Milk & Black Spiders
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You, my compass and my sea.
And I know you're still with me.
You, my compass and my sea.
Oh, I hope you can hear me.
Follows billion miles away!
Cause I love you dearly.
Follows billion miles away!
Cause I've been around two times and found
That you're the only thing I need!
Cause I've been around two times and found
That you're the only thing I need!
Cause I've been around two times and found
That you're the only thing I need!
Cause I've been around two times and found
That you're my only friend in need!
Green, broken glass ocean.
You break me in slow motion.
No map, no message.
It's the deep, blue screen I know.
Cause I know you're still with me,
You, my compass and my sea.
Cause I've been around two times and found
That you're the only thing I need!
Cause I've been around two times and found
That you're the only thing I need!
Cause I've been around two times and found
That you're the only thing I need!
Cause I've been around two times and found
That you're my only friend in need!
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The lyrics to "Milk & Black Spiders" by Foals contain a deep sense of longing, as the singer expresses their desire for someone who has left them, yet still feels fully present in their life. The repeated line, "You, my compass and my sea," suggests that the person they are addressing was a guiding force in their life, and that their absence has left the singer feeling lost at sea. Despite the distance between them, the singer feels a connection to this person that transcends physical boundaries, and hopes that they can still hear them even though they are "a billion miles away." The repetition of "Cause I've been around two times and found / That you're the only thing I need" further drives home the point that this person is irreplaceable in the singer's life.
The metaphor of a "green, broken glass ocean" and being broken "in slow motion" echoes the feeling of being caught in limbo or uncertain waters, unsure of how to move forward without the person they are addressing. The final repetition of "Cause I've been around two times and found / That you're my only friend in need" brings the song full circle, as the singer acknowledges that this person is more than just a past love - they are a constant source of comfort and support.
Overall, "Milk & Black Spiders" is a poignant exploration of the lingering impact that a past love can have on one's life, and the ways in which that love can continue to shape and guide even after the physical relationship has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I know you're still with me.
I am aware that you are still present in my life.
You, my compass and my sea.
You guide and sustain me like a compass and a sea.
And I know you're still with me.
My conviction that you are still present in my life remains unchanged.
Oh, I hope you can hear me.
I express my desire that you can listen to me.
Follows billion miles away!
Despite being far away, your influence on me is still powerful.
You stay.
I acknowledge your continued presence in my life.
Cause I love you dearly.
I have deep affection for you.
Cause I've been around two times and found
That you're the only thing I need!
Through my experiences, I have come to the realization that you are the only necessary thing in my life.
Cause I've been around two times and found
That you're my only friend in need!
From my experiences, I understand that you are the only one I can rely on.
Green, broken glass ocean.
A comparison to an ocean made of green, shattered glass.
You break me in slow motion.
You hurt me gradually.
No map, no message.
Without any guidance or communication.
It's the deep, blue screen I know.
I am familiar with the vast and unknown situation I am in.
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The repetition of the previous lines for emphasis.
Contributed by Aubrey E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ghostwind
[Verse 1]
Oh I know you're still with me
You my compass and my sea
And I know you're still with me
You my compass and my sea
[Verse 2]
Oh I hope you come with me
All those million miles away, you stay
Cause I love you dearly
Follows billion miles away
[Hook]
Cause I've been around two times
And found that you are the only thing I need
Cause I've been around two times
And found that you are the only thing I need
Cause I've been around two times
And found that you are the only thing I need
Cause I've been around two times
And found that you are my only friend indeed
[Verse 3]
Green broken glass ocean
You break me slow motion
No map, no message
It's the deepest green I know
Oh, I know you're still with me
You, my compass and my sea
[Hook]
Cause I've been around two times
And found that you are the only thing I need
Cause I've been around two times
And found that you are the only thing I need
Cause I've been around two times
And found that you are the only thing I need
Cause I've been around two times
And found that you are my only friend indeed
[Hook]
Cause I've been around two times
And found that you are the only thing I need
Cause I've been around two times
And found that you are the only thing I need
Cause I've been around two times
And found that you are the only thing I need
Cause I've been around two times
And found that you are my only friend indeed
[Hook]
Cause I've been around two times
And found that you are the only thing I need
Cause I've been around two times
And found that you are the only thing I need
Cause I've been around two times
And found that you are the only thing I need
Cause I've been around two times
And found that you are my only friend indeed
Eduardo López Pérez
Oh, I know you're still with me.
You my compass and my sea.
And I know you're still with me.
You my compass and my sea.
Oh, I hope you can hear me.
Follows billion miles away!
You stay.
'Cause I love you dearly.
Follows billion miles away!
'Cause I've been around two times and found that you're the only thing I need!
'Cause I've been around two times and found that you're the only thing I need!
'Cause I've been around two times and found that you're the only thing I need!
'Cause I've been around two times and found that you're no friend in need!
Green, broken glass ocean.
You break me, slow motion.
No map, no message.
It's the deep, blue screen I know.
'Cause I know you're still with me,
You my compass and my sea.
Pola Koba
it's been four years and this songs still makes me break into million pieces.
Raivo Strods
hello on 03/24/2021
Phillip Olive
8 years here
TheMightyBl0B
Don't know what it is, but i find this version so much more captivating than the album version...
Geert Gerrets
I am so blown away...the emotion, the musical skill and performance. The relaxedness, the feeling, nostalgicness. I want to keep listening, it's perfect.
Diego Andrés Corzo Rueda
the thing about this song song is that is good place for those who wander and the perfect landing spot for those who are lost.
Foals never cease to amaze me, thanks for this big hint on this never ending journey.
Big, big love.
vas aslam
I see want you did at the end...antidotes reference
Jurassic Garden
The perfect description for this song
99plastiquehearts
Oh gosh, this is amazing. Both versions are really nice but this one gives me chills.
fox parader
Been here so many times and each time my heart bursts with such love I cry. FOALS FOREVER💖