Wagner has been writing songs since the age of 16. Her self-titled debut album was released in February 2011 by the Finnish indie label Kioski. It was later released in United Kingdom and Europe by Bone Voyage Recordings and in North America by Friendly Fire Recordings. In August 2012 Time Magazine listed Wagner as one of the ″11 Great Bands You Don’t Know (But Should)″. Although her debut album was not a big success, it caused a lot of attention and in February 2014 Wagner was signed by the American record label Sub Pop.
Wagner's second album When the Cellar Children See the Light of Day was released in August 2014. The album peaked number one at the Finnish Album Chart. It was a nominee for the 2014 Nordic Music Prize which is an annual award for the Best Nordic Album Of The Year. She won the prize.
On 21 April 2015, Wagner performed on the music television show Later... with Jools Holland.
She also did the trailer song for Gore Verbinski's 2017 film A Cure for Wellness, which was a cover of The Ramones song "I Wanna Be Sedated".
Taller Than Tall Trees
Mirel Wagner Lyrics
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dressed as a woman
Here's a man who lies
See that girl fall apart
Soon as his shadow catches her heart
I've climbed a thousand stairs
just to give you a kiss
God you're so tall
I wanna make babies with you
Fall under that
big, big blue
See a boy walk like a lover
Here is a hand that guides
and that shadow that leads him on
Will buy with kindness
but you'll pay with your soul
I've dived through a thousand stares
just to give you a kiss
God you're so tall
Taller than tall trees
I wanna lay down with you
Fall under that
big, big moon
See a girl
dressed as a woman
Here's a man who lies
See that girl fall apart
Soon as his shadow touches her heart
I've climbed two thousand stairs
Just to give you a kiss
I wanna lay down with you
Fall under that
big, big moon
I've climbed through thousand stares
Just to give you a kiss
God you're so tall
Taller than tall trees
I wanna lay down with you
Fall under that
big, big blue
See that girl dressed as a lover
Here is a hand that guides
See that girl fall apart
Soon as his shadow
touches her heart
The song "Taller Than Tall Trees" by Mirel Wagner seems to be about the complexities of relationships, particularly those that involve lies and manipulation. The first stanza describes a girl who appears to be a woman, but falls apart as soon as she is under the shadow of a lying man. The second stanza describes a boy who is led by the shadow of someone who uses kindness to manipulate, but ultimately will cost him his soul.
Throughout the song, the lyrics reveal a desire to be with someone who is "taller than tall trees" and to make babies or lay down with them under a big, big blue or big, big moon. The repetition of climbing stairs and diving through stares serves to emphasize the lengths the singer is willing to go to be with this person. It seems that despite the complexities and potential for pain in relationships, the desire for intimacy and connection ultimately outweighs the risks.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it is a commentary on power dynamics in relationships, particularly those that involve coercion or manipulation. The references to climbing stairs and diving through stares suggest that the singer is willing to put in a lot of effort and sacrifice to be with this person. However, the repeated references to "shadows" and the final line about the girl falling apart when the shadow touches her heart suggest that there is something untrustworthy or sinister about the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
See a girl
Observing a young woman
dressed as a woman
Dressed in a manner beyond her age
Here's a man who lies
In the presence of the young woman is a man who is deceitful
See that girl fall apart
Observe how the young woman crumbles
Soon as his shadow catches her heart
The man's actions cause emotional damage to the young woman
I've climbed a thousand stairs
just to give you a kiss
The singer has gone to great lengths to show their affection
God you're so tall
Taller than tall trees
The subject of the singer's affection is highly admired and idolized
I wanna make babies with you
Fall under that
big, big blue
The artist desires a future with the subject of their affection, under a vast blue sky
See a boy walk like a lover
Observing a young man walking with confidence and charm
Here is a hand that guides
and that shadow that leads him on
The young man has guidance in life, but it may lead him astray
Will buy with kindness
but you'll pay with your soul
The young man's actions may appear kind, but ultimately come at a high cost
I've dived through a thousand stares
just to give you a kiss
The artist has acted boldly to show their affection
God you're so tall
Taller than tall trees
The subject of the singer's affection is highly admired and idolized
I wanna lay down with you
Fall under that
big, big moon
The singer desires intimacy with the subject of their affection, under a full moon
I've climbed two thousand stairs
Just to give you a kiss
The singer's affection has not diminished, and they continue to act boldly
See that girl dressed as a woman
Observing the same young woman as before
Here's a man who lies
In the presence of the young woman is a man who is deceitful
See that girl fall apart
Soon as his shadow touches her heart
The young woman is once again hurt by the man's actions
I've climbed through thousand stares
Just to give you a kiss
The singer continues to act boldly, despite the obstacles and challenges
God you're so tall
Taller than tall trees
The subject of the artist's affection is highly admired and idolized
I wanna lay down with you
Fall under that
big, big blue
The artist desires intimacy with the subject of their affection, under a vast blue sky
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Love it! Great voice! The simplicity of the chords combined with the vocals creates sublime complexity...
Tovanni Renteria
Beautiful.
leviatan
masterful.
perisa011
Great song
jamie landsborough
<3