"Was she famous at the time? Yeah, it was post-Post, the album that seemed to bring her to public prominence in the UK. She's an amazing person to work with. She's very creative and doesn't need much direction I'd say - at least working with us. She's full of great ideas."
Ed: "I think the track title comes from the school of thought that the Earth had a second moon and they gave it the name Lilith, as well."
Lilith
Plaid Lyrics
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But I'll defend my child
By spring that child will die
Oh deli owowow
Woo
Moon, moon, moon
I'm just so warm, Jennifer
and I'm coming over
to sabotage our distance
Moon will leave me on
Moon will guide me through, baby
Moon will guide me through
Moon will turn me on
I just don't care anymore
'Cause my chord is calling
It's me and truth
It's home
I'm at home with truth alone
Moon will leave me on
Moon will guide us through
Moon will guide us through, baby
Moon will turn me on
The moon
It guides me on baby
There's absolutely no doubt
Me and truth
It's home
I'm at home with truth alone
The song "Lilith" by Plaid is a complex and enigmatic piece that intertwines multiple themes and emotions. The first stanza ("You can have me, But I'll defend my child, By spring that child will die") can be interpreted in various ways. Some suggest that it's about a mother defending her child's life, while others interpret it as a metaphor for personal sacrifice. "Lilith," after all, is a reference to a character from Jewish folklore who was exiled from the Garden of Eden for refusing to submit to her husband's dominance.
The next couple of lines ("Moon, moon, moon, I'm just so warm, Jennifer and I'm coming over to sabotage our distance") can be interpreted as a longing for closeness to somebody named Jennifer, despite the fact that the singer is aware of the impossibility of it. The moon's symbolism is notable since it represents change and uncertainty, which are recurring motifs throughout the song. The singer is willing to let go of the past and embrace new experiences.
The chorus ("Moon will leave me on, Moon will guide me through, baby, Moon will guide me through, Moon will turn me on") reaffirms the singer's belief in the moon's power to lead her through the uncertain future. The singer may be feeling lost and confused, but is determined to keep her heart open to new experiences. The song ends with the line "Me and truth, It's home, I'm at home with truth alone," suggesting that the singer has embraced her inner truth and found solace in her experience.
Overall, "Lilith" is a song that explores the complexities of human relationships, the power of the moon, and the importance of inner truth.
Line by Line Meaning
You can have me
I am willing to give myself to you
But I'll defend my child
I will protect what is mine
By spring that child will die
My child will die soon, perhaps due to the harshness of life
Oh deli owowow
N/A
Woo
N/A
Moon, moon, moon
The moon is prominently featured and may have significant symbolism
I'm just so warm, Jennifer
I feel comfortable with someone named Jennifer
and I'm coming over
I am going to visit Jennifer
to sabotage our distance
I want to break down the physical and emotional barriers between us
Moon will leave me on
The moon will abandon me
Moon will guide me through, baby
The moon will help me through difficult times
Moon will guide me through
The moon will be my guide and source of guidance and enlightenment
Moon will turn me on
The moon will excite and inspire me
I just don't care anymore
I am apathetic and indifferent
'Cause my chord is calling
I am compelled to follow my own path
It's me and truth
I am committed to my own truth
It's home
I feel at home with my own thoughts and beliefs
I'm at home with truth alone
I only feel safe and secure with my own truths
The moon
The moon is still significant
It guides me on baby
The moon is my guide and support
There's absolutely no doubt
I am certain and confident in my beliefs and direction
Me and truth
I am one with my personal truth
It's home
My personal truth is my sanctuary and refuge
I'm at home with truth alone
I am only comfortable with my own truths and do not want to compromise
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BJORK GUDMUNDSDOTTIR, ANDREW PETER TURNER, EDWARD HANDLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@noirling1
This song was released in 1997? Way too early for it's day.
It sounds even more time appropriate now.
@AuT0maTe1
but lorde suck, this doesnt suck :P
@pxblx
+AuT0maTe1 you suck, pure heroine is an amazing piece of art.
@Player-ix7rx
More like these days...
@syntheticsilkwood2206
@@AuT0maTe1 why bring lorde here?
@micheladaconmaslimon
I'M JUST SO WARM, JENNIFEEEEEEEEER
@iiicccppp1
And my addiction grows stronger to Bjork!
@BjorksMusic
Bjork is one of the most original, talented and humble artist of our time. She possesses a soprano vocal range. Her vocal range covers three octaves, going from F3 to E6. Classical composer John Tavener has praised Björk as being "more intelligent than most opera singers",music critic Alex Ross has cited Björk as one of the most gifted voices nowadays. The National Public Radio counted Björk among its list of "50 Great Voices" and MTV included her on its countdown "22 Greatest Voices in Music".
@happyendy
Bjork is a child making your ego small...
@aBanabis
Bjork is awesome. She always got the top producers backing her these days too, right? and even if she didn't, there are countless remixes. I feel like there's a lot of story behind her emotions in her songs. and normally, most of the time, I can't truly appreciate it. idk, maybe it's because she's foreign? I don't think that's it though, cuz I'm a huge fan of Emiliana Torrini and it's not the same even though she's Icelandic as well. I think to truly appreciate it, I'd just have to be in the mood...and it's rare for me to be in the perfect mood for certain music. Personally, I think that's great though. I think artists/musicians lose out on a lot of their inspiration if they try too hard to please their audience and only produce art/music they THINK their audience will appreciate. There are a few songs here and there that I don't really have to be in the mood to truly enjoy...like Hunter, Bachelorette, and maybe a few other favorite idk. but yeah most of the time, I can only handle so much of her music. have to be in the mood.