Lost Lander is a project founded by songwriter/fore… Read Full Bio ↴Portland, Oregon
Lost Lander is a project founded by songwriter/forester Matt Sheehy when he began work on a new album with producer Brent Knopf. The two often worked remotely - using the internet to communicate ideas - and from time to time they met at majestic spots on the Oregon coast to work in closer proximity.
Flinch
Lost Lander Lyrics
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When I come home again I'll bring you presents.
Lights your face with your flowers.
When I come home again I'll bring your presents.
You'd better not stare it's a long way down. (You'd better not stare it's a long way down).
You'd better not stare it's a long way down.
You need to keep the peace of what you do?
When I'm alone again I feel your presence.
When I come home again I'll bring you flowers.
Ohh we lay still my love.(Heart heart to heart to heart we need to put a stop in the middle of it)
Ohh we lay still my love.
I saw somethin' wonderful.
I couldn't stay with you girl.
I saw somethin' wonderful (You'd better not stare it's a long way down).
You were sick with little fears.
I would stay with you and pass the hours.
Ohh we lay still my love (Heart heart to heart to heart we need to put a stop in the middle of it).
Ohh we lay still my love.
Ohh we lay still my love (Heart heart to heart to heart we need to put a stop).
Hey!
Ohh we will be somethin' wonderful.
I couldn't stay with you girl.
We will be somethin' wonderful, and I will stay with you girl.
I will stay with you girl.
The lyrics to Lost Lander's song Flinch seem to be about a lover who promises to bring presents and flowers to their partner when they come home. They express their longing to be with their partner and feel their presence, and how it lights up their face and brings a smile. However, there seems to be a hint of distance and hesitation from the lover as they say, "You'd better not stare, it's a long way down," indicating that there might be a challenge or obstacle in their relationship.
The lyrics also suggest that the lover had to leave the partner because they saw something wonderful, implying that something else may be attracting their attention instead of their current relationship. Nevertheless, the lover promises that they will become something wonderful together and stay with the partner. The repetition of "Ohh we lay still my love" and "Heart heart to heart to heart we need to put a stop in the middle of it" emphasize the intimacy and closeness of their relationship, but also the need to take a pause and perhaps address any issues or conflicts.
Overall, the lyrics of Flinch express themes of distance, longing, hesitation, and the promise of better times. The song's dreamy and atmospheric melody gives it a wistful and introspective quality, communicating the complexities of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Cross my heart and cross the line.
I solemnly promise to keep my word and go beyond the limits to fulfill it.
When I come home again I'll bring you presents.
I will bring gifts for you when I return home.
Lights your face with your flowers.
Your face glows with joy when you receive flowers.
You'd better not stare it's a long way down. (You'd better not stare it's a long way down).
You should avoid fixation on something that might be harmful in the long run.
You need to keep the peace of what you do?
Do you maintain inner peace in your actions?
When I'm alone again I feel your presence.
I feel as though you are with me even when I am alone.
It lights your face and lights and lights your smile.
Your entire being lights up with joy and happiness.
When I come home again I'll bring you flowers.
I will bring you flowers when I return home.
Ohh we lay still my love. (Heart heart to heart to heart we need to put a stop in the middle of it)
We lay motionless in each other's arms, and we need to pause in the middle of our deep, emotional connection.
I saw somethin' wonderful.
I witnessed something of great wonder and beauty.
I couldn't stay with you girl.
I couldn't remain with you, my love.
You were sick with little fears.
You were troubled with insignificant worries.
I would stay with you and pass the hours.
I would be with you and spend time together to make you feel better.
Ohh we lay still my love (Heart heart to heart to heart we need to put a stop in the middle of it).
We lay motionless in each other's arms, and we need to pause in the middle of our deep, emotional connection.
Ohh we will be somethin' wonderful.
We will be something incredible and extraordinary.
I couldn't stay with you girl.
I couldn't remain with you, my love.
We will be somethin' wonderful, and I will stay with you girl.
We will be magnificent together, and I will never leave you, my love.
Writer(s): Matthew Thomas Sheehy, Patrick Barry Hughes
Contributed by Jayden I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.