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.

Wither
Son Lux Lyrics

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They will wither away

You don't have to be afraid
You don't have to be afraid
Like the grass beneath your feet
They will wither away

You don't have to be afraid

You don't have to be afraid
Like the grass beneath your feet
They will wither away

Like the grass beneath your feet
Like the grass beneath your feet
Like the grass beneath your feet
You don't have to be afraid
They will wither away

The ones who try and kill you
The one who tries to save you
Is bigger
Is bigger

Is bigger
Is bigger

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Son Lux's song Wither poetically convey the idea that all things, even life itself, are temporary and will eventually pass away. The repetition of the phrase "you don't have to be afraid" is a comforting reminder that the inevitable process of decay and death should not cause us to live in fear. Like the grass beneath our feet, everything is fleeting and will eventually wither away.

The final verse is particularly interesting as it suggests that those who try to harm us and those who try to save us are equally insignificant in the grand scheme of things. The repeated use of the word "bigger" emphasizes the idea that there is something greater and more powerful at play beyond our understanding, perhaps alluding to a higher power or a grander natural phenomenon.

Overall, the lyrics to Wither encourage acceptance and surrender to the natural course of life, asserting that even in the face of fear and turmoil, we can remain calm and unafraid knowing that everything will eventually pass away.

Line by Line Meaning

They will wither away
Things that cause you fear or anxiety will eventually fade away

You don't have to be afraid
You don't need to be anxious or worried

Like the grass beneath your feet
Similar to the transient nature of grass that grows and dies quickly

The ones who try and kill you
Those who aim to harm or destroy you

The one who tries to save you
The person who attempts to help or rescue you

Is bigger
The force or factor working in your favor is more powerful than those against you

Is bigger
The positive influence working for you outweighs the negative ones

Is bigger
The saving grace is larger than the obstacles faced

Is bigger
The hope for a better outcome is greater and more impactful

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