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.
Even In Heaven They Carry Switchblades
Luke Pickett Lyrics
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A banquet where no one moves
Captive to her long brown hair
This time no one can stare away
She peels down hearts from the sky
With wings that pick their own life
She keeps a gun by her side
But darling, no one will hide from you
And this I ask of you
When you look in the mirror, do you
Shield your beauty from your eyes?
'Cause I can see it all the time
Just stick to the right path
Just stick to the right path
She cries herself to sleep
My dear, there's no need to weep
This story's always been told
You've got a heart of perfection
When you walk into a room
Everyone's eyes fixed on you
Everyone wants you
But nobody can have you
And this I ask of you
When you look in the mirror, do you
Shield your beauty from your eyes?
'Cause I can see it all the time
Just stick to the right path
Just stick to the right path
And they're running through the clouds without you
And they're running through the clouds without you
And they're running through the clouds without you
And they're running through the clouds without you
And they're running through the clouds without you
And they're running through the clouds without you
And they're running through the clouds without you
And they're running through the clouds without you
The lyrics to Luke Pickett's song "Even In Heaven They Carry Switchblades" describe a woman who captivates those around her with her beauty and mystery. The first verse depicts a scene where she prepares a table for two, but no one moves because they are held captive by her long brown hair. She is described as someone who can peel down hearts from the sky with her wings that pick their own life. She keeps a gun by her side, but no one will hide from her. The second verse highlights her sadness and how her story has always been told. She has a heart of perfection and when she walks into a room, everyone's eyes are fixed on her, but nobody can have her. The chorus asks the listener if they shield their own beauty from their eyes when they look in the mirror because the singer can see it all the time. The phrase "just stick to the right path" is repeated several times, possibly as a reminder to the woman to stay on track and not fall into any dangerous situations.
The lyrics of the song can be interpreted in different ways depending on the listener's perspective. One possible interpretation is that the woman is a representation of the artist's own inner struggles with self-worth and self-doubt. The sadness in the second verse could be seen as a metaphor for depression and the gun by her side could represent the artist's inner demons that he must fight against. The repeated phrase "just stick to the right path" could be seen as advice to himself, reminding him to stay focused on his goals and not give in to temptation.
Another interesting aspect of the song is its title, "Even In Heaven They Carry Switchblades." This phrase suggests that even in a place of peace and tranquility, there are still dangers lurking. The switchblade could represent a symbolic weapon that people carry with them to protect themselves from emotional or physical harm. The title also hints at a darker side of the afterlife, suggesting that even in heaven, there are those who may not be at peace.
Overall, Luke Pickett's "Even In Heaven They Carry Switchblades" is a complex and introspective song that explores themes of beauty, danger, self-doubt, and inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
She lays the table for two
She sets up a lavish spread for a meal
A banquet where no one moves
But no one joins her at the table
Captive to her long brown hair
Her beauty has a strong hold on those who see her
This time no one can stare away
Nobody can resist her charm
She peels down hearts from the sky
Her attractiveness affects even the most guarded individuals
With wings that pick their own life
She has the freedom to choose her own destiny
She keeps a gun by her side
She has a weapon for protection
But darling, no one will hide from you
But nobody can evade her allure
And this I ask of you
The artist has a request for the listener
When you look in the mirror, do you
Asking if the listener is introspective
Shield your beauty from your eyes?
Do you conceal your own attractiveness?
'Cause I can see it all the time
The artist acknowledges the listener’s beauty
Just stick to the right path
Stay on a virtuous track
Just stick to the right path
Continue on the path of righteousness
She cries herself to sleep
She is unhappy when no one is around
My dear, there's no need to weep
The artist is consoling the listener
This story's always been told
This is a common tale
You've got a heart of perfection
The listener is a good person at their core
When you walk into a room
When you enter a space
Everyone's eyes fixed on you
Everyone’s attention is drawn to you
Everyone wants you
Everyone is attracted to you
But nobody can have you
But nobody can attain a relationship with you
And they're running through the clouds without you
Without the listener, others are enjoying life
And they're running through the clouds without you
Others are enjoying life without the listener
And they're running through the clouds without you
The listener is being excluded
And they're running through the clouds without you
Others are living life while the listener is left behind
And they're running through the clouds without you
Others are enjoying life without the listener
And they're running through the clouds without you
The listener is being left out
And they're running through the clouds without you
Other people are thriving without the listener
And they're running through the clouds without you
Others are leaving the listener behind and moving on with their lives
Contributed by Stella K. 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