Blue Lead Fences
Loch Lomond Lyrics
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Pantone cape around my neck
Running fast, your shoes come off
Nothing is left and nothing is lost
It feels good to be young
Throwing air and throwing rocks
Sharpened boards and filling ponds
An eight year old having fun
With enough wind, I can fly
Call them up and say goodbye
The lyrics of Loch Lomond's song Blue Lead Fences portrays a playful nostalgia of childhood. The opening line "Climb upon the roof and peek" recalls the adventures of a mischievous child exploring the world. The use of the phrase "Pantone cape around my neck" is a whimsical detail that further emphasizes the playful imagination of youth. The line "Running fast, your shoes come off" highlights the free-spiritedness of childhood, where playfulness rules and responsibilities are few. The following line, "Nothing is left and nothing is lost," suggests the carefree nature of childhood where everything is easily replaceable and nothing is of much consequence.
The chorus, "It feels good to be young," captures the essence of the song, expressing the joy of being young and innocent. The lyrics "Throwing air and throwing rocks/Sharpened boards and filling ponds" recall the fun and mischief that children get up to. The line "An eight-year-old having fun" is a direct reference to the age when life is simple, and the world is full of wonder.
The last line of the song, "With enough wind, I can fly/Call them up and say goodbye," is an ending that captures the transient nature of childhood, where friendships are fleeting and goodbyes are common.
Line by Line Meaning
Climb upon the roof and peek
I'm curious and adventurous, so I'm going to climb on top of the roof to see what's around
Pantone cape around my neck
I feel like a superhero and I'm ready for any adventure with my cape around my neck
Running fast, your shoes come off
I'm running so fast that my shoes can't keep up and they come off
Nothing is left and nothing is lost
I'm enjoying the moment so much that nothing else matters and I'm not worried about losing anything
It feels good to be young
I'm enjoying being young and carefree, and not worrying about responsibilities or stress
Throwing air and throwing rocks
I'm having fun throwing things into the air and rocks, feeling the thrill of the moment
Sharpened boards and filling ponds
I'm using sharpened boards and filling ponds for my amusement, being creative and adventurous
An eight year old having fun
I'm being playful and imaginative, acting like an eight year old having a great time
Let's organize the weaker ones
I'm feeling protective and want to organize those who may not be as strong, using my experience and knowledge to help them
With enough wind, I can fly
I feel like I can do anything and fly if I have enough motivation and confidence
Call them up and say goodbye
I'm ready to move on to the next adventure and say goodbye to the current moment, ready for whatever comes next
Contributed by Aaliyah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wonderblack Productions
Enjoy it more with each viewing. Amen, Hallelujah! The desaturated colors and 70s exploitation like framing makes for a visceral piece. Well done, Alicia.
Efilzaggin
I saw Loch Lomond open in Philadelphia. I don't know how to describe it but the energy they give off is amazing. Keep up the amazing music. :)
Tender Loving Empire
Loch Lomond's new record "Little Me Will Start A Storm" is available for pre-order from their label's website, Tender Loving Empire. You can also sample the first track off the new record, "Elephant's and Little Girls"!
Schnorpfelchen
Go on! You're incredible!
PyrateParadox
Love this music.... all of it so far.. and yeah, here because of Danny's skillz. xo
keithmckeith
Danny McAskill rocks!!!! I cant believe his influence on music. look at band of horses too.
h4ngman
Your appearance in the Danny McAskill video directed my attention to your music. And damn, its good. Thumbs up, anyone who got here this way too.
John Briscoe
@h4ngman I too discovered them through the new McAskill video, his older one turned me onto BoH's. Both are excellent, as are Fleet Foxes.
seanpaul031
so good.
Brooke Morrison
ughhh this is so good.