She studied classical music at the University of Bristol, and Memories EP was recorded with fellow student Jake Bright (Alms, Dastards, Three Colours Blue).
She has worked withLeo Moracchioli at Frog Leap Studios with covers of Sultans of Swing, Fast Car and It's A Hard-Knock Life.Rob Scallon with Amy's Song and I Put A Spell On You on Double Sided GuitarThe Andertons Band with Carry Me AwayPeter Honore with cover of Dreams
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Fugitive
Mary Spender Lyrics
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When I feel a stranger's hand
I turn as you tap my shoulder
As we leave the motherland
I comfort you
As you comfort me
We are stronger
Can't you see we don't belong to them?
We are greater than they′ll ever know
Their chaos was controlling us
Let′s leave their empire to fall
Back on land you lost your father
Out here no pain remains
Just horizon and this boat for shelter
On the continent we'll separate
I comfort you
As you comfort me
We are stronger
Than they′d expect us to be
Can't you see we don′t belong to them?
We are greater than they'll ever know
Their chaos was controlling us
Let′s leave their empire to fall
I comfort you
As you comfort me
We are stronger
Than they'd expect us to be
The lyrics of "Fugitive" by Mary Spender reveal a story of two characters who feel like outsiders in their own society, eager to break free from the constraints and expectations imposed on them by their community. The first verse begins with an image of the singer looking down at the water, lost in thought, when they are approached by a stranger. The stranger turns out to be a fellow outcast, someone who understands their struggle and shares their desire for change. They decide to leave their "motherland" behind and escape to a new world where they can be free and true to themselves.
The chorus emphasizes the strength and resilience of the two characters, as they reassure each other with comforting words. They both realize that together they are stronger than anyone might expect and they are capable of achieving more than they ever thought possible. They reject the idea that they belong to the society that oppressed them and vow to create a new path for themselves.
The second verse reveals that one of the characters has suffered a loss - they have lost their father. However, the pain of this loss is mitigated by the possibility of starting anew, with only the open sea and the horizon ahead of them. They both find comfort in each other's company and in the shared dream of escaping the chaos and control of their former lives. The final chorus repeats the message of strength and unity, reminding us that we are not defined by the circumstances we are born into, and that sometimes the greatest act of rebellion is simply to choose our own path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm looking down at the water
I am physically situated close to the water and observing it.
When I feel a stranger's hand
An unknown individual touches me.
I turn as you tap my shoulder
I rotate my body towards you after feeling your touch on my shoulder.
As we leave the motherland
Together, we depart from our place of birth or origin.
I comfort you
I provide emotional support to you.
As you comfort me
You offer me emotional reassurance.
We are stronger
Together, we are more resilient.
Than they'd expect us to be
Others underestimate our capability.
Can't you see we don't belong to them?
We do not fit in with or conform to the expectations of the people around us.
We are greater than they'll ever know
We possess more power or ability than others realize.
Their chaos was controlling us
The disorder or confusion in our environment was influencing our behavior or decisions.
Let's leave their empire to fall
We should abandon the existing system or authority and allow it to collapse.
Back on land you lost your father
After returning to solid ground, you experienced the death of your dad.
Out here no pain remains
When away from society or civilization, suffering is absent.
Just horizon and this boat for shelter
Our immediate surroundings consist only of the vista of the sea meeting the sky and this small vessel as our refuge.
On the continent we'll separate
Once we reach the landmass, we will go our separate ways.
Writer(s): Mary Spender
Contributed by William S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.