It's been less than a year since Perth live electronic act Lilt played thei… Read Full Bio ↴It's been less than a year since Perth live electronic act Lilt played their first gig on a windy rooftop in Kings Park, but the three piece have accomplished a satisfying amount since. From debut airplay on Triple J as well as JJJ Unearthed, to supporting industry heavyweights such as Flume at a sold out Villa, and with a WAM Song of the Year nomination for Electronica/Dance (award night upcoming) under their belt, Lilt are now ready to present their debut EP “Swim”.

A five track release showcasing what the band does best - distinctly dreamy and uplifting electronica; with moments of vocal fragility and dense clouds of synths, juxtaposed against system shaking subs and bass growls.

Capture
Lilt Lyrics

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You're so
So possessed by your doubt
Start to know you can't feel the ground
And all the promises by which your bound
You think about it every day
Do you really want to change
You think about it every day
Cause your feeling so restrained

Lately it's all been a little bit heavy
Would you capture me capture me here
And I do, Lately it's all been a little bit heavy
Would you capture me capture me here
You think about it every day
You think about it every day
You think about it every day
You think about it every day
You think about it every day
Do you really want to change
You think about it every day
Cause your feeling so restrained
Lately it's all been a little bit heavy
Would you capture me capture me here
And I do, Lately it's all been a little bit heavy
Would you capture me capture me here
Lately it's all been a little bit heavy
Would you capture me capture me here

And I do, Lately it's all been a little bit heavy
Would you capture me capture me here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lilt's song "Capture" convey a sense of being weighed down by doubt and feeling restrained. The first line "You're so possessed by your doubt" suggests a strong grip that doubt has on the singer's thoughts and actions. It's as if they are unable to break free from this mental imprisonment and are left unsure about how to proceed.

The following lines "Start to know you can't feel the ground / And all the promises by which you're bound" amplify this feeling of uncertainty. The singer is so consumed by their doubts that they have lost touch with reality and are unable to find solid ground to stand on. The promises that were meant to guide them are now a source of confusion and contribute to their feelings of entrapment.

The chorus, "Lately it's all been a little bit heavy / Would you capture me, capture me here? And I do," is a plea for help, wanting to be captured or saved from this heavy feeling. It is likely that the singer is struggling with some sort of decision or action that they need guidance on.

Overall, "Capture" is a reflective song that captures the feelings of doubt, confusion, and entrapment that can take hold of individuals at different points in their lives.

Line by Line Meaning

You're so
Addressing someone who is the subject of the song as being very caught up in their own thoughts and emotions.

So possessed by your doubt
Suggesting that the person is overwhelmed by their own insecurity, causing them to doubt themselves.

Start to know you can't feel the ground
Imploring the listener to recognize their own sense of disconnection from the world and their own emotions.

And all the promises by which your bound
Reminding the subject of the song that they are trapped by their own commitments and promises, which are holding them back from progress and change.

You think about it every day
Reiterating the idea that the person is constantly preoccupied with their thoughts and worries, preventing them from moving forward.

Do you really want to change
Questioning the listener’s true desire to change their current circumstances and indicating that this desire is necessary for any progress.

Cause your feeling so restrained
Describing the subject’s sense of confinement and limitation, which is causing them to feel stuck and unable to move forward.

Lately it's all been a little bit heavy
Acknowledging the apparent heaviness and difficulty of the situation that the subject is facing in their life.

Would you capture me capture me here
Offering the idea of being “captured” as a way to find relief from the weight of the situation, inviting the listener to consider the idea of surrendering their control.

And I do, Lately it's all been a little bit heavy
Repeating the earlier plea for the listener to “capture” the subject and offering reassurance that the singer is responsive and available to be “captured.”

You think about it every day
Again highlighting the listener’s preoccupation with their struggles and perpetuating the idea that change is necessary.

Cause your feeling so restrained
Repeating an earlier line to emphasize the subject’s feelings of confinement and to reinforce the idea that surrendering control could lead to progress.

Lately it's all been a little bit heavy
Repeating the same line again to emphasize the continuing difficulty of the situation for the subject.

Would you capture me capture me here
Repeating the invitation to be “captured” and offering a possible solution to the subject’s struggles.

And I do, Lately it's all been a little bit heavy
Repeating the earlier reassurance that the singer is willing to help the subject and sharing in their burden.

Lately it's all been a little bit heavy
Repeating the same line again to emphasize the burden for the subject.

Would you capture me capture me here
Repeating the invitation to seek help and offering a final offer of support.

Contributed by Jasmine M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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