Formed in July of 2002, the Bridges are an alternative country group consis… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in July of 2002, the Bridges are an alternative country group consisting of siblings Natalie Byrd (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Stacey Byrd (vocals, guitar), Isaaca Byrd (bass), and Jeremy Byrd (drums), along with cousin Brittany Painter (lead vocals, guitar). Originally from North Carolina, the Bridges are currently based out of Oxford, Alabama, United States where the entire band shares a house and rehearsal space. With a bright pop sound full of three-part harmonies, the Bridges site influences ranging from late-era Fleetwood Mac to the Beatles and Crosby, Still, Nash & Young, and the group's approach, although it draws on these classic 1960s and 1970s sources, is delightfully refreshing. The band signed with Verve Records in December of 2007 and began working on a debut project with Matthew Sweet at his studio in L.A. that same year.

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Echo
The Bridges Lyrics

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Fate dropped me front and center, close behind
Was your heart a stolen find?
I'm such a hopeful
I heard the echo let go of your name
Cross her mind, stay within range
When I am listening

Chorus:

You've got a lot to say
I'm not the one to make you feel this way
But you've got a lot to say
And you've got a lot to prove
I'm not the one to watch you
I'm not the one to watch your heart be moved
You've got a lot to prove

You're keeping things that matter most to me
Love is gone, where is she?
I'm such a hopeful
I heard the echo let go of her name, cross your heart and state it's claim
I've been listening

(Chorus)

Love me in your sleep
(We're fighting through changes)
Dream me so to speak
(We're turning to strangers)
Care enough to wake

Leave secrets out of this
Your love is a hit or miss
You're tuning out my call
Time is the biggest risk of all
Time is the biggest risk of all

I heard the echo let go and I feel alright, at least I think so

Overall Meaning

The Bridges’ song Echo is a powerful and emotional piece that depicts a person trying to move on from a past relationship but is holding onto hope that the love of their life will realize how much they mean to them. The song begins with the singer wondering if their former lover’s heart was stolen when they first met, indicating that perhaps their relationship wasn’t genuine. Despite this, the singer remains hopeful, listening intently for any sign that their ex still cares. The chorus reveals the singer’s conflicted feelings - they acknowledge that their ex has a lot to say and a lot to prove, but they’re not willing to watch their heart be moved.

The second verse continues with the idea of the singer feeling hopeful yet conflicted. They state that the love they shared is now gone, and they’re left with the hope that it will return. They reference the same echoing sound from the beginning of the song, indicating that they’re still listening for any sign of their ex. The chorus is repeated once more, emphasizing the tension between wanting to move on and the hope that their ex will come back to them.

The bridge takes on a more desperate tone, pleading with their ex to love them in their sleep and not forget about them. They acknowledge that things have changed between them and that time is a risk that they’ll have to take. The song ends with the singer feeling alright after hearing the echo “let go,” perhaps indicating that they've reached a resolution to move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Fate dropped me front and center, close behind
By chance, I found myself in the perfect position, with you just behind me

Was your heart a stolen find?
Did you discover love in a way that wasn't intended or fair?

I'm such a hopeful
I am optimistic about love and what the future may hold

I heard the echo let go of your name
I caught wind of someone letting go of their feelings for you

Cross her mind, stay within range
Make sure you still occupy her thoughts and emotions

When I am listening
I pay attention to the subtle signs and signals that love may be changing

You've got a lot to say
You have plenty of opinions and beliefs to share

I'm not the one to make you feel this way
I am not responsible for how you feel, nor can I change it

And you've got a lot to prove
You have your own agenda and goals to achieve, and they may not align with mine

I'm not the one to watch you
I cannot monitor or police your actions, nor do I wish to

I'm not the one to watch your heart be moved
I am not the person who can compel you to fall in love or feel emotion

You're keeping things that matter most to me
You are keeping secrets or withholding information that I consider important

Love is gone, where is she?
We have lost the affection and connection we once shared, and I wonder where it went

I heard the echo let go of her name, cross your heart and state its claim
I heard that you have moved on and found love elsewhere, but I still have hope that you will come back to me

Love me in your sleep
Show me affection even in your subconscious state

(We're fighting through changes)
We are struggling to adapt to the changes in our relationship

Dream me so to speak
Imagine me and our love in your mind

(We're turning to strangers)
We are becoming unfamiliar to each other, like two strangers

Care enough to wake
If you truly love me, show it by waking up from your slumber and being present

Leave secrets out of this
Let's be transparent and truthful with each other

Your love is a hit or miss
Your feelings for me are unpredictable, they can either be very good or very bad

You're tuning out my call
You are ignoring my attempts to reach out and connect

Time is the biggest risk of all
The biggest risk we face is the passage of time, which can either bring us closer together or farther apart

I heard the echo let go and I feel alright, at least I think so
I heard that our love is over, and while it hurts, I think I am okay with it, or at least I am telling myself that for now

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