Pearl and the Puppets is 22-year old Katie Sutherland. She grew up in Kirki… Read Full Bio ↴Pearl and the Puppets is 22-year old Katie Sutherland. She grew up in Kirkintilloch, Scotland. Pearl is a singer, songwriter and musician, playing guitar and other instruments. Pearl left college to embark on a full-time career in music, and in a matter of months has already moved miles along the path to achieving her goals. She has signed a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell, and is managed by 21st Artists (the company whose rosta includes Elton John, James Blunt, Lily Allen and Just Jack). Aside from writing songs on her own, Pearl has also co-written with singer/songwriter Ben Parker, songwriter/producer Matty Benbrook and Deacon Blue founder and principle songwriter Ricky Ross. Recently Pearl has been recording tracks with producer Stephen Street, whose impeccable production credits include The Smiths, Blur, The Cranberries, Morrissey and the Kaiser Chiefs.

Lower Ground
Pearl And The Puppets Lyrics

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VERSE
Some lovers cry out for more
Like babies crying out for love til they're four.
They're the one's who ask for more
They're the one's that end up broken on the floor
We'll reach up for the highest ceiling
as long as you know how I'm really feeling
Without telling you the words all the time

instead I'll show you them with my own mime
CHORUS
Cos
I need I need I need I need I need
more to give to you cos
It's not enough enough enough saying
I do love you
The pages that I write will never suffice
and the songs I sing to you won't do even if they sound nice
As long as you know I've held on since we begun
cos holding onto you is the best thing I've done
VERSE
Some people want to ride a bike without a saddle
other's attempt to swim when all they can do is paddle
I told them that would put me on a lower ground than you
if I said such sweet words that really weren't true.
I can ride a bike and I can swim
I can do them without making things look to grim
I can tell you I love you without jumping the gun
I can tell you and you know, now look at us run
CHORUS
Cos
I need I need I need I need I need
more to give to you cos
It's not enough enough enough saying
I do love you
The pages that I write will never suffice
and the songs I sing to you won't do even if they sound nice
As long as you know I've held on since we begun
cos holding onto you is the best thing I've done
Cos
I need I need I need I need I need
more to give to you cos

It's not enough enough enough saying
I do love you...

Overall Meaning

In "Lower Ground" by Pearl And The Puppets, the singer reflects on the different ways people express their love, and how she wants to show her love but also feels like she can never express it fully. In the first verse, the singer describes people who always ask for more in love, but end up broken on the floor. She then expresses her own desire to reach up for the highest ceiling and show her love through her actions rather than always saying it. The chorus repeats the idea that saying "I do love you" is not enough for the singer, and that she needs more to give to her partner. She acknowledges that the pages she writes and the songs she sings to express her love will never be sufficient.

In the second verse, the singer contrasts herself with people who say sweet words that really aren't true. She claims that she can show her love authentically, and can ride a bike or swim without making things look too grim. She ends the verse by saying that she wants to be on the same level as her partner, and not on a lower ground. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the singer's need to express her love in a more meaningful way.

Overall, "Lower Ground" is a reflection on the limitations of words in expressing love, and the desire to show love through actions. It also touches on the desire to be on the same level as one's partner in a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Some lovers cry out for more Like babies crying out for love til they're four.
Some people in relationships constantly want more attention, affection and love from their partner, just like babies who constantly cry for love and attention.

They're the one's who ask for more They're the one's that end up broken on the floor
These people who always want more are the same ones who end up getting hurt and feeling broken.

We'll reach up for the highest ceiling as long as you know how I'm really feeling
I am willing to strive for the best in our relationship, as long as you truly understand my feelings.

Without telling you the words all the time instead I'll show you them with my own mime
I may not always express my love through words, but I will use actions and gestures to show you how much I care.

Cos I need I need I need I need I need more to give to you cos It's not enough enough enough saying I do love you
I feel like I always need to give more in this relationship, because simply telling you 'I love you' is not enough to fully express my feelings.

The pages that I write will never suffice and the songs I sing to you won't do even if they sound nice
Even though I may write love letters and sing songs for you, they will never fully capture the depth of my love.

As long as you know I've held on since we begun cos holding onto you is the best thing I've done
I will always hold onto this love we share, because it is the best thing that has ever happened to me.

Some people want to ride a bike without a saddle other's attempt to swim when all they can do is paddle
Some people try to accomplish things that they are not yet capable of, like attempting to ride a bike without a saddle or swimming without proper skills.

I told them that would put me on a lower ground than you if I said such sweet words that really weren't true.
I acknowledge that if I were to say sweet things to you that are not true, it would bring me to a lower level than you.

I can ride a bike and I can swim I can do them without making things look to grim I can tell you I love you without jumping the gun I can tell you and you know, now look at us run
I am capable of riding a bike and swimming, as well as expressing my love in a way that is genuine and truthful. By doing so, we are able to run towards a positive future together.

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