Evensong
Halou Lyrics


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You disappeared. Where did you go?
Are you tracing finger fjords on a Northern sea vessel?
And now you’re on TV and winning lotteries
And finding meaning hiding in everything
And I’m all heartsore over my loss
You’re oblivious

You disappeared. Where have you gone?
Are you flying cellists off to Jökulsárlón?
And when you hear these things - the voices whispering,
Are you sure you’re not misunderstanding?

And I’m all heartsore over my loss
You’re oblivious





You disappeared. Where is my friend?
Is it wrong to bring you back from the world that’s in your head?

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Halou's "Evensong" encapsulates a sense of loss and longing. The singer wonders where their friend has disappeared to, and posits various scenarios that they may be in. The use of poetic imagery, such as tracing finger fjords or flying cellists, creates a dreamlike atmosphere and reinforces the feeling that the friend has embarked on a journey that is far removed from the singer's own reality. Despite this, the friend seems to be thriving, winning lotteries and finding meaning in everything, while the singer is left feeling heartsore and neglected.


In the second verse, the singer questions whether their friend is truly as content as they seem, or if they are simply misunderstanding the whispers that surround them. This line suggests a sense of instability, as if the friend's reality is malleable and subject to change. The sense of loss is reinforced once again in the repeated refrain, where the singer asks where their friend has gone and ponders whether it is right to try and bring them back to their own world.


Overall, "Evensong" is a haunting meditation on friendship, loss, and the ways in which our connections to others can be both fragile and enduring.


Line by Line Meaning

You disappeared. Where did you go?
You left without a trace. Where did you go and why did you leave me behind?


Are you tracing finger fjords on a Northern sea vessel?
Are you sailing on a ship exploring the fjords in northern seas, using your fingers to trace the calm waters?


And now you’re on TV and winning lotteries
I see you on television and winning lotteries now, I wonder if you're truly happy?


And finding meaning hiding in everything
It seems like you find meaning in everything around you, even the things that are hidden.


And I’m all heartsore over my loss
I'm heartbroken over losing you and the pain is overwhelming.


You’re oblivious
You seem to be unaware of my feelings and what I'm going through.


Where have you gone?
Where could you be? I miss you.


Are you flying cellists off to Jökulsárlón?
I imagine you could be flying cellists to Jökulsárlón, a glacier lake, with the wind in your hair and the white mountains in your view.


And when you hear these things - the voices whispering,
When you hear the whispers of the world, do you understand them or do you misinterpret them?


You’re oblivious
You remain unaware of how I feel and what I'm going through.


Where is my friend?
Where is the friend I used to know? I miss the connection we had.


Is it wrong to bring you back from the world that’s in your head?
Is it wrong to want to bring you back to reality from the world that exists solely in your mind?




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