In March 2010 she released her debut EP Theater Island which was followed by her first full-length We Sink, released on September 2, 2011 - a pop record, that sounds like a dream: sweet and weird at the same time. Critical response was largely positive, with praise often aimed at the "delightful and beautiful" piano play and the delicate vocal delivery. The songwriting was also celebrated for its "dream-like" quality and "dark surrealism". Sóley herself described her lyrics as "Dreamy, surrealistic and in their own world", expressing her hope that listeners will decipher their own meaning from the words.
A piano album composed and performed entirely by Sóley, entitled Krómantík (Chrome Antiques), was released on 18 July,2014. Work is already underway on a second LP as well, which is to be released sometime in 2015. And Sóley hopes to tour the world after some planned appearances in Iceland Media and a music festival.
And Leave
Sóley Lyrics
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And I will
Dance for you
Drink my wine
And I will
Sing for you
For sure
Dress me out I'll take that
Golden coat
Take my eyes
Put them in and look at
Me now
This is the last time you'll see me
I'm going
Take my eyes
Put them in and look at
Me now
This is the last time you'll see me
I'm going
The lyrics to Soley's song "And Leave" depict a sense of sacrifice and desperation in a relationship. The first two lines, "Drink my wine and I will dance for you, drink my wine and I will sing for you," could be interpreted as the singer offering up what they have to their partner in hopes of receiving affection or attention in return. These lines could also be seen as a warning, as if the singer is saying, "if you want me to entertain you, you'll have to give me something in return."
The next two lines, "Ask me out I'll say yes for sure, dress me out I'll take that golden coat," further emphasize the idea of the singer doing whatever it takes to please their partner. They are willing to comply with their partner's wishes, even if it means sacrificing their own desires and needs.
In the final four lines, the singer seems to have reached a breaking point. They offer up their eyes, perhaps to show their partner the truth of the situation, but also to state that this is the last time they will be seen in this relationship. The phrase "I'm going" carries a double-meaning. It could mean that they are physically leaving the relationship or that they are leaving behind their previous self and starting anew.
Overall, "And Leave" reflects the struggles and complexities of relationships, particularly when one partner feels like they are constantly sacrificing their own needs and desires for the sake of the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
Drink my wine
Indulge in my stories and experiences
And I will
In return
Dance for you
Share my passion for life
Drink my wine
Hear my thoughts and opinions
And I will
Share my voice too
Sing for you
Express myself through music
Ask me out I'll say yes
I'm open to new experiences and people
For sure
Absolutely
Dress me out I'll take that
I'll try something new
Golden coat
Something of value
Take my eyes
See things from my perspective
Put them in and look at
Understand me fully
Me now
At this moment in time
This is the last time you'll see me
Our time is coming to an end
I'm going
I'm moving on to new experiences
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SOLEY STEFANSDOTTIR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dæ Le
The way she builds it up at the end for the final verse is EPIC. Chills every time. All the live versions of this that I've heard are good. This one is divine.
Fabrice Grard
Exceptionnel ! Une des plus belles chansons et interprétations que j'ai entendues sur les 40 dernières années.
Quinn Lewis
Really impressed by the reverb effects and repetitive bows.... love it...
Juliet Bacskai
Adore Soley & her incredible creativity!! Love & blessings from Melbourne Oz 🙏🏽🌹🌿💋💋💋
Pablo Bitho
Amazing version, cant stop hearing it..
M
This song is hauntingly beautiful, normally when I find a song interesting I will look up the song meaning..I have not been able too find any meanings for Sóley's songs. This is why...
"The funniest thing for me is writing the lyrics trying to leave them a little bit opened, so the people listening to them will try to see what I see. Or feel. Maybe imagine something else too...Then I would pick up DREAMS, I like using dreams to make up lyrics and music… Everything that is SURREAL – like not normal – really inspires me."
"People sometimes talk to me or write me and tell me what a song means for them, they find their own way to see the songs because their experiences are different from mines; they can use the lyrics as they want and I am always curious to see what they see."
Terrence McManus
Loving it...
Rosa lang
AMAZING...My queen!!!
Peter Garland
I saw her in Austin a While back. Then later that day I saw her walking down to Sixth Street by chance. I got to say hi and she even signed my journal for me. I was super awkward but she was super nice. ♥ her music
Andrew Michael Dugas
I'm guessing that was at SXSW. I drove in from Houston for half a day to see her perform.