Underneath The Ivy
The Agnes Circle Lyrics
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Underneath the ivy
Glistened dew drop dreams
Clutching onto safety
In a bay of tears
Swept away under the ice
Burning all that seemed
Carried on the winds like ash
Pearl and ivory sing
Underneath the ivy
Cherish the wilting dream
Underneath the ivy
Wild palms scream
Kept beneath the altar
Life's unpleasantries
For some vague desire
Serving my own greed
Lovers wearing hearts like masks
In-between the sheets
Compliant servant to the past
Draped in jealousy
Underneath the ivy
Cherish the wilting dream
Underneath the ivy
Wild palms scream
The Agnes Circle's "Underneath The Ivy" paints a vivid picture of a world enveloped in melancholy and regret, as well as the desire to escape from the harsh realities of life. The first two lines suggest a natural setting - the dew drops glistening on ivy leaves, a tranquil picture that is quickly shattered in the next line with the reference to tears. This sets the tone for the rest of the song - the melancholic beauty of nature intertwined with the pains of human existence. The line "swept away under the ice" is particularly powerful, referencing the feeling of being frozen and trapped under a layer of depression. This is contrasted by the image of something burning, suggesting a desire to break free from the icy grip of sadness.
The second verse turns to the theme of love and relationships, with the line "lovers wearing hearts like masks" conveying a sense of deception and facade. The reference to being a "compliant servant to the past" furthers this theme, suggesting a inability to move on from past relationships or trauma. The repeated chorus "underneath the ivy, cherish the wilting dream, wild palms scream" seems to be a plea to hold on to hope and not give up, but also acknowledges the pain and chaos of existence.
Overall, "Underneath The Ivy" is a haunting and evocative piece of music that explores themes of grief, regret, and the complexities of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Underneath the ivy
The hidden, obscured truth lies beneath the surface, hidden from view
Glistened dew drop dreams
Hopes and aspirations that appear perfect and untouched
Clutching onto safety
Afraid of change and unwilling to take risks
In a bay of tears
Drowning in a sea of sadness and sorrow
Swept away under the ice
Buried alive, unable to move or progress
Burning all that seemed
Destroying everything that was once thought to be important
Carried on the winds like ash
Memories of the past are fleeting and easily carried away by time
Pearl and ivory sing
Beauty and purity are celebrated, despite the hidden darkness underneath
Cherish the wilting dream
Hold onto fading hopes and desires, despite their inevitable demise
Wild palms scream
A sign of uncontrolled emotions and turmoil
Kept beneath the altar
Suppressed and hidden from view, like a sacrificial offering
Life's unpleasantries
The harsh realities of life, often ignored and avoided
For some vague desire
Chasing after a goal or ideal that is unclear and undefined
Serving my own greed
Acting for selfish reasons, often at the expense of others
Lovers wearing hearts like masks
Concealing true emotions and intentions behind a facade
In-between the sheets
Intimate moments that expose vulnerabilities and weaknesses
Compliant servant to the past
Trapped in patterns and habits that are no longer relevant or beneficial
Draped in jealousy
Consumed by envy and resentment, unable to move forward
Contributed by Amelia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.