Magnolia
Taylor Eigsti Lyrics
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Now the branches reach higher than last spring
Each white bloom opening just like before
But this time
The difference
Now I have you
I never could have know in a thousand daydreams
That my heart would go on without fear
Through seasons and storm clouds
I found you
Under canopy frost white in winter
There'll be buds forming
waiting to greet the spring
Like the magnolia from the hill
Our branches reach higher still
Our branches keep growing higher still
Like magnolia blooms open to the light
Just let love take hold of what you have inside
Like the sunflower turning toward the light
Just let change take hold of what you have inside
Like the ocean following moonlight
Just let love take hold of what you have inside
Like the sunflower turning toward the light
Just let love take hold of what you have inside
Like magnolia blooms open to the light
Just let love take hold of what you have inside
"Magnolia" is a song by jazz pianist Taylor Eigsti that celebrates love and growth. The lyrics refer to a magnolia tree standing alone on a hill, with its branches reaching higher than the previous spring, and its white blooms opening once again. The tree is a symbol of strength and resilience, and the singer compares it to the evolution of their own heart since finding love. The difference, now, is that they have someone special in their life who helps them overcome fear and embrace change.
The theme of growth is reinforced throughout the song with the imagery of buds forming, waiting to greet the spring, and with the metaphor of the magnolia tree and its growing branches. The singer recognizes that love, like sunlight or moonlight, can inspire us to grow and reach higher. The repeated phrase "just let love take hold of what you have inside" is a reminder to trust in the power of love to transform us.
Overall, "Magnolia" is a song about the beauty and power of love to inspire growth and change in our lives. It encourages us to embrace the natural cycles of growth and decay, and to allow love to guide us as we navigate life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
On a hill, on its own stands one magnolia
A magnolia tree stands alone on a hill
Now the branches reach higher than last spring
The branches of the magnolia tree have grown taller since the previous spring
Each white bloom opening just like before
The magnolia tree's flowers are blooming again, as they have done in previous springs
But this time
However, something is different this spring
The difference
The change that has occurred
Now I have you
The difference is that the singer now has someone they love
I never could have know in a thousand daydreams
The singer never imagined that they would find someone to love them
That my heart would go on without fear
Being in love has given the artist a sense of security and bravery
But as the ocean's current finds the moon
Just as the ocean is drawn to the moon, the artist has been drawn to their loved one
Through seasons and storm clouds
Despite any obstacles that may come their way
I found you
The singer has found their loved one
Under canopy frost white in winter
In the winter, the branches and leaves of the magnolia tree are covered in frost
There'll be buds forming
New buds will begin to grow on the magnolia tree
waiting to greet the spring
These new buds are waiting for spring to arrive
Like the magnolia from the hill
The singer and their loved one are like the magnolia tree, growing and changing over time
Our branches reach higher still
The love between the artist and their loved one is continuing to grow and develop
Our branches keep growing higher still
The love between the artist and their loved one is limitless and always evolving
Like magnolia blooms open to the light
The singer encourages their loved one to let their love take hold of their inner feelings and desires
Just let love take hold of what you have inside
The singer is advising their loved one to embrace their love and let it guide them
Like the sunflower turning toward the light
Just as a sunflower turns towards the sun, the artist encourages their loved one to turn towards their love
Just let change take hold of what you have inside
Change is inevitable, and the artist advises their loved one to embrace it
Like the ocean following moonlight
The artist compares the power of love to the way the ocean is drawn to the moon
Just let love take hold of what you have inside
Once again, the singer encourages their loved one to let love guide them
Like the sunflower turning toward the light
The artist repeats their earlier comparison to encourage their loved one to embrace their love
Just let love take hold of what you have inside
The song concludes with the singer repeating the idea that their loved one should allow love to guide them
Writer(s): Taylor Eigsti, Rebecca Thomas Stevens, Becca Stevens
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