Throwing Snow, aka Ross Tones, first started working with Augustus Ghost, aka Hannah Cartwright, after she first arrived in England in 2008. Hannah comes from a songwriting background, having previously collaborated with Phaeleh as well as singing in the band Masakichi, while Ross possesses more electronic influences - his work as Throwing Snow has gained plaudits from all sides, manifested most recently through invitations to support Bonobo on his forthcoming tour, as well as Thom Yorke’s Atoms for Peace project. Together, the pair shared a mutual influence of the shadowy elements of folk and metal, and it is through these reference points that Snow Ghosts took shape.
They first found an outlet for their music through Black Acre Records in 2011 on the "Lost at Sea EP", and the pair have spent the subsequent two years compiling their debut album through short bursts of writing. Summer 2013 sees the release of the album "A Small Murmuration" on Houndstooth.
And the Moon
Snow Ghosts Lyrics
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who will catch her tonight
I run for miles over broken stones
bleeding feet and aching bones
but I won't stop tonight
while my body still has fight
in case the daylight never comes
no, I won't stop tonight
in case the daylight never comes
and the moon hangs back at me
and the stars clung hungrily
and you fall under the spell
under the spell
under the spell
and you fall under the spell
under the spell
under the spell
I run for miles
over broken stones
bleeding feet and aching bones
but I won't stop tonight
while my body still has fight
in case the daylight never comes
no, I won't stop tonight
while my body still has fight
in case the daylight never comes
and the moon hangs back at me
and the stars clung hungrily
and you fall under the spell
under the spell
under the spell
and you fall under the spell
under the spell
under the spell
The lyrics of Snow Ghosts' song "And the Moon" convey a sense of urgency and desperation, as the singer runs tirelessly towards an uncertain destination. The opening lines, "when the sun is falling / who will catch her tonight," suggest a fear of darkness or the unknown. The singer appears to be running towards something, as he/she repeats the lines "I run for miles over broken stones / bleeding feet and aching bones / but I won't stop tonight / while my body still has fight."
The repetition of "in case the daylight never comes" highlights the singer's uncertainty and fear of what lies ahead. The chorus, with its haunting refrain of "and you fall under the spell / under the spell / under the spell," creates a sense of mystery and suspense, as if the singer is reaching towards a mystical or otherworldly destination.
The imagery of the moon and stars adds to the dreamlike quality of the song, as if the singer is embarking on a mystical journey through the night. Overall, the lyrics of "And the Moon" offer a tantalizing glimpse into a mysterious and dark world, where the boundaries between reality and the unknown are blurred.
Line by Line Meaning
when the sun is falling
As the day comes to an end
who will catch her tonight
Who will preserve the light of the day?
I run for miles over broken stones
I persistently keep moving despite the hardships
bleeding feet and aching bones
My feet are injured and my bones are sore
but I won't stop tonight
However, I refuse to give up
while my body still has fight
As long as I have the strength to keep going
in case the daylight never comes
As a precaution if the light never returns
and the moon hangs back at me
As I run, the moon seems to follow and watch me
and the stars clung hungrily
The stars are shining brightly, almost as if they are yearning for something
and you fall under the spell
You become entranced
under the spell
You are influenced by an irresistible force
and you fall under the spell
You become entranced
under the spell
You are influenced by an irresistible force
I run for miles
I keep going for an extended distance
over broken stones
Despite obstacles and challenges
and you fall under the spell
You become entranced
under the spell
You are influenced by an irresistible force
and you fall under the spell
You become entranced
under the spell
You are influenced by an irresistible force
but I won't stop tonight
However, I refuse to give up
while my body still has fight
As long as I have the strength to keep going
in case the daylight never comes
As a precaution if the light never returns
no, I won't stop tonight
Absolutely not, I refuse to quit under any circumstances
while my body still has fight
As long as I have the strength to keep going
in case the daylight never comes
As a precaution if the light never returns
and the moon hangs back at me
As I run, the moon seems to follow and watch me
and the stars clung hungrily
The stars are shining brightly, almost as if they are yearning for something
and you fall under the spell
You become entranced
under the spell
You are influenced by an irresistible force
and you fall under the spell
You become entranced
under the spell
You are influenced by an irresistible force
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.