For Dan and Jill, the hunt led them to one another. The duo turned 4 piece band are forging an exciting, dreamy electro-pop sound that is attracting listeners on both coasts. Less than 48 hours after releasing their debut single "Lost" it was played on University Of Pennsylvania's WXPN. Since then, the track has received blog acceptance by Pigeons and Planes, Indie Shuffle, The Burning Ear and Neon Gold. They are embarking on their first tour this spring supporting Capital Cities and are releasing their debut EP in early April.
Artist Website: http://scavengerhuntmusic.com
Till I See a Sign
Scavenger Hunt Lyrics
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Glows like an ember, hearts on fire
Maybe desire keeps me awake, keeps me alive
Sometimes love is all it takes to survive
I'll keep waiting 'til I see a sign
And the storm cloud's raging further down the line
Oh, it feels like rain
On the horizon, sky is clearing
Just an illusion disappearing
Maybe desire's an empty sea, the deepest blue
Sometimes love's a hollow place from me to you
I'll keep waiting 'til I see a sign
And the storm cloud's raging further down the line
Oh, it feels like rain
And I don't mind
And I won't let go
No, not this time
I'll keep waiting 'til I see a sign
Keep my eyes open, see the stars at night
When everything feels broken, all we need is time
Keep, keep my eyes open, my eyes open, my eyes open
'Til I see a sign
I'll keep waiting 'til I see a sign
And the storm cloud's raging further down the line
Oh, it feels like rain
And I don't mind
And I won't let go
No, not this time
I'll keep waiting 'til I see a sign
'Til I see a sign
I'll keep waiting 'til I see a sign
'Til I see a sign, 'til I see a sign, 'til I see a sign
The entirety of Scavenger Hunt's song "Till I See a Sign" is about waiting for a sign or indication of what to do next. The song begins by describing a feeling that starts out small but grows in intensity as though it is an ember becoming a raging fire. The singer is kept alive by their desire and need for love, which is the only thing that allows them to survive. When the chorus hits, the singer commits to continuing to wait until they see a "sign," and the instrumental emphasizes the rising tension and urgency.
The second verse begins with the idea that things are getting a little better or easier. The sky is clearing, and the illusion that they were living under is slowly disappearing. However, the singer still feels that their love is unfulfilled and that they're searching through an empty sea, as represented by the "hollow place from me to you." The chorus repeats, emphasizing that the singer won't give up looking for a sign until they find one.
The bridge focuses on keeping one's eyes open and seeing the stars at night, even when everything else feels broken. Time is all that's needed to fix things. In the final chorus, the singer doubles down on their earlier commitment to keep waiting until they see a sign.
Line by Line Meaning
Starts as a whisper and gets louder
The feeling of the singer keeps growing and becoming more intense.
Glows like an ember, hearts on fire
The passion inside is burning with intense fervor.
Maybe desire keeps me awake, keeps me alive
The singer's yearning for something special keeps him or her going and feeling alive.
Sometimes love is all it takes to survive
Love has the power to drive us and give us the motivation to keep going.
I'll keep waiting 'til I see a sign
The artist is waiting for a clear indication or signal to know what’s next.
And the storm cloud's raging further down the line
Difficulties are coming and will have to be faced eventually.
Oh, it feels like rain
The difficult times coming up will be tough to face and not pleasant.
On the horizon, sky is clearing
The artist sees the possibility of something positive on the way.
Just an illusion disappearing
Something that seemed good or important is now revealed as false or not necessary.
Maybe desire's an empty sea, the deepest blue
The passionate feeling of wanting something is vast and intangible like the ocean.
Sometimes love's a hollow place from me to you
Sometimes giving love can feel empty or unrequited when the other person isn't reciprocating.
And I won't let go
The artist will persevere and hold on tight to hopes and dreams.
No, not this time
The singer won’t give up and quit this time around.
Keep my eyes open, see the stars at night
The singer keeps on looking and hoping for something beautiful amidst the darkness.
When everything feels broken, all we need is time
Time has the power to heal all wounds and make things better again.
I'll keep waiting 'til I see a sign
The artist is steadfast on waiting for something to show him or her the way forward.
Contributed by Victoria B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.