Ritual Union
Little Dragon Lyrics

Ritual union's got me in trouble again
The singer is caught in a problematic relationship or pattern of behavior that involves ritualistic elements.

I was wonderin' of a white dress
The singer is longing for a pure, idealized version of love and commitment, symbolized by a white dress.

And the mistress
The singer acknowledges the presence of someone else in their relationship who holds a position of power or influence.

And a spirit holding my hand
The artist feels guided or supported by an intangible force as they navigate their relationship or life in general.

Love's sinking in the sand
The artist's feelings of love are slipping away or being lost in the shifting and unstable nature of their situation.

Petals falling on demand
The singer's romantic gestures or attempts at connection are being met with indifference or rejection.

My feet are running like the wind
The singer feels restless and driven to escape their current circumstances.

I'm sorry, boy, that we sinned
The artist acknowledges that their actions have caused harm or transgressed moral or religious boundaries.

Love is not like they say
The artist is disillusioned by the idealized version of love popular culture presents, which does not match their own experiences.

A lie, that it's hard to make it stay
The artist feels that the idea of long-lasting, stable love is a falsehood or illusion that is difficult to achieve or maintain.

I drown my feelings in the sea
The singer attempts to bury or erase their emotions in order to function, possibly through substance abuse or emotional suppression.

They dried out over on the beach
The artist's attempts to ignore or avoid their feelings have left them feeling jaded and disconnected.

Mother, tell me how it is
The singer seeks guidance and insight from their mother, possibly someone they view as experienced or wise.

I know you've been through all of this
The singer acknowledges that their mother has also experienced the highs and lows of romantic relationships.

You ran away so many times
The singer identifies a pattern of avoidance or escapism in their mother's behavior that they may be emulating.

Your kids, your heart, a couple of dimes
The artist recognizes the sacrifices and struggles their mother endured in order to provide for and prioritize her family.

It drowns my feelings in the sea
The artist's emotions are overwhelming and difficult to deal with, causing them to once again try to push them away.

I dried up over on the beach
The singer's attempts to suppress their emotions have left them feeling empty and unable to connect with others.