The Violet Hour
Sea Wolf Lyrics
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Your tongue is wine.
Your laughter's liquid,
But your body's pine.
You love all sailors,
But hate the beach.
You say come touch me,
But your always out of reach.
In the dark you tell me of the flowers,
That only blooms in the violet hour.
Your arms are lovely,
Yellow and rose.
Your back's a meadow,
Covered in snow.
Your thighs are thistles,
And hot house grapes.
You breathe your sweet breath,
And have me wait.
In the dark you tell me of the flowers,
That only blooms in the violet hour.
I turned the lights out,
I cleaned the sheets.
You changed the station,
Turned up the heat.
And now your sailing,
Upon your chair.
You got me tangled up,
Inside with your beautiful black hair.
In the dark you tell me of the flowers,
That only blooms in the violet hour.
In the dark you tell me of the flowers,
That only blooms in the violet hour.
The lyrics of "The Violet Hour" by Sea Wolf paint a picture of a romantic encounter, with vivid descriptions of the physical features and characteristics of a lover. The first stanza establishes a contrast between the sensuality of the person's lips, tongue, and laughter with the reserve of their body, which is portrayed as inaccessible. The second stanza uses nature imagery to describe the person's arms, back, and thighs, which are represented as beautiful and desirable, yet also prickly and hard to handle. The final stanza hints at a potential breakdown in communication or intimacy, with the singer trying to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere (cleaning the sheets, adjusting the temperature), while the partner seems disinterested and detached, lost in their own thoughts.
However, the most striking aspect of the lyrics is the repeated reference to the "violet hour" and the mysterious flowers that bloom only then. This phrase has various symbolic associations, such as the time between day and night when the sky turns purple, the threshold between waking and dreaming, or the moment of transition between youth and adulthood. The idea of a fleeting and ephemeral beauty, something that can be appreciated only briefly before fading away, is central to the song's mood and theme.
Overall, "The Violet Hour" is a powerful piece of lyrical poetry that mixes sensuality, nature, and symbolism to evoke a complex emotional landscape of desire, frustration, and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Your lips are meadows,
You have a soft and gentle mouth.
Your tongue is wine.
Your words are intoxicating and irresistible.
Your laughter's liquid,
Your laughter flows like a river and fills me with joy.
But your body's pine.
Your physical presence is distant and unattainable.
You love all sailors,
You are attracted to those who live a life at sea.
But hate the beach.
You despise the land and prefer the open water.
You say come touch me,
You invite me to get closer to you.
But you're always out of reach.
However, you remain out of my grasp.
In the dark you tell me of the flowers,
You reveal to me secrets that only come to light at a certain time.
That only blooms in the violet hour.
The things you share with me are only visible and tangible during a fleeting moment.
Your arms are lovely,
Your embrace is warm and comforting.
Yellow and rose.
The colors of your arms evoke feelings of sunshine and love.
Your back's a meadow,
Your spine is a picturesque and serene landscape.
Covered in snow.
Your back is cold and distant, leaving me feeling alone.
Your thighs are thistles,
Your legs are like prickly plants, both beautiful and dangerous.
And hot house grapes.
The heat that radiates from your body makes me feel alive and fulfilled.
You breathe your sweet breath,
The sound of your breath and the scent of it fills me with ecstasy.
And have me wait.
You leave me yearning for more and anticipating our next encounter.
I turned the lights out,
I wanted to create a moment of intimacy and remove any distractions.
I cleaned the sheets.
I wanted every aspect of our surroundings to be pristine and perfect.
You changed the station,
You altered the mood and direction of our time together.
Turned up the heat.
You added intensity and passion to the atmosphere.
And now your sailing,
You are lost in your own thoughts and desires.
Upon your chair.
You are regal and in control, even in moments of vulnerability.
You got me tangled up,
You have wrapped your beauty and complexity around me.
Inside with your beautiful black hair.
Your physical features are striking and add to the allure of our time together.
In the dark you tell me of the flowers,
Once again, you reveal secrets that cannot be seen in the light.
That only blooms in the violet hour.
Your secrets are captivating and mysterious and can only be discovered in the magic of the moment.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEX BROWN CHURCH
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Lyrics
"Your lips are nettles,
Your tongue is wine.
Your laughter's liquid,
But your body's pine.
You love all sailors,
But hate the beach.
You say come touch me
But you're always out of reach....
In the dark you tell me of the flower
That only blooms in the violet hour.
Your arms are lovely,
Yellow and rose.
Your back's a meadow,
Covered in snow.
Your thigh's are thistles,
And hot-house grapes.
You breath your sweet breath
And have me wait.
In the dark you tell me of the flower.
That only blooms in the violet hour.
I turn the lights out,
I clean the sheets.
You change the station,
Turn up the heat.
And now your sitting,
Upon your chair.
You've got me tangled up,
Inside your beautiful black hair....
In the dark you tell me of the flower.
That only blooms in the violet hour.
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