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.
Blind
Sea of Bees Lyrics
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Was I so blinded?
Why
Did I say those things?
That would come to the come
Where I would be
Make claim
That I will be
And how
Did you find me?
And kiss
My desire with you fire
Oh my God
With your fire
My desire
Where I will be
The lyrics from Sea of Bees's song Blind in 2-3 long paragraphs are inherently introspective and confessional, as the singer grapples with memories of a past relationship. The opening line, "And how was I so blinded?" hints at a sense of confusion or regret, as the singer wonders how they could have been so misguided by their feelings. The next line, "Why did I say those things?", suggests that the singer may have said or done something hurtful that has contributed to the dissolution of the relationship. The phrase "That would come to the come" is somewhat ambiguous, but it could be interpreted as meaning that the hurtful words or actions have come back to haunt the singer.
The next stanza shifts focus to the other person in the relationship: "And how did you find me? / And kiss my desire with your fire." The use of the word "fire" suggests a passion that the singer may feel conflicted about - on the one hand, it may be an intense and welcome feeling, but on the other, it may be dangerous or volatile. The song closes with the repeated phrase "My desire / Where I will be," which could be interpreted as the singer acknowledging that their desires and passions are a part of who they are, even if they sometimes lead them down blind alleys or cause them pain.
Overall, the lyrics to Blind use striking imagery and emotional depth to explore the complexities of relationships and desire. The song is a powerful and heartfelt self-examination that delves into the ups and downs of romantic love.
Line by Line Meaning
And how
I am astonished and perplexed how things turned out to be this way
Was I so blinded?
I am amazed how I couldn't see things clearly before
Why
I am curious about the motives that led me to say those things
Did I say those things?
I wonder what made me utter those thoughts that I regret now
That would come to the come
Things have transpired as they typically do
Where I would be
This is the state I am in now
Make claim
I will take responsibility for my actions and decisions
That I will be
This is the person I aspire to be
And how
I am surprised at the way things have turned around
Did you find me?
I am curious how you discovered me
And kiss
You embraced me and showed me affection
My desire with you fire
My wishes were fulfilled through you and your passionate nature
Oh my God
This is an exclamation of amazement or surprise
With your fire
Your energy and passion are inspiring
My desire
My aspiration or craving
Where I will be
This is the place where I want to be
Writer(s): Julie Baenziger Copyright: Heavenly Songs Limited, David Platz Music
Contributed by Gavin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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