Rivulets' spare sound is augmented at times by various musicians, including Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker of Low, Bob Weston of Shellac, Chris Brokaw of Codeine, and Jessica Bailiff.
The fifth Rivulets album, I Remember Everything, was released on 12" vinyl by Jellyfant Records in 2014, and will be re-released on CD in 2015.
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Morning Light
Rivulets Lyrics
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The blinds
Will you wake alone
Or with someone by your side
Morning light pours through
Struggles to wake you
You? ll hide under the sheets all day
We were one to fall apart
I don? t want to lose your heart
We were one to fall apart
I don? t want to lose your heart
Morning light breaks through
And you will haunt my day again
The dumbest thing to do
We could? ve stayed the best of friends
We were born to fall apart
I don? t want to lose your heart
We were born to fall apart
I don? t want to lose your heart
But if you? ve already said goodbye
Guess I have to say goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
The song "Morning Light" by Rivulets is a melancholic piece about the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics open with the singer pondering whether they will wake up alone or next to someone, indicating a sense of uncertainty and emptiness. The morning light is a metaphor for the truth and reality that the singer must confront; they cannot hide from the pain and loneliness they feel. The line "We were one to fall apart" refers to the fact that the relationship was doomed from the start, and the singer expresses regret for their inability to hold onto it. The repetition of "I don't want to lose your heart" emphasizes the importance of the person to the singer and implies a fear of being forgotten or replaced.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that their ex-partner will continue to haunt their thoughts and memories, making it difficult to move on. They reflect on the fact that they could have remained friends, but now there is only the bitterness of goodbye. The repetition of "Goodbye" at the end of the song reinforces the finality of the situation and the pain of letting go.
Overall, "Morning Light" is a poignant portrayal of heartbreak and the struggle to come to terms with the end of a relationship. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the melancholic melody reinforces the emotional weight of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Morning light draws through
The blinds
Will you wake alone
Or with someone by your side
As the sun's morning light shines through the blinds, the singer asks if the listener will wake up alone or with someone beside them.
Morning light pours through
Struggles to wake you
You? ll hide under the sheets all day
I? d hide under the sheets all day too
Despite the morning light pouring in, the listener struggles to wake up and may choose to hide under the sheets all day. The singer empathizes with this feeling and would likely do the same.
We were one to fall apart
I don? t want to lose your heart
We were one to fall apart
I don? t want to lose your heart
The singer acknowledges that they were once together but that their relationship has fallen apart. They express their desire to not lose the listener's heart and to possibly repair their relationship.
Morning light breaks through
And you will haunt my day again
The dumbest thing to do
We could? ve stayed the best of friends
The morning light brings back memories of the listener and how they will haunt the artist throughout the day. The artist believes that it was foolish for them to not remain just friends and wishes that things hadn't turned out this way.
We were born to fall apart
I don? t want to lose your heart
We were born to fall apart
I don? t want to lose your heart
But if you? ve already said goodbye
Guess I have to say goodbye
The artist feels that perhaps their relationship was destined to fail but still doesn't want to lose the listener's heart. However, if the listener has already said goodbye, the artist must accept it and also say goodbye.
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
The song ends with the repeated word 'goodbye,' possibly symbolizing the finality of the situation and the singer's acceptance of it.
Contributed by Eliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.