At the age of 19, Nick moved to Havana, Cuba to study music and art. On returning to the UK, Nick enrolled at the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies to study Ethnomusicology. In 2011, he left Portico Quartet to pursue his career as a solo singer-songwriter .
He released two EPs, The Trellis (Communion Records 2012) and Fever to the Form (Communion Records 2013), before his debut full-length First Mind landed on 12 May 2014. The album received a 2014 Mercury Music Prize nomination and was promoted with the singles Cucurucu and Meet me there.
The Trellis
Nick Mulvey Lyrics
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In bigger favor, yes, I wanted you
I rose in the trellis, how I grew for you
Rose in the trellis, yes, I wanted you
So come on, put it in song
Tell me how you feel
Come on, right from the wrong
Make it real.
Just because the evidence seems clearer than day
Could it be the providence was leading you astray?
Come on, right from the wrong
Time to make it real.
Strange is the pencil with which I draw for you
In bigger favor, yes, I wanted you
I rose in the trellis, darling, how I grew for you
Rose in the trellis, yes, I wanted you
So come on, put it in song
Tell me how you feel
Come on, right from the wrong
Make it real.
The lyrics to Nick Mulvey's song The Trellis are open to interpretation, but one possible interpretation is that they are about a person who is trying to express their love for someone. The line "strange is the pencil with which I draw for you" suggests that the person is struggling to find the right words to express their feelings. Despite this, they still want to convey their love ("in bigger favor, yes, I wanted you") and have put effort into growing and changing ("I rose in the trellis, how I grew for you").
The chorus "so come on, put it in song, tell me how you feel" suggests that the person wants their love to be reciprocated and for the other person to express their own feelings. The line "just because the evidence seems clearer than day, could it be the providence was leading you astray?" suggests that there may be obstacles or doubts in the relationship, but the person is still hopeful and wants to make things right. The repeated line "come on, right from the wrong, make it real" emphasizes the importance of honesty and authenticity in the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of The Trellis seem to be about the ups and downs of a romantic relationship and the need for open communication and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange is the pencil with which I draw for you
The way I express my love for you may seem unconventional or unusual.
In bigger favor, yes, I wanted you
I desired your love and affection greatly, even above the usual or expected.
I rose in the trellis, how I grew for you
Just like a plant supported by a framework or trellis, I developed and expanded myself to please you.
Rose in the trellis, yes, I wanted you
I grew and blossomed to demonstrate my love for you, and that was a choice I made with intention.
So come on, put it in song
Tell me how you feel
Come on, right from the wrong
Make it real.
Express your true emotions for me through your music, and don't hold back. We need to confront and fix any issues in our relationship.
Just because the evidence seems clearer than day
Could it be the providence was leading you astray?
Come on, right from the wrong
Time to make it real.
While the facts or truth may seem obvious, perhaps fate or destiny was guiding us towards a different outcome. Let's face the truth and work on our issues so we can make them our reality.
Writer(s): Nick Mulvey
Contributed by Camden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.