Night Song
Holter Julia Lyrics
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I wait for you to see me
My eyes open, standing watch for hours
Wearing your favorite thing
I awoke pleasing you so slowly
I'm giving you time
The soft light
I'm asking you to show me how
Show me now
Show me a second face
Show me how you make
Your second face
Fingers situate themselves in dark,
Moving the way that is so easy
And in summer bright your shout
On the surface, warm
I throw a box full of oranges,
Syrup seeping out
Searching for a season smell
I run from you then walk back to you
Who I don't know
Sniffing for a light
Show me now
Show me a second face
Show me how you make
Your second face
What did I do to make you feel so bad?
What did I do that you would make me feel so bad?
Holter Julia's "Night Song" is an evocative and dreamy track that touches upon themes of longing and mystery. The song's lyrics revolve around a person waiting in Lake Park for their lover to notice them. The opening line sets the mood for the rest of the song, signaling a sense of stillness and quiet anticipation. As the person waits for their lover, they are described as wearing their favorite thing, implying a desire to connect and impress the other.
The following lines describe a moment of intimacy between the two lovers, where the singer awakes and pleases their lover slowly, giving them time. The soft light on their lover’s man brow invites the lover to show the singer his second face. The idea of a second face is open to interpretation but could be interpreted as a more vulnerable side of the lover that they don't often show to others. This moment is both intimate and tender, and the singer's desire to connect with their lover feels palpable.
Later in the song, the singer throws a box full of oranges, searching for a seasonal smell and running from their lover, only to walk back to them. The chorus repeats, asking the lover to show the singer his second face, and the song ends with a sense of confusion as the singer wonders what they did to make the lover feel so bad.
Overall, "Night Song" is a beautifully written and poetic track that perfectly captures the feeling of waiting for someone while grappling with the deeper mysteries of love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Late nights in Lake Park
I spend long, lonely nights in Lake Park
I wait for you to see me
I long for you to notice me and my feelings
My eyes open, standing watch for hours
I keep watch for hours with my eyes wide open
Wearing your favorite thing
I wear your favorite clothing hoping to impress you
I awoke pleasing you so slowly
I take my time to slowly please you when I wake up
I'm giving you time
I'm willing to wait patiently for you
The soft light
The gentle light illuminating the room
On your man brow
On the forehead of a grown man
I'm asking you to show me how
I'm requesting you to show me the way
Show me now
Show me immediately
Show me a second face
Show me a different side of yourself
Show me how you make
Demonstrate to me the way you create
Your second face
Your hidden emotions or personality
Fingers situate themselves in dark,
My fingers move in the dark
Moving the way that is so easy
My fingers move effortlessly
And in summer bright your shout
Your voice echoes loudly in the bright summer
On the surface, warm
On the surface, it appears to be a warm interaction
I throw a box full of oranges,
I toss a box of oranges
Syrup seeping out
The sweet syrup from the oranges is flowing out
Searching for a season smell
I'm searching for a specific scent
I run from you then walk back to you
I flee from you but return to you later
Who I don't know
Unclear about my own identity or thoughts
Sniffing for a light
I'm searching for a glimmer of hope
What did I do to make you feel so bad?
What actions did I take to hurt you so deeply?
What did I do that you would make me feel so bad?
What did you do to hurt me in response to my actions?
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: JULIA HOLTER
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