In April 2013, Taylor signed to 4AD. His first release through 4AD, Bloodflows, reached #1 on the Amazing Radio chart. In September, follow up track Lessons was released with an Olivier Groulx-directed, Dazed & Confused-premiered music video. In April 2014, debut album Tremors was released with lead single Artifice. The album charted in several European countries and received favorable reviews.
After temporarily trading Vienna for Northern California, SOHN spent several months alone writing and recording the ten tracks which form his sophomore LP 'Rennen' (January 2017). The album was preceded by 'Signal' and 'Conrad'.
Along with his own work, Taylor has also worked with other artists - writing and producing Banks's Alibi and Waiting Game, remixing Lana Del Rey's Ride, and producing songs on Rita Ora's new album.
Tremors
SOHN Lyrics
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Tear holes in the fabric of all that we know
Can't survive with the secrets we have
All that we have is a lie
Hold the line
'Til the thread comes undone
If you're thinking of letting me go then it's time that you do
If you're thinking of letting me go then it's time that you do
If you're thinking of letting me go,
Flood lines we etched when we merged into one
Rewind and scroll on before they were done
Can't survive with the secrets we share
If all that we share is a lie
Hold the line
Let the thread come undone
If you're thinking of letting me go then it's time that you do
If you're thinking of letting me go then it's time that you do
If you're thinking of letting me go,
If you're thinking of letting me go then it's time that you do
If you're thinking of letting me go then it's time that you do
If you're thinking of letting me go then it's time that you do
If you're thinking of letting me go then it's time that you do
Vibrations of tremors that shook long ago
Vibrations of tremors that shook long ago
Vibrations of tremors that shook long ago
Vibrations of tremors that shook long ago
That shook long ago,
Vibrations of tremors that shook long ago
In SOHN's song Tremors, the lyrics speak to the idea of lingering past traumas and secrets that threaten to destroy the fabric of a relationship. The "vibrations of tremors that shook long ago" creates a metaphor for past events that continue to have an impact on the present. The line "tear holes in the fabric of all that we know" suggests the damage that these past traumas can do to a relationship, causing a rupture in the foundation of what was once built.
The chorus of the song, "If you're thinking of letting me go then it's time that you do," reflects the need for honesty and the possibility of a relationship coming to an end due to a lack of trust and truth. The lines "can't survive with the secrets we have, all that we have is a lie" highlight the idea that a relationship built on dishonesty cannot thrive, and it's necessary to let go of the past and move forward.
The verses speak to the idea of looking back and reflecting on past events that led to the current state of the relationship. The lines "flood lines we etched when we merged into one, rewind and scroll on before they were done" suggest a desire to go back in time and change the past. However, the reality is that the past cannot be changed, and it's up to individuals in the relationship to decide whether to move forward and let go of past traumas and secrets.
Line by Line Meaning
Vibrations of tremors that shook long ago
Echoes of past traumas continue to reverberate and affect us in the present
Tear holes in the fabric of all that we know
These traumas have damaged our understanding of the world and of ourselves
Can't survive with the secrets we have
Our hidden truths are too heavy a burden to bear
All that we have is a lie
Our current reality is built upon falsehoods and deceptions
Hold the line
Stay strong and resolute
'Til the thread comes undone
Continue to maintain our façade until it inevitably falls apart
If you're thinking of letting me go then it's time that you do
If you're considering ending this relationship, then it's best to do it now rather than later
Flood lines we etched when we merged into one
We were once indivisible, but now it seems like we've intentionally flooded the lines that connect us
Rewind and scroll on before they were done
We need to go back to a time when our connection was pure and before it was damaged
Can't survive with the secrets we share
Our secrets only serve to further weaken our relationship
Let the thread come undone
It's time to let go and accept that our relationship cannot continue
Vibrations of tremors that shook long ago
The past still haunts us and continues to affect our present
That shook long ago,
Reminding us of the enduring impact of past traumas
Vibrations of tremors that shook long ago
Our past experiences continue to shape who we are and how we interact with the world
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RAYMOND SOHN
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