The band name is a mix between 'telescope' and 'hope.' It means looking to the hope in the distance and drawing it near.
Amaryllis
Telehope Lyrics
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Walking through a garden
All I see is less than green
Searching for a way to grab ahold of me
And your thoughts and warnings echo around my head
Visions dancing on my bed
And I know, I know that flowers fade
Don't let me go, no, no
Don't let me lose my soul
Tonight
The lyrics of Telehope's song "Amaryllis" portray a metaphorical representation of a garden as our minds. The opening line, "Beautiful intentions," refers to the positive thoughts and ambitions we possess. However, as we continue to introspect, we realize that not everything in our mind is as green and nurturing as a garden ideally should be. This is conveyed through the line "All I see is less than green." The singer is in search of something, a solution to his or her problems, represented here through the phrase "Searching for a way to grab ahold of me."
Further, the lyrics allude to the presence of negative thoughts and influences, which keep echoing in the singer's head with the line "And your thoughts and warnings echo around my head." The following line, "Visions dancing on my bed," illuminates the feelings of being overwhelmed by the chaos in the mind. The singer acknowledges the inevitability of losing some of the positive thoughts and intentions, portrayed through the line, "And I know, I know that flowers fade. Weeds get pulled, sent to the grave." A plea to hold onto the soul and not to lose it is emphasized by the lines "Don't let me go, no, no. Don't let me lose my soul. Tonight."
Overall, "Amaryllis" provides an introspective take on the mind's functioning, calling for a conscious effort to preserve positivity and live with a full, vibrant soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Beautiful intentions
My intentions are pure and good, and I am striving to do the right thing.
Walking through a garden
I am metaphorically walking through life, seeking out beauty and growth.
All I see is less than green
Despite my efforts, I see that the world around me is not as vibrant and healthy as I would like it to be.
Searching for a way to grab ahold of me
I am exploring my options and trying to find something that will inspire and motivate me.
And your thoughts and warnings echo around my head
I am considering the advice and input of someone close to me, and it is weighing heavily on my mind.
Visions dancing on my bed
I am experiencing vivid and impactful dreams or thoughts that are impacting my state of mind and influencing my decisions.
And I know, I know that flowers fade
I understand that beauty and happiness are fleeting, and that everything eventually comes to an end.
Weeds get pulled, sent to the grave
I am aware that sometimes, we must remove things from our lives that are hindering our growth or causing us harm.
Don't let me go, no, no
I am asking for support and encouragement to help me stay on the right path.
Don't let me lose my soul
I am afraid of losing my sense of self, my morality, or my sense of purpose.
Tonight
This is my current state of mind, and my plea for help is urgent and sincere.
Contributed by Sophia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.