Sundogs
Loma Lyrics


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You are still with me
I′m running my fingers along your spine
Watching the world move softly below us
All of its surfaces shining, faultless
But on the inside, hollow and compromised

White on white where the memory wanders
Under the houses an ocean arrives
I'm running back time to the edge of the water
Flickering songs alight, I could live twice
If I could see you alive and unfrozen
I would





Ice on the branches and the sun turned golden

Overall Meaning

In the song "Sundogs" by Loma, the lyrics depict a sense of companionship and longing for a deeper connection. The opening line, "You are still with me," suggests that the singer is reminiscing about a past relationship or perhaps someone they have lost. The following lines, "I'm running my fingers along your spine," convey a tender and intimate gesture, reflecting a desire for physical closeness and familiarity.


As the song progresses, there is a stark contrast between the external world and the internal emotional state. The line, "Watching the world move softly below us," indicates a sense of detachment and observation, as if the singer is metaphorically elevated above the chaos of daily life. However, there is a disparity as the world appears "shining" and "faultless" on the outside, while the inside feels "hollow and compromised." This contrast suggests a feeling of isolation or disconnection despite the impression of a perfect exterior.


The lyrics also illustrate a yearning to return to a certain moment or feeling. The lines, "Running back time to the edge of the water," evoke a nostalgic longing to revisit a particular memory or experience. The imagery of "Ice on the branches and the sun turned golden" further portrays a sense of beauty and serenity, yet there is a bittersweet undertone as it implies the transient nature of time and fleeting moments.


Overall, "Sundogs" delves into themes of longing, emotional depth, and the complexity of human connection. It explores the dichotomy between external appearances and internal struggles, as well as the desire to recapture a sense of intimacy and timelessness.


Line by Line Meaning

You are still with me
Despite everything, your presence is still felt


I'm running my fingers along your spine
Exploring the intimate connection we share


Watching the world move softly below us
Observing the gentle motion of life beneath us


All of its surfaces shining, faultless
Seeing the world's external beauty and perfection


But on the inside, hollow and compromised
Realizing that internally things are empty and damaged


White on white where the memory wanders
Lost in a haze of faded recollections


Under the houses an ocean arrives
Beneath the surface, emotions overwhelm


I'm running back time to the edge of the water
Attempting to revisit past moments of happiness


Flickering songs alight, I could live twice
Moments of music bring a fleeting sense of renewal


If I could see you alive and unfrozen
Longing to witness your vitality once more


I would
I would seize that opportunity without hesitation


Ice on the branches and the sun turned golden
Contrasts between the cold and warmth in life




Writer(s): Emily Elizabeth Cross, Daniel P Duszynski, Jonathan Meiburg

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Comments from YouTube:

@BinBinOnTheMic

Absolutely beautiful recording.

@jonathanbaker6457

this is such a beautiful song

@quinnlewis2003

This and I don't want children are the most chillingly intimate songs on the record for me.

@sgtLPH

Getting strong "Talk Talk"-Vibes from this. Very good!

@makkietakkie

Yes, like some sort of continuation of Spirit of Eden and Laughing Stock!

@ruffback

Shearwater vibe.. check out their albums. Amazing stuff. Palo Santo onwards.. although their last was a bit more 80s electronic.

@carrillo8749

i came to this video just to find this comment

@makkietakkie

Laughing Stock vibes indeed. Feels like being in nature.

@MartyMurray

Awesome song and recording. Has a bit of a Joni Mitchell vibe to it.

@Daponics89

This song is sexy

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