They first met at a party many years earlier, where they found they both had a passion for music, as well as visual art, cinema, nature, and politics.
Their sound is dark and atmospheric, weaving together cinematic soundscapes, classical piano, indie songwriting and dramatic percussion.
Both being visual artists, it was always important to Adam and Louise, that the aesthetic reflected their musical vision. Adam, who works as an illustrator and designer, produces their artwork and photography.
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Passages
THREE LAWS Lyrics
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This is the blind leading
Why do you insist I follow?
When we both need to find some light
You wave me away on to the train
Our bitter fights
Drain on to the tracks
With our tears and confusion
The spell where my heart is broken
We can run down these passages
With just a torch to guide the way
And though the writing on the wall is illuminated
We won't heed what it says
And though the writing on the wall is illuminated
We won't heed what it says
I dig out with my nails
Nearly gulp clean air
Then you touch me and beg
Don't leave me here
We can run down these passages
With just a torch to guide the way
And though the writing on the wall is illuminated
We won't heed what it says
And though the writing on the wall is illuminated
We won't heed what it says
The lyrics of THREE LAWS's song Passages tell a story of a tumultuous relationship, where one person seems to be blindly leading the other. The opening line "In the dark, we don't see" sets the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting a lack of clarity and understanding between the two. The singer questions why they are being asked to follow, when both parties need to find some light. This suggests a power struggle within the relationship, where one person is trying to exert control over the other.
The middle section of the song paints a vivid picture of the couple's fights, which are draining and appear to leave a lasting mark on the environment. The line "To stain the earth with our tears and confusion" is particularly poignant, indicating that the relationship is affecting not just the two individuals involved but also the wider world around them. The next line "The spell where my heart is broken" adds to the melodrama, portraying the singer as someone under a powerful emotional influence that they cannot escape.
The chorus of the song offers some respite from the tension, with the repetition of the line "We can run down these passages with just a torch to guide the way." The passage can be interpreted as a metaphor for the couple's journey through life together, with the torch representing the hope and light needed to guide them. The final two lines of each chorus - "And though the writing on the wall is illuminated, we won't heed what it says" - suggest that despite being aware of possible warning signs, the couple is stubborn and refuses to take heed.
Line by Line Meaning
In the dark, we don't see
We are lost and can't find a way out.
This is the blind leading
We don't know where we're going and have no clear direction.
Why do you insist I follow?
You are trying to control me and make me go in a certain direction.
When we both need to find some light
We both need to work together to find a solution and get out of this situation.
You wave me away on to the train
You are telling me to go ahead without you.
Our bitter fights
Our arguments have been tense and harsh.
Drain on to the tracks
Our fights have caused negative effects and left marks.
To stain the earth
Our fighting has caused damage to everything around us.
With our tears and confusion
We are both emotional and don't know how to move forward.
The spell where my heart is broken
I am hurt and sad about the situation.
We can run down these passages
We have the ability to move forward and find a way out.
With just a torch to guide the way
We have limited resources, but we can make do with what we have.
And though the writing on the wall is illuminated
There are signs and clues around us pointing us in a certain direction.
We won't heed what it says
We are stubborn and won't listen to advice or direction.
I dig out with my nails
I am desperate to get out and will do whatever it takes.
Nearly gulp clean air
I am close to escaping and finding a solution.
Then you touch me and beg
You are apologizing and asking for forgiveness.
Don't leave me here
You are afraid to be alone and want me to stay with you.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Adam Relf, Louise Kulbicki, Louise Gold
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