Even the brightest, most upbeat Luna Shadows song carries a hint of romantic melancholy. She describes her artistic ambitions as a lifelong dare that, “sounded pretty fun” and brought order to the emotional chaos of everyday life. The end product, made in garages and bedrooms under the palm trees of Echo Park, sounds a bit like Ellie Goulding took Lana del Rey to the beach.
Thorns
Luna Shadows Lyrics
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Will throw away the ashes to the sea
For now breathe
Patiently
The glow of something magic in your reach.
What have we built here?
We, the troubled architects of this.
You loved it broken
Who are you to mourn?
Who are you to mourn?
You spoke of roses,
All I feel are thorns,
All I feel, all I feel are thorns.
In my sweet side, in my sweet side
Dried out leaves
And enemies
Pressed between the pages left to read
Thick as thieves
Carefully
Stepping without breaking underneath.
What have we built here?
We, the troubled architects of this
You loved it broken
Who are you to mourn?
Who are you to mourn?
You spoke of roses,
All I feel are thorns,
All I feel, all I feel are thorns.
In my sweet side, in my sweet side
In my sweet side, in my sweet side
You loved it broken,
Who are you to mourn?
Who are you to mourn?
You spoke of roses,
All I feel are thorns,
All I feel, all I feel are thorns?
In my sweet side, all I feel are thorns
In my sweet side, all I feel are thorns
In my sweet side, all I feel are thorns
In my sweet side, all I feel are thorns
In my sweet side, in my sweet side
The lyrics of Luna Shadows's "Thorns" delve into the complexity of a broken and troubled relationship. The first verse suggests hope for the future, the possibility of a ceremony where the ashes of past pains will be cast into the sea--a powerful metaphor for letting go and moving on. But for now, the singer urges her partner to breathe patiently and hold onto the magic that is within their reach. The second verse paints an image of the remnants of their relationship, with "dried out leaves and enemies pressed between the pages left to read." These remnants are "thick as thieves" and must be handled with care, for fear of breaking underneath them.
The chorus reveals the deeper pain of the relationship, with the singer asking who her partner is to mourn the brokenness when they once loved it that way. As she reflects on the relationship, Roses--a symbol of love--innocence and beauty, evoke feelings of pain rather than joy or comfort. For her, all she can feel are thorns. The repetition of this phrase suggests its significance, as though the pain and hurt is all-consuming and overwhelming. The song ends with a final repetition of the line "in my sweet side," a phrase that becomes less and less comforting as the song progresses, for by the end it seems as if something has turned that sweetness into pain and sorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
One day we, in ceremony
At some point in the future, we will have a ritual of some kind
Will throw away the ashes to the sea
We will dispose of something through a symbolic act
For now breathe
Take a moment to inhale and exhale
Patiently
Be calm and tolerant
The glow of something magic in your reach.
There is a sense of enchantment within your grasp
What have we built here?
What kind of creation have we made?
We, the troubled architects of this.
We are the problematic designers or creators
You loved it broken
You took pleasure in the state of it being damaged
Who are you to mourn?
You have no right to grieve
You spoke of roses,
You talked about beauty and happiness
All I feel are thorns,
All I can sense is pain and hurt
Dried out leaves
Lifeless foliage
And enemies
Adversaries or rivals
Pressed between the pages left to read
Squeezed within the remaining pages of a book
Thick as thieves
As united and secretive as a group of criminals
Carefully
With caution and precision
Stepping without breaking underneath.
Walking without causing damage
In my sweet side, in my sweet side
A repeated phrase suggesting introspection
You loved it broken
You found pleasure in the state of disrepair
Who are you to mourn?
You have no right to grieve
You spoke of roses,
You talked about beauty and happiness
All I feel are thorns,
All I can sense is pain and hurt
In my sweet side, all I feel are thorns
The personal state of the singer is one of pain
In my sweet side, all I feel are thorns
The personal state of the artist is one of pain
In my sweet side, all I feel are thorns
The personal state of the singer is one of pain
In my sweet side, all I feel are thorns
The personal state of the singer is one of pain
In my sweet side, in my sweet side
A repeated phrase suggesting introspection
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Natalie Louise Angiuli, Thomas Brading Powers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jacobs Vocal Academy
this is definitely my favourite song you have made :)
Alana Scarf
You're one of the best artists right now! People need to know the genius that is Luna Shadows
MJ
Yess!
Dayana
i love this. i love you. i love ur voice. i love ur style.
E V E R Y T H I N G
Luka Briglevich
underrated artist.
lili garou
your voice is on of my favorite voices in the world , it's so calming , love your songs too ☮💙
keep up the good work 🙏👏
Hbib Bekir
wow your voice matches your beauty ♥
Miss Perception
Your lyrics always catch me off-guard, they're so powerful and you sing them so honestly! Loved the video, too, wish I could hear you on the radio already!!
unicorn sally
i love it!
Marshmellow M
Your music makes me feel so ephemeral (in the best possible sense) and unburdened. Thank you so much for sharing another song 😊