Marika Louise Hackman (born 1992) is an English vocalist, multi-instrumenta… Read Full Bio ↴Marika Louise Hackman (born 1992) is an English vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter.

She was born in Hampshire and has lived in Devon, Brighton and London. She is of Finnish descent.

Hackman went to Bedales School where she met Cara Delevingne. Together they formed a short-lived band where Hackman played drums and Delevingne played guitar and sang.

Johnny Flynn also studied at the same school and knew and appreciated Hackman's music. He was instrumental in getting her first record deal with Transgressive and produced her debut single.

In 2013 she toured Australia and Europe as an opening act for Laura Marling

In Words
Marika Hackman Lyrics

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Then I'll kiss a chord
Suck from melody, my fertile wife

I'm having some trouble thinking straight
To put it in words
I hate to put it in words

To long for the lark, a fickle wish, a fleeting wing
But she won't be caught
Tethered down, and forced to sing

I'm having some trouble seeing clear
I'll never get home I fear

And I must be left, for a little while, to walk my road
The ways back are shut now

And I'll be left to tread alone
I want to go home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Marika Hackman's song "In Words" explore themes of confinement, longing, and the struggle for self-expression. The opening lines, "If we were all born with a pylon between our eyes / Would we notice the grass / Through metal bars and siren cries?" suggest a sense of being trapped or limited by external forces. The pylon symbolizes a barrier that obstructs one's view of the world, making it difficult to appreciate the simple beauty of nature amidst the chaos and noise of modern society.

The chorus, "I'm having some trouble thinking straight / To put it in words / I hate to put it in words," reflects the frustration of the singer in trying to articulate their emotions and experiences. It suggests a struggle to find the right words to express oneself fully and perhaps a fear of vulnerability or being misunderstood. The line, "If I am a mouth that bit the hand that gave me life / Then I'll kiss a chord / Suck from melody, my fertile wife," implies a complex relationship with the source of inspiration and creativity. It juxtaposes the act of rebellion with a desire to find solace in music and art as an outlet for self-expression.

Line by Line Meaning

If we were all born with a pylon between our eyes
If we were all inherently blinded by the constraints of modern society

Would we notice the grass
Would we appreciate the simple beauty of nature

Through metal bars and siren cries?
Despite the noise and distractions of urban life

I'm running on highways and dust
I'm constantly moving, never finding a true sense of home

I've never been home but I know I must
I have a deep longing to find a place where I truly belong

If I am a mouth that bit the hand that gave me life
If I am ungrateful for the opportunities and support I received

Then I'll kiss a chord
I will find solace in music

Suck from melody, my fertile wife
Draw inspiration from harmonious tunes and melodies

I'm having some trouble thinking straight
I'm feeling confused and unable to articulate my thoughts clearly

To put it in words
To express my emotions and experiences

I hate to put it in words
I find it difficult and perhaps even painful to verbalize my feelings

To long for the lark, a fickle wish, a fleeting wing
To desire freedom and happiness, even if it's transient and uncertain

But she won't be caught
But true freedom and happiness can't be easily captured or possessed

Tethered down, and forced to sing
Restricted and compelled to conform and perform

I'm having some trouble seeing clear
I'm struggling to have a clear vision of my future

I'll never get home I fear
I worry that I may never find a place where I truly belong

And I must be left, for a little while, to walk my road
And for a temporary period, I need to follow my own path

The ways back are shut now
The opportunities to return to my past are now closed off

And I'll be left to tread alone
And I'll have to navigate my journey by myself

I want to go home
I yearn to find a place of belonging and comfort

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARIKA LOUISE HACKMAN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Ariel Gabriela Baltazar Lopez

2y↑2

If we were all born
with a pylon between our eyes

Would we notice the grass
Through metal bars and siren cries?

I'm running on highways and dust
I've never been home but I know I must

If I am a mouth that bit the hand that gave me life

Then I'll kiss a chord
Suck from melody, my fertile wife

I'm having some trouble
thinking straight
To put it in words
I hate to put it in words

To long for the lark, a fickle wish, a fleeting wing

But she won't be caught
Tethered down, and forced to sing
I'm having some trouble seeing clear
I'll never get home I fear

And I must be left, for a little while, to walk my road
The ways back are shut now
And I'll be left to tread alone
I want to go home.

All comments from YouTube:

Kelsey

9y↑32

I cannot fathom just how phenomenal your music is. It is truly remarkable and something very original.

Wyatt Henderson

7y↑23

This is the most beautiful song I've ever heard. It is haunting, and it's ethereal feel is palpable. This song is underrated, but i think it is the best song she has ever released.