Domino
LionLimb Lyrics
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She sheds a prayer in monotone
and makes it to the church on time
Every step a domino falling in her prime,
You pick up every one you find
following close behind
Somewhere between meeting her
Somewhere between thinking of her
and now you're lust only grows
Behind every door she’ll close
she wraps another strip of twine
Every hit a stepping stone turning in her spine
You mark up every one in your mind,
following totally blind
The lyrics of "Domino" by LionLimb convey a sense of fascination and obsession with a woman who appears to have a strong influence over the singer. The opening lines depict her engaging in a prayer, which is performed in a repetitive, monotonous manner. Despite this, she manages to arrive at the church punctually, emphasizing her discipline and commitment. The mention of "every step a domino falling in her prime" implies that each action she takes has an impact on the people around her, including the singer. He, in turn, becomes fixated on picking up and examining each metaphorical "domino" she leaves behind.
As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest a loss of control and an increasing sense of desire for this enigmatic woman. The singer feels a shift in his mindset as he transitions from simply meeting her to being consumed by thoughts of her. The imagery of "lust only grows" signifies his intense attraction and longing. The repetition of "somewhere between" highlights the singer's struggle to understand the transformation his emotions have undergone. Additionally, the line "behind every door she’ll close, she wraps another strip of twine" suggests that the woman is constantly building barriers or closing off parts of herself, deepening her mysterious allure. The singer, though blindsided by his infatuation, cannot resist keeping track of these metaphorical "stepping stones" left in her wake.
Overall, "Domino" explores themes of fascination, infatuation, loss of control, and the alluring power of a mysterious figure.
Line by Line Meaning
She sheds a prayer in monotone
She expresses her desires and hopes in a monotone and detached manner
and makes it to the church on time
She manages to fulfill her obligations and be punctual
Every step a domino falling in her prime
Each action she takes leads to consequences, building up in her prime years
You pick up every one you find
You notice and consider the consequences of her actions
following close behind
You are closely observing her and her impact
Somewhere between meeting her
At some point after initially meeting her
and now you've lost all control
You have lost the ability to control your feelings or actions
Somewhere between thinking of her
In the midst of thinking about her
and now you're lust only grows
Your strong desire for her continues to intensify
Behind every door she’ll close
With every opportunity or relationship she ends
she wraps another strip of twine
She adds another layer of complexity or attachment to her life
Every hit a stepping stone turning in her spine
Each impact or experience becomes a crucial stepping stone in her personal growth
You mark up every one in your mind
You remember and keep track of each significant experience or encounter
following totally blind
You continue to follow her without fully understanding the reasons behind your actions
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: Bronaugh Stewart Jesse
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@richsdixon
One of my very favourite albums of recent years. So much good stuff.
@kennyfreq8605
Such a song. Such a melody. All the harmonies. Fantastic
@donkeh4813
Looking forward to see how this band develops!
@banjothebandit
Cool video. Love the whole instrumental bit at the end
@greagandev
I love it.
@user-mw5yc3qz5x
i love it
@charliidunn839
Sounds so much like elliott
@haruno_haruki
Elliott in '16
@thechoppybumpypeaches4904
See these guys with The Choppy Bumpy Peaches live in Luxembourg (EU) on September 17th!
@patrom0406
how was your concert? :D