability and being exposed
Come so far, dragged myself on this phantom limb
Overcoming obstacles and persevering despite hardship
Please deliver me from all the evil I did to myself
Reiterating the plea for redemption and forgiveness
And deliver me to arms so open, arms I know so well
The hope for a familiar embrace to provide comfort and reassurance
Contributed by Amelia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pinknpuplemonsta
Oh boundless life were we to gain
From lost lands to the garden's gate
Its fear of the frozen and unhappy skies
Burnt now, burnt now, breathing only fire
And deliver me from all the evil I did to myself
And deliver me to arms so open, arms I know so well
As for the dead, they can raise themselves
In secret I sing for no one else
Its fear of open spaces I have travelled in
Come so far, dragged myself on this phantom limb
Please deliver me from all the evil I did to myself
And deliver me to arms so open, arms I know so well
@valentina1115
Oh boundless life were we to gain
From lost lands to the garden's gate
Its fear of the frozen and unhappy skies
Burnt now, burnt now, breathing only fire
And deliver me from all the evil I did to myself
And deliver me to arms so open, arms I know so well
As for the dead, they can raise themselves
In secret I sing for no one else
Its fear of open spaces I have travelled in
Come so far, dragged myself on this phantom limb
Please deliver me from all the evil I did to myself
And deliver me to arms so open, arms I know so well
@pinknpuplemonsta
Oh boundless life were we to gain
From lost lands to the garden's gate
Its fear of the frozen and unhappy skies
Burnt now, burnt now, breathing only fire
And deliver me from all the evil I did to myself
And deliver me to arms so open, arms I know so well
As for the dead, they can raise themselves
In secret I sing for no one else
Its fear of open spaces I have travelled in
Come so far, dragged myself on this phantom limb
Please deliver me from all the evil I did to myself
And deliver me to arms so open, arms I know so well
@7grijeha
Ty.
@dollhousemassacre5490
..a duet with Chelsea Wolfe would be pure magic! <3
@arthousebill
💜 this idea
@Eden_Leduc
Hier
@Enir4777
Hey...finally... the duet!!! Go to SH newest video
@manifoldexultant7331
it happened
@MrAtomicDon
Done
@17primemover
I just discovered her music a week ago...what a find!!! Awesome talent.
@JohnnyWrong
One of the best albums of recent years.