RANE IS :: Alan Veniscofsky (guitars, vocals), Bryan Kelly (drums), Dan Prindle (bass, synth, cello, vocals), Kurt Rinaldi (percussion, marimba), Ryan Bowman (guitars).
This band permits live taping, and much of their work can be found at http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=collection%3Aetree%20AND%20creator%3A%22Rane%22
Gemini
Rane Lyrics
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Through all this time, did you ever think of me
Lay down and count sheep
How do you dream if you don't ever sleep
This is my room, but I have never been here before
Lay down and breathe deep
Gemini rises as the cities, they fall away
And we rise from the ashes like a daylight in decay
This is my room, and I've never been here before
Lay down beneath me
Lay down and sleep so deep
The lyrics in Rane's song, Gemini, seem to be describing a moment where two people are finally able to lay down and be at peace with each other. The opening lines, "Lay down beneath me, Through all this time, did you ever think of me," suggests that there's been some distance between them that's now being overcome. As they lay down, the singer invites the other person to "count sheep" and to breathe deeply, which seems to imply that they're trying to help them relax and find some rest.
The line, "How do you dream if you don't ever sleep," is particularly intriguing because it suggests that the other person might be struggling with anxiety or insomnia. Perhaps they've been so preoccupied with their worries that they haven't been able to really let go and rest. By being there with them in that moment, the singer seems to be offering a sense of comfort and safety.
The chorus of the song, where the singer says, "Gemini rises as the cities, they fall away, And we rise from the ashes like a daylight in decay," is a bit more abstract. It seems to be drawing a connection between the idea of a new day dawning and the arrival of the astrological sign, Gemini. The lyric "we rise from the ashes" is an image that suggests rebirth or renewal, and the line "like a daylight in decay" could be interpreted as a reference to the cyclical nature of life - that things are constantly in flux, changing from one form to another.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay down beneath me
The singer is asking the listener to lie down below them.
Through all this time, did you ever think of me
The singer is questioning if the listener has thought of them during their time apart.
Lay down and count sheep
The singer suggests the listener should try to fall asleep by counting sheep jumping over a fence.
How do you dream if you don't ever sleep
The artist is pointing out that dreams can only be experienced during sleep.
This is my room, but I have never been here before
The artist is expressing a sense of unfamiliarity with their surroundings.
Lay down and breathe deep
The singer is suggesting the listener to take deep breaths to relax.
This is the dawning of your life here with me
The singer sees this moment as a new beginning for the listener and themselves.
Gemini rises as the cities, they fall away
The artist is comparing the rising of the constellation Gemini to the disappearance of cities.
And we rise from the ashes like a daylight in decay
The artist and listener will experience a new beginning together despite the decay surrounding them.
This is my room, and I've never been here before
The artist is still feeling unfamiliar with their surroundings.
Lay down beneath me
The singer repeats their earlier request for the listener to lie down under them.
Lay down and sleep so deep
The artist is hoping the listener will be able to fall into a deep sleep.
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