McMorrow's second album, Post-Tropical, was released in January 2014. It was noted for its distinct shift in style from the nu-folk of his first album, leaning more towards electronica and ambient sounds. Two singles were released from the album - "Cavalier" and "Red Dust." The album reached the top 30 in the UK and the Netherlands; as well as peaking at number 2 on the Irish album charts.
All Points
James Vincent McMorrow Lyrics
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In the ocean, in the valley run
There was hope that time would disappear
in the smoke and when the valley clears
And I think about the cold air
I've been thinking about cold air
I was (I was) in the dark, I was
In imaginary destiny
reached the palms and stretched around the skin
Every breath that echoes endlessly
every point to ever let it leave
Still I'm thinking of the cold air
always thinking of the cold air
And I was (I was) in the dark
I was (I was) in the dark, I was
Tripping the call, distance is you
Lifting it out, we kept it with odds
Thinking the motion that been hurt
Sitting in my fortress still I'm in the dark
Spilling in to fallness of it all
And I've been thinking bout the cold air
always thinking of the cold air
And I was in the dark
I was in the dark, I was
The lyrics of James Vincent McMorrow's song All Points evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for a simpler time. The song opens with the singer reflecting on memories from his childhood. He describes being "started young" in the canyon and running through the valley in the ocean. There is a hope that time would disappear, and the smoke from the valley would clear. The singer then reflects on the cold air, which seems to be a metaphor for the passage of time and the loss of innocence. He is always thinking of the cold air, suggesting that he can never fully let go of his past.
The second verse continues with the theme of nostalgia and the passage of time. The singer reflects on his imaginary destiny, which seems to represent the hopes and dreams of his youth. He reached for it like the palms of his hands stretching around his skin, but now it echoes endlessly with every breath. The singer is still in the dark, unable to let go of the past, and he feels like he is sitting in his fortress and spilling into the fullness of it all.
The chorus repeats the idea of the singer always thinking about the cold air and being in the dark. The final verse adds a sense of distance and longing, with the singer tripping the call and lifting it out, but still unable to escape the darkness.
Overall, the lyrics of All Points are poetic and introspective, exploring the universal theme of time, nostalgia, and the pursuit of a simpler life.
Line by Line Meaning
In the canyon I was started young
I grew up in a secluded valley
In the ocean, in the valley run
The valley was surrounded by the sea and the mountains
There was hope that time would disappear
I used to wish that time would stand still
in the smoke and when the valley clears
When the mist cleared, reality set in
And I think about the cold air
Sometimes I reminisce about the chilly breeze
I've been thinking about cold air
The thought of fresh air lingers in my mind
And I was (I was) in the dark
I was lost and confused
In imaginary destiny
I once had big dreams
reached the palms and stretched around the skin
My aspirations were within reach
Every breath that echoes endlessly
My existence feels monotonous and repetitive
every point to ever let it leave
Every opportunity to break free
Still I'm thinking of the cold air
I can't shake off my thoughts of fresh air
always thinking of the cold air
The idea of crisp air dominates my mind
Tripping the call, distance is you
I'm trying to reconnect with someone who's far away
Lifting it out, we kept it with odds
Despite the challenges, we've kept our connection alive
Thinking the motion that been hurt
Reflecting on past hurtful experiences
Sitting in my fortress still I'm in the dark
Despite my emotional barriers, I'm still lost
Spilling in to fallness of it all
I'm vulnerable and exposed to the harsh reality
And I was in the dark
I'm still lost and unsure
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES MCMORROW
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@cliapatra3487
"All Points"
In the canyon I was started young.
In the ocean, in the valley run.
There was hope that time would disappear,
in the smoke and when the valley clears.
And I think about the cold air.
I've been thinking about cold air.
And I was (I was) in the dark.
I was (I was) in the dark, I was. [x2]
In imaginary destiny,
reached the palms and stretched around the skin.
Every breath that echoes endlessly,
every point to ever let it leave.
Still I'm thinking of the cold air,
always thinking of the cold air.
And I was (I was) in the dark.
I was (I was) in the dark, I was. [x2]
Tripping the call, distance is you.
Lifting it out, we kept it with odds.
Thinking the motion that been hurt.
Setting in a fire I can't stand the dark.
Spilling in to fallness of it all.
And I've been thinking bout the cold air,
always thinking of the cold air.
And I was in the dark.
I was in the dark, I was. [x2]
@brianbrownify
I heard this with my mom driving down Hollywood Blvd when you first released it. Now it has special meaning to both of us.
@wholenewmess
So glad to spin this album on my vinyl! It has to be my favorite winter album right now.
@juancardenas1871
Your music is the best and i love the fact that you're an underdog and only i know your music out of everyone i know thank god i found look out from teen wolf or i would have never found such am artist like yourself ty
@nikita3919
so calm
@Killinemkid
It took years to understand this song and now, it's one of my favorites
@yudelisduran4575
Can you explain it?
@Konnordawg
Please explain 🥺
@dominovalenti1318
amazing music, please dont stop making music :) you deserve an enourmous place in the music industry, believe me.
@maddylandesberg8042
i absolutely love your music
@ArjanLoeve
NIce one, great drum sound