Brand New Colony
Handsome Ghost Lyrics
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Bottled and served with the table set in my finest suit
Like a perfect gentlemen
I'll be the fire escape that's bolted to the ancient brick
Where you will sit and contemplate your day
I'll be the Water Wings that save you if you start drowning
In an open tab when your judgement's on the brink
I'll be the phonograph that plays your favorite
I'll be the platform shoes and undo what heredity's done to you
You won't have to strain to look into my eyes
I'll be your winter coat buttoned and zipped straight to the throat
With the collar up so you won't catch a cold
I, I want to take you far from the cynics in this town
And kiss you on the mouth
We'll cut our bodies free from the tethers of this scene
Start a brand new colony
Where everything will change
We'll give ourselves new names, identities erased
The sun will heat the grounds
Under our bare feet in this brand new colony
This brand new colony
The lyrics to Handsome Ghost's song “Brand New Colony” are a promise of companionship and protection. The singer sings about being there for their loved one in every way imaginable. From being the grapes that are fermented to becoming the fire escape that provides solace to their partner. If his partner is caught in a dangerous situation, he becomes the metaphorical “water wings” that saves them from drowning. And at night, when they go to bed, the singer promises to be the phonograph that plays their favourite songs and helps them drift off to sleep.
In every action and thought, the singer remains committed to their lover. They promise to be an ally in all circumstances by promising to “take you far from the cynics in this town/ And kiss you on the mouth/ We'll cut our bodies free from the tethers of this scene/ Start a brand new colony”. They’re essentially offering to provide emotional comfort and create a new life together.
Overall, the song is a beautiful portrayal of unconditional love and how much a person is willing to do for their significant other. The song is an anthem for people who are in love and wish to create a bubble of trust and love and live in it indefinitely.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be the grapes fermented
I will be the result of a transformation process, much like the grape which is fermented and transformed into wine
Bottled and served with the table set in my finest suit
I will be presented and celebrated in a formal setting, like a fine dinner with everything in its proper place
Like a perfect gentlemen
I will be an ideal man, always conducting myself as a polite and proper gentleman
I'll be the fire escape that's bolted to the ancient brick
I will be a means of escape, like a fire escape bolted to an old building
Where you will sit and contemplate your day
Allowing you the space and solitude to reflect on your daily experiences
I'll be the Water Wings that save you if you start drowning
I will be the savior, the one who rescues you in times of trouble or danger
In an open tab when your judgement's on the brink
In times when your decisions or choices are unclear, I will be there for you, ready to assist
I'll be the phonograph that plays your favorite
I will be the one who provides comfort and nostalgia, playing your favorite music on an old-fashioned phonograph
Albums back as you're lying there, drifting off to sleep
As you fall asleep, I will play your favorite music to provide a peaceful and restful environment
I'll be the platform shoes and undo what heredity's done to you
I will undo the effects of hereditary traits that may have caused you limitations or struggles
You won't have to strain to look into my eyes
There will be no challenges or barriers between us, it will be easy and natural to look into each other's eyes
I'll be your winter coat buttoned and zipped straight to the throat
I will be your protection against the harshness of winter, buttoned and zipped to keep you warm and snug
With the collar up so you won't catch a cold
The collar of the coat will be turned up to protect your sensitive neck area from the cold
I, I want to take you far from the cynics in this town
I want to take you away from the negativity and pessimism that surrounds us in this place
And kiss you on the mouth
I want to express my love and affection for you with a passionate kiss
We'll cut our bodies free from the tethers of this scene
Together, we will break free from the constraints and limitations of our current environment and situation
Start a brand new colony
We will create a new place and way of living, one that is different and unique from what we have known before
Where everything will change
In this new place and situation, everything will be different and new
We'll give ourselves new names, identities erased
We will shed our old identities and labels and create new ones that reflect who we truly are
The sun will heat the grounds
The bright and warm sun will shine down on us, bringing light and warmth to our new home
Under our bare feet in this brand new colony
We will be walking and standing on this new ground with our bare feet, experiencing this new life and place directly
This brand new colony
This new way of living and being that we will create together
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.