The three supported the likes of Au Revoir Simone, Bastille, Elvis Costello, Gabrielle Aplin and Lewis Watson in the months following this and Meadowlark's debut EP 'Three Six Five' was released in May 2014. After embarking on a UK tour in support of the EP, Jones departed, with McGill and Broadley making the decision to continue on as a duo.
On the 16th of March 2015 the single from second EP 'Dual' was added to the BBC Radio 1 playlist thanks to BBC Introducing and with the help of popular radio DJ and TV Personality Dermot O'Leary, they also reached #1 on the Hype Machine charts. Their second EP, 'Dual', was released on 30th March 2015.
Fly
Meadowlark Lyrics
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Count the stones at your feet, love
Dig your toes in the sand, can you feel the beat
Of your heart as it slows down
Won't you fly with me
Oh, save me
Keep your young brittle bones in the skin you love
Keep them safe; keep them dry and high
So let go, look away, breathe
Put your faith in someone's hands
Won't you fly with me
Oh, save me
All the things you never told me
All the things you never told me
Back down
Fly now
All the things you never told me
All the things you never told me
Back down
Fly now
So won't you fly with me
Oh, save me
The lyrics of Meadowlark's song Fly evoke imagery of being by the riverbed, feeling the cold breeze and counting the stones at one's feet. The lyrics emphasize the importance of staying grounded and safe, while also allowing oneself to take risks and fly with another person. The line "keep your young brittle bones in the skin you love" is an encouragement to stay true to oneself and protect one's vulnerability. The song's chorus, "won't you fly with me, oh, save me," expresses a plea for someone to join the singer in taking a leap of faith and risking vulnerability together.
The song can be interpreted as a call to someone the singer loves or cares for to open up and share their secrets, worries, and fears. The line "all the things you never told me" hints that the person in question could be hiding or holding back their emotions, and the singer wants them to fly with him and share their experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel the cold kiss your face by the riverbed
Experience the chill of the breeze caressing your face near the river's edge
Count the stones at your feet, love
Take a moment to observe the stones lying at your feet, my dear
Dig your toes in the sand, can you feel the beat
Bury your toes in the sand and sense the rhythm of your surroundings
Of your heart as it slows down
Feel the slowing down of your heartbeat as you relax
Won't you fly with me
Won't you join me in soaring high?
Oh, save me
Oh, help save me from my worries and fears
Keep your young brittle bones in the skin you love
Nurture your fragile bones within the body that you cherish
Keep them safe; keep them dry and high
Protect and shield them, keeping them elevated and away from harm
'Cause your lungs are designed to withstand the sea
Because your lungs are capable of withstanding the challenges of the sea
So let go, look away, breathe
Release your worries and gaze elsewhere, taking a deep breath
Put your faith in someone's hands
Depend on someone else to help you through difficult times
All the things you never told me
All the things you kept to yourself and never shared with me
Back down
Retrace your steps and return to where you were before
Fly now
Take flight and soar away now
Won't you fly with me
Won't you fly together with me?
Oh, save me
Oh, rescue me from my fears, doubts, and uncertainties
Contributed by David B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.