The debut album Open Field was recorded in six days, and features Peter Bjorn and John's John Eriksson, Electrelane's Verity Sussman, and Andreas Söderström (of Ass and Tape) on guitar.
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To Lose Someone
Taken by Trees Lyrics
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in that unfamiliar town.
They found your bag in the river
where hardly no one goes.
I had so much to tell you
but it never came to words.
I wish I would have told you
The Taken by Trees song, "To Lose Someone," is a somber and reflective song about the loss of a loved one. The first verse describes losing someone in a crowd in an unfamiliar town. The second line, "They found your bag in the river where hardly no one goes," adds a sense of despair and finality to the situation. It's unclear if this means the person has passed away or simply left without a trace. The emotions of confusion and frustration are felt in the following lines when the singer realizes they had so much to tell the person but never got the chance. The final line, "I wish I would have told you that no one can take your place," is a heartbreaking sentiment that conveys the pain of loss and regret.
The song's themes of loss and regret are reflected in the minimalist production and instrumentation. The sparse guitar and haunting vocals create a melancholic atmosphere that complements the lyrics. Although the song's meaning is left somewhat ambiguous, it has the power to evoke strong emotions and resonate with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost you in the crowd
I couldn't find you in the crowd of people who were present there.
in that unfamiliar town.
It happened in a town that I was not very familiar with.
They found your bag in the river
Someone found your bag in the river.
where hardly no one goes.
It was a place that is generally avoided by people.
I had so much to tell you
There were a lot of things that I wanted to tell you.
but it never came to words.
I never got a chance to express those things in words.
I wish I would have told you
Looking back, I regret not saying it to you.
that no one can take your place.
I wanted to let you know that you are irreplaceable, and no one else can take your place in my life.
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Ambercheekz
SUCH A GOOD UNDERRATED BAND
Lisa Thompson
Victoria has one of the most beautiful female vocals ever!
Selina Begum
One of the most beautiful songs ever
Rhythm
I agree
Micke Li
One of my absolut favorit albums. 60 years of listening to music, this dreamish sound always gets me, happy or sad.
Lua the Drag Queen
I love this song so intensely
MK Photography
the song that touches my deepest soul which puts me in trance
Maria Eduarda Cardoso
Adoro essa música, passa uma vibe bem gostosa
Peter Goretzki
As my lndian nurses told me after my heart valve opp...
This is gessel.
Much joy
Ambercheekz
tears of joy