Ainsworth has been secretly writing and recording songs from bedrooms and basements between Toronto and Brooklyn, New York. What began as pass-time sketches between composing music for film and multimedia projects has over time revealed an enchanting collection of experimental pop songs with a life of their own.
Blurring the boundaries between indie music, filmic orchestration, and electronic music, Lydia’s debut ‘Right From Real’ thrives on haunting melodies and draws inspiration from a wide range of musical sources: Verdi’s Requiem, Ace of Base, Bulgarian choirs, Bernard Herrmann, Tones on Tail, Art of Noise, to name a few. This sense of unexpected marriages of influence flows throughout much of Lydia’s previous work which features use of voice sampling and string arrangements woven into a unique minimalist fabric.
Afterglow
Lydia Ainsworth Lyrics
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The queen of angels towers tall made of stone
If I could I'd let her know
(I'd let her know, I'd let her know)
To play it safe is not to play at all
Here as I lay like a little child in your arms
Painting the past, bleeding the ink
Lighting the way, barring the sun
In the void I know her touch (I know her touch, I know this touch)
The warmth she brings
Just when I need it most
If I could I'd let her know
(I'd let her know, I'd let her know)
My deepest truth is not to walk alone
Hey, little love, you're the darling of the afterglow
Take what you want, take what you need
Here in the hall of a million doves burning bright
Lighting the way, barring the sun
Hey, little love, in the evening when you're crawling back
Take what you want, take what you need
The song "Afterglow" by Lydia Ainsworth is filled with evocative lyrics that create a dreamlike and ethereal atmosphere. In the first verse, the singer describes a queen of angels made of stone, towering tall. The imagery here is both haunting and beautiful, and the lyrics suggest that the queen is a symbol of something greater than mere mortality. The line "To play it safe is not to play at all" suggests that the singer encourages the queen to take risks, even if it means risking everything.
The second verse is filled with more abstract imagery that contributes to the dreamlike quality of the song. The singer describes himself lying like a child in someone's arms, painting the past, and bleeding ink. Some of the lines here seem to suggest that the singer is losing himself in memories and nostalgia, but the lyrics are open to interpretation.
The chorus of the song is where the real emotional intensity lies. The singer addresses "little love," a figure who seems to represent someone close to him, and encourages them to take what they want and need. The lyrics suggest that this person is the "darling of the afterglow," which could be interpreted as a kind of euphoric state of mind that comes after experiencing something intense. Overall, the lyrics of "Afterglow" are open to interpretation and are filled with rich imagery and emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
In the light I see her eyes (I see her eyes, I see her eyes)
I see her clearly and her eyes reflect the beauty of an angel.
The queen of angels towers tall made of stone
She stands strong like a queen and is made of unwavering material like stone.
If I could I'd let her know (I'd let her know, I'd let her know)
I wish I could tell her how I feel and what she means to me.
To play it safe is not to play at all
Taking risks is necessary to live life to its fullest and not playing it safe all the time.
Here as I lay like a little child in your arms
I feel vulnerable and protected in your embrace like a little child.
Painting the past, bleeding the ink
I am revisiting the past and expressing my emotions through writing.
Here in the hall of a million dollars burning bright
I am in a place where wealth is abundant and excessively displayed.
Lighting the way, barring the sun
Despite the presence of abundance, the light still shines through and nothing can block it, not even the sun.
In the void I know her touch (I know her touch, I know this touch)
Even in the emptiness, I can feel her warmth and comfort through her touch.
Just when I need it most
She's there for me exactly when I need her the most.
My deepest truth is not to walk alone
My greatest honesty lies in not wanting to walk this path alone.
Hey, little love, you're the darling of the afterglow
You are the most precious thing in my life and you shine brightly like the afterglow.
Take what you want, take what you need
You have the power to take what you want and need from this life.
Here in the hall of a million doves burning bright
Even though there are many people here, your light stands out like a million doves.
Hey, little love, in the evening when you're crawling back
When you come back to me in the evening, my heart swells with love for you.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMES STACK, LYDIA AINSWORTH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@V5809
This gives me chills. It's as if a celtic ancient witch found a sythesizer and made magic music with it. You're incredible
@FKAtwigsVEVO
You need more recognition this song is a masterpiece and your album will be fantastic.
@ianstrange5674
The backing vocals and melody are exquisitely beautiful. In fact the whole thing is so refreshingly different and "out there."😀
@mugennagama
WOW! This is simply Amazing! The sound and her voice is captivating. Like the lyrics too. Wished more people knew and enjoyed this level of Quality music. Great work :)
@hudsonktubes
Absolutely gorgeous. I have put so many of her new songs on my playlist as a guide for how I want my next record to sound mix-wise.
@rafa_l.a.m.b.
This song is amaizing, love it!!!! Saludos desde México!
@monidipanath3593
Incredible lyrics, choreography, and cinematography! I look forward to hearing more of your amazing music in the future. :) :)
@ElksyL
Nice! Somehow you make me think of a medieval portrait brought into life in the present. Looking forward to the album. :)
@simogenic
I wasn't expecting another masterpiece soon:)
@edgarpoe83
Wow! Evocativa e inquietante, non vedo l'ora di sentire gli altri brani del nuovo album! :)