Born of the 2010's folk boom and now comfortably stationed