Wraith
Peace Lyrics


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Close your eyes, my leather hearted boys
Such a waste, cut your silky noise
Uuuh, I don't wanna see you
Uuuh, I don't wanna see you

Chorus:

You could be my ice age sugar
You lay me down, you make me shiver
Blow me like a floating feather
We'll be dark, we'll be dark, we'll be dark forever.





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Overall Meaning

appears that the lyrics to "Wraith" by Peace are somewhat cryptic and nuanced, particularly the opening lines: "Close your eyes, my leather-hearted boys / Such a waste, cut your silky noise." It is not entirely clear who the "leather-hearted boys" are and why they are being instructed to "close their eyes." However, there is a sense of distance or detachment in these lines, as if the singer is trying to push away or ignore something. The reference to "silky noise" suggests that there is some kind of sweet or soothing sound that is being rejected or denied.


The chorus of the song is more straightforward in its imagery, albeit quite dark and foreboding. The singer describes the potential lover as an "ice age sugar" who can make them shiver and blow them like a floating feather. The repeated assertion that "We'll be dark forever" reinforces the sense of ominous energy that runs throughout the song. There is a sense of yearning or desire in the singer's words, but also a sense of fear and uncertainty.


Taken as a whole, "Wraith" seems to be a meditation on the complex emotions that can arise in the context of love and desire. The singer seems torn between the allure of intimacy and the fear of being consumed or destroyed by it. The metaphorical language and dreamlike imagery serve to heighten these conflicting emotions, creating a vivid and haunting portrait of a complex human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Close your eyes, my leather hearted boys
I want you to stop pretending to be tough and vulnerable. I want you to be honest with me and show me your true selves.


Such a waste, cut your silky noise
Stop talking about things that don't matter. I want us to focus on what's real and important.


Uuuh, I don't wanna see you
I'm afraid of getting too close to you and getting hurt. I want to protect myself from the pain.


Uuuh, I don't wanna see you
I'm still scared of getting hurt, and I'm telling you this again because I don't want to pretend that everything is okay when it's not.


Chorus:
This is the chorus of the song, and it's about the feeling of being lost and uncertain.


You could be my ice age sugar
You have the power to make me feel alive and happy, even in dark and cold times.


You lay me down, you make me shiver
I'm vulnerable to you, and you have the ability to make me feel all kinds of emotions. I'm willing to let myself feel these things, even if it's scary.


Blow me like a floating feather
I want to follow wherever you take me, even if it's aimless or directionless. I want to let myself be lost in the moment with you.


We'll be dark, we'll be dark, we'll be dark forever.
This is a reminder that life is not always going to be bright and happy. There will be dark times, but we can face them together and come out stronger on the other side.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@apoveda9

Close your eyes, my leather hearted boys
It's such a waste, cut your silky noise
Ooh, I don't wanna see you
Ooh, I don't wanna see you

You could be my ice age sugar
You lay me down and make me shiver
Blow me like a floating feather
We'll be dark, we'll be dark, we'll be dark forever.

It’s no surprise, she'd spiky jagged claws
She’s such a wraith, a lady of the sword
Ooh, I don't wanna see you
Ooh, 'cause I don't wanna see you

Ooh, I don't wanna see you

You could be my ice age sugar
You lay me down and make me shiver
Blow me like a floating feather,
We'll be dark, we'll be dark, we'll be dark.

You could be my ice age sugar
You lay me down and make me shiver
Blow me like a floating feather
We'll be dark, we'll be dark, we'll be dark forever.



All comments from YouTube:

@HH-kq1eo

after nearly 3 years of loving Peace, I still can't get enough of them. 

@GroundCricketHQ

Harrison 😂

@dannydelegato

@@GroundCricketHQ Agreed

@alizebaby8209

still one of my favorite songs ! 10 years later

@regiscumbry991

I cannot express how much I love this song and this band

@tompeskett

Can't believe these guys are from Birmingham, what a bloody great place. 

@YevOnegin

haha. The only thing 'great' about Birmingham are the amount of rapes per week. Its a truly disgusting place.

@bensum9111

Greatest band to come out in a long time.

@andracrissy14

I love this song so much. It's that kind of song you can listen to over and over and not get tired of it.

@NoName-sb5jm

Underrated band. I love it

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