In large parts of Europe - both in and outside the 9 countries the band has been touring in – Lampshade has achieved fine airplay and good press. E.g. ’Because Trees Can Fly’ was Album of the Week in Belfast Telegraph and in the German music magazine Visions, while the single from the album has been played in BBC 6, UK and a lot in France.
With Let's Away they released their second full-length Album 2006 and started touring through Europe in February of that year.The Band disbanded in 2009.
Come Closer
Lampshade Lyrics
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A pair of finger loose fists
This is my handshake
This is what I carry around
What I meet you with
This is my work
I am a bloody girl
This is my home
This is where I live and die
From where I welcome you
This is my heart
Come closer
Please come closer
Come sing the songs of high and
Come sing the songs of low and
Come closer
Please come closer
Come closer
Please come closer
The lyrics of Lampshade's song Come Closer seem to touch on the theme of identity and the emotional baggage that one carries around with them. The first two lines talk about hands that are stained red and a pair of finger loose fists which may be alluding to something violent or aggressive. This could suggest that the singer has done things they are not proud of and is carrying the guilt with them. The following lines suggest that this is the persona which the singer presents to the world. They greet people with their "handshake" and carry their emotional burdens with them wherever they go.
The chorus of the song is an invitation to someone to "come closer" to them. This could imply a desire for deeper understanding and connection with others. The singer acknowledges that they are a "bloody girl" with a "soul as black as hell" which could suggest that they feel damaged and flawed. However, they also describe that this is where they "live and die" and from where they "welcome you". This could suggest that they are inviting others to come closer and see them for who they really are.
Overall, the song seems to evoke powerful emotions and personal struggles that are relatable to many people. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and depth which is enhanced by the emotive vocals and acoustic instrumentation.
Line by Line Meaning
My hands are stained red
I have done unspeakable things and carry the guilt of my actions.
A pair of finger loose fists
My hands are no longer closed in frustration, but are now open and ready to receive others.
This is my handshake
My way of greeting, accepting responsibility for my actions and hoping to connect with others.
This is what I carry around
My guilt and sorrow follow me wherever I go.
What I meet you with
I will be honest and open with those I encounter.
This is my work
Redemption is my path, and working towards redemption is what I must do.
I am a bloody girl
My inner turmoil and guilt are evident, and I can be vulnerable.
A soul as black as hell
My guilt and wrongdoings weigh heavily on my conscious and manifesting in my soul.
This is my home
I will be open and honest even within my own space and environment.
This is where I live and die
I cannot run from my past and must face my consequences in my personal space.
From where I welcome you
Despite my own shortcomings, I still welcome others into my space and want to connect with them.
This is my heart
My emotions and sentimentality are raw and exposed, but still valuable.
Come closer
I invite you in and want to connect on a deeper level.
Please come closer
I urge you to come closer so that we can understand each other better.
Come sing the songs of high and
Let us celebrate the happy moments and achievements together.
Come sing the songs of low and
Let us be vulnerable and share our struggles and hardships with each other.
Come closer
I still want to connect with you.
Please come closer
I still urge you to come closer so that we may understand each other better.
Contributed by Zachary H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheExceptionFF
Such a beautiful song...
@EgObArNeT
@Mikasterz what about buying the albums instead?