Holy
Kadril Lyrics
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Got you in my suitcase
I will take you everywhere I go
Sailing on a soft breeze
Breaking waves of memories
Telling tales that no one ever told
I never learned to smile this way
Listen to the mermaids
Songs that make your heart break
I never learned to sing this way
Watch the steps I'm taking
See the stars you're making
I am not the air for you to breathe
Catch the moon he's falling
Hear the sun she's calling
They haven't got the answers that we need
Holy was the night and heaven was the day
I never learned to smile this way
Listen to the mermaids
Songs that make your heart break
I never learned to sing this way
Catch the moon he's falling
Hear the sun she's calling
Telling tales that no one ever told
Silence sings its sweet phrase
Singing with the mermaids
I will take you everywhere I go
The first verses of Kadril's "Holy" evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia. The first line "Silence sings a sweet phrase" immediately introduces the idea that music can exist in silence, and that there is something sweet and poetic about it. The second line, "Got you in my suitcase, I will take you everywhere I go" suggests that the singer carries this music with him/her, perhaps as a coping mechanism or as a way of feeling connected with the past. The image of a suitcase can also denote a journey and the idea of taking something with you along the way.
The next lines, "Sailing on a soft breeze, breaking waves of memories, telling tales that no one ever told" continue the nostalgic theme. The idea of breaking waves suggests that memories can be overwhelming, but also that they contain energy and power. The line about telling tales that no one ever told could mean that the singer is carrying secrets or memories that are uniquely their own.
The chorus, "Holy was the night and heaven was the day, I never learned to smile this way, listen to the mermaids, songs that make your heart break, I never learned to sing this way," suggests that the singer has gone through a transformative experience that has allowed him/her to appreciate beauty and joy in a different way. The reference to mermaids and songs that make the heart break emphasizes the idea of beauty that can also be painful. The final lines repeat the idea of carrying music with you, suggesting that it is a constant companion.
Overall, "Holy" seems to be about the power of music to comfort and transport us, the importance of memories, and the idea that beauty and pain are often intertwined.
Line by Line Meaning
Silence sings a sweet phrase
The absence of sound can be as beautiful and meaningful as a symphony.
Got you in my suitcase
I carry the memory of you with me wherever I go.
I will take you everywhere I go
You will always be a part of my journey through life.
Sailing on a soft breeze
Drifting through existence with ease and comfort.
Breaking waves of memories
Riding the arduous highs and lows of the past as they come crashing in
Telling tales that no one ever told
Sharing unique perspectives and stories that have yet to be shared by any other.
Holy was the night and heaven was the day
Life felt blessed and surreal, with every moment like a gift from the divine.
I never learned to smile this way
This pure and joyful expression of emotion is new to me.
Listen to the mermaids
Hear the mystical music and guidance of the natural world.
Songs that make your heart break
Music that evokes powerful emotions and feelings, both painful and beautiful.
I never learned to sing this way
This complex and emotional song is unfamiliar to me.
Watch the steps I'm taking
Be aware of my actions as I make my way through life.
See the stars you're making
The impact of your existence is bright and far-reaching.
I am not the air for you to breathe
I can't sustain you or fulfill all your needs, you must rely on yourself at times.
Catch the moon he's falling
Seize the moments in life that don't last forever.
Hear the sun she's calling
Listen to the calling of adventure and possibility that life is presenting you with.
They haven't got the answers that we need
There is still much left to discover, and we must seek out our own truth.
Silence sings its sweet phrase
Even the spaces between sound can be full of meaning and beauty.
Singing with the mermaids
Harmonizing with the mystical and mysterious forces of nature.
I will take you everywhere I go
You are an integral part of my journey through life- we'll face all the ups and downs together.
Contributed by Gabriella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.