Alabaster
Foals Lyrics
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She's up in the domes
She's up in the sky, up in the dome
I knew a girl who came from Villa-Luz
Had a house filled with
Religious regret and infinite debt,
Heaven's pressure
She's a light in the dark
She's out of the door
She's up in the sky, up in the domes
Alabaster lover
You won't get more
We make each other
You won't get more
You won't get more
We make each other
You won't get more
She's up in the sky and the sky is on fire
She set the whole neighborhood to life
Then the people they'll read out all their names
Run away, run away, run away
And with victory the whole world will be ours
We will build nothing in it
Nothing in it
Alabaster lover
You won't get more
We could make other
You won't get more
Alabaster lover
You won't get more
We made each other
You won't get more
Alabaster lover
We made each other
The song "Alabaster" by Foals seems like a love song at first glance, but it contains many layers and interpretations. The first few lines "She's up in the sky, she's up in the domes" can be interpreted as the persona referring to a higher power or a person who has power over him. The key theme in the song appears to be the struggle between the persona's desire to be free and to break free of the societal pressures and constraints that have been placed on him, and the comfort and safety that comes from conforming to these norms.
The verse that follows describes the persona's encounter with a girl, who is burdened by religious guilt and financial troubles. The line "Heaven's pressure" is particularly poignant as it highlights the burden of societal and religious expectations imposed on the girl. The chorus contains the lines "Alabaster lover, You won't get more, We make each other, You won't get more". The use of alabaster appears to symbolize purity and perfection, and the repetition of the line "You won't get more" seems to indicate that the persona has found some kind of happiness or solace in the relationship.
In the second verse, the girl is described as a "light in the dark". This could be interpreted in many different ways, perhaps as a way to escape the darkness of the persona's struggles or as a symbol of hope in a world that appears bleak. The final lines of the chorus seem to suggest that the persona's happiness is unlikely to be permanent or complete, but is instead a temporary reprieve from the challenges and difficulties that he faces.
Line by Line Meaning
She's up in the sky
The girl being referred to is high-reaching and ambitious
She's up in the domes
The girl being referred to is dominant and resilient
She's up in the sky, up in the dome
The girl being referred to is unstoppable and unbreakable
I knew a girl who came from Villa-Luz
The artist has personal experience with the girl and where she came from
Had a house filled with
The girl's environment was filled with
Religious regret and infinite debt,
The girl's family had religious guilt and financial struggles
Heaven's pressure
Their religious beliefs and faith played a significant and restrictive role in their life
She's a light in the dark
The girl being referred to is a beacon of hope in difficult times
She's out of the door
The girl being referred to has left or is leaving her old life behind
Alabaster lover
The girl is being referred to as an alabaster lover, pure and precious
You won't get more
The singer is conveying that they will be satisfied with what they have and don't need anything more
We make each other
The two individuals in the relationship give to and support one another
She's up in the sky and the sky is on fire
The girl is reaching higher than ever and creating a stir or excitement
She set the whole neighborhood to life
The girl's energy and enthusiasm affected those around her in a positive way
Then the people they'll read out all their names
Others will recognize and remember the impact that the girl made
Run away, run away, run away
The artist is advising the girl to leave behind negativity and run towards her dreams
And with victory the whole world will be ours
The artist is looking towards a future where they will have achieved their goals
We will build nothing in it
They will not change who they are through their success
Alabaster lover
The girl is being referred to as an alabaster lover, pure and precious
We made each other
The two individuals in the relationship give to and support one another
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EDWIN CONGREAVE, JACK BEVAN, JAMES SMITH, WALTER GERVERS, YANNIS PHILIPPAKIS
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@AllisonGhost
"Alabaster"
She's up in the sky
She's up in the domes
She's up in the sky, up in the dome
I knew a girl who came from Villa-Luz
Had a house filled with
Religious regret
an infinite debt,
Heaven's pressure
She's a light in the dark
She's out of the door
She's up in the sky, up in the domes
Alabaster lover
You go and get gone
We make each other
You go and get gone
Alabaster lover
You go and get gone
We make each other
You go and get gone
She's up in the sky and the sky is on fire
She set the whole neighborhood to light
Then the people they'll read out all their names
Run away, run away, run away
And with victory the whole world would be ours
We will build nothing in it
Nothing in it
Alabaster lover
You go and get gone
We could make each other
You go and get gone
Alabaster lover
You go and get gone
We make each other
You go and get gone
Alabaster lover
We make each other
@andyjm7122
TLF still a timeless masterpiece.
@alekseychoitov7323
Total Life Forever is a masterpiece, and this song is proof.
@AllisonGhost
"Alabaster"
She's up in the sky
She's up in the domes
She's up in the sky, up in the dome
I knew a girl who came from Villa-Luz
Had a house filled with
Religious regret
an infinite debt,
Heaven's pressure
She's a light in the dark
She's out of the door
She's up in the sky, up in the domes
Alabaster lover
You go and get gone
We make each other
You go and get gone
Alabaster lover
You go and get gone
We make each other
You go and get gone
She's up in the sky and the sky is on fire
She set the whole neighborhood to light
Then the people they'll read out all their names
Run away, run away, run away
And with victory the whole world would be ours
We will build nothing in it
Nothing in it
Alabaster lover
You go and get gone
We could make each other
You go and get gone
Alabaster lover
You go and get gone
We make each other
You go and get gone
Alabaster lover
We make each other
@moisesandresibarravalenzue9336
👽👽👽
@JosephMichael23
A brilliant song.
@arxalier2956
Truly
@ideasgeniales5252
AMO DEMASIADO ESTA CANCIÓN
@alguienconunvideojuego4606
Que buena canción carajo.
@sventremendousson2641
Their best song.
@pauljohnpinkybennett3557
The slight transform from Antidotes, this has got to be titanium built on top of their master class of modern bands and the empathy put into them