Labyrinth Ear are a UK electronic duo made up of Emily and Tom. Coming from… Read Full Bio ↴Labyrinth Ear are a UK electronic duo made up of Emily and Tom. Coming from different sides of London, they were brought together by mutual tastes in music, while each bringing their own set of influences. Emily’s folk-like lyrics invoke colourful, visual stories, while bringing together a wide range of musical influences, ranging from classic film scores, world music and vintage electronica. With songs that are both melancholic and euphoric, they combine samples with synths and psychedelic, worldly sounds along with child-like vocals to create fantasia pop music with a foot in the past, present and future.

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Droplets of Pearl
Labyrinth Ear Lyrics

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Antiquity Sisters,
Marigolds ripe and in tune,
Saturniidae eyes,
And the skies occult blue,
Gulab jamun sun,
My honour said Bhopal me and you,

Me and you

Me and you
Me and you
Me and you
We were two
But not two
Me and you
Me and you

Whisterium dissipates us now,
A pointillists dream to retrace,
A pairing seldom knew,
Onyx and Ivory we were two,

We were two
But not two
Me and you
Me and you

Will you find me again ebony girl,
I'll be there awaiting you,
We were dragon princesses me and you,
Me and you,
Me and you,
The blue one,
He told it me too,
Me and you,
Me and you,

The blue one,
He told me too

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Labyrinth Ear's song "Droplets of Pearl" paint a vivid picture of a fantasy world filled with magical creatures and elements. The first stanza references "Antiquity Sisters" and "Saturniidae eyes," which may suggest a connection to ancient mythology and the eyes of a type of moth. The imagery continues with the mention of "Gulab jamun sun," which is likely a reference to an Indian dessert that is deep-fried and soaked in syrup. This creates a sense of warmth and comfort in the midst of the otherworldly imagery.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Me and you" but also adds the phrase "We were two, but not two," which suggests a deep connection between two people or beings, possibly of different natures or origins. The second verse expands on this idea with the line "Onyx and Ivory we were two," invoking the idea of two contrasting elements or personalities that come together in harmony. The line "Whisterium dissipates us now" is more cryptic, but may suggest that some outside force is pulling these two apart.

The final stanza brings the focus back to the two characters, with a plea for the "ebony girl" to come find the singer, who will be waiting. The reference to "dragon princesses" and the "blue one" further solidify the fantastical, mythical nature of the world being referenced in the song.

Overall, the lyrics of "Droplets of Pearl" create a dreamlike world that is open to interpretation, but suggests a deep connection between two beings who may not belong in each other's worlds, and the struggle to maintain that connection against all odds.

Line by Line Meaning

Antiquity Sisters,
Referring to the ancient bond between two friends

Marigolds ripe and in tune,
A metaphor for the strong friendship that is healthy and vibrant

Saturniidae eyes,
Eyes that are as large and beautiful as a Saturn moth, representing the beauty of friendship

And the skies occult blue,
The presence of a mystical, magical quality to the friendship

Gulab jamun sun,
A reference to a delicious and sweet Indian dessert, representing the sweetness of their friendship

My honour said Bhopal me and you,
Their honor binds them together as friends, a reference to the city of Bhopal which is known for its rich culture and historic connections

Whisterium dissipates us now,
The element of nostalgia, looking back on the good times that are now gone

A pointillists dream to retrace,
The memories of their friendship are like the dots in a pointillist painting - they all come together to create a beautiful picture

A pairing seldom knew,
Their friendship was an uncommon and special bond

Onyx and Ivory we were two,
A reference to the contrast between their personalities, but together they were beautiful

Will you find me again ebony girl,
The longing for their friendship to be rekindled, calling out to their dear friend

I'll be there awaiting you,
The promise of being there for their friend whenever they need them, a true friend always waiting

We were dragon princesses me and you,
A metaphor for their fierce and adventurous spirit, they were unstoppable as a team

The blue one,
A mysterious and enigmatic force that surrounds their friendship

He told it me too,
The understanding of their friendship's deeper meaning, spoken to them by the Blue One

Contributed by Julian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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