album released January 2009
written by Fever Ray
Read Full Bio ↴recorded 2008
album released January 2009
written by Fever Ray
Fever Ray .... vocals, engineer, mixing, producer
Christoffer Berg .... engineer, producer, mixing
Henrik Jonsson .... mastering
recorded on the Rabid label
Dry and Dusty
Fever Ray Lyrics
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Walk close beside me
Your hand my hand
Fits so easy
No tomorrow
Let us stop here
We did some great things
Dry and dusty
I am a capsule of energy
You speak softly
We are capsules of energy
Work as I've been told
In return I get money
Small feet in the hall
And I long for every moment
The song "Dry and Dusty" by Fever Ray is a melancholic reflection on the transience of life and love. Through the lyrics, the singer describes the strong bond between two people, and their shared memories of great things they did together. The opening lines, "Never leave me, walk close beside me, your hand my hand, fits so easy," express a longing for companionship and a fear of separation. The singer wants their partner to be with them always, emphasizing the ease and simplicity of their relationship.
The second verse, "No tomorrow, let us stop here, we did some great things, didn't we?" echoes the notion that life is short and fleeting, and that we should take the time to appreciate the moments that we have. The sense of nostalgia and yearning is deepened by the image of a dry and dusty landscape, which evokes feelings of desolation, emptiness, and mortality. The lyrics "I am a capsule of energy, you speak softly, we are capsules of energy" suggest that the singer and their partner are connected in a unique and powerful way, and that even if their physical bodies decay, their energy or spirit will continue.
Overall, "Dry and Dusty" is a song about the beauty and fragility of human relationships, and the need to cherish every moment we have with those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Never leave me
Please stay with me always
Walk close beside me
Stay near and support me
Your hand my hand
Our hands fit together perfectly
Fits so easy
It's effortless for us to be together
No tomorrow
Let's live in the present and not worry about the future
Let us stop here
Let's enjoy the moment and pause our journey for now
We did some great things
We accomplished wonderful achievements together
Didn't we?
Right?
Dry and dusty
The environment around us is arid and lacking moisture
I am a capsule of energy
I am a concentrated source of vigor
You speak softly
Your voice is gentle and soothing
We are capsules of energy
Both of us possess vital life force
Work as I've been told
I do what I'm instructed to do in my job
In return I get money
I receive compensation for my efforts
Small feet in the hall
I hear a child's footsteps nearby
And I long for every moment
I cherish every experience and treasure every memory
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KARIN DREIJER ANDERSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Deha Emre Kebapcı
Never leave me
Walk close beside me
Your hand my hand
Fits so easy
No tomorrow
Let us stop here
We did some great things
Didn't we?
Dry and dusty
I am a capsule of energy
You speak softly
We are capsules of energy
rockmosstree
Never leave me
Walk close beside me
Your hand, my hand
Fit so easy
No tomorrow
Let us stop here
We did some great things
Or didn't we?
Dry and dusty
I am a capsule of energy
You speak softly
We are capsules of energy
Work as I've been told
In return I get money
Small feet in the hall
And I long for every moment
Dry and dusty
I am a capsule of energy
You speak softly
We are capsules of energy
444 444
whole album is a masterpiece, but this song is my personal favourite
InProgress
It‘s my favourite song too! And there is a strong competition going on on this album.
Herpy Derpy
But it's not creepy, it's relaxing and beautiful and sends chills down the spine.
thorazine666
THIS ALBUM IS A MASTERPIECE!VERY RARE IN THIS SEA OF SHIT THE WORLD IS DROWING IN!
Hans Mateboer
Amen brother! An island of melacholi goth beauty and so on! And i always feel like i'm extraterestrial because so few people seem to understand this! Big up!
vulnikkura
This song is like the calm before the storm. I love the feeling I get listening to it.
Roy McBacon
Fever Rays and the Knife's music gives me a dark, but artistic feeling. it's definitly from the heart. I like this better than the mainstream music you hear on the radio. I doubt the radio would even play this kind of music. I hope she comes out with a new album.
NeX
"your hand, my hand fits so easily, no tomorrow let us stop here, we did some great things ooh didn't we." sick lyrics i love this so much!!
rtellegen
This album is a masterpiece, love it!
Deha Emre Kebapcı
Never leave me
Walk close beside me
Your hand my hand
Fits so easy
No tomorrow
Let us stop here
We did some great things
Didn't we?
Dry and dusty
I am a capsule of energy
You speak softly
We are capsules of energy