Son Lux was founded as a solo project of Ryan Lott and is now a trio consis… Read Full Bio ↴Son Lux was founded as a solo project of Ryan Lott and is now a trio consisting of Ian Chang and Rafiq Bhatia.

His debut recording, At War With Walls and Mazes (2008), earned him the title of "Best New Artist" by NPR's All Songs Considered. Lott has built an impressive list of collaborators including everyone from indie-rock darlings such as Sufjan Stevens, Peter Silberman (The Antlers), These New Puritans, My Brightest Diamond; to composers and classical world institutions such as Nico Muhly, Richard Perry (Arcade Fire), Judd Greenstein, yMusic, ETHEL, and Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw; to rappers Serengeti, Busdriver and Beans (Antipop Consortium).

As a composer Ryan has scored films such as Everything Everywhere All at Once, for which he was nominate for an Academy Award, and commercials for a long and impressive list of clients such as Absolut, IKEA, Coca-Cola, Audi and many others. Production credits include arranging and programming for four major feature films, most notably Looper (2012), plus his score for the Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby (2013). In addition to his commissioned work, the Son Lux catalog has been licensed for both film (The Romantics, Looper) and television (Parks and Recreation, American Horror Story).

Son Lux has performed at Carnegie Hall with the Young People's Choir of New York, held a weeklong residency at the Joyce Theater with Stephen Petronio Dance Company, performed with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and has shared the stage with Laurie Anderson, Philip Glass, Kate Davis, and Dose One.

Tell
Son Lux Lyrics

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Tell me anything you want to tell me
I have nothing to say
I have nothing to say

Tell me anything you want to tell me
I have nothing to say to you
But you have everything to say to me

Tell me anything you want to tell me
I have nothing to say
I have nothing to say to you
But you have everything to say to me

You have everything to say to me

Overall Meaning

The song "Tell" by Son Lux begins with a paradoxical statement, "Tell me anything you want to tell me, I have nothing to say". The lyrics indicate that the singer has turned completely numb and is unable to express his/her emotions. The repetition of "I have nothing to say" builds an air of frustration and dispassion. The subsequent verse, "Tell me anything you want to tell me, but I have nothing to say to you," suggests that the singer has lost interest in the conversation, addressing the fact that sometimes we just shut down and don’t have the drive to engage in a dialogue.

The chorus of the song, "But you have everything to say to me," reveals that the person who the singer is conversing with has something important to say. However, due to the singer's emotional disconnect, the message may not be received in the intended manner. "Tell" is a powerful reminder of the communication barriers that often hinder our ability to connect with each other emotionally. The song highlights how one person's inability to express their feelings can put a strain on any kind of connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Tell me anything you want to tell me
I am open and receptive to hearing whatever you need to say.

I have nothing to say
I don't have any thoughts or words to convey in response.

I have nothing to say
I still have nothing to say in reaction to your words.

Tell me anything you want to tell me
This is a safe space for you to express yourself without judgment.

I have nothing to say to you
I am not interested in engaging in a two-way conversation with you.

But you have everything to say to me
Your words hold weight and importance, and I am willing to listen and understand.

Tell me anything you want to tell me
I am still actively listening and eager to hear your thoughts.

I have nothing to say
I remain silent, but not because I don't care or am disinterested.

I have nothing to say to you
I am not willing to engage in a back-and-forth exchange with you.

But you have everything to say to me
Your words hold value and I am willing to be present for whatever you need to express.

You have everything to say to me
The conversation is about you and your thoughts and feelings, and I am here to listen without interruption or judgment.

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