On their self-titled debut, Makaras Pen crafts 11 songs with creative heartfelt lyrics and passionate vocals from Emma Willis, walls of wailing guitars from Doug White and Jon Nemi, lush melodic bass lines from Val Hill and textured driving drums from Dennis Caswell.
Emma's lyrics delve into the darker side of failed relationships, yearning to set oneself free, leaving harmful situations and looking towards a better future. At times the euphoria of a new situation intertwines with anticipation of the failure to come. Emma refrains from a weak, victim's perspective, instead using the process to develop autonomy and independence as she searches for new inspiration in life. With so much more to Emma than a pretty girl with a beautiful voice, she commands the listener's attention, bringing a personal style that pulls the listener along for the ride.
New Beginnings
Makaras Pen Lyrics
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While we're lying here face to face
You've opened doors that've been locked for too long
It's nice to know you miss me when I'm gone
You turn it all around
Make me feel safe and sound
I'm making choices
I'm on the edge of a new beginning
The air is fresh and the bells are ringing
I've kept your secrets all safe within me
I'm gone forever now you'll see
I think of the love that I've lost
And the nothingness that I've got
It's constantly in my head
From the moment I open my eyes 'til I go to bed
You turn it all around
Make me feel safe and sound
I'm gone forever now you'll see
I'm not at peace
with my past and the loss of love that I've experienced. The singer of this song has found solace in the arms of someone new, and they're enjoying a fresh start. The feeling of being missed when they're gone is a new and welcome experience for them. The lyrics suggest that the singer had been stuck for a while, unable to move forward from the pain of the past. However, this new love interest has changed everything, opening doors and making them feel safe once again.
The chorus reinforces the idea of moving on and starting anew. The singer has been left wanting before, but they're now making choices that will lead to a brighter future. They are poised on the edge of a new beginning, and the atmosphere is full of possibility, as symbolized by the fresh air and bells ringing. The singer has kept their partner's secrets safe and feels secure enough to take this new leap without looking back. The repeated line, "You turn it all around, make me feel safe and sound," reinforces the idea that the love interest has had a profound impact on the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel a refreshing change of pace
I am experiencing a positive shift in my routine or mindset
While we're lying here face to face
We are in close proximity, connecting both physically and emotionally
You've opened doors that've been locked for too long
You have helped me access aspects of my life that were previously inaccessible or neglected
It's nice to know you miss me when I'm gone
It is reassuring to feel valued and appreciated in my absence
Make me feel safe and sound
You provide me with a sense of comfort and security
He left me wanting
I was unsatisfied by a past relationship
I'm making choices
I am taking ownership of my decisions and taking action towards positive change
I'm on the edge of a new beginning
I am about to embark on a fresh start or new journey
The air is fresh and the bells are ringing
I am surrounded by a sense of newness and opportunity
I've kept your secrets all safe within me
I have respected your trust and confidentiality
I'm gone forever now you'll see
I am moving on and not looking back, creating distance between myself and the past
I think of the love that I've lost
I reflect on the emotions and relationships that I have left behind
And the nothingness that I've got
I am currently experiencing a sense of emptiness or dissatisfaction
It's constantly in my head
These thoughts and feelings are persistent and difficult to escape
From the moment I open my eyes 'til I go to bed
This preoccupation is present throughout my day, affecting me both consciously and subconsciously
I'm not at peace
I am currently struggling with inner turmoil or unrest
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