2) Somersault is a Manch… Read Full Bio ↴1) Somersault is the singer Gudrun Allwang.
2) Somersault is a Manchester/London duo.
3) Somersault was a band March 2008 to May 2009. It was a very enjoyable time.
"A Walk On Rainbow Road" was released in 2008.
4) Somersault is a Dutch project from Utrecht. It combines classical strings with electronics. The first EP, 'Somersault', was released in 2018. 'Hypersomnia' was released in 2021.
Fade Away
Somersault Lyrics
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And as I fall from this home as a feather
Into your pocket where I'll haunt myself forever
All of the paths that have led here now overgrow
Paper planes hover 'round my window
Oh
What's the day?
Sip on dreams I don't recollect now, oh
Not at all, not at all (Not at all)
Tidal waves rip through the breezeway
A year once new now far behind me
Making a few more wishes come true
Why don't you and I unbraid
Take some time today
'Til the memories fade away
And now all of the songs that we've crewed
Slowly stretch themselves out of tune
Exhausted from the brawl, my top spinning to a fall
Looking up words, I misspell them all
Yeah!
Early evening
A well loved pillow
Time to wake up and shake and billow
A wish list from the child I have become (I've become)
Tidal waves-a-roar high above me
Onward the dark glow, colored lightly
By the sight of a dripping sun
Why don't you and I unbraid
Take some time today
'Til the memories fade away
The lyrics of "Fade Away" by Somersault depict a dream-like state where the singer feels detached from reality. The opening lines create a surreal feeling as they describe the singer falling as light as a feather into someone's pocket, where they will haunt themselves forever. The mention of overgrown paths adds to this image of being lost, of not knowing where they are or where they are going. The paper planes hovering outside the window add to the sense of being disconnected from reality, as if the world outside is not quite real.
The chorus offers a contrast to this dream-like state. The singer asks what the day and hour are, as if attempting to ground themselves in reality. They mention sipping on dreams they cannot remember, which adds to the feeling of detachment. The mention of tidal waves ripping through the breezeway and a year once new now being far behind them suggests a feeling of being overwhelmed or uncertain. However, the chorus offers a solution: why don't you and I unbraid, take some time today, and let the memories fade away? This seems like an acceptance of the singer's detached state and a call to find solace within it.
The remaining verses continue with this theme. The singer mentions songs becoming out of tune, spilling words and misspelling them, and a wish list from the child they have become. The imagery of tidal waves and a dripping sun create a sense of chaos and uncertainty. However, the chorus remains a constant presence, offering an escape from the uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
And as I fall from this home as a feather
As I leave my comfort zone in a light and carefree manner
Into your pocket where I'll haunt myself forever
Into a space where I'll linger and stay present in your memories infinitely
All of the paths that have led here now overgrow
All the ways that brought me here are now engulfed by the passing of time
Paper planes hover 'round my window
Paper planes float by around my window, signifying the fleeting nature of life and time
What's the day?
What is the present moment?
Oh, what's the hour?
What time is it?
Sip on dreams I don't recollect now, oh
I barely remember the dreams that I once had
Not at all, not at all (Not at all)
In reality, I cannot recall those dreams at all
Tidal waves rip through the breezeway
Strong and intense emotions wash over me suddenly
A year once new now far behind me
The novelty of the current year has long worn off
Making a few more wishes come true
Attempting to fulfill a few more desires before time runs out
Why don't you and I unbraid
Why don't we let go of our tangles and worries
Take some time today
We should take a moment to just relax
'Til the memories fade away
Until our memories and our past cease to control our present
And now all of the songs that we've crewed
All the songs we have created and shared
Slowly stretch themselves out of tune
Gradually losing their melody
Exhausted from the brawl, my top spinning to a fall
Tired from the commotion, feeling like I'm losing balance and control
Looking up words, I misspell them all
Feeling confused and disoriented, making mistakes that I normally wouldn't
Early evening
The beginning of the night
A well loved pillow
A treasured place of comfort
Time to wake up and shake and billow
Time to rise and go through the motions of the day
A wish list from the child I have become (I've become)
A list of things I still wish to do or achieve, coming from the younger version of myself
Tidal waves-a-roar high above me
Intense emotions welling up and overwhelming me
Onward the dark glow, colored lightly
Moving forward into the unknown, with shades of darkness but also glimpses of light
By the sight of a dripping sun
With the sun setting slowly and steadily
Why don't you and I unbraid
Why don't we let go of our tangles and worries
Take some time today
We should take a moment to just relax
'Til the memories fade away
Until our memories and our past cease to control our present
Writer(s): Gudrun Mittermeier, Jacob Brass
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.