Their music is subdued and mellow folk pop, with hints of piano, violin, acoustic guitar and atmospheric vocals, all carefully squeezed through a lo-fi filter.
They released their first full-length album, The Ghost That Carried Us Away, in Autumn 2007 under Morr Music. Sindri also has an solo-artist EP under the name Seabear entitled Singing Arc EP.
Seabear has announced, via their myspace, that they are working on a new album which they hope to release in February or March 2010.
Have now released a new 7" Lion Face Boy/Cold Summer http://www.anost.net/Labels/Morr-Music-Shop/Seabear-Lion-Face-Boy-Cold-Summer.html you can listen to the songs on the same site.
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Sailors Blue
Seabear Lyrics
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I heard your name in a book, saw your face in a map
And now I hear your name everywhere I go
But I'm the quiet wall, a quiet bed making blankets for the dead
How do you make up with a ghost
Who stopped the blood running from your nose?
I thought that snow was here but what do I know?
The taste of your lips, the lead in your eyelids
The sea under the boat, my hands and your rain pours
And I choose to rock and forget the sailors blues today
I think I?ll sleep in this ghost town for a while if you don't mind
The song "Sailors Blue" by Seabear is a haunting and melancholic piece that delves into themes of loss and memory. The opening lyrics describe a surreal and mythical image of a lion riding on an elephant's back, which can be interpreted as a representation of the overwhelming nature of grief and emotional burden. The singer then goes on to describe how they came across the name and face of someone they know in unexpected places, highlighting the idea of memory triggering unexpected emotions and associations. The phrase, "But I'm the quiet wall, a quiet bed making blankets for the dead" creates a sense of detachment and numbness, as if the singer has become an observer of their own life, resigned to just existing and making do without really living.
The second verse seems to address a personal struggle in dealing with one's own ghosts and past traumatic experiences. The singer asks how one can "make up with a ghost" and alludes to physical harm in the line "who stopped the blood running from your nose?". This could suggest a history of abuse or trauma that has left a lasting impact on the singer. The rest of the verse contains vivid and surreal imagery that creates a sense of confusion and disorientation.
The chorus repeats the phrase "And I choose to rock and forget the sailors blues today", which suggests a desire to escape the pain and sadness that come with loss and grief. The final line "I think I'll sleep in this ghost town for a while if you don't mind" gives a sense of resignation and acceptance, as if the singer has given up on trying to move on and has chosen to dwell in a place that is haunted by memories.
Overall, "Sailors Blue" is a poignant and evocative song that captures the complex emotions of loss and grief in a profound and nuanced way.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw the lion on the elephant's back
I witnessed a great feat or an unlikely pairing.
I heard your name in a book, saw your face in a map
I came across references to you in unexpected places.
And now I hear your name everywhere I go
Your name continues to appear in my life regularly.
But I'm the quiet wall, a quiet bed making blankets for the dead
I am a passive observer or a creator of comfort in the midst of death and stillness.
How do you make up with a ghost
Who stopped the blood running from your nose?
How can one reconcile with a lost or deceased person who had the power to harm?
The snow's falling all down on the [Incomprehensible]
The snow is falling and accumulating somewhere unclear.
I thought that snow was here but what do I know?
I held a belief or an expectation that was incorrect or misinformed.
The taste of your lips, the lead in your eyelids
The memory of your kiss, the weight of fatigue or death in your eyes.
The sea under the boat, my hands and your rain pours
The movement and power of the ocean beneath us, my physical presence alongside your emotional outpouring.
And I choose to rock and forget the sailor's blues today
I opt for an escape or a distraction from the emotional burdens of a seafaring life.
I think I'll sleep in this ghost town for a while if you don't mind
I plan to linger in this dormant or abandoned place for a time, without causing disturbance.
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