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.
Can You Find Her Place
Lydia Ainsworth Lyrics
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Staring from the future back at me
Through the snow
Where does she go?
In the ocean and the tear
In the space before the spark
Where the ghosts come to be kissed
Can you find her place?
Where does she go?
Where does she go?
By the riverside
Drinking from the same stream every night
As the wolves
Where does she go?
In the palace in the sky
In the truth that was implied
Where the secrets and the lies
Hold the codes that crystalize
Can you find her place?
In the ocean and the tear
In the space before the spark
Where the ghosts come to be kissed
And the living disembark
Can you find her place?
Lydia Ainsworth's "Can You Find Her Place" is a surreal and introspective song that explores themes of identity, mortality, and the afterlife. The repeated question, "Where does she go?" is a haunting refrain that suggests a search for someone who has disappeared or passed away. However, the lyrics are abstract and fragmented, leaving the precise meaning open to interpretation.
The first stanza describes a mysterious figure that seems to exist out of time and space. She is glimpsed "in a blade of green," which could be a metaphor for a small, insignificant detail that reveals something larger. The singer is looking at this figure from the future, implying a sense of distance or removal. The phrase "through the snow" adds to the atmosphere of obfuscation, as if the scene is obscured or difficult to see clearly. The repeated question of "Where does she go?" highlights the sense of uncertainty and ambiguity.
The second stanza juxtaposes images of water - "the ocean and the tear" - with ideas of departure and arrival. The ghosts "come to be kissed," which could be a poetic way of describing the process of passing away or becoming a memory. Meanwhile, the living "disembark" - suggesting a journey or transition. The singer asks again, "Can you find her place?" as if searching for a sense of meaning or resolution.
The final stanza returns to the wolf imagery that appeared in the second line of the first stanza. This time, the figure is seen "drinking from the same stream every night" - a gesture that could suggest continuity or repetition. The mention of a "palace in the sky" and "truth that was implied" adds a mystical or supernatural element to the song. The final line references "codes that crystalize," which could be interpreted as some kind of hidden knowledge or revelation. The unanswered question lingers: where does this figure go, and what does her place signify?
Line by Line Meaning
In a blade of green
Observing a green landscape or nature metaphorically.
Staring from the future back at me
Looking ahead to the future while simultaneously reflecting back on the past.
Through the snow
Traversing through snowy terrains or cold, barren land literally or metaphorically.
Where does she go?
Wondering about the whereabouts of a female figure in the song.
In the ocean and the tear
Finding solace and answers amidst vast, dynamic spaces or emotions.
In the space before the spark
Discovering meaning in the moments when everything is about to ignite or begin.
Where the ghosts come to be kissed
Finding comfort in the memories and spirits of those who have departed.
And the living disembark
Acknowledging the mortality or end of life for those still present.
Can you find her place?
Asking if anyone can locate the place or realm where the female figure resides.
By the riverside
Being close or next to a river, which can be interpreted poetically or literally.
Drinking from the same stream every night
Finding comfort or stability in routines that don't change.
As the wolves
Existing or traversing amongst wild, untamed animals or beings.
In the palace in the sky
Conceptualizing a grand, unattainable place above earth and human life.
In the truth that was implied
Discovering the underlying, unsaid truths or meanings in situations.
Where the secrets and the lies
Recognizing and exploring the complexities of deception and truth in relationships.
Hold the codes that crystalize
Realizing the hidden, mysterious codes that give clarity and shape to life experiences.
Writer(s): Lydia Ainsworth
Contributed by Colin H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tolkun S
Such a cool beat. Great song.
ANAK Creates
Beautiful song!! Your voice never disappoints!! And such a lovely video, very fitting :) Love all the art in ever aspect.
Lydia Ainsworth
You are so sweet, thank you so much Anak :) xoxo
Deric Ect
Absolutely love this, it's so summery, and sweet; a totally unexpected turn from Lydia. In the last 2 albums, we saw her showcase her ability to craft fascinating songs. I hope this is a sign that album #3 is our opportunity to party with this musical genius.
Wesley Hemmann
Gorgeous video, lovely choreography. You've made art yet again <3
Lydia Ainsworth
Thank you Wesley :)
naoto sora
Beautiful song and great video! I adore her voice
Noe Berengena
Our Ladies Auxiliary performed this song at our most recent parish social and they brought the house down. They were so well received that our normally docile audience demanded an encore. Some old guys in the audience jumped up on the stage to become part of the conga line. // Cupcakes for everyone that evening.
Daniel Jarvis
This is gorgeous! Amongst your very best work! Can’t wait for the album!
maestro h
Sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts. This song blends it all perfectly. Awesome.