Louise
Sanctuary Rig Lyrics

It's the rising moon
The moon's appearance influences Louise's mood and feelings.

Speaks roughly to her little girl
She feels the moon is expressing a harsh message to her inner child.

Don't give away the goods too soon
She cautions herself not to reveal too much before she's ready.

It's your foolish pride
She realizes that her pride can create blindspots in her judgement.

That says stay close to what you know
She's tempted to play it safe and stick with what's familiar and comfortable.

It's not a sin to feel alive!
Despite external pressure, she believes that it's important to embrace her sense of vitality.

Don't believe their lies
She's aware that people around her may be deceiving her and she urges herself to be careful not to fall for their deceit.

Meet the bitter sting of criticism
She prepares herself for the harsh words that may be thrown her way.

Right between the eyes
She knows that criticism will be direct and unapologetic.

Yesterday has gone
She accepts that her past is over and done with.

And though your lovers may have fell away
Even though she's lost people who were once close to her, she doesn't let that define her.

Your vision lingers on
She's still focused on her goals and aspirations, despite the setbacks and losses she's faced.

And Louise is striking poses
She's becoming more confident and expressive in her identity.

And striking out alone
She doesn't need anyone's approval or validation to move forward with her life.

She doesn't need a mother
She's independent and self-reliant, even if she doesn't have the guidance of a mother figure.

Or a man to feel at home
She doesn't define her sense of belonging and comfort by her romantic relationships.

Louise is on to something
She's gaining insight and understanding about her own purpose and direction.

She can feel it in her bones
Her intuition is leading her towards something greater.

But it's not easy—Louise
Despite her newfound confidence, she recognizes that the path she's on is not without challenges.

In uncertain times
She acknowledges the chaos and unpredictability of the world around her.

It isn't hard to see
She recognizes that wisdom and empathy are necessary to navigate through difficult times.

You must be clever to be kind
She realizes that being compassionate doesn't mean being naive, and that strength and intelligence are needed to show kindness.

Every single day
She's aware of the constant challenges and opportunities life presents.

Is cut and dried and nullified
She's wary of the tendency towards predictability and conformity in life.

It isn't hard to stay away!
She chooses to steer clear of the mundane, toxic aspects of life.

Honey ain't you heard?
She sarcastically addresses someone who may not be aware of the changes happening around them.

There's a new bitch on the block
A confident, assertive woman has entered the scene.

And she can cut you with a word
She warns that this new woman is not to be underestimated, and can cause harm with her words alone.

And though your shaman-sickness fell away
Despite healing from a past affliction, the side effects of that trauma still affect her life.

Your symptoms linger on
Her pain and discomfort have not completely disappeared, and may resurface at unexpected times.

And your doctors and your teachers
The people who are supposed to help her heal may be confused or misguided in their approach.

Wonder where the old Louise has gone
She's changed from who she once was, but not everyone will understand or accept that.

But she's proud and pained and pretty
She embraces all aspects of herself, even the difficult parts.

And she's really coming on strong
She is becoming more confident and assertive in her identity.

And Louise is making waves
She's making significant changes and impacts in her life and environment.

Without permission or pretence
She's not seeking approval or trying to be something she's not.

She'd rather skate upon a razor blade
She's willing to take risks and face danger than to live life in a safe, complacent manner.

Than sit upon the fence
She chooses not to be passive or neutral, but to take a clear stand.

And when her words are framed in amber
Her words and actions will be remembered for a long time to come.

Generations hence
Her impact will continue on far into the future.

Will you remember—Louise?
She ponders whether her legacy will be remembered and honored.

Don't ya look surprised
She addresses someone with a bit of mock surprise and sarcasm.

With your witch's silhouette
She criticizes someone who's imposing and enigmatic presence is intimidating to others.

You're not so hard to eulogise
Despite their intimidating presence, they are not beyond criticism or reproach.

And though my silence fell away
She's broken her own silence and is speaking out more freely.

My admiration lingers on
She still has respect and appreciation for certain people in her life.

And all the preachers and the prophets
Religious and spiritual people may feel they have the monopoly on truth and righteousness.

Try to tell you that you're wrong
They may not accept or understand her decisions and beliefs.

And you remind me a lot of my boy-child self
She sees something familiar and relatable in this person's struggles and identity.

Before the whole thing went Pete Tong
Before things started to go wrong and spiraled out of control.

And you turn the wheel so well
She admires this person's leadership and decision-making abilities.

You send the teacher back to school
This person is challenging the norms and expectations of authority figures.

And you've smashed down all the windows
They've broken down barriers and opened up new possibilities.

And you've broken every rule
They're defying conventions and expectations.

And you've shown the Three Wise Monkeys
They're exposing the foolishness and ignorance of those who turn a blind eye to problems.

To be nothing more than fools
Ignoring issues or injustice is never the wise or right thing to do.

And Louise she doesn't care
She's unafraid to take risks and live life on her terms.

If you're a sinner o a saint
She doesn't judge people based on society's labels and categories.

Louise can tell just what you are
She has an intuition and insight into people's true selves.

And see just what you ain't
She's aware of the flaws and limitations that people may try to conceal.

And I know there's a raw and honest beauty
She admires people who are willing to be truthful and authentic, even if it's difficult or painful.

Underneath all that powder and paint
Despite the external trappings of beauty and success, she recognizes that true beauty is found in genuine character and strength.

But it's not easy—Louise
Despite her admiration and respect, she knows that living life with honesty and authenticity is not without its challenges.

Louise—Louise—Louise
The repeated use of her name emphasizes her individuality and uniqueness.