At sixteen, Sophie began writing music for television documentaries and swapping her vocal abilities for free studio time at the EMI studios in Australia. For the next few years, labels would approach her with offers, provided she shifted her image to fit their ideals and sing the pop songs their producers wrote. “Being irritatingly ideal at that time in my life, I politely declined and continued on my own path of exploration.” Here Sophie reached a peculiar juncture, and went to university with the intention of becoming a diplomat, believing she could be of better use in such a role. She soon shifted courses and was accepted into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where she studied contemporary composition and orchestration. In due course, she began making a name for herself as Australia’s improvising rock cellist, touring with numerous acts, though the position soon wore itself out, and Sophie decided it was time to move on.
She moved to the US at twenty-three, and not long after touch down received word that Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse had heard her music and wanted her to join up with them for their tour with Radiohead. Sophie obliged, and afterwards found herself contributing on Sparklehorse’s albums, Good Morning Spider and It’s A Wonderful Life.
After her time with Sparklehorse, Sophie continued pursuing numerous musical avenues, and eventually was able to afford moving to upstate New York, where she could finally set up a studio of her own, though even this conjured up it’s own burdens. “Having the luxury of my own studio was great, but without an engineer to stop me, I destroyed most of what I wrote. To my dismay, my beloved music was turning into a gargantuan mirror and I couldn't stand it. Barely any songs made it out alive; the studio was like a war zone.” Unbeknownst to her, a major change was approaching. One night, while Sophie was out, there was an explosion in her studio, which promptly melted every piece of gear she owned, taking the whole house with it. She relocated, and began rebuilding another studio from scratch, and it was here that Sol Seppy began to manifest itself.
“I couldn’t see myself putting out a record before this” says Sophie. The catalysts for The Bells of 1 2 had long been developing, but had taken time to firmly materialize into a cohesive vision, apparent on the record. As the sole voice and creator behind Sol Seppy, Sophie landed not only the role of writer and performer for The Bells of 1 2, but also that of engineer and producer, with some additional mixing duties by Paul Antonell; all in all, a very substantial task for one person to surmount. As a result, the record is a true testament to the kinetic power of one’s own emancipation from the weighty trials that come hand in hand with the creative gift. “There was a strange joy around these songs in the studio.” This haunting, yet uplifting underpinning permeates most of the songs on the record.
Sol Seppy, the venture born of a longing for some perhaps unrealizable escape, has returned upon itself with an internal response, bearing the title, The Bells of 1 2. It’s celestial romanticism glows in the enchanting vocals of Sophie, each track a channel to some uncanny territory. Slo Fuzz beckons with an affectionately plaintive chorus, wishing to fly away, bubbling over ethereal melody lines. Wonderland tells the story of an artist with the sinking feeling that a change will never come. Come Running is a curious ode to companionship. Enter 2 Human plays out as one of the most heartrending incitements in recent years. Each song is more than enough to get lost in.
This enchanting record has finally seen its completion, a benchmark for Sophie’s Sol Seppy, and a tribute to the unfolding of one artist’s spectacular vision. The Bells of 1 2 is prismatic by nature, with Sophie’s guiding light splitting into an wide array of sonic colors. “It’s the discovery of beauty that inspires me the most,” she says, clandestinely hinting at an endless impetus for the songs of Sol Seppy.
Come Running
Sol Seppy Lyrics
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you call my name , come running
come running in my friend. if i was ever in need, i would be calling your name.
and if it's a sunny day tomorrow
we can relax by the sand, and i won't fall away from your shadow
AND ITS TIME TO UNVEIL THOSE BEAUTIFUL EYES THERE'S A WHOLE
THAT YOU FEEL INSIDE
AND IT'S TIME TO
OPEN YOU INTO THE LIGHT
CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE YOU ARE
IT BURNS INSIDE SO BRIGHT, CAN YOU SEE THE LOVE YOU ARE.
and if you want your name , it's coming. it's simply
Love, my friend, that let's you in
so come running and i will be calling your name.
and if it's a sunny day tomorrow, we can bring all the friends
around
and maybe we might go running through seas and skies about.
