After bassist, Kile Brewer, left Kaddisfly with his wife to 'start a new chapter of his life' in early winter 2008, with no hard feelings by the remaining Kaddisfly cast--a new band was formed,Water & Bodies.
Winter Solstice
Kaddisfly Lyrics
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in this hundred odd day of salty air.
Winter is peeking in through the sky
to defeat, for a while, my tepid smile.
In the eventide I have cried alone
as this big pond feels less like a home
than any place that I've ever been
What a state I'm in.
In Kaddisfly's song "Winter Solstice," the lyrics delve into the feelings of the singer during the winter months. The first stanza talks about becoming aware of the changing weather and the effect it has on their mood. The use of the words "salty air" gives the impression that the singer is living near the coast, further emphasizing the coldness of the season. The following line, "Winter is peeking in through the sky," sets up the personification of winter as an opponent to be defeated. However, the singer recognizes that it will be a difficult battle to maintain their happiness during this season.
The second stanza delves deeper into the singer's emotions during this period of time. They feel lonely and isolated, even in the safety of their own home. The line "my life defined by the wind" speaks to the uncontrollability of the season and the singer's feelings during it. They feel helpless against the cold and the inevitable onset of winter. The repetition of "what a state I'm in" at the end highlights the depth of the singer's sadness and despair.
Overall, the lyrics to "Winter Solstice" paint a picture of a person who is struggling to maintain their happiness and sense of home during the cold and isolating winter season.
Line by Line Meaning
I am becoming ever more aware
I am starting to understand more deeply as time passes
in this hundred odd day of salty air.
during this extended period of living by the ocean
Winter is peeking in through the sky
The approaching winter season is becoming visible in the sky
to defeat, for a while, my tepid smile.
and making me feel sad enough to lose my usual smile.
In the eventide I have cried alone
During the evening, I have wept alone.
as this big pond feels less like a home
because this great body of water no longer feels like a familiar place for me.
than any place that I've ever been
In fact, this place feels less like home than any other place I have visited.
my life defined by the wind.
The wind has been a major influence on my life.
What a state I'm in.
I am in a very difficult situation.
Contributed by Nathaniel R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.