Meath’s powerful voice is front and center, unjoined by fellow harmonizers as it is in her folk group, Mountain Man. Sanborn, who plays bass in the genre-destroying Megafaun, creates intricate, pulsing grooves for Meath’s voice to inhabit.
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Dreamy Bruises
Sylvan Esso Lyrics
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Color lights in the nights
Find some hand to hold
Let the car coast with no lights
Ohweeohweeoh kids move so slow
Moon in the window and girls on the floor
Ohweeohweeoh kids movie so slow
Duds wrapped around each other drinking up the sweet and water
Jump a cross a river got a long way to go
Ohweeohweeoh kids move so slow
It's the smallest water pile dreamy bruises sweet lovers
And they say I want you(you)
To see all the ways I can move
To see how a skin so smooth
See how my blood runs blue
Pull out the hand that moves you
It's the heart beat don't fight
Let your limbs flare in the mood
Like your a wild thing doing right
How can we question
What we knows feels right
Black eyes turn to marigolds
In the morning light
Ohweeohweeoh kids move so slow
Shaken all over like some dogs at the pool
Ohweeohweeoh kids move so slow
There kicken all the records over acting like they hanging water
Ohweeohweeoh kids move so slow
Down in the basement where the sun don't show
Ohweeohweeoh kids movie so slow
Naked dollars wonder piles dreamy bruises rotten lovers
And they say I want you(you)
To bend me back in two
To make me sing your tune
To make those words so smooth
Fill me like a song do, fill me like a song do,
Fill me like a song do, fill me like a song do,
Fill me like a song do, fill me like a song do,
Fill me like a song do, fill me like a song do,
Fill me like a song do,
(Ohweeohweeoh)
Fill me like a song do,
(Ohweeohweeoh)
Fill me like a song do,
(Ohweeohweeoh)
Fill me like a song do,
(Ohweeohweeoh)
Fill me like a song do,
(Ohweeohweeoh)
Fill me like a song do,
(Ohweeohweeoh)
Fill me like a song do,
(Ohweeohweeoh)
Fill me like a song do,
(Ohweeohweeoh)
The lyrics to Sylvan Esso's "Dreamy Bruises" paint a picture of carefree youth, taking things slow and enjoying life's little moments. The song starts with the simple pleasure of driving down a small road in Ohio with no lights, looking for someone to hold hands with. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ohweeohweeoh kids move so slow" emphasizing the slow pace of the moment and the ease at which things are coming together. The images of moonlit windows, girls on the floor, and skinny dipping in a river evoke a sense of freedom and the carefree nature of this young love.
As the song continues, the lyrics become more sensual and intimate, with talk of smooth skin, blood running blue, and being "bent back in two." The imagery shifts from the outside world to the inside, from the early evening river to the late night basement, from naked dollars to dreamy bruises. Despite these more adult themes, the song still carries a sense of youthful exuberance and being lost in the moment.
Overall, Sylvan Esso has crafted a song that captures the magic of young love and the joy of feeling carefree. The repetition of "Ohweeohweeoh kids move so slow" throughout the song creates a feeling of unbridled joy and youthful recklessness that is hard to resist.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohio small road
Traveling on a road in Ohio that is not very big or busy.
Color lights in the nights
Seeing bright and colorful lights in the dark of night.
Find some hand to hold
Wanting to hold hands with someone while driving and enjoying the scenery.
Let the car coast with no lights
Coasting in the car without any lights on to appreciate the night sky.
Ohweeohweeoh kids move so slow
Children are moving slowly and leisurely, enjoying the moment.
Moon in the window and girls on the floor
Looking at the moon through the car window while girls dance on the floor at a party.
Duds wrapped around each other drinking up the sweet and water
The kids are wrapped in each other's clothes and drinking sweet and refreshing water.
Jump a cross a river got a long way to go
Crossing a river while knowing there is still a long journey ahead.
It's the smallest water pile dreamy bruises sweet lovers
Relaxing by a small pond, where the water is calm and peaceful, while enjoying the company of a loved one.
And they say I want you(you)
The desire to be wanted and loved by someone.
To see all the ways I can move
Wanting to be appreciated and seen for all the unique things that make someone who they are.
To see how a skin so smooth
Being admired for one's physical beauty and smooth skin.
See how my blood runs blue
Wanting someone to understand you so deeply that they know the color of your blood and the essence of who you are.
Pull out the hand that moves you
Taking control of your own life and following your own path, rather than letting others dictate your actions.
It's the heart beat don't fight
Letting your heart and emotions guide your actions instead of fighting against them.
Let your limbs flare in the mood
Allowing yourself to fully experience and express your emotions through body language.
Like your a wild thing doing right
Feeling free and unencumbered like a wild animal, doing what feels right.
How can we question
Wondering why people question what feels right and true.
What we knows feels right
Believing that our instincts and what we know to be true are the right guideposts in life.
Black eyes turn to marigolds
Seeing the world in a new light and with different colors and shades.
In the morning light
Watching the sun rise and seeing the beauty in the world as it emerges from darkness into light.
Shaken all over like some dogs at the pool
Feeling overexcited and energetic, like a dog playing in a pool.
There kicken all the records over acting like they hanging water
Kids are having fun and being carefree, flipping records over and acting like they are hanging in water.
Down in the basement where the sun don't show
Being in a dark and hidden place away from the outside world.
Naked dollars wonder piles dreamy bruises rotten lovers
Seeing the beauty and horror in the world, with piles of money and lovers who can be both dreamy and rotten.
To bend me back in two
Wanting to be so overwhelmed with love and emotion that it feels like being bent in half.
To make me sing your tune
Wanting to be so connected with someone that they can influence and inspire the way you think and live.
To make those words so smooth
Wanting to be able to express feelings and emotions perfectly and eloquently through words.
Fill me like a song do
Desiring to be filled with passion, emotion, and beauty, like a song that moves someone to their core.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: NICHOLAS CHRISTEN SANBORN, AMELIA MEATH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ohnonik
I'm so grateful for NPR introducing me to this group of artists. I've since become a big fan, keep up the great work!
Joshua DeMario
If this is there legit VEVO, never stop making music you guys are going to be huge one day.
MrFeyerwire
I cannot wait for their upcoming album, they have already started playing some of it's tracks at a few of their shows. I know that no matter what direction they go, it is going to be a great end result.
Patrick Ross
canf fucking wait. ultimate driving music
develephant
Love this! The whole album is fantastic.
debunkthejunk1
Such a nice combination of old school beats and a sweet voice. I wish I would have heard it sooner.
Brooke Smith
I always get this song mixed up with Phantogram - Black Out Days... great compliment but both are amazing songs that i can listen to over and over :)
Osu Oiler
Yes! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who gets Phantogram vibes from this song! It's awesome!
Devin Belin
This song already sounds fucking awesome but sounds a million times better when you're high
iZe¿
not only this song :D