Subsequent albums are You're Still A Lover (2012), Awwh Man (May 2014), Chico (2015), ...
Springfield
Santah Lyrics
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Stars on the ceiling, stars never fade
washing the walls, turning to dover white
Staring in space, trampling over
Stars on the spring field, they were my lovers
You're still a lover
I've been to Neptune, I've been to Earth
Don't go to bed, I'm turning over
How could I sever? Howling for mother
I cut a rug, I was a lover
You're still a lover
All we have left, all we've uncovered
All of the dirt, olive in color
Whole lotta love, whole lotta squalor
This is for Esmé, she was a lover
You're still a lover
The lyrics of "Springfield" by Santah appear to be fragmented and cryptic at first glance, but upon closer examination, they reveal themselves to be a poetic and introspective reflection on past relationships and personal growth. The opening lines, "Walk into Springfield, walk through the gate / Stars on the ceiling, stars never fade," suggest a sense of awe and wonder at the beauty of nature and the universe, which may have been inspired by a trip to a rural, starlit location like Springfield. The next few lines describe a process of cleansing and renewal, as the singer observes the walls being washed and the stars turning the color of dover white. The repetitition of the word "lover," particularly in the chorus, adds a sense of longing and nostalgia to the song.
Later in the song, the singer describes having been to Neptune and Earth, and dressing in neon and nerd attire, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for exploring different aspects of themselves and their identity. The lines "Don't go to bed, I'm turning over / How could I sever? Howling for mother" suggest a feeling of restlessness and uncertainty, as well as a desire for comfort and reassurance from a maternal figure. The mention of cutting a rug adds a playful, lighthearted tone to the lyrics, while the final lines "All we have left, all we've uncovered / All of the dirt, olive in color / Whole lotta love, whole lotta squalor / This is for Esmé, she was a lover / You're still a lover" further emphasize the themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk into Springfield, walk through the gate
Entering Springfield through the gate
Stars on the ceiling, stars never fade
Ceiling covered in stars that never fade
washing the walls, turning to dover white
Cleaning the walls until they become dover white
Staring in space, trampling over
Lost in thought, not paying attention to surroundings
Stars on the spring field, they were my lovers
Stars in the spring field were admired and appreciated as if they were lovers
You're still a lover
Continuing to love the stars in the spring field
I've been to Neptune, I've been to Earth
Having traveled to both Neptune and Earth
Dressing in neon, dressed like a nerd
Wearing neon clothing and looking like a nerd
Don't go to bed, I'm turning over
Unable to fall asleep and tossing and turning in bed
How could I sever? Howling for mother
Expressing pain and longing for mother
I cut a rug, I was a lover
Dancing passionately as a lover
You're still a lover
Still being passionate and playful as a lover
All we have left, all we've uncovered
Everything that remains and has been discovered
All of the dirt, olive in color
All of the dirt with an olive color
Whole lotta love, whole lotta squalor
A lot of love, but also a lot of poverty and filth
This is for Esmé, she was a lover
Dedicating this to Esmé, who was a lover
You're still a lover
Still feeling passionately like a lover
Contributed by Lauren H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.