One day Julie, or Jules to those closest to her, was singing in Tape Op Magazine publisher John Baccigaluppi's studio "The Hangar", to which John felt immediately compelled to introduce himself.
An EP (Bee Eee Pee) and LP later (both firsts), Jules seems ready to bring her music (the result of much collaboration and dedication) to the limelight.
Producer John Baccigaluppi knows exactly how to capture Bees’ potentially tricky magic and charm, bottling up a voice that is, at once, affecting, haunting, and truly disarming with precise arrangements and a pristine mix. Every instrument is heard and felt, electric guitar stabs are never overused and don’t overstay their welcome, and it is clear he understood the most important thing about recording this artist: it’s not simply the vocals that are the show, but the emotion that drips from them.
Sea of Bees is the real deal, and Songs for the Ravens is easily one of the best records of the year.
Alien
Sea of Bees Lyrics
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And then you moan and you take my hand
And put it on your side, put it on the bone of your side
And you know just what to do, know just what to say out your mouth
And you rise up inside, taking in the love that he's shown
Nooo
Darling, darling, maybe you are far from home
Nooo
Darling, darling, maybe you're an alien
You're an alien, you're an alien
And then you tried to just speak to the light, in the language that you
Know
And then you closed off the colors inside
Oh secrets that you hold, secrets that you hold those are gold
And you know just what to do, know just what to say out your mouth
And you rise up inside, taking in the love that he's shown
Nooo
Darling, darling, maybe you're an alien
You're an alien, you're an alien
Nooo
Darlin, darlin, maybe you're an alien
You're an alien, you're an alien
Are you, are you far from home
Maybe, you are far from home
Can I, can I walk you home
Are you, are you far from home
Maybe, you are far from home
Can I, can I walk you home
Darlin, are you far from home
Maybe, you are far from home
Can I, can I walk you home
Darlin, are you far from home
Maybe, you are far from home
Can I, can I walk you home
Darlin, darlin, maybe you're an alien
You're an alien, you're an alien
Nooo
Darlin, darlin, maybe you're an alien
You're an alien, you're an alien
The lyrics of "Alien" by Sea of Bees could be interpreted in various ways, but the most common analysis is that it's about feeling disconnected, lost and out of place in the world, and finding comfort in someone else. The verse describes a moment of intimacy between two people while one of them is sleeping; the persona puts her nose on the tip of her partner's back, and they hold hands in a vulnerable and loving gesture. It's a moment of connection, where they both know "just what to do" and "what to say out your mouth," suggesting a level of understanding and acceptance.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Darling, darling, maybe you're an alien" several times, suggesting that they both feel like outsiders. The repetition reinforces the idea that their alienation is a shared experience and that they find solace in each other's company. The coda of the song repeats variations of "Are you far from home? Can I walk you home?" which could be seen as both a literal and a metaphorical invitation to stay with the persona and find a home in her.
Line by Line Meaning
Put my nose on the tip of your back as you sleep on your side
The singer is in bed with someone, gently touching them as they sleep.
And then you moan and you take my hand
The other person wakes up and responds positively to the singer's touch.
And put it on your side, put it on the bone of your side
The singer further touches the other person's side, feeling the structure of their body.
And you know just what to do, know just what to say out your mouth
The other person seems to be experienced in intimacy, reacting appropriately to the artist's touches and sounds.
And you rise up inside, taking in the love that he's shown
The other person becomes more aroused and physically responsive to the artist's actions.
Nooo
Darling, darling, maybe you are far from home
You're an alien, you're an alien
Nooo
Darling, darling, maybe you're an alien
You're an alien, you're an alien
The singer compares the other person's skill and behavior to that of an extraterrestrial, implying they are unique and intriguing.
And then you tried to just speak to the light, in the language that you
Know
The other person seems to communicate in a different way or to have hidden knowledge, attempting to contact a supernatural force.
And then you closed off the colors inside
Oh secrets that you hold, secrets that you hold those are gold
And you know just what to do, know just what to say out your mouth
The other person has deep emotions and secrets that they keep hidden, but are skilled in expressing themselves intimately.
Are you, are you far from home
Maybe, you are far from home
Can I, can I walk you home
The artist continues to ask if the other person is different or foreign in some way, offering to help them find their way.
Darlin, are you far from home
Maybe, you are far from home
Can I, can I walk you home
The artist repeats their offer to help the other person because they feel a connection and want to continue to explore it.
Darlin, darlin, maybe you're an alien
You're an alien, you're an alien
Nooo
Darlin, darlin, maybe you're an alien
You're an alien, you're an alien
The singer once again compares the other person to an extraterrestrial, but this time acknowledges the possibility that they are purposely different and unique.
Contributed by Jake J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.