New to Nashville's singer-songwriter scene is artist Fleurie, the musical moniker of Lauren Strahm, a 24-year-old hailing from the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. The French word, meaning "in bloom" was chosen by the artist herself, who wanted an alias that accurately represented her sound. With an array of musical influences, including Coldplay, Imogen Heap, Dashboard Confessional, and The Fray, Strahm cites that her goal in writing every song is staying honest and true to the sound within her and the story being told.
The first EP from Fleurie, Fear & Fable, was released in October of 2013. Though it bears some darker tones thematically and lyrically, Strahm manages to deliver them softly and quite vulnerably to the listener. Fear & Fable is a collection of carefully constructed stories inhabiting haunting melodies woven through organic sounds - very much so a minimalist approach but with sonic depth.
Since moving to Nashville and the release of Fear & Fable, Fleurie has been at work exploring new sonic landscapes and delving into writing the part of the story she finds herself journeying now. Fleurie has a new EP in the works for release spring/summer of 2015.
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Love and War
Fleurie Lyrics
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It's time to leave, the clouds are hanging low
The truth begins to show
Lover, hunter, friend and enemy
You will always be every one of these
Lover, hunter, friend and enemy
You will always be every one of these
In life, in love, this time I can't afford to lose
For one, for all, I'll do what I have to do
You can't understand, it's all part of the plan
Broken pieces of the night
Sing like hollow lullabies
You and I, always in disguises
Lover, hunter, friend and enemy
You will always be every one of these
Lover, hunter, friend and enemy
You will always be every one of these
Nothing's fair in love and war
The lyrics of Fleurie's song "Love and War" are a reflection on the complexities of love and the inevitable conflicts that arise. The opening lines, "I'm next in line and my supply is running out / It's time to leave, the clouds are hanging low / The truth begins to show" suggest a sense of desperation and urgency as the singer realizes that their relationship is coming to an end. The clouds symbolize the darkness and uncertainty that accompanies the end of a relationship, while the truth that is beginning to show may refer to the realization that love is never simple or fair.
The chorus, "Lover, hunter, friend and enemy / You will always be every one of these / Nothing's fair in love and war" presents the multiple roles that a partner can play in a relationship - a lover, hunter, friend, and enemy. The singer acknowledges that love and war are both unpredictable, and that there are no rules to follow or guarantees of success. The repetition of the line "You will always be every one of these" stresses the inevitable ebb and flow of emotions that come with a romantic relationship.
As the song continues, the singer speaks about the importance of winning in love, a necessity given the high stakes of losing one's heart: "In life, in love, this time I can't afford to lose / For one, for all, I'll do what I have to do / You can't understand, it's all part of the plan." This suggests the lengths that the singer is willing to go to maintain a tenuous grip on their relationship, even if it means resorting to questionable methods. The final lines, "Broken pieces of the night / Sing like hollow lullabies / You and I, always in disguises" furthers the idea that love is unpredictable and requires a degree of disguise, suggesting the possibility of deception and manipulation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm next in line and my supply is running out
I am running out of options and I need to make a move quickly
It's time to leave, the clouds are hanging low
The situation is getting worse and I need to go now
The truth begins to show
The reality of the situation is becoming clear
Lover, hunter, friend and enemy
You play different roles in my life
You will always be every one of these
You will continue to play these roles in my life
Nothing's fair in love and war
Love and war are unpredictable and often unfair
In life, in love, this time I can't afford to lose
I cannot risk losing this time in my life and in my romantic relationship
For one, for all, I'll do what I have to do
I am willing to do whatever it takes to succeed and survive
You can't understand, it's all part of the plan
You may not understand my actions, but I have a plan and purpose behind them
Broken pieces of the night
The aftermath of the situation is dark and fragmented
Sing like hollow lullabies
The remnants of the event are haunting and somber
You and I, always in disguises
We are always hiding and pretending in this complicated relationship
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kevin Scott Rhoads, Kyle Ryan, Lauren Elizabeth Strahm
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