Meadowlark is a British duo based in Bristol comprising Kate McGill and Dan… Read Full Bio ↴Meadowlark is a British duo based in Bristol comprising Kate McGill and Daniel Broadley. McGill built up her popularity as a solo artist on YouTube, gaining a loyal fanbase and even releasing an EP under her own name before coming to the realisation that she'd prefer to pursue a career with a band. Recruiting Broadley and Carl Jones, and deciding on the name, they released first single 'Family Tree' quickly afterward.

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.

Paraffin
Meadowlark Lyrics

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I won't lose you to love,
I won't lose you to time,
Had me thinking about the way you smiled
I will choose to give in
Every morning we wake
Had me singing about a thousand lives

Now every plague's white

And color disturbing might
We climb the highest height

You want to see everything,
and I want to be your paraffin
and you and I, you and I, you and I will grow
You and I, you and I will grow, grow
I'm on a boat, I'm following and
You wanted bad, you're traveling
and you and I, you and I, you and I will grow
You and I, you and I will grow, grow

A hundred days apart,
This is a work of art
Got me thinking about the winter nights
The shiver through my skin
Feeling the warmth within
I know we both watching the same song blur

You want to see everything,
and I want to be your paraffin
and you and I, you and I, you and I will grow
You and I, you and I will grow, grow
I'm on a boat, I'm following and
You wanted bad, you're traveling
and you and I, you and I, you and I will grow
You and I, you and I will grow, grow

Now every plague's white
And color disturbing might
We climb the highest height

You want to see everything,
and I want to be your paraffin
and you and I, you and I, you and I will grow
You and I, you and I will grow, grow
I'm on a boat, I'm following and
You wanted bad, you're traveling
and you and I, you and I, you and I will grow
You and I, you and I will grow, grow
You and I, you and I, you and I will grow
You and I, you and I will grow, grow

You and I, you and I, you and I will grow
You and I, you and I will grow, grow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Meadowlark's song Paraffin are a reflection of a deep connection and a desire to grow as individuals and together in a relationship. The first verse talks about not wanting to lose the other person to love or time and how the memory of their smile makes the singer want to give in. The second verse mentions being apart for a hundred days and how it feels like a work of art, and the thought of winter nights brings shivers to the skin but there is warmth within knowing that they are both watching the same song blur.

The chorus talks about the desire to see everything and to be the other person's "paraffin", which is a reference to a type of wax that is often used in candles that burn brightly. The singer wants to be the light that helps the other person grow, and the repetition of "you and I will grow" reinforces this idea. The bridge section repeats the idea that every plague is white and color disturbing, which could signify a reference to purity and the challenge of finding beauty in the mundane.

Overall, the song Paraffin is a beautiful and introspective look at a relationship that is deep and meaningful, and the desire to help each other grow and become the best versions of themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

I won't lose you to love,
I promise to not let you go because of love.

I won't lose you to time,
I promise to not let time come between us.

Had me thinking about the way you smiled
Your smile made me think deeply.

I will choose to give in
I will compromise.

Every morning we wake
Every time we wake up in the morning.

Had me singing about a thousand lives
Your presence makes me feel like I can live a thousand lives.

Now every plague's white
Everything seems perfect now.

And color disturbing might
But every imperfection stands out.

We climb the highest height
We strive for greatness.

You want to see everything,
You have a great desire to see all that life has to offer.

and I want to be your paraffin
I want to be a source of fuel and light for you.

and you and I, you and I, you and I will grow
We will grow and develop together.

You wanted bad, you're traveling
You have a strong desire to travel and explore.

I'm on a boat, I'm following and
I am following you on this journey.

A hundred days apart,
We have been separated for a long time.

This is a work of art
Our relationship is a masterpiece.

Got me thinking about the winter nights
Our time away from each other makes me reminisce about past times.

The shiver through my skin
I feel a physical reaction to our connection.

Feeling the warmth within
Our connection brings me comfort.

I know we both watching the same song blur
We are experiencing the same things and are on the same page.

You and I, you and I will grow, grow
We will continue to grow and develop together.

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Bailey Ann Original

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I first came across your song "Don't build bridges to have them burnt" on your old you tube channel when I was around 13 and it had got me through a lot of my insecurities. I am now almost 19 now and building up my photography business, modeling with agency and soon to be movie director. Thank you for inspiring me with your music, you are amazing Kate.