Old Thorn
Gazelle Twin Lyrics


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Hear my bonny voice
My bonny boy
Hear my bonny voice
My bonny boy
Hear my bonny voice
My bonny boy
Hear my bonny voice
My bonny
My swansong





Overall Meaning

Gazelle Twin's song "Old Thorn" contains a repetitive chant-like phrase, "Hear my bonny voice, my bonny boy," that is both haunting and mesmerizing. The repetition of the phrase draws the listener in and creates a sense of anticipation, as if the singer is about to reveal a profound secret. The use of the word "bonny" adds a layer of mystery and depth to the lyrics, as it can suggest both beauty and danger. The singer's plea to be heard is intensified by the final line, "My swansong," which implies that this may be a last cry before the end.


The lyrics of "Old Thorn" are cryptic and open to interpretation, but they seem to touch on themes of mortality and transformation. The repeated phrase could represent a warning, as if the singer is urging the listener to pay attention before it's too late. The use of animal imagery, such as "bonny boy" and "swansong," suggests a connection to nature and a cycle of life and death. The song's overall atmosphere is eerie and unsettling, with the hypnotic repetition of the phrase creating a dream-like state that is both beautiful and eerie.


Line by Line Meaning

Hear my bonny voice
Listen to the sound of my beautiful voice


My bonny boy
My beloved son


Hear my bonny voice
Listen to the sound of my beautiful voice


My bonny boy
My beloved son


Hear my bonny voice
Listen to the sound of my beautiful voice


My bonny boy
My beloved son


Hear my bonny voice
Listen to the sound of my beautiful voice


My bonny
My beautiful


My swansong
My final performance or act, referencing the sound of a dying swan




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elizabeth Bernholz

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