His music is often placed (perhaps inappropriately) under the genre of "alternative country". Oldham was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He briefly attended Brown University, and now calls Baltimore, Maryland home.
Valentine's Day
Palace Music Lyrics
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And only over the sea will that be taken
And oh, I could be (the possibilities)
And oh, I could be (the possibilities)
And oh, I could be (the possibilities)
God has made you one face,
God has made you one face,
You must find another,
You must be born again
The lyrics of Palace Music's song Valentine's Day are dense, with a simple and repetitive chorus, and verses filled with meaning. The opening line of the song, "It's Valentine's Day, and I'm catatonic," sets a tone of loneliness and isolation, as though the singer is disconnected from the world around them. The next line, "And only over the sea will that be taken," further drives home the idea of separation – it's as though the only way the singer's isolation will be broken is to physically remove themselves from their current situation.
The chorus, repeated three times throughout the song, is simple yet profound: "And oh, I could be (the possibilities)." This line is almost wistful, with a sense of longing for something that seems just out of reach. It could be interpreted as a desire for a different life than the one the singer is living, or perhaps a longing for connection with another person.
The verses are more complex, with lines like "God has made you one face, you must find another." This could be interpreted as a call to reinvent oneself, to reject the identity that has been assigned and seek out a new one. The line "You must be born again" is also evocative, suggesting a need for a fresh start, a shedding of the past in order to move forward.
Overall, the lyrics of Valentine's Day are enigmatic, with multiple possible interpretations. They evoke a sense of loss, longing, and disconnection, while also hinting at the possibility of something more.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Valentine's Day, and I'm catatonic
I am emotionally numb and unresponsive on Valentine's Day
And only over the sea will that be taken
Perhaps, on another place far from here, I will experience something different
And oh, I could be (the possibilities)
I am contemplating the different potential outcomes of my life
And oh, I could be (the possibilities)
I am contemplating the different potential outcomes of my life
And oh, I could be (the possibilities)
I am contemplating the different potential outcomes of my life
God has made you one face
You only have one true identity in life
You must find another
You must create a different identity for yourself or seek out something else to define you
God has made you one face
You only have one true identity in life
You must find another
You must create a different identity for yourself or seek out something else to define you
You must be born again
You must start anew and create a new identity or life for yourself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRED LIPSIUS, STEVEN E KATZ
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