Delving into country, folk and soul, With Blasphemy, So Heartfelt is a collaborative project on which Mayfield's sultry voice adds flair to edgy lyrics and melodies. With the help of her brother, bassist David Mayfield, Jessica Lea Mayfield's debut includes cameo appearances by Dr. Dog's Scott McMicken and Frank McElroy on backing vocals.
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Blue Skies Again
Jessica Lea Mayfield Lyrics
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How long can you last
Before it gets too cold
And the earth asks you back
Dear ?
You're ready for the sun
The old man is leaving
A longer day's begun
Suddenly I can see blue skies again
Hear you say there's nothing less
That our hearts will mend
I promise you they do
Birch trees are bones
Stripped of their leaves
And pressed between the pages
Of my memory
This heart of mine
Is ready for the spring
Open up my window
Winterbird take wing
Suddenly I can see blue skies again
Hear you say there's nothing less
That our hearts will mend
I promise you they do
It's not easy to pretend
It's not easy to pretend
It's not easy to pretend
I can see blue skies again
Suddenly I can see blue skies again
Hear you say there's nothing less
That our hearts will mend
I promise you, they do
The lyrics to Jessica Lea Mayfield's song "Blue Skies Again" explore themes of change, hope, and renewal. In the first verse, Mayfield speaks to a winter bird, asking how long it can withstand the cold before it returns to warmer climates. This is a metaphor for the human experience of enduring difficult times and wondering if there will ever be a return to happiness. She then speaks to an unnamed person who is "ready for the sun," a symbol of renewal and the possibility of change. The old man leaving and longer day beginning also suggest the changing of seasons, and the potential for new beginnings.
The chorus offers a message of hope, with the singer suddenly being able to "see blue skies again." The repeated line "hear you say there's nothing less / that our hearts will mend / I promise you they do" reinforces this theme of hope and possibility. Mayfield acknowledges the difficulty of pretending that everything is okay, but ultimately offers a message of resilience and perseverance.
Overall, "Blue Skies Again" is a song about finding hope and healing in difficult times, and the importance of holding onto the possibility of better days to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear winterbird
Addressing the winter season, asking it to reveal how long it will last
How long can you last
Inquiring about the duration of winter
Before it gets too cold
Asking about the point at which the cold becomes unbearable
And the earth asks you back
Asking when winter will recede, prompting the arrival of spring
Dear ?,
Unknown entity being addressed, suggesting that it's time for a change
You're ready for the sun
Suggesting that the entity is prepared for a change in season
The old man is leaving
Winter is coming to an end
A longer day's begun
Spring is near, with longer daylight hours
Suddenly I can see blue skies again
The arrival of spring brings a positive change, and a sense of hope
Hear you say there's nothing less
Acknowledging that there may be challenges ahead, but holding on to hope
That our hearts will mend
Believing that time will heal emotional wounds
I promise you they do
Affirming that healing is possible, and encouraging optimism
Birch trees are bones
Describing the appearance of trees in winter, stripped of their leaves
Stripped of their leaves
Emphasizing the barrenness of winter
And pressed between the pages
Symbolizing how winter is etched into memory
Of my memory
Personal experience and recollection
This heart of mine
Referring to the artist's emotional state
Is ready for the spring
Hopeful and optimistic for the coming season
Open up my window
Welcoming the change in weather and new opportunities
Winterbird take wing
Symbolizing the departure of winter
It's not easy to pretend
Acknowledging the difficulties of coping with emotional pain
I can see blue skies again
Optimistically looking towards the future, free from sorrow
I promise you, they do
Encouragement to hold on to hope for a better future
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