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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Mild Confusion
Tamaryn Lyrics
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i'd break down
love is not the color
take this down
push out the power
safe in sound
he's got the symptoms
mild confusion
head spins round
pale skin white ghost
pulls you down
floor sinks and you fall
to the ground
he's got the symptom
mild confusion
hold onto something
holds you down
you got that something
holds me down
I don't hear it
I don't see it
In Tamaryn's song "Mild Confusion," the lyrics describe feelings of being overwhelmed and disoriented by a powerful force - likely love or infatuation. The line "cold shakes and hot sweats, I'd break down" paints a vivid picture of physical symptoms that may come from intense emotions. The repetition of "He's got the symptoms, mild confusion" suggests that this overpowering force is not just affecting the singer, but also someone else - perhaps a partner. The imagery continues with lines like "pale skin white ghost pulls you down" and "floor sinks and you fall to the ground," conveying a sense of being pulled under and losing control.
However, the chorus provides a glimmer of hope, with the lines "hold onto something, holds you down, you got that something, holds me down." It's as if the singer has found an anchor in the chaos, something or someone that can help them stay grounded. The final line, "I don't hear it, I don't see it," could indicate that the singer is trying to block out the overwhelming feelings, or perhaps that they're in denial about the intensity of their emotions.
Overall, "Mild Confusion" is a beautifully written song that captures the overwhelming, all-consuming feeling of falling in love or infatuation. The lyrics use evocative imagery to convey the physical and emotional sensations of being lost in passion, while still grounding the listener with the idea that there is always something to hold onto.
Line by Line Meaning
cold shakes and hot sweats
Experiencing physical symptoms of anxiety or fear
i'd break down
Feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of a breakdown
love is not the color
Love cannot be defined by a color or any other material aspect
take this down
Asking someone to record or write down something important
push out the power
Asserting one's strength and using it to overcome obstacles
safe in sound
Finding comfort and security in music
he's got the symptoms
Referring to someone else who is experiencing the same physical or emotional symptoms
mild confusion
Feeling slightly disoriented or uncertain
eyes flash in hard light
Eyes become wide and intense, reflecting a strong emotion
head spins round
Feeling dizzy or disoriented
pale skin white ghost
Appearance of being sickly or scared, like a ghost
pulls you down
Feeling weighed down by worries or negative emotions
floor sinks and you fall
Feeling unsteady or as if the ground is shifting underfoot
he's got the symptom
Referring again to the other person experiencing similar symptoms
mild confusion
Emphasizing the slight, but persistent feeling of uncertainty and disorientation
hold onto something
Seeking stability and security during a difficult or uncertain moment
holds you down
Something is keeping you from moving forward or progressing
you got that something
Referring to a quality or trait that the other person possesses
holds me down
Feeling personally weighed down or held back
I don't hear it
Not willing or able to listen to criticism or negativity
I don't see it
Not acknowledging or accepting a problem or obstacle that is present
Contributed by Isaac F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dpclerks09
That is one of the greatest live guitar tones I've ever heard. The album doesn't do THAT tone justice. Damn. Props to the sound guys for this one.
@pyrimid
Dude right. It’s amazing
He’s great
@adabujiki
that was just too much for me to handle.. they're too good
@luizspindola
Guitar work on this is fkn genius
@sugarjohnson7402
Bass line on this song is off the hook...bad ass song!
@vaibhavjoshi9141
They have created a good Lo-fi live sound!
@jackgoff2072
Thanks Pandora radio
@lance324
The guitar fuzz is out of this world
@deroplatys62
He doesn't use fuzz, just what drive is created from his space echo and his amp. Doesn't it sound unreal? <3
@SnaFOo75
@@deroplatys62 yup. just his guitar pushing that amp