While continuing to front his seven-piece band Farrow, Lanks is a mature new side project that has allowed him to play freely with traditional folk storytelling in the modern framework of electronic music; taking parts from Radiohead’s intricate grooves, Bon Iver’s vocal layering and Jamie XX’s famed dead space.
His debut EP is a collection of songs that rises and falls in pictures and words, a project that combines cinematic soundscapes with electronic beats and evocative vocal narratives.
Although Lanks is a solo venture, with the 24-year-old writing, performing and recording the EP using synthesizers, guitars, samples and flutes over an intensive three month period, the live sets expand to include three other band members.
Lanks debut EP is available digitally on Bandcamp and iTunes.
Comfortable
Lanks Lyrics
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Rewinding
To when you were near
I'll riot, deny it
But this time
The cut is clear
(Why didn't you) call me when you fell apart
There's blood's on my side of the car
Too
Now you're packed up on the inside
I'm a siren ringing out in the night
The end was coming but I was blind-sided
My eyes flicker too
Strobe lights between the news
But I can't follow you
When faced with the path you'll have to choose
My eyes flicker too
Let yourself sink in my brightest blue
And I'll find the head to ask
Are you comfortable?
Let me comfort you
I am, a lion
Let's run wild
Get out of here
I'll ride out, these miles
To find a way
To your release
(Why didn't you) call me when you fell apart
You know I need you like a light in the dark
There's blood's on my side of the car
Too
Now you're packed up on the inside
I'm a siren ringing out in the night
The end was coming but I was blind-sided
My eyes flicker too
Strobe lights between the news
I can't follow you
When faced with the path you'll have to choose
My eyes flicker too
Let yourself sink in my brightest blue
And I'll find the head to ask
Are you comfortable?
Let me comfort you
Let me comfort you
Let me comfort you
(Why didn't you) call me when you fell apart
You know I need you like a light in the dark
There's blood's on my side of the car
Too
Now you're packed up on the inside
I'm a siren ringing out in the night
The end was coming but I was blind-sided
My eyes flicker too
Strobe lights between the news
I can't follow you
When faced with the path you'll have to choose
My eyes flicker too
Let yourself sink in my brightest blue
And I'll find the head to ask
Are you comfortable?
Let me comfort you
Let me comfort you
Let me comfort you
The song "Comfortable" by Lanks explores the theme of betrayal in relationships. The lyrics depict the pain of being left behind by someone who was once close, and the struggle to come to terms with their departure. The opening lines “I am cold iron, rewinding, to when you were near” evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing, indicating the desire to go back in time and fix things. The following lines “I'll riot, deny it, but this time, the cut is clear” suggest the realization that the relationship is beyond repair and the pain of accepting this truth.
The chorus “(Why didn't you) call me when you fell apart, You know I need you like a light in the dark, There's blood's on my side of the car, Too” displays a sense of helplessness and desperation to keep the relationship intact. The lines "My eyes flicker too, Strobe lights between the news, But I can't follow you, When faced with the path you'll have to choose" hint at the difficulty of keeping up with the other person's choices, especially when they lead to a different path.
The final lines “Let me comfort you, Let me comfort you” suggest a willingness to forgive and a desire to provide solace, even after being hurt. The song overall explores the complexities of human relationships and the hurtful events that can occur.
Line by Line Meaning
I am cold iron
I'm feeling emotionless and rigid
Rewinding
Going back to the past
To when you were near
The past with the person being referred to
I'll riot, deny it
I'll fiercely protest and reject it
But this time
It's different now
The cut is clear
The pain is more noticeable and severe
(Why didn't you) call me when you fell apart
I wish you had reached out to me when things got hard for you
You know I need you like a light in the dark
I depend on you to brighten my life
There's blood's on my side of the car
I'm involved in the problem too
Now you're packed up on the inside
You've compartmentalized your emotions
I'm a siren ringing out in the night
I'm making a lot of noise about my feelings
The end was coming but I was blind-sided
I didn't see it coming
My eyes flicker too
I'm also uncertain and hesitant
Strobe lights between the news
Conflicting messages and confusion
But I can't follow you
I can't always understand you
When faced with the path you'll have to choose
Important decision that you need to make
Let yourself sink in my brightest blue
Relax in my calm energy
And I'll find the head to ask
I'll get my thoughts together to ask
Are you comfortable?
Are you at ease?
Let me comfort you
Let me make you feel better
I am, a lion
I'm bold and unyielding
Let's run wild
Let's be free and uninhibited
Get out of here
Escape from our current situation
I'll ride out, these miles
I'll go the distance for you
To find a way
To discover a solution
To your release
To your freedom from pain
Let me comfort you
Let me ease your worries
Writer(s): WILL LINDSAY CUMING, ANDREI EREMIN
Contributed by Madison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pamelamontoya9932
Aún no se como llegue aquí, pero me encanta esta canción <3
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Love Victor 🌈
@berkanx
💜💙💚💛🧡❤️🌈
@syahmi2326
Love Victor brought me here. Can't wait for season 2 🔥🔥
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Me too I can't wait
@RunMamasBoy
My favourite track ❤❤
@dannysimion
Gotta love indie artists! Loving the sound and feel of this music!
@Rin_404
This quickly became one of my favourite songs from you. <3
@haydenstarr7245
Such an amazing song! Can't believe it has so few views
@RedButCold
Keep it up! you improve with every song. It's amazing!