The fourth album Seventh Tree placed a greater emphasis on ambient and downtempo music, drawing inspiration from nature and paganism, while their fifth album, Head First, found the group exploring 1980s-influenced synthpop. Head First also earned the second Grammy Award nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album in 2010. Goldfrapp released their critically acclaimed sixth studio album, the folktronica-influenced Tales of Us, in September 2013. Goldfrapp released their seventh studio album, Silver Eye, in March 2017, which debuted at number six on the UK Albums Chart.
Discography
Felt Mountain (2000)
Black Cherry (2003)
Supernature (2005)
Seventh Tree (2008)
Head First (2010)
Tales of Us (2013)
Silver Eye (2017)
Annabel
Goldfrapp Lyrics
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All the secrets there inside you Annabel.
Bound beneath an emerald sky sing Annabel.
Nothing that they did will stop you Annabel.
Land of the lines, tangled there in porcelain.
Under the stars you'll begin.
When you dream you only dream your Annabel.
Sleep reminds you takes you there, oh Annabel.
Gentle whisper, endless winters, Annabel.
Why've they could have let you be both Annabel.
Land of the lines, of the years below still lies.
You are the truth they denied.
Run like the sea, tangled there in porcelain.
Under the stars you begin.
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh ah
(Only a boy under that)
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh ah
(Only a boy da da da)
The lyrics of Goldfrapp's song Annabel are very poetic and dreamlike, with imagery that is both beautiful and haunting. The song seems to be a tribute to someone named Annabel, who appears to be a person who has faced some kind of persecution or hardship. The song speaks of her being "bound beneath an emerald sky" and of the "secrets inside you," which suggests that she has a rich inner life that she keeps hidden from others.
The song's chorus repeats the idea that when Annabel dreams, she only dreams of herself, suggesting that she is deeply introspective and maybe even somewhat isolated from others. The repetition of her name throughout the song also gives the impression of someone who is deeply special and perhaps even mythical.
Ultimately, the lyrics of the song seem to be about the power of the individual to persevere and overcome adversity, even in the face of those who seek to suppress or control them. Annabel is a symbol of individuality and resistance, and the song's beautiful and haunting melody underlines the power and complexity of her story.
Line by Line Meaning
When you dream you only dream your Annabel.
In your dreams, you imagine only yourself as Annabel.
All the secrets there inside you Annabel.
All your secrets are buried inside you, Annabel.
Bound beneath an emerald sky sing Annabel.
You are trapped under the green sky, Annabel, but you still sing.
Nothing that they did will stop you Annabel.
No one can stop you, Annabel, no matter what they do to you.
Land of the lines, tangled there in porcelain.
You are stuck in a world of cracks, trapped like porcelain, Annabel.
Under the stars you'll begin.
But you find a new beginning under the stars, Annabel.
Sleep reminds you takes you there, oh Annabel.
In your sleep, you remember your true self and return to that place, Annabel.
Gentle whisper, endless winters, Annabel.
You are both gentle and cold like the winters, Annabel.
Why've they could have let you be both Annabel.
Why couldn't they let you be who you truly are, Annabel?
Land of the lines, of the years below still lies.
The world where you were confined still remains, Annabel.
You are the truth they denied.
You are the truth they refused to accept, Annabel.
Run like the sea, tangled there in porcelain.
You break free like the sea and escape from the trap of porcelain, Annabel.
Under the stars you begin.
Once again, you start a new life under the stars, Annabel.
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh ah
Untranslatable sounds that add to the musicality of the song.
(Only a boy under that)
Oh oh oh oh
oh oh oh ah
Repeated chorus, which eludes to a deeper meaning about the true identity of Annabel.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALISON ELIZABETH GOLDFRAPP, WILLIAM OWEN GREGORY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Piper259
Goldfrapp is so underrated. All of their music they make is perfection.
@Cykelpump33
***** "her". Goldfrapp is a solo artist.
@Piper259
Cykel Pump Goldfrapp is Alison Goldfrapp & Will Gregory. Thanks for being a smart ass. :)
@Shad0wmoses
@Furry Scythe i just want you to know furry, 5 years later, you got Angela good there! congrats ;)
@Saybleu
The music is consistently great works of art. Allison always surprises me in her often shifting, and always brilliant, genre's.
@essenchial
Need to find a way out.
@Mediumal
A beautiful track off one of the most interesting and haunting albums I've listened to this year. Alison Goldfrapp is without doubt one of the most intriguing musical artistes currently working in the UK. Tales of Us is simply so rich in content..
@jynx2501
I'm glad this world is changing, though its too slow in its evolution at times. I'm glad you are able to be open about who you truly are. I could never imagine hiding who I am and feeling trapped everyday. Best of luck to you! Hugs! Annabel is a beautiful name. In the process of naming kids #2 and #3 (twins). That was one of our favorites.
@minimanfactory
We all were happy the world is changing...8 years ago that post ... and now? turns back, but worst angle...
@aquares
Will Gregory is a genius. Alison Goldfrapp's voice is beautiful. "Tales of Us" videos are superb.