The band has released two EPs, 'The Starlight EP' (2009) and 'Misfortunes & Minor Victories' (2010). Budgets being tiny for the EPs, the band borrowed an eight-track recorder and captured every intimate breath and soaring crescendo in their own homes and at an isolated house in Northumberland. Handmade sleeves for both EPs reinforced the self-sufficient approach.
Their debut album 'Gracious Tide, Take Me Home' was released on 19 September 2011 through Bella Union . The album was produced by Paul Gregory, as he did the band’s first two EPs. Relishing their independence, the band eschewed a recording studio for the album, though the loud bits were done in a basement of a shop in Newcastle.
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A Kingdom
Lanterns on the Lake Lyrics
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My last letter home
A kingdom for one last dance
To my favorite song
I’ll come through
If you are a friend of mine
We’ll take my soul
I heard the call
A city fall
A ship sailed through the last
Breath of the dawn
I’ll come through
If you are a friend of mine
We’ll take my soul
Leave me now
I’ll come through
If you are a friend of mine
We’ll take my soul
We’ll take my soul
These lyrics from Lanterns on the Lake’s “A Kingdom” are poetic and evocative, hinting at a complex emotional landscape. The opening lines suggest the writer is preparing to leave this world, drafting their final letter home. The second line, “a kingdom for one last dance to my favorite song,” is a poignant reminder of the ephemeral nature of life and the human desire for connection and pleasure. This imagery of a last dance is also a metaphor for life itself, which may be seen as a brief and precious dance before death claims us.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave me to write
Allow me the space to put my thoughts and emotions down on paper
My last letter home
This letter will be my final goodbye to my family and loved ones
A kingdom for one last dance
I wish for one more chance to feel alive and free, like a ruler with his kingdom, even if it's just for a moment
To my favorite song
With the comfort of music, I can let myself go and enjoy the moment
I’ll come through
I will persevere and fulfill my promises
If you are a friend of mine
I hope to surround myself with people who care for me and offer their support
We’ll take my soul
We will embark on a journey to explore the depths of my soul and discover what truly matters to me
Leave me now
Let me be alone so I can reflect and make peace with what's to come
I heard the call
I have been summoned to fulfill my duty or destiny
A city fall
The destruction of a place of familiarity and comfort
A ship sailed through the last
A symbol of hope and the possibility of a new beginning
Breath of the dawn
The beginning of a new era
We’ll take my soul
Together, we will tackle the complexities of my character and delve into what it means to be human
We’ll take my soul
It will be a difficult journey, but we will come out stronger and more enlightened in the end
Contributed by Adam L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leggs McFadden
This is just enchanting. Love this album as well
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