The Spell
Foreign Talks Lyrics
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Your lies here to stay,
My God cannot wait,
And I will run to the mountains,
Capture the air with my hands,
Realease it out a ways,
We won't break it.
Run, run, run, run.
You came through my heart,
Now you want nothing to do with me,
And I will run to mountains,
And capture the air with my hands,
Release it out a ways,
We won't break it.
Run, run, run, run.
Show me the wayyyyy,
Ooh
Oh no
Oh yeah
Ohhh
Yeah ooh oh
And I will run to the mountains,
Capture the air with my hands,
Release it out a ways,
We won't break it.
Run, run, run, run.
Show me the wayyyy.
You came throughhh
Myself, I want nothing to do with me.
In Foreign Talks' song "The Spell," the singer is running towards the mountains to capture the air and release it out a ways, suggesting the desire to escape from a situation that may be overwhelming or suffocating. The lyrics indicate a feeling of being left behind, deserted, and deceived by someone they loved. The combination of the repetition of "run, run, run" and "show me the way" creates a sense of desperation and yearning, as the singer seeks guidance and direction.
The phrase "myself, I want nothing to do with me" is particularly interesting because it suggests a feeling of self-loathing or self-rejection. Perhaps the singer feels guilty or responsible for the situation they find themselves in, and as a result, they distance themselves from their own identity. The overall tone of the song is quite emotional and reflective, with an emphasis on trying to escape and find a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
The land runs dry I can wait,
Although the land is without water, I am willing to be patient and wait for it to rain.
Your lies here to stay,
Your deceitful words have now become a part of our reality and cannot be undone.
My God cannot wait,
God above cannot wait any longer and is asking us to take action.
And I will run to the mountains,
I will take refuge in the heights of mountains and seek a clearer perspective on things.
Capture the air with my hands,
I will grasp the intangible, trying to understand the esoteric.
Release it out a ways,
I will then let go of my grasping and allow the mysteries to spread freely.
We won't break it.
We will avoid disrupting the balance that underlies everything.
Run, run, run, run.
The urgency of the situation demands immediate action and determination.
Show me the wayyyy,
I am asking for guidance and direction in these confusing and precarious times.
You came through my heart,
You once had a deep emotional connection to me.
Now you want nothing to do with me,
Now you have decided to completely cut yourself off from me.
And I will run to mountains,
Once again, I will take refuge in the safety of the higher places.
Release it out a ways,
Then I will release whatever is stuck or causing blockages to the flow of life.
We won't break it.
Again, maintaining the delicate balance of life is of utmost importance.
Ooh
An expression of feeling or tension.
Oh no
An expression of disappointment or frustration.
Oh yeah
An expression of affirmation or agreement.
Ohhh
An expression of surprise or awe.
Yeah ooh oh
An emotional expression of a moment in life.
And I will run to the mountains,
Again, retreating to the heights for a clearer vision of things.
Capture the air with my hands,
Trying to hold onto the elusive and intangible nature of life.
Release it out a ways,
Then letting it go and allowing it to spread naturally.
We won't break it.
The delicate balance of life will remain intact.
Run, run, run, run.
The urgent situation demands continued determination and action.
Show me the wayyyy.
Again, seeking guidance and direction in life.
You came throughhh
Once again, alluding to the deep emotional connection that once existed.
Myself, I want nothing to do with me.
Finally, admitting that the conflict and confusion is perhaps rooted within oneself, and striving to resolve it.
Contributed by Elliot H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@darianmatz7895
The land runs dry I can wait,
Your lies here to stay,
My God cannot wait
And I will run to the mountains,
Capture the air with my hands,
Realease it out a ways,
We won't break it.
Run, run, run, run.
Show me the wayyyy,
You came through my heart,
Now you want nothing to do with me,
And I will run to mountains,
And capture the air with my hands,
Release it out a ways,
We won't break it.
Run, run, run, run.
Show me the wayyyyy,
Ooh
Oh no
Oh yeah
Ohhh
Yeah ooh oh
And I will run to the mountains,
Capture the air with my hands,
Release it out a ways,
We won't break it.
Run, run, run, run.
Show me the wayyyy.
You came throughhh
Myself, I want nothing to do with me
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I’m both so sad more people don’t know how wonderful y’all are, and so grateful to have a secret saving grace. I can’t describe the feelings that come up but it’s special and… just thank you..
@elizabethcomstock8877
I have loved this song for at least 6 years. I listen to it regularly.
@seanmiller9162
you guys are sooo amazing. i helped put on a show that you guys performed at in Eugene a few years back. Ever since that day i fell in love with the music ❤💛💚 ill never ever forget that day. Changed my life for sure.
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You guys are awesome! Can't believe it took me this long to hear of you!
@latanyabowie737
Was introduced to yall by someone very close to me. I cherish the music yall put out with all my heart😭
@ellenlaree7944
Been listening to this song for forever! Just found this video & loving every minute of it.
@PKLE
been listening to you guys for years now. thank you for good music. come to raleigh, nc and play a show please.
@dannakrupka4348
So cool! Keep on doing this and you'll go far xD
@jessebean13
Great lyrical work, really digging the sound overall.
@jtt8301
i met them in Maui in 2017. Ive been listening to them ever since. these guys should be so famous