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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Lithium
Labyrinth Ear Lyrics

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White light and flowers, a pleasant dream
Only lithium controlls me
Everything keeps going
Frozen
We'll all be dead

Does it make you smile?

Does it make you feel alive?
(Only lithium controls me)
Does it make you feel alive?
(Only lithium controls me)

Embracing the black creates a spark,
and your stomach, an eon in ebony
Is it your final light?
Is it your final light?
Is it your final light?
Is it your final light?
Is it your final light?

The cold envelops you,
black diamonds dance, entrance you
When you look into my eyes
Does it make you feel alive?

Does it make you feel alive?
(Only lithium controlls me)
Do I make you feel alive?
Does it make you feel alive?
(Only lithium controlls me)
Do I make you feel alive?

Do they peirce you?
Do you see them?
Does it make you smile?

Do you see them?
Does it peirce you?
Does it make you feel alive?

Does it make you feel alive?
(Black diamonds dance entrance you)
Does it make you feel alive?
(When you look into my eyes)
(Does it make you feel alive?)

Does it make you feel alive?
Do I make you feel alive?

Does it make you feel alive?
Do I make you feel alive?

Overall Meaning

In Labyrinth Ear's song Lithium, the lyrics convey a theme of being controlled by a substance, in this case, lithium. The opening lines are tranquil and dreamlike with "White light and flowers, a pleasant dream" suggesting a peaceful and positive state of mind. However, this dreamlike state is disrupted by the assertion that "Only lithium controls me". The song then delves into a darker and more ominous tone with lines such as "We'll all be dead" and "Embracing the black creates a spark", which could suggest a hint of nihilism. Despite the dark undertones, the song ends with the repeated line of "Do I make you feel alive?" which could suggest a desperate appeal for connection and meaning.

Overall, the song seems to be exploring themes of control, nihilism, and longing. The references to lithium suggest a dependence on a chemical substance to feel in control, while the mention of death and darkness suggest a nihilistic and fatalistic outlook on life. However, the repeated questioning of whether the singer makes the listener feel alive suggests a desperate desire for connection and meaning.

Line by Line Meaning

White light and flowers, a pleasant dream
An idyllic image of white light and flowers representing a dreamy state.

Only lithium controlls me
The singer is dependent on lithium to feel in control of themselves and their emotions.

Everything keeps going
Despite the singer's struggles, life continues to move forward.

Frozen
The artist feels stuck and unable to move forward or make progress in life.

We'll all be dead
Despite the beauty and wonder of life, the artist views mortality as an inevitability.

Does it make you smile?
The singer questions if the listener finds any joy in life or if they are also struggling to find a reason to smile.

Embracing the black creates a spark, and your stomach, an eon in ebony
The darkness and unknown can sometimes lead to an exciting and inspiring spark of creativity or epiphany.

Is it your final light?
The artist wonders if the listener is on the cusp of a major realization or if they have reached the end of their journey.

The cold envelops you, black diamonds dance, entrance you
Describing a mesmerizing yet unsettling image of the beauty and danger of the world.

When you look into my eyes
The artist invites the listener to engage with them and share their experiences.

Do they peirce you?
The singer questions if their words and emotions are having an impact on the listener.

Do you see them?
The artist wonders if the listener is also able to see the same beauty and darkness of the world that they do.

Does it make you feel alive?
The singer seeks a connection with the listener and questions if they are truly living and experiencing all that life has to offer.

Do I make you feel alive?
The singer wonders if their presence and words are having a positive impact on the listener's life and ability to feel alive.

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