While you may not have recognized Karlsson and Winberg by their full names, you may have heard their work as production duo Bloodshy & Avant. The duo has written and produced for Kylie Minogue, Madonna and Britney Spears and claimed a Grammy for their work on Britney Spears’ Toxic. Wyatt is fresh off co-production duties with Mark Ronson on Daniel Merriweather’s April release, Love And War.
Vase
Miike Snow Lyrics
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There were hunting hounds by the palace grounds, believe me
She had circles like Romany Marie
She would start the day with the Novocaine, believe me
By the end of the day
There were coming shocks from the palace clocks, believe me
There was nothing we could do or say
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
While the innkeep follows us the road gives in to haze
And the smell of water comes
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
You'll never win the game
When you wander off keep your ballots soft, believe me
Believe me
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
The lyrics of Miike Snow's song Vase describe a surreal experience on an island where the singer spends their days with a woman who starts each day with Novocaine. They witness hunting hounds by the palace grounds, and by the end of the day, they feel the coming shocks from the palace clocks. With nothing to do or say, they hold hands in the garbage cans. The chorus speaks of the futility of wishing for a better outcome, as the order of things is fragile like the glaze on a vase.
The lyrics appear to be describing a dreamlike state where details are distorted and disconnected. The woman with circles like Romany Marie could refer to the artist and designer who was well-known for her bohemian lifestyle and unconventional appearance. The Novocaine could signify a desire to escape reality, while the hunting hounds and garbages cans create a sense of unease and dislocation.
The chorus emphasizes the fragility of the situation, and the pointlessness of wishing for a different outcome. The order of things is so delicate that it can shatter like the glaze on a vase, and there is no controlling it. The final line, "Believe me," feels like a plea for validation, as if the singer wants to convince themselves that what they are experiencing is real.
Line by Line Meaning
There were islands where we spent the days
We spent our days on islands.
There were hunting hounds by the palace grounds, believe me
I am telling the truth when I say there were dogs used for hunting near the palace grounds.
She had circles like Romany Marie
She had circles under her eyes, like the fashion icon Romany Marie.
She would start the day with the Novocaine, believe me
I am telling the truth that she would start her day with Novocaine.
By the end of the day
At the end of the day.
There were coming shocks from the palace clocks, believe me
I am telling the truth that there were sudden sounds or movements from the palace clocks.
There was nothing we could do or say
We were unable to do or say anything about the situation.
We were holding hands in the garbage cans, believe me
I am telling the truth that we were holding hands while surrounded by garbage cans.
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
You can hope for things to be different, but the current state of affairs is quite fragile.
While the innkeep follows us the road gives in to haze
As we are followed by the innkeeper, the path ahead becomes unclear.
And the smell of water comes
We can smell the water nearby.
You'll never win the game
You will never be able to succeed in this situation.
When you wander off keep your ballots soft, believe me
I am telling the truth that if you venture off, it's important to stay unbiased in your opinions.
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
Once again, you can hope for things to be different but the current state of affairs is quite fragile.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ANDREW WYATT, CHRISTIAN KARLSSON, PONTUS WINNBERG
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Vishal Sarmalia
There were islands where we spent the days
There were hunting hounds by the palace grounds, believe me
She had circles like Romany Marie
She would start the day with the Novocaine, believe me
By the end of the day
There were coming shocks from the palace clocks, believe me
There was nothing we could do or say
We were holding hands in the garbage cans, believe me
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
While the innkeep follows us the road gives in to haze
And the smell of water comes
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
La la la la, la la la la
You’ll never win the game
When you wander off keep your ballots soft, believe me
Believe me
La la la la, la la la la
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
La la la la, la la la la
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
biggsdarklight
love it, beautiful!
Vishal Sarmalia
There were islands where we spent the days
There were hunting hounds by the palace grounds, believe me
She had circles like Romany Marie
She would start the day with the Novocaine, believe me
By the end of the day
There were coming shocks from the palace clocks, believe me
There was nothing we could do or say
We were holding hands in the garbage cans, believe me
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
While the innkeep follows us the road gives in to haze
And the smell of water comes
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
La la la la, la la la la
You’ll never win the game
When you wander off keep your ballots soft, believe me
Believe me
La la la la, la la la la
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
La la la la, la la la la
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase
lmckenna10
Favourite song from the album
Randy Reyes
I was looking for this song for so long lmao and I finally found it
RealRastax
Miike Snow is my drug ;)
Vera Saveljev
🎼👌🎼
Andy Green
This song reminds me of "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash.
Supreme Introvert
No it doesn't are you deaf?
Ropedintoyour Tropes
This is such a millennial anthem
ElusivEnigma
The reason this doesn't have a mill views is cause 970k ppl are still looking for it cause they can only remember the amazing beat xD