Signing to new label Birdland Records in 2013 after a couple of her YouTube cover videos (Ben Howard's "The Fear" and SBTRKT's "Hold On") came to the public's attention, Sherwell has since been working with acclaimed producer David Kosten (Everything Everything, Bat For Lashes) on a debut album.
Its first single, the atmospheric, transportive and hook-filled "Love Somebody", was released in September as the lead track of an EP that also featured prior blog favourite, the delightfully blissed out "Low", and a mesmerising remix (of LS) from fast rising Glaswegian producer Turtle.
This release captured the attention of publications such as DIY, Clash, Q, Indie Shuffle, HillyDilly, Pigeons and Planes and NME Magazine, as well as the ear of Lauren Laverne, who played the single regularly on her flagship morning show on BBC Radio 6. Notable support also came from Bella Union's Simon Raymonde, who supported both "Low" and "Love Somebody" on his radio shows on Amazing Radio and XFM.
Sherwell is clearly an artist whose music rests on emotion. Across ten sparkling tracks on the aforementioned LP, tales of hometown (island) glory, love, lust and heartbreak are shared, all wrapped in great hooks and delivered via her unique and enchanting vocal. At every turn, she displays a songwriting nous far beyond her twenty-something years. Summer 2014 saw her making festival appearances at The Great Escape, Pete The Monkey in France and FarmFestival in Somerset, culminating in a sold-out London headline show at The Islington to mark the EP release, and also a slot at Norwich Sound And Vision.
New track "Islander", from her forthcoming EP, inspired by her youth in Guernsey, is a fiery, enthusiastic and defiant shout from the English Channel. With thumping brevity and an ear-worm of a chorus, “Islander” stridently confirms Sherwell’s pop-writing ability, and is sure to make even more people stand up and pay attention.
Her show at the Sebright Arms on January 8th sold out and January has also seen Robyn hit the top 10 most blogged artists in the world on Hype Machine. “Islander” has so far amassed 200,000 Spotify plays.
Landslide
Robyn Sherwell Lyrics
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Climbed a mountain and I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
'Til the landslide brought it down
Oh, mirror in the sky
What is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides?
Well, I've been afraid of changin'
'Cause I've built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I'm getting older too
And I'm getting older too
Oh, take my love, take it down
Climb a mountain and turn around
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well the landslide will bring it down
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well the landslide will bring it down
The landslide will bring it down
In Robyn Sherwell's "Landslide", the lyrics tell the story of someone who has taken their love and climbed mountains, only to turn around and see their reflection in the snow-covered hills. The internal monologue questions whether love can rise above the trials of life and whether the child within can handle the changing tides of life. The song speaks to the fear of changing and the need to acknowledge that even children get older, and with time, everyone gets older. The singer seeks to give away their love, to climb new mountains and face new challenges, but recognizes that it may ultimately end in a landslide, bringing everything down.
The song deals with themes of aging and change, questioning whether one can sail through the changing tides of life and handle the seasons of life. The metaphor of the snow-covered hills and the landslide speaks to the inevitability of change and the fear of letting go of someone or something that has been central in life. The lyrics are introspective, questioning the nature of love and its ability to withstand the challenges of time.
Line by Line Meaning
I took my love, I took it down
I removed my love from its place and brought it with me.
Climbed a mountain and I turned around
I went up a mountain, but then turned back down.
And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
I looked at the snow-covered hills and saw myself reflected in them.
'Til the landslide brought it down
But then a landslide occurred, which caused everything to fall apart.
Oh, mirror in the sky
Oh, reflection in the sky.
What is love?
What is the true nature of love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can the innocent and pure part of me overcome adversity?
Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides?
Can I navigate the changing circumstances of life?
Can I handle the seasons of my life??
Can I cope with the different phases of my life?
Well, I've been afraid of changin'
I have been afraid of change.
'Cause I've built my life around you
Because I have structured my life around you (another person).
But time makes you bolder
But time makes you more courageous and confident.
Even children get older
Even the young grow up and age.
And I'm getting older too
And I am also growing older.
Oh, take my love, take it down
Oh, take my love out of its current state.
Climb a mountain and turn around
Go up a mountain and then turn back down.
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
If you happen to see my reflection among the snow-covered hills.
Well the landslide will bring it down
The landslide will cause everything to fall apart.
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
If you happen to see my reflection among the snow-covered hills.
Well the landslide will bring it down
The landslide will cause everything to fall apart.
The landslide will bring it down
The disaster will destroy everything.
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Она звалась Т
I took my love, I took it down
I climbed a mountain and I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills
'Til the landslide brought me down
Oh, mirror in the sky
What is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides?
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
Well, I've been afraid of changin'
'Cause I've built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I'm getting older too
Well, I've been afraid of changin'
'Cause I've built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I'm getting older too
Oh! I'm getting older too
Oh-oh, take…
Robyn Sherwell Official
So amazing to find so many of you discovering this song thanks the Airbnb spring 2021 campaign. Welcome and thank you! Stream Landslide here https://robynsherwell.lnk.to/landslide and you can also check out my newest single To Give Up here! https://robynsherwell.lnk.to/togiveup. Sharing more music soon x
Stephanie E. Kusiak
Came from Airbnb commercial and stayed for your splendor, Robyn. Incredible, babe. <3
theshield2004
Beautiful rendition of a timeless classic. Congrats on the extra attention this is getting through marketing! Look forward to hearing your future projects...
Chill Bill
ABNB ad brought me here. Beautiful rendition! 🥰
Robyn Sherwell Official
@Stephanie E. Kusiak Thank you so much! xxx
Jax Lind
Would you consider doing a live version of this, I’d absolutely love to see thay!
Rick W
Thank God for Air BnB for making me aware of this version.
Robyn Sherwell Official
Thank you and thanks for visiting my YouTube page! More new music coming form me soon x
Jessica
🤣
Alyssa Gordon
This song came on during a commercial. My grandma used to sing me this song when I was little, she passed away 10 years ago. Every time I hear this song, I think of her, how much I miss her and how I would do anything to hear her sing to me again.