Ocotillo
Loma Lyrics


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Roll me down the center line
Run me through the changes
Hold me in the summer light
Creosote
Ocotillo

Sun is like an open eye
Big wind is blowing over
Lead me to another life
All my ties are broken




I'm in wonderful
Disarray

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Loma's "Ocotillo" sets the stage for a journey. The singer is asking to be "rolled down the center line" and "run through the changes," which could signify a need for change or direction in their life. The next line speaks of being held in the "summer light," perhaps a moment of contemplation or stillness in the midst of movement. The imagery of "creosote" and "ocotillo" further evoke a sense of travel through the desert, with these plants being common sights in the Southwestern United States.


The second verse adds to the sense of movement, with the sun being compared to an "open eye" and "big wind is blowing over." This sense of upheaval and change is followed by a desire to be led to "another life," with the singer's ties being broken. There is a sense of acceptance or even excitement in this "disarray," as if the unknown future holds an opportunity for growth or transformation. Overall, "Ocotillo" is a song about change, travel, and embracing the unknown.


Line by Line Meaning

Roll me down the center line
Take me on a journey that follows a clear path


Run me through the changes
Guide me through transitions and transformations


Hold me in the summer light
Keep me in a place of warmth and happiness


Creosote
A plant that symbolizes resilience in hot and dry climates


Ocotillo
Another plant that represents endurance in challenging environments


Sun is like an open eye
The sun is a powerful and watchful presence


Big wind is blowing over
A powerful force of change is in motion


Lead me to another life
Take me to a new, transformative phase in my existence


All my ties are broken
I'm detached from what once held me back


I'm in wonderful
I'm in a state of blissful uncertainty


Disarray
My life is in chaotic disarray, but I'm embracing the changes.




Writer(s): Dan Duszynski, Emily Cross, Jonathan Meiburg

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@robertbrock3079

Heard this on Radcliffe and Maconie on BBC 6 Music. Every now and then you need to hear something that stops you dead in your tracks and this is it!

@TheZebulonPike

I love the production of this song. Her vocals are right smack dab in front of you, like shes singing directly into your face. Its also got that kinda Joni Mitchell vibe with the jazzy refrain meets This is the Kit.

@MamaeMaracuja

Heard this yesterday on a local radio station. It stopped me, demanding I listen. It fit my emotions perfectly after experiencing a great disappointment and realizing a profound, impending likelihood just an hour earlier.

@lubridermjones8289

I just listened to this four times In a row. The only way I can describe this song is like you're getting sucked into a mirage. My first time hearing this band, this is timeless.

@HruntingOfermode

Well, that didn't disappoint: my goosebumps have goosebumps.

@Brittle_buddha

Amen

@jacquelinerodriguez2868

Encontré esta banda por accidente hace meses, y me encantan sus canciones, son tan relajantes

@johnharrison6808

Not often you hear a song as perfect as this.

@RD-cm7ym

Legitimately one of the best bands doing it currently.

@timkroezen

This is just what we need right now.. Perfect.

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