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.
The Truth
Lydia Ainsworth Lyrics
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The truth that hears no sounds
The steam that rises off the snow
When nothing else surrounds
How tall is the tallest tree?
How loud is the loudest sound?
In the place where all is seen and heard
Snow will always take the breeze
A shake that rattles timber, trees
Star shades fade and dim and glow
The truth is hidden far below
I wanna feel the truth, more real than real it seems
I wanna see a ghost, too clear to see its seams
I wanna hear a song
So true and clear and soft and loud
How tall is the tallest tree?
How loud is the loudest sound?
In the place where all is seen and heard
The truth is underground
How tall is the tallest tree?
How loud is the loudest sound?
In the place where all is seen and heard
The truth is underground
In these lyrics, Lydia Ainsworth explores the concept of truth and its elusive nature. She uses metaphors of cold, snow, and steam to convey a sense of isolation and emptiness. The opening lines, "The cold that knows no bounds, the truth that hears no sounds," suggest that the truth can be cold and silent, something that cannot be easily grasped or understood.
The repetition of the question, "How tall is the tallest tree? How loud is the loudest sound?" signifies a search for something concrete and definitive. However, the lyrics suggest that in a world where everything is seen and heard, the truth remains hidden underground. This may imply that the truth is not always easily accessible or visible to the naked eye, requiring a deeper exploration or understanding.
The reference to snow taking the breeze and shaking timber and trees suggests the power and unpredictability of nature. The changing shades of stars symbolize the ephemeral nature of truth, sometimes fading or glowing, always elusive. The truth, the lyrics tell us, lies hidden far below the surface, suggesting that uncovering it requires digging deeper or looking beyond the surface layer.
The chorus expresses a desire to experience the truth in a more profound and tangible way. Ainsworth longs to feel the truth that goes beyond the perceived reality, to see a ghost so clearly that its seams are visible. The mention of hearing a song that is true, clear, soft, and loud could represent a desire for authenticity and honesty in communication and connection.
Overall, these lyrics convey a sense of longing and frustration in the quest for truth. They suggest that the truth is not easily discovered or revealed, but rather lies beneath the surface, hidden from plain sight. The imagery of nature and the desire for a deeper understanding enhance the lyrical exploration of this elusive concept.
Line by Line Meaning
The cold that knows no bounds
A feeling of loneliness and isolation that cannot be overcome
The truth that hears no sounds
The true nature of things that cannot be expressed through words or explanations
The steam that rises off the snow
The ephemeral and transient nature of reality
When nothing else surrounds
In a state of emptiness and solitude
How tall is the tallest tree?
Questioning the extent and magnitude of nature and the world
How loud is the loudest sound?
Questioning the intensity and impact of experiences and emotions
In the place where all is seen and heard
In a realm where everything is observed and understood
The truth is underground
The essence of truth lies hidden and undiscovered
Snow will always take the breeze
The inevitable and unavoidable changes in life
A shake that rattles timber, trees
The disturbances that disrupt the stability and foundations of existence
Star shades fade and dim and glow
The fluctuating and transient nature of fame and success
The truth is hidden far below
The profound truth remains concealed and distant
I wanna feel the truth, more real than real it seems
Desiring a deeper and more authentic understanding of reality
I wanna see a ghost, too clear to see its seams
Longing to experience the supernatural or intangible without any doubt or skepticism
I wanna hear a song
Craving for a genuine and heartfelt musical expression
So true and clear and soft and loud
A desire for a song that is sincere, transparent, gentle, yet powerful
How tall is the tallest tree?
Continuing to question the vastness and scope of existence
How loud is the loudest sound?
Persisting in seeking the pinnacle of intensity and impact
In the place where all is seen and heard
Believing that all aspects of life are interconnected and comprehensible
The truth is underground
Restating the hidden nature of the ultimate truth
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Lydia Miriam Ainsworth, Matthew Lessner
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