Nadler studied painting at the Rhode Island School of Design, where she began her performing career after writing songs for many years.
The foundation of her sound is her haunting mezzo-soprano, and a delicate 6-string acoustic guitar, often accompanied by a variety of instruments, including electric guitar, theremin, and piano. Nadler writes strange, yet classic, melancholy songs. Her voice is often bathed in a wash of reverb and space echo and creates a ghostly, atmospheric feeling to the music.
She has American Gothic leanings; her songs often take place in an imagined, idealistic time with a cast of characters of her own creation.
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We Are Coming Back
Marissa Nadler Lyrics
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Everyone said you were the righteous one
Down the streets that I walk along
Down in the house where I love the walls
Down to the basement with my childhood charms
You came running
We are coming back
'Cause everything is here
'Cause everything is here
Oh here, oh
Seasons, they pass
Everyone says you were a righteous path
Still I live many miles away
So I can miss you a little every day
Back to the house where we lost our way
You came running
We are coming back
'Cause everything is here
We are coming back
'Cause everything is here
Oh here, oh
We are coming back
'Cause everything is here
We are coming back
'Cause everything is here
Oh here, oh
The lyrics to We Are Coming Back by Marissa Nadler seem to be about nostalgia, loss, and the desire for reconciliation. The line "I died when you left" suggests that the singer experienced a deep sense of loss when someone important to them left. The following line "Everyone said you were the righteous one" may indicate that there was some sort of disagreement or conflict that caused the separation. The lyrics "Down the streets that I walk along, down in the house where I love the walls, down to the basement with my childhood charms" evoke memories and a longing for the past. However, the line "You came running" suggests that the person who left is now coming back, offering the possibility of reconciliation and healing.
The lyrics "Seasons, they pass, everyone says you were a righteous path" further emphasize the passage of time and the sense of loss. The singer lives "many miles away" from the person they miss, emphasizing the distance and disconnection. However, returning "back to the house where we lost our way" seems to offer hope of finding a way back to each other. The repetition of the chorus "We are coming back, 'cause everything is here, oh here, oh" reinforces the idea that the past is not truly lost, and that reconciliation is possible.
Overall, the lyrics to We Are Coming Back suggest a desire to reconnect with something lost from the past, often through the lens of a broken relationship. The imagery and repetition captures the sense of nostalgia and longing, while the repeated chorus emphasizes the sense of hope that something can be regained.
Line by Line Meaning
I died when you left
My emotional state was greatly affected when you departed
Everyone said you were the righteous one
The general consensus was that you were the virtuous person in our relationship
Down the streets that I walk along
On the paths I routinely traverse
Down in the house where I love the walls
In the dwelling where I am fond of the structures enclosing the rooms
Down to the basement with my childhood charms
Evoking memories of my youth, I descend into the cellar with my sentimental trinkets
You came running
You hurriedly approached me
We are coming back
We are returning to a place or time
'Cause everything is here
Because all that we need or desire is present
Oh here, oh
Expressing excitement or eagerness about being in a specific location
Seasons, they pass
The progression of time is marked by the changing of seasons
Everyone says you were a righteous path
It is commonly believed that you represented the correct or just way of living
Still I live many miles away
Despite the physical distance between us, I continue to exist
So I can miss you a little every day
I experience daily moments of longing for you
Back to the house where we lost our way
Returning to the dwelling where our relationship became soured or confused
We are coming back
We are retracing our steps to a previous location or time
'Cause everything is here
All of the necessary components for our contentment or success are present
Oh here, oh
Expressing enthusiasm or anticipation about returning to a specific place
We are coming back
We are heading towards a familiar destination
'Cause everything is here
Because we have all that we need for fulfillment
Oh here, oh
Conveying eagerness or excitement about being in a specific location
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jaime Landini
Hermosa tú y tu canción. :')