Fast forward to 2007. Lannon has moved on from Film School and his second solo album, Pressure, arrives Sept 18th. After three years, the wait is finally over!
Fans will be happy to hear the same immediacy in his songs but will find Pressure ups the ante with more song styles, greater complexity, and depth. Adding layers of organic percussion and analog sounds to his electronic and folky arrangements, Lannon has pushed into new territory and brought us with him.
Valerie
Nyles Lannon Lyrics
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it's perfect when you squint but
wake up in the middle of the night
can't say I feel alright
alien invasion
ghosts are in the basement
should I let someone know
probably be better if i don't
you're all I need, Valerie, you're all I need
gonna watch the TV show
but its too hard, too hard to follow
think you lost the magic and it's all tragic
Valerie, Valerie come to me
you're all I need, Valerie, you're all I need
Valerie, Valerie come to me
you're all I need, Valerie, you're all I need
The song "Valerie" by Nyles Lannon is a melancholic and introspective piece that muses on the complexities and uncertainties of life. In the opening verse, the singer questions the veracity of his surroundings, pointing out that things may appear perfect from a distance, but when viewed up close, they seem troubling and unsettling. He expresses a sense of unease and disquiet as he wakes up in the middle of the night, unable to shake off the feeling of discomfort.
The second verse introduces the idea of alien invasion and ghosts, highlighting the pervasive sense of otherness that permeates our lives, and how it affects our perception of reality. The singer feels conflicted about whether or not he should reach out to someone for help, realizing that he may be better off keeping his thoughts to himself.
The chorus of the song, where the singer sings, "Valerie, Valerie come to me, you're all I need," conveys the message that the singer is seeking comfort and solace in the presence of someone he cares deeply about. The repetition of the phrase underscores the singer's desperation and vulnerability, emphasizing his need for a connection that transcends the mundane themes of the world around him.
Line by Line Meaning
what's wrong with this picture
Something about the situation is not quite right
it's perfect when you squint but
Things seem great at first glance, but are not really as they appear
wake up in the middle of the night
Feeling uneasy or anxious, even when there's no visible reason to be
can't say I feel alright
Admitting to feeling uneasy or not okay
alien invasion
A metaphor for something that is dramatically changing and feels out of control
ghosts are in the basement
Something unsettling is lurking beneath the surface
should I let someone know
Questioning the value of sharing these anxieties with others
probably be better if i don't
Choosing to keep these thoughts and feelings to oneself
Valerie, Valerie come to me
you're all I need, Valerie, you're all I need
Turning to someone for comfort and stability during a time of uncertainty
gonna watch the TV show
but its too hard, too hard to follow
Trying to find distraction and entertainment, but finding it difficult to focus on anything
think you lost the magic and it's all tragic
Feeling like something that was once great has lost its appeal and meaning
Valerie, Valerie come to me
you're all I need, Valerie, you're all I need
Repeating the message of seeking comfort and stability from a trusted person
Valerie, Valerie come to me
you're all I need, Valerie, you're all I need
Continuing to call out for that comfort and stability during a trying time
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Written by: Nyles T Lannon
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