Tamaryn’s first two full-lengths stood out in a crowd of shoegaze/ethereal revivalists as much for what they were (careful, gorgeous, thrilling tapestries of guitar-based textures) as what they weren’t (simplistic, trendy, disposable signposts made to be broken). With Cranekiss, Tamaryn emerges from her past in a way that’s inviting, warm-blooded, and shockingly direct. She’s made a big record, loaded with samples, synth triggers and processing that was missing from her previous efforts, the result of long nights grinding it out at the Brooklyn studio Gary’s Electric, where the record was born. The Waves and Tender New Signs focused on the sounds Tamaryn and her group could coax out of guitars, but with Cranekiss her sonic palette has exploded with maniacal abandon, pressed into service of a post-adolescent love letter to all the music that she and her collaborators hold dear, drawing influences from the feelings that fell out of her. Anyone familiar enough with those times should be able to draw their own comparisons, recognizing the modes of musical respect and adoration flashing past as the record spins. From there, though, Tamaryn has modeled these elements into simulacra, where despite the nods and glances to the past, play as a totally new sound.
Lyrically, this is Tamaryn’s most personal collection of songs to date, and Elbrecht has placed her voice front and center across the entire record, elevating her presence like never before. Cranekiss explores dark rock, dance pop, and glistening melancholy with a uniformly commanding presence across it all, in stormy, unsettled brushstrokes that apply pressure behind Tamaryn’s words.
Cranekiss represents a long journey, and a new phase in Tamaryn’s music unfolding before you, a blood-red kaleidoscope of desire and late night abandon, a bold step forward.
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Fade Away Slow
Tamaryn Lyrics
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Isn′t too dark
Your teeth have fallen out
After they made their mark
You seemed to look
Right through me
I couldn't show you how
To quit your trust or leave
You start to read
[Assistance came to lend
A hand but you're no realist
You're tongue tied]
Here is my word
A contest has begun
Here comes the soothing part of me
Sense my words, contextualize love
Here comes the soothing part of me
The center dark
Consumes the light
Has anybody read
The sentence that you hide
You seemed to look straight through me
I couldn′t turn away
You pulled from underneath
Now that you′re turning In
I start to breathe
Here is my word
A contest has begun
Here comes the soothing part of me
Sense my words, contextualize love
Here comes the soothing part of me
Tamaryn's song "Fade Away Slow" has a dreamy and ethereal sound that complements the introspective and poetic lyrics. The song seems to be about a relationship that has ended or is about to end. The first stanza describes how the singer's partner used to see them and how things have changed. The reference to "teeth" falling out suggests that the partner has lost their bite or their ability to hurt the singer. The line "you seemed to look right through me" suggests a lack of connection or understanding between the singer and their partner. The singer regrets that they couldn't help their partner "quit" their trust, perhaps suggesting that the partner was too trusting and naive.
The second stanza seems to be addressed to the partner directly. The singer declares that a "contest has begun" and offers some kind of soothing or comforting words. The reference to "contextualize love" suggests that there is a misunderstanding or miscommunication about what love means to each person in the relationship. The third stanza returns to the imagery of the first stanza, with the "center dark" consuming the light. The reference to a hidden sentence suggests that there is something unsaid or unacknowledged between the singer and their partner. The final lines suggest a shift in the dynamic between the two, with the partner turning inward and the singer finally able to breathe.
Overall, "Fade Away Slow" is a thoughtful and evocative reflection on the complexities and ambiguities of romantic relationships. The dreamy sound and poetic lyrics capture the in-between moments of a relationship, where things aren't quite over but aren't quite working either.
Line by Line Meaning
Assume the light
Believe that there is hope even in dark times
Isn't too dark
The situation is not as bad as it may seem
Your teeth have fallen out
The damage has been done
After they made their mark
The impact has been made
You seemed to look right through me
You didn't see me for who I am
I couldn't show you how to quit your trust or leave
I couldn't convince you to let go and move on
Now that I'm turning back, you start to read
As I try to leave, you finally start to understand
Assistance came to lend a hand but you're no realist, you're tongue tied
Even with help, you struggle to accept reality and express yourself
Here is my word, a contest has begun
I am speaking my truth, even if it may cause conflict
Here comes the soothing part of me
The part of me that tries to bring comfort and healing
Sense my words, contextualize love
Understand the emotions behind my words, and the love that motivates me
The center dark consumes the light
Negativity can overpower positivity
Has anybody read the sentence that you hide?
Is anyone aware of the emotions and secrets you keep hidden?
I couldn't turn away, you pulled from underneath
I couldn't escape your grasp, even when I wanted to
Now that you're turning in, I start to breathe
As you finally start to come around, I can finally relax
Writer(s): shaun durkan, jorge elbrecht, tamaryn s. brown
Contributed by Gavin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.