AND ITS TIME TO UNVEIL THOSE BEAUTIFUL EYES, THERE'S
A WHOLE LOT MORE THAN
YOU REALISE
THERE'S A SHIFT GOING ON THAT YOU FEEL INSIDE
AND IT'S TIME TO OPEN YOU
INTO THE LIGHT
CAN YOU SEE THE LOVE YOU ARE ?
IT BURNS INSIDE SO BRIGHT
CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE YOU ARE?
and you're looking on up to your home in the stars
remembering
what it's like
to be safe and warm in your daddy's arms.
and now it's you
who can enfold your wings round a broken one,
and it's you who needs your love
more than anyone
The lyrics to Sol Seppy's song "Come Running" seem to express a sense of friendship and love, where the singer calls out to their friend and invites them to spend time together. The opening lines, "you call my name, come running, come running in my friend" seem to suggest an eagerness to connect with another person. The following lines, "if I was ever in need, I would be calling your name" convey a sense of trust in the friend and the idea that they are always there when needed.
As the song progresses, the lyrics take on a more poetic tone, with lines like "and if it's a sunny day tomorrow, we can relax by the sand, and I won't fall away from your shadow." The use of vivid imagery here conveys a sense of peace and relaxation, and a desire to be close to the friend. Later in the song, the lyrics take on a more spiritual tone, inviting the friend to "feel the love you are" and to "open you into the light." These lines suggest a deeper connection beyond just a simple friendship.
Overall, the lyrics to "Come Running" seem to express a sense of warmth, love, and connection between two people. The song invites the listener to embrace their emotions and to connect with others on a more profound level.
Line by Line Meaning
you call my name , come running
If you need me, just call my name and I'll come running to help you.
come running in my friend. if i was ever in need, i would be calling your name.
Just like how I'm here for you, if you ever need me, I hope you know you can count on me too.
and if it's a sunny day tomorrow
we can relax by the sand, and i won't fall away from your shadow
If the weather is nice tomorrow, we should spend some time together by the beach and enjoy each other's company.
AND ITS TIME TO UNVEIL THOSE BEAUTIFUL EYES THERE'S A WHOLE
LOT MORE THAN YOU REALISE - THERE'S A SHIFT GOING ON
THAT YOU FEEL INSIDE
AND IT'S TIME TO
OPEN YOU INTO THE LIGHT
CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE YOU ARE
IT BURNS INSIDE SO BRIGHT, CAN YOU SEE THE LOVE YOU ARE.
It's time for you to see the beauty within yourself and embrace the changes happening in your life. The love you possess is powerful and visible, and it's time for you to recognize it.
and if you want your name , it's coming. it's simply
Love, my friend, that let's you in
so come running and i will be calling your name.
All you need to be a part of my life is simply love. If you come running towards me, I'll make sure to call out your name and welcome you with open arms.
and if it's a sunny day tomorrow, we can bring all the friends
around
and maybe we might go running through seas and skies about.
If the weather is good tomorrow, we can invite some friends and enjoy the day together exploring new places and experiencing new things.
AND ITS TIME TO UNVEIL THOSE BEAUTIFUL EYES, THERE'S
A WHOLE LOT MORE THAN
YOU REALISE
THERE'S A SHIFT GOING ON THAT YOU FEEL INSIDE
AND IT'S TIME TO OPEN YOU
INTO THE LIGHT
CAN YOU SEE THE LOVE YOU ARE ?
IT BURNS INSIDE SO BRIGHT
CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE YOU ARE?
It's time to stop hiding behind excuses and self-doubt and embrace your greatness. You have the power to love and be loved, and it's time to acknowledge and accept that.
and you're looking on up to your home in the stars
remembering
what it's like
to be safe and warm in your daddy's arms.
When you look up at the stars, you might remember the comforting feeling of being wrapped in your father's arms and feeling safe and loved.
and now it's you
who can enfold your wings round a broken one,
and it's you who needs your love
more than anyone
It's time for you to spread your love and kindness to heal those who need it, but don't forget that you also need your own love and care more than anyone else.
Contributed by Kaylee K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.