Façades
Ljungblut feat. Eva Weel Skram Lyrics
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I feel you close to me
Nothing stands between us anymore
It resonates the way I want it to be
It's the only way
It will ever ring true
If only you could feel a thing
As long as you put up
Your facades
Out of the hole you're in
Lower than you've ever been
As long as you put up
Your facades
Even though I try
To see it all
You don't want me anymore
It resonates through everything I know
Line starts at the margin
But it's like we couldn't get further apart
If only I could feel a thing
Initals down when you sell your skin
As long as you put up
Your facades
Out of the hole you're in
The sweetest thing I have ever seen
As long as you put up
Your facades
You can never have it all
As long as you wave it off
Never love enough
As long as you put up
Your facades
The lyrics of Ljungblut's song Facades suggest a longing for someone who is physically gone, yet still very much present in the singer's mind. The lines "Even when you are gone, I feel you close to me" indicate that this person left a lasting impact on the singer, and that their connection goes beyond the physical. The phrase "nothing stands between us anymore" suggests that while there may have been barriers between the two in the past, they no longer pose a problem. The singer goes on to say that this connection is the only thing that "will ever ring true," implying that other things in their life may not be as authentic or genuine.
The second verse takes a darker turn, as the singer suggests that the person they are longing for may have gone through some kind of pain in order to maintain their facade. The lines "Initals down when you sell your skin" are somewhat cryptic, but could suggest that the person has made sacrifices in order to maintain a certain image. The phrase "out of the hole you're in, lower than you've ever been" adds to this idea, implying that this facade has brought the person to a low point. However, despite all of this, the singer still wants this person to maintain their facade. They seem to understand that it's the only way they can keep their connection alive, even if it means not seeing the true version of this person.
Overall, Facades is a poignant reflection on the complexities of human connection and the lengths we sometimes go to in order to maintain that connection. It's a song that speaks to the idea that sometimes, it's the illusions we create that end up being the most important things in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Even when you are gone
Despite your absence, your presence is felt.
I feel you close to me
Your influence is still there, even if you're not physically present.
Nothing stands between us anymore
There are no barriers or obstacles preventing us from being together.
It resonates the way I want it to be
This situation and feeling aligns with my desires and expectations.
It's the only way
This is the singular option or course of action available.
It will ever ring true
This feeling will always be genuine and authentic.
If only you could feel a thing
I wish you were able to experience emotions or understand the situation.
Initals down when you sell your skin
You're giving up a part of your identity or individuality for something else.
As long as you put up / Your facades
As long as you maintain a false front or persona.
Out of the hole you're in
You're in a difficult or negative situation.
Lower than you've ever been
You're experiencing a lower emotional state or more challenging circumstances than before.
Even though I try / To see it all
Despite my efforts to understand the situation completely.
You don't want me anymore
You no longer desire my presence or companionship.
It resonates through everything I know
This situation affects every aspect of my life and understanding.
Line starts at the margin
This situation is barely perceptible or noticeable.
But it's like we couldn't get further apart
Our connection or relationship is becoming increasingly detached or distant.
The sweetest thing I have ever seen
The most appealing or attractive aspect of the situation.
You can never have it all
It's impossible to have everything you want or desire.
As long as you wave it off
As long as you deny or ignore the importance or relevance of something.
Never love enough
You don't show or express enough love or affection.
As long as you put up / Your facades
As long as you maintain a false front or persona.
Contributed by Ella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Colleen Williams
Music doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective. Always did love this piece with soprano sax. A true 20th century composer.
Lucifer Box
Absolutely beautiful piece of music by the brilliant Philip Glass. Incredibly haunting, not at all 'scary' or 'ominous' in my opinion, but full of sadness. Very powerful and very moving.
Deathrasher
Nailed that. Approximately 2/3 of the people I 've met that have listened to glass music thought it was "scary", the other 1/3 found it brilliant and got hooked indefinitely, everyone for his reasons ...
butch
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Filósofo Absurdo
This was the first piece I heard from Philip Glass, when I was in my early twenties... I am in my fifties now and still listening to Glass works...
Sean Harrison
Yeah bought the album when I was a young dreamer and would lay on the floor and listen. That was a long time ago now.
Theresa Griffin Kennedy
Oh my gosh… this sounds suspiciously like the score to a film… how utterly gorgeous. I heard this playing on All Classical Radio and I jumped up to find out what it was so I could search it on YouTube. This is so filled with soul, it’s just indescribable. I needed this so much right now….
Amaryllis28
I had the same experience of this - heard on radio, immediately searched for it, found it here. It's almost too much to handle.
Daniel Grantham
It was originally supposed to score the film Koyaanisqatsi. It simply wasn't used.
Theresa Griffin Kennedy
@Daniel Grantham That’s an interesting detail to know. Is so lovely…