"Luscious, luminous, lilting lullabies" is how the New York Times describes songs by Lucius, a five-piece band from Brooklyn, NY.
At the center of Lucius are the "alluring and magnetic" (Seventeen) singers-in-unison, Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig. After graduating from Boston’s Berklee School of Music, the two young friends and collaborators moved into an old Victorian house in Brooklyn’s Ditmas Park – a former recording studio and music school. The four-story musical fortress, rife with left-behind musical treasures, housed many musician friends including, eventually, Wolfe and Laessig’s future bandmates, Danny Molad, Peter Lalish and Andrew Burri.
“When we were ready to make our record we felt it was imperative it reflected the synergy that Holly and I feel so strongly in our personal and musical relationship,” said Wolfe. The resulting songs are stories told from the same perspective, sung at the same time, with the same sentiment; two voices as one.
The quintet’s self-titled debut EP was recorded and produced in the Ditmas Park house where the band was formed. Their full length album is due for release Autumn 2013.
Shenandoah
Lucius Lyrics
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It's taken me some time to get to this end
I thought that we could light a fire
We'd go out and watch the stars
When the darkness falls, I'll still see your face
Smoke gets in your eyes, that's why you look that way
Moon's hiding far behind the trees
But it's always there, the river brings it closer to me
We could go out and watch the stars
Shenandoah la la love, la la love, la la love
Shenandoah la la love, la la love, la la love
Wouldn't you like to light a fire?
We could go out and watch the stars
Wouldn't you like to light a fire?
Wouldn't you want to watch the stars?
Shenandoah la la love, la la love, la la love
Shenandoah la la love, la la love, la la love
Shenandoah, Shenandoah, Shenandoah
Shenandoah la la love, la la love, la la love
Shenandoah, Shenandoah, Shenandoah
Shenandoah la la love, la la love, la la love
Shenando-love, love
Shenandoah la la love, la la love, la la love
Shenando-love, love
Shenandoah la la love, la la love, la la love
Shenandoah la la love, la la love, la la love
The lyrics in Lucius's song Shenandoah seem to describe a conversation between two people, possibly a couple. They talk about the idea of lighting a fire and watching the stars together. The mention of darkness falling and seeing each other's faces, combined with the repeated use of "la la love" throughout the song, suggests a romantic or intimate dynamic between the two. The lyrics also mention the moon being hidden behind trees but still present, possibly symbolizing a sense of hope or continuity even in the midst of darkness or obstacles.
The repetition of "Shenandoah" throughout the song adds a somewhat mystical or dreamlike quality to the lyrics. Shenandoah is actually the name of a river in the eastern United States, and has been significant in American history and folklore. The name comes from an indigenous word meaning "daughter of the stars," which fits with the imagery of watching the stars in the song. The river has also inspired numerous songs and poems, and has been associated with a sense of longing or connection to nature. The repeated use of "la la love" throughout the song could be a nod to the river's musical legacy.
Overall, the lyrics in Shenandoah evoke a sense of nostalgia, longing, and romantic yearning. The reference to the river and its associated emotions adds depth and symbolism to the conversation between the two speakers.
Line by Line Meaning
Blading back the lights, we said again
Turning off the lights, we repeat the conversation
It's taken me some time to get to this end
I needed time to reach the conclusion
I thought that we could light a fire
I imagined we could start a fire
We'd go out and watch the stars
We would go outside and observe the stars
When the darkness falls, I'll still see your face
Even in the darkness, I will remember your face
Smoke gets in your eyes, that's why you look that way
The smoke causes your eyes to appear a certain way
Moon's hiding far behind the trees
The moon is hidden behind the trees
But it's always there, the river brings it closer to me
The moon is always present, and the river makes it appear closer
Wouldn't you like to light a fire?
Would you not enjoy starting a fire?
We could go out and watch the stars
We could observe the stars while outside
Shenandoah la la love, la la love, la la love
A reference to the Shenandoah River with a repetition of 'love'
Wouldn't you want to watch the stars?
Wouldn't you desire to observe the stars?
Shenandoah, Shenandoah, Shenandoah
A repetition of 'Shenandoah' as a reference to the river
Shenando-love, love
A repetition of 'Shenandoah' with the addition of 'love'
Shenandoah la la love, la la love, la la love
A reference to the Shenandoah River with a repetition of 'love'
Writer(s): Laessig Holly, Wolfe Jessica R.
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@puppyislucky
Yes, PLEASE PLEASE upload the rest of the album. I think a few of us superfans would be greatful to hear the rest. thanks in advance.
@Royr719
I just did :)
@loganjeffry9358
I can’t find this song on iTunes anywhere!! Any ideas where to find for purchase??
@jeongluvs7524
I NEED ON SPOTIFY
@tylersmith7925
So pleasant and peaceful and oh so wonderful
@limey3706
you are an absolute gem!!! Can't believe they won't release this :(
@nikiarrowsmith
Pleeeease upload the rest of the album!
@Royr719
uploaded :)
@wastelandofwonder3542
Does anyone know where to watch the music video? One of my old favorites.
@deansolecki
The artist pulled it for some reason. :\