Vapour Trails
Paul Armfield & The Four Good Reasons Lyrics
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Every crevice
The grime
That soils each dream
This nation that's forged
Its own shackles
The red brick
That's swallowed the green
Of such beauty
The poison will soon
Reach your heart
They'll scuffle your
Shine 'til it's blackenned
Come take your
Chances with me
I want to take you
Down to the river
Follow the source
To the mouth
There we'll steal a boat
And follow
The vapour trails south
Sail away
To the citrus and saffron
Terracotta
And umber and green
Where the sun will greet
Us as strangers
With our skin
As pale as the moon
To somewhere
They won't understand us
And you can talk only to me
To where there
Are windows that open
And where there's
No shit in the sea
I want to show you
You're better than this
More than a good laugh
A grope and a kiss
I want to steal you away
From this hallogen night
And show you there are stars
That sparkle just as bright as you
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The lyrics of Paul Armfield's song "Vapour Trails" paint a bleak picture of a place filled with drizzle, grime, and a sense of confinement. The imagery of "red brick that's swallowed the green" and a nation that has "forged its own shackles" conveys a sense of entrapment and decay. The mention of poison reaching the heart and one's shine being scuffled until it's blackened suggests a toxic environment that is detrimental to one's spirit and well-being. The invitation to "take your chances" implies a longing for escape and a desire for a different, more fulfilling existence.
The singer of the song seeks to take their companion on a journey down to the river, following the source to the mouth, where they plan to steal a boat and follow the vapour trails south. This imagery of embarking on a physical journey reflects a deeper longing for freedom, exploration, and a break from the confines of their current life. The mention of citrus, saffron, terracotta, and other vibrant colors suggests a longing for beauty, vitality, and new experiences.
As they sail away to a place where the sun greets them as strangers with their pale skin, the lyrics convey a sense of being out of place and seeking refuge in a different environment where they can be understood and appreciated. The desire for a place where windows open and there is no pollution in the sea symbolizes a yearning for purity, openness, and a fresh start. The invitation to speak only to the singer signifies a longing for intimacy and connection in a world that may not always be welcoming or understanding.
In the final verses, the singer expresses their desire to show their companion that they are deserving of more than the current circumstances offer. The mention of stealing away from the harsh night and revealing the beauty of the stars that sparkle bright suggests a desire to uplift and empower their companion, highlighting their inner light and worth. The song ultimately conveys a message of hope, escape, and the possibility of finding a better, brighter future away from the darkness and limitations of the present.
Line by Line Meaning
The drizzle that dampens
The subtle rain that dampens our spirits
Every crevice
Every small space or crack
The grime
The dirt or filth
That soils each dream
That taints or ruins every dream
This nation that's forged
This country that has created
Its own shackles
Its own chains or restrictions
The red brick
The red-colored building material
That's swallowed the green
That has engulfed the green nature
It's no place for one
It's not a suitable place for someone
Of such beauty
Of such exquisite beauty
The poison will soon
The harmful substance will soon
Reach your heart
Affect you deeply
They'll scuffle your
They will tarnish your
Shine 'til it's blackenned
Brightness until it turns dark
Come take your
Come and seize your
Chances with me
Opportunities with me
I want to take you
I desire to bring you
Down to the river
To the flowing water
Follow the source
Trace back to the beginning
To the mouth
To the end or exit
There we'll steal a boat
There we'll quietly take a boat
And follow
And pursue
The vapour trails south
The traces of mist towards the south
Sail away
Depart on a boat
To the citrus and saffron
To the flavors of citrus and saffron
Terracotta
A type of clay-based pottery
And umber and green
And earthy brown and green
Where the sun will greet
Where the sun will welcome
Us as strangers
Us like we are unknown
With our skin
With our bodies or appearance
As pale as the moon
As light as the moon
To somewhere
To a place
They won't understand us
Where others won't comprehend us
And you can talk only to me
And you can converse solely with me
To where there
To a place where
Are windows that open
Exist windows that can be opened
And where there's
And at this place
No shit in the sea
No waste or filth in the ocean
I want to show you
I wish to reveal to you
You're better than this
You are superior to this situation
More than a good laugh
Beyond just enjoyable times
A grope and a kiss
Physical intimacy
I want to steal you away
I want to secretly take you
From this hallogen night
From this artificial or deceptive evening
And show you there are stars
And demonstrate that there are shining stars
That sparkle just as bright as you
That gleam as brilliantly as you do
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