A pastiche of post-rock, chamber-pop and contemporary classical composition, the self-titled debut album is strongly influenced by Ludwig-Leone's background in classical music, which includes a job assisting composer/arranger Nico Muhly.
After finishing his musical studies at Yale, Ludwig-Leone wrote the album in six weeks while holed up in a studio on the mountainous border between Alberta and British Columbia. He focused on lifeʼs top-shelf issues – youth, nostalgia, anxiety, unrequited love – and tied these vast themes to different characters through vocal contributions from longtime friend Allen Tate, as well as Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius.
The first track released from the album, Sonsick, tackles many of these larger themes head-on. ”It’s like a panic attack disguised as a birthday party,” Ludwig-Leone says. ”I realized that the most intense moments are the ones in which conflicting emotional worlds exist inside you, equally, at once.”
San Fermin is not an album of singles but rather a sweeping, full-bodied listen with multiple distinct peaks and ambitious thematic connections. Ludwig-Leone composed all of the album’s arrangements and lyrics in full prior to collaborating and recording, noting that “writing for a large group of unknown musicians infused the writing process with a kind of operatic scope.
Since then, the band has coalesced into a core of eight members in addition to Ludwig-Leone: Allen Tate and Rae Cassidy, lead vocals; Eliza Bagg and Rebekah Durham, vocals/violin; John Brandon, trumpet; Stephen Chen, saxophone; Tyler McDiarmid, guitar; and Mike Hanf, drums.
Belong
San Fermin Lyrics
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I am attached to your skin
I could sleep in here for hours and hours
And breath you in
I feel you shiver in the dark
I trace the curve of your spine
Oh honey, I belong to you
But not all the time
(Allen)
Oh no no no, gone from the beginning
Oh no no no, here until the last
Oh no no no, stumblin and spinnin
Oh no no no, This love it gathers fast
Go on like we belong together
Two sinking bodies and their bones
There′s a little peice of me that always somewhere else
But I'm right where I belong
I′m right where I belong
(Charlene)
I miss your hands in my hair
I miss your breath in my ear
I miss your warmth in my bed, oh honey
I miss you leaving when I'm here
(Both)
Oh no no no, gone from the beginning
Oh no no no, here until the last
Oh no no no, stumblin and spinnin
Oh no no no, This love it gathers fast
Go on like we belong together
Two sinking bodies and their bones
There's a little peice of me that always somewhere else
But I′m right where I belong
(Both)
Oh no no no, stumblin and spinnin
Oh no no no
Go on like we belong together
Two sinking bodies and their bones
There′s a little peice of me that always somewhere else
But I'm right where I belong
I′m right where I belong
The lyrics of San Fermin's song 'Belong' speak of a complex and ever-changing relationship between two people. The verses are sung by Charlene Kaye and express her longing for her partner's presence. She cherishes the moments they share, lying in bed for hours and hours, breathing each other in. However, she also acknowledges that their connection is not constant, admitting that part of her always feels like it's somewhere else. She misses him when he's gone, but also feels relieved when he leaves.
The chorus is sung by Allen Tate and takes a slightly different perspective. While Charlene's verses focus on the present moment, Allen sings of the past and future of their relationship. He says they've been together since the beginning and will be together until the end. He also acknowledges the difficulties in their relationship, describing it as "stumblin and spinnin," but ultimately he believes their love is strong and true. The two singers come together in the final chorus to harmonize their conflicting feelings, singing that they're right where they belong, even if they feel pulled in different directions.
Overall, the song 'Belong' delves into the complexity of relationships and the conflicting emotions that often arise. It suggests that even when things are difficult or uncertain, there's a sense of belonging that can be found in simply being together.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey, I belong to you
I am completely yours
I am attached to your skin
I feel very connected to you
I could sleep in here for hours and hours
I'm so comfortable with you, I could sleep forever
And breath you in
You are my life force
I feel you shiver in the dark
I am aware of your emotions, even in darkness
I trace the curve of your spine
I know every detail about you intimately
But not all the time
But sometimes I need my own space
Here until the last
I will be with you until the end
Stumblin and spinnin
We don't always have everything figured out
This love it gathers fast
Our love grows rapidly
Two sinking bodies and their bones
We are in this together until the end
There's a little peice of me that always somewhere else
Sometimes I am not completely present
But I'm right where I belong
But ultimately, I know I am in the right place
I miss your hands in my hair
I miss the physical intimacy we share
I miss your breath in my ear
I miss the closeness of our connection
I miss your warmth in my bed, oh honey
I miss your comforting presence
I miss you leaving when I'm here
I miss the idea of you even when you are gone
Oh no no no
There are moments of uncertainty
But I'm right where I belong
But ultimately, I am in the right place
Writer(s): Ellis Ludwig-leone, Charlene Kaye
Contributed by Sophia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
IanWobbaffet
This is such a beautiful song,I felt every word,¡DANIEL I LOVE YOU!
Petar Vodogaz
Beautiful song. Really love the lyrics. Can't wait for the album release. Great going San Fermin
T Cutter
I love their artwork lately
Dariwudl
already my favourite song of 2017 and probably some more years to follow...thanks guys!!!
Liam Pfleegor
This album can't come soon enough!
Yazmin Mendoza
I love this song in the Corona and I continue loving it now, thanks for the autographs ❤ ️
Jeremy Houghton
This is a great song.
AngryFilmsProduction
Great track
Jdawg
New favorite break up song