The music is more progressive in nature than Lie Big and encompasses many of Ade's other influences. The musical direction draws from more progressive influences such as Porcupine Tree and Pink Floyd as well as harder edged rock and metal to create a wide range of soundscapes and songs to convey the music's message.
The debut album, St-Lo is based around a near death experience Ade's life and the feelings and dreams induced during that traumatic event. The music is layered and arranged to try to recreate the mixture of terror, fear and dreamlike detachment from the events as they unfolded and to convey that uneasiness to the listener.The album is somewhat an exorcism of some personal ghosts and an outpouring of emotional debris into the music and lyrics. The resulting St Lo album is an ebb and flow of musical pieces from light to dark and soft to heavy.
Eos
Nine Stones Close Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
pull us toward the dawn
hopes and fears entwined
In that moment
...and all is in focus now
as the light fills our eyes
and washes our souls
In the sunrise
The first verse of the song talks about the power and beauty of a sunrise. The "strands of light" are the sun's rays, and they are pulling the singer, and possibly others, toward the dawn. The hopes and fears of the person are entwined, which could reflect the emotional depth that witnessing a sunrise can evoke in a person. In the moment when the sun is rising, everything becomes clear and in focus. The light is so powerful that it fills the eyes and washes the soul. This could be interpreted as a spiritual experience, where the sun's light serves as a metaphor for enlightenment or transcendence.
The song's title, "Eos," refers to the Greek goddess of the dawn. In Greek mythology, Eos was known for her beauty and her ability to bring forth the morning sun. The song may be using Eos as a symbol for the power and beauty of nature.
Line by Line Meaning
...and strands of light
The rays of light are the guiding force that leads us towards the start of a new day.
pull us toward the dawn
The light draws us towards the beginning of a new life cycle filled with new opportunities and possibilities.
hopes and fears entwined
Our aspirations and apprehensions are interwoven and inextricably linked, driving us to take action and move forward.
In that moment
At that precise instant when the dawn breaks and light floods the world.
...and all is in focus now
Everything becomes crystal clear at the moment of daybreak, and the future looks brighter and more optimistic.
as the light fills our eyes
As the world comes alive with the light of the sun, our minds and senses are awakened to new possibilities.
and washes our souls
The first light of a new day brings about a sense of renewal and spiritual cleansing, washing away any negative emotions and replacing them with a renewed sense of hope and optimism.
In the sunrise
All of the above happens as we witness the majestic sunrise, a symbol of new beginnings and endless possibilities.
Contributed by Nora B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
darley1958
Love this band.....when is a new album due I wonder?
ingrid64niemeijer
...and strands of light
pull us toward the dawn
hopes and fears entwined
In that moment
...and all is in focus now
as the light fills our eyes
and washes our souls
In the sunrise
ninestonesclose
Cheers Alan :)