His songs are heart wrenching stories outlined by divine melodies, intelligent and hooky guitar lines set in subtly epic productions with Luke Pickett’s unique soaring vocals and signature falsetto. This young man has a way of spinning a classic love tale into an über-romantic twisted musical sonnet. Luke Pickett is the troubadour sent back from the future to wake us up from the banality of shoe-gazing retro hippies.
Citing Jeff Buckley, Michael Jackson, and Prince as influences, this 22 year old’s sound is somewhat hard to pin down. It’s labeled Acoustic/Alternative/R&B, but Luke Pickett’s music is clearly the result of a wide range of influences.
Luke has previously fronted post-hardcore band Her Words Kill.
Collapsing On Bridges
Luke Pickett Lyrics
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We're walking on water like it's autumn
When your hands aren't at bay, you'll destroy us
You're playing games at the order
I must find a means for it
Now autumn's collapsing on bridges
The order
Your eye only seeks it
Suit your latest craze
Suffer when I love her
It seems easier to let go
And hold on
I'll stay strong
And I won't let go
Fading
As I'm breathing you in
This bridge won't stand both our weight now
One bullet, we both must face the last dance
The last dance
Now autumn
Splitting the oceans
Like bold hearts
That both set to conquer
Waves come crashing
To drown you in your sleep
Call for the answer
Running away from you, you
And hold on
I'll stay strong
I won't let go
Fading
As I'm breathing you in
This bridge won't stand both our weight now
One bullet, we both must face the last dance
The last dance
This is the last dance
Where teardrops dictate who stands and falls
And weapons choose the ones who love
So, this bridge has fallen
And I'm still here
And just on the other side
of it
I still hear your breath
Fading
As I'm breathing you in
This bridge won't stand both our weight now
One bullet, we both must face the last dance
The last dance
The lyrics to Luke Pickett's song "Collapsing On Bridges" are open to interpretation, but a possible meaning could be the end of a relationship. The first line of the song, "We're walking on water like it's autumn," creates a metaphor for the instability and uncertainty of the relationship. The next line suggests that the person Pickett is singing about has a destructive tendency which could harm the relationship. "You're playing games at the order" implies that they do not take the relationship seriously and act in a way that doesn't align with Pickett's expectations. The reference to autumn implies that the relationship may be coming to an end - autumn is typically associated with the end of the growing season and the start of darker, colder months.
The chorus underlines the tension within the relationship. Pickett sings, "Suffer when I love her / It seems easier to let go / And hold on / I'll stay strong / And I won't let go." It's clear that he is struggling with the relationship, but he is determined to hold on despite the suffering that comes with it. The lines, "One bullet, we both must face the last dance / The last dance" suggest that there is a sense of finality to the relationship. The metaphor of the dance implies that the relationship has run its course and is coming to its natural end, with the "last dance" being the final moments.
Overall, "Collapsing On Bridges" is a reflective song about the end of a relationship, capturing the tumultuous feelings that come with heartbreak and the uncertainty of the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Autumn
The season of autumn is used as a metaphor to describe the current state of things.
We're walking on water like it's autumn
We're doing the impossible, taking risks and acting carelessly without considering the consequences.
When your hands aren't at bay, you'll destroy us
When you're not in control of yourself, you can hurt yourself and others.
You're playing games at the order
You're manipulating the situation to your advantage and disregarding the rules and norms of society.
I must find a means for it
I need to find a solution to this problem or challenge.
Now autumn's collapsing on bridges
The metaphorical bridge that we were standing on is now falling apart, and the consequences are catching up with us.
Your eye only seeks it
You're fixated on your goal, and you're willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it.
Twist these lyrics
The singer is calling out to the listener to interpret the song in their own way and make it their own.
Suit your latest craze
The singer is encouraging the listener to use the song to fit their current mood or situation.
Suffer when I love her
Loving someone can be painful and difficult.
It seems easier to let go
Sometimes the easiest thing to do is to give up on love altogether.
And hold on
The singer is advocating for the opposite of giving up, and that is to hold on and persevere through difficult times.
I'll stay strong
The singer is making a commitment to remain strong and resilient in the face of adversity.
Fading
The singer is losing hope or losing themselves in the situation they find themselves in.
As I'm breathing you in
The singer is deeply involved with someone else or a situation that is consuming them fully.
This bridge won't stand both our weight now
The relationship or situation is beyond repair and can no longer support the weight of both parties involved.
One bullet, we both must face the last dance
The consequences of our choices or actions will catch up with us (the metaphorical bullet), and we will have to face the music (the metaphorical last dance).
Now autumn / Splitting the oceans / Like bold hearts / That both set to conquer
The mood or situation is becoming increasingly intense, and the stakes are higher than ever before.
Waves come crashing / To drown you in your sleep
The consequences of our actions or choices are catching up with us, even when we're not conscious or alert enough to defend ourselves.
Call for the answer / Running away from you, you
The singer is seeking answers to the problem or challenge they are facing but is struggling to face the person or situation that is causing the problem.
This is the last dance / Where teardrops dictate who stands and falls / And weapons choose the ones who love
The situation has escalated to the final showdown, where emotions and vulnerabilities will determine the outcome.
So, this bridge has fallen / And I'm still here / And just on the other side
Despite the collapse of the bridge, the singer has survived and is still standing on the other side of the situation, ready to move forward.
Contributed by Keira M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
justjeff
it's 2021. Lying in my bed and staring at the ceiling then caught myself singing in my head empty corridors. (which i haven't listened for a loooong time). Remembered how much i love this album.
Camila Ortega Faccone
This album filled out my teenage -emo-rainy days. Thank you very much for uploading as it’s not in streaming, glad i found it back!
Freddy Alexander
manzo álbum directo a la adolescencia 🚀
Paolo Henriquez
So I'll just join the memories wagon and say last night, some way, somehow, I remembered when I used to listen to these songs. 10+ years later, it's just the same. Great acoustics for the ever-teen heart
stregglemceggle
I forgot how much I loved this. Thanks for uploading 🤘🏻
Lion in August
Many a late night driving listening to this back in the day. So good
First name Last name
This song and “even in heaven they carry switch blades” will always be my comfort songs .. I love them and should listen to them everyday for how good they make me feel
Daniel
Thank you for uploading this beautiful album
Steven Lindsay
God this takes me back to high school, loved his old stuff, new stuff is dope too though 🤘
Gustav Markovic
So yesterday! I remembered how much I love this EP, and it's been a decade, I need him back