The past has seen Liz collaborating with Andre Anjos of RAC on a series of saccharine covers, including the 90s woefully pop favorite “Lovefool” by The Cardigans, followed by her first original single “In A Spell,” an inspired blend of pop and songwriting whose free release brought the first colors to Pink Feathers.
Close to a year later, Pink Feathers follows up with her EP (produced by RAC) that introduces indie electronic elements to cohesive four-track collection, Invisible Lines. Dipping in and out of tempo and melody, Invisible Lines acts to accelerate the momentum gained from “In A Spell” with a handful of singles that brandish vocal prowess as gracefully as technical dexterity.
Seventeen
Pink Feathers Lyrics
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Of the core of who I am, the raw inside of me
When I was seventeen I knew just how I wanted life to be
They told me, "Reach out for your dreams."
And my dreams were handed to me on a platter
And when it mattered I got scared of them
But my doubt that voice inside it reaches to me
Sometimes I get this urge to desert my daily life
And to keep on running past to a world that is waiting
When I was seventeen oh I, I had my whole life figured out
I've made mistakes and I have strayed
But there's still time to turn around from this pattern
And when it matters, I'll be scared again
Everything I've wanted has been handed to me
But my doubt that voice inside it reaches to me
It's not too late
It's not too late
It's not too late
It's not too late
It's not too late
It's not too late
It's not too late
It's not too late
Everything I've wanted has been handed to me
But my doubt that voice inside it reaches to me
The lyrics to Pink Feathers' song "Seventeen" explore the complexities of growing up and struggling with one's own doubts and fears. The opening lines reveal a sense of vulnerability and a fear of one's own secrets being exposed. The singer acknowledges that they have hidden parts of themselves that feel raw and vulnerable, and this revelation sets the stage for the rest of the song's exploration of the singer's doubts, fears, and dreams.
The song's chorus focuses on the singer's experiences at seventeen, when their dreams were handed to them "on a platter." Despite having everything they ever wanted, the singer experienced doubt and fear, leading them to turn away from the opportunities presented to them. The repetition of the phrase "it's not too late" towards the end of the song suggests that the singer still feels as though they have the opportunity to turn their life around and reach for their dreams.
Overall, "Seventeen" is a powerful exploration of the challenges that come with growing up and facing one's own doubts and fears. The song is a reminder that it's never too late to take control of your life and pursue your dreams, even if it means facing your own vulnerabilities and fears along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I get a chill my secrets crawling out
At times, I feel a shiver and my deepest secrets emerge from within me.
Of the core of who I am, the raw inside of me
These secrets originate from the innermost part of my being, the unfiltered and true version of myself.
When I was seventeen I knew just how I wanted life to be
At the age of 17, I had a clear vision of how I wanted my life to look like.
They told me, "Reach out for your dreams."
People encouraged me to pursue my dreams with all my might and reach out for them.
And my dreams were handed to me on a platter
My aspirations were easily fulfilled and presented to me effortlessly.
And when it mattered I got scared of them
However, when faced with the reality of achieving my dreams, I became afraid and apprehensive.
Everything I've wanted has been handed to me
I have been blessed with everything I desired.
But my doubt that voice inside it reaches to me
However, my inner voice of uncertainty and skepticism still plagues me.
Sometimes I get this urge to desert my daily life
Occasionally, I feel a strong desire to abandon my routine existence.
And to keep on running past to a world that is waiting
And to continue moving forward towards a world that beckons me.
I've made mistakes and I have strayed
I have made errors and wandered off course.
But there's still time to turn around from this pattern
However, there is still an opportunity to break free from this cycle of missteps.
And when it matters, I'll be scared again
In crucial moments, I might still succumb to fear and uncertainty.
It's not too late
Despite everything, there is still time to make things right.
Everything I've wanted has been handed to me
I have been fortunate enough to achieve all my heart's desires.
But my doubt that voice inside it reaches to me
Nevertheless, my conscience of doubt and suspicion persists.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDRE ANJOS, LIZ ANJOS
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