He released a third solo album, Hotel Shampoo on 14th February 2011, Gruff said “I thought that as I’m getting on a bit, the time had come to buy a suit and record an album of piano ballads” Gruff Rhys explains. “However, I got bored, the record diversified and evolved – things turned out a bit differently…”
American Interior is his fourth solo album, released in 2014.
Take A Sentence
Gruff Rhys Lyrics
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Take me to task when there's reason,
To judge me for lust or for treason,
I cease to exist in the dark,
I turn my face towards the sun.
Take a sentence and repeat until the siren sings, the siren sings,
Take a sentence and repeat until the siren sings, the siren sings
They ambush the outcome and swept her aside,
Through trials infected with poisonous smiles,
Through sulphur clouds they sat behind.
The struggle to conform, the comfort we seek,
The tingling assemblance of how we perceive,
The future that faced us when we all began
Our journey from mother to woman or man,
They'll sweep you up to sky above
And erase your memory away,
Take a sentence and repeat until the siren sings, the siren sings,
Take a sentence and repeat until the siren sings, the siren sings
The lyrics of Gruff Rhys's song, Take A Sentence, appear to be metaphorical and explore themes of conformity and struggle with identity. The first verse opens with the line, "Colour my senses in crayon", which could signify a desire for a more vibrant, playful life. The second line, "Take me to task when there's reason", speaks to the idea of being held accountable for one's actions. The third line, "To judge me for lust or for treason", could be interpreted as the fear of being judged for acting on one's desires or going against societal norms. The fourth line, "I cease to exist in the dark", may refer to the feeling of being lost or invisible without direction or guidance. The final line, "I turn my face towards the sun", suggests a longing for hope and a brighter future.
The chorus, "Take a sentence and repeat until the siren sings, the siren sings", is repeated throughout the song and could represent the monotony of everyday life, with the "siren" being a metaphor for a wake-up call or a moment of clarity that snaps one out of their routine.
The second verse takes on a darker tone, with lyrics such as "They ambush the outcome and swept her aside" and "Through trials infected with poisonous smiles". These lines suggest a sense of betrayal, perhaps by people who were once trusted friends or associates. The verse ends with a reflective view on how we seek comfort and struggle to conform. The final lines of the song, "They'll sweep you up to sky above and erase your memory away", could represent the fear of losing one's identity or being forgotten by society.
Overall, the lyrics of Take A Sentence appear to be an exploration of human struggles, both with conforming to societal norms and with finding one's individual identity. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the cyclical nature of these struggles, and the sense of longing for something more is palpable throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Colour my senses in crayon,
Make everything feel bright and lively as if I'm looking at the world through a child's eyes
Take me to task when there's reason,
Hold me accountable when I've done something wrong
To judge me for lust or for treason,
To criticize me for my desires or my disloyalty
I cease to exist in the dark,
I feel like I'm not truly alive without light or happiness
I turn my face towards the sun.
I seek positivity and warmth in everything I do
Take a sentence and repeat until the siren sings, the siren sings,
Keep saying something until it becomes true or a warning signal interrupts
They ambush the outcome and swept her aside,
They disrupt the result and disregard her
An easy acquaintance would stay by my side,
A simple friend would support me without hesitation
Through trials infected with poisonous smiles,
Despite facing challenges from toxic people who pretend to be nice
Through sulfur clouds they sat behind.
Amidst unpleasant circumstances, they stayed close but not close enough to support or help
The struggle to conform, the comfort we seek,
Our desire and difficulty to fit in and find peace
The tingling assemblance of how we perceive,
The excitement of forming our own perspective
The future that faced us when we all began
The path that awaited us from the start of our existence
Our journey from mother to woman or man,
The process of growing up and becoming an adult
They'll sweep you up to sky above
They'll elevate you to a high point
And erase your memory away,
And make you forget what came before
Take a sentence and repeat until the siren sings, the siren sings,
Keep repeating something until it either comes true or there's a warning signal
Contributed by Anthony H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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3:38, aww, ''muchísimas gracias''.
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