Their music combined orchestral synth's, industrial rock / trip-hop beats and ethereal, sometimes operatic, vocals. Thus, their original and influential sound was created, often defying comparison.
Switchblade Symphony broke up in 1999, after which Tina Root started other projects: solo Tre Lux and Small Halo with George Earth.
GREEN
Switchblade Symphony Lyrics
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You're flying much too high
You're flying much too high
You're flying much too high
Take me closer
I can't see
The world is moving faster
Sit down with me
Take me closer
I can't see
The world is moving faster
Sit down with me
[?]
You came to me like a stormy night
With electric tears, I couldn't hide
I let you in, I dried your eyes
You reached for me and held tight
This is for real
This is for real
This is for real
This is for real
This is for realizing everything is real
You can taste it, you can touch it, hold it in your hands
You can taste it, you can touch it, hold it in your hands
You can taste it, you can touch it, hold it in your hands
You can taste it, you can touch it
Show me the flowers
I can't see
Show me the flowers
[?]
[?]
It will never stop...
The lyrics of Switchblade Symphony's song "Green" suggest a sense of detachment from the world and a desire to feel grounded. The repetition of the line "you're flying much too high" emphasizes a feeling of being disconnected and perhaps feeling as though one is losing touch with reality. The singer calls out for someone to "take me closer" and "sit down with me," indicating a need for human connection and grounding. The line "show me the flowers, I can't see" further emphasizes this disconnect and suggests a longing for connection with nature as well.
The second half of the song shifts to a more personal narrative, with the singer recalling someone who "came to me like a stormy night" and how they allowed this person to enter their life and held them tight. The repeated line "this is for real" reinforces the idea of needing something or someone tangible to keep them grounded in reality. The final line "it will never stop" suggests that the singer's desire for connection and grounding will always be with them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Green" evoke a sense of detachment and a desire for connection and grounding in a world that seems to be moving too fast.
Line by Line Meaning
You're flying much too high
You're taking unnecessary risks and exceeding your limits
Take me closer / I can't see / The world is moving faster / Sit down with me / [?]
Life is moving too quickly and you need a moment to slow down, reflect, and maybe even seek support from someone to gain clarity
You came to me like a stormy night / With electric tears, I couldn't hide / I let you in, I dried your eyes / You reached for me and held tight
You came to me at a time when I was emotionally fragile, and I opened up to you, shared my vulnerability, and let you into my life
This is for real
This connection, feeling, or experience is genuine and not just a passing fancy
You can taste it, you can touch it, hold it in your hands
The reality of this experience is tangible and cannot be denied
Show me the flowers / I can't see / Show me the flowers / [?]
I need someone to help me appreciate the beauty and goodness in life that I am currently blind to
It will never stop...
This experience or emotion will continue indefinitely, and there's nothing to be done about it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRANDON BOYD, BRANDON CHARLES BOYD, MICHAEL EINZIGER, MICHAEL AARON EINZIGER, BEN KENNEY, CHRISTOPHER KILMORE, CHRISTOPHER E KILMORE, JOSE ANTHONY II PASILLAS, JOSE PASILLAS II
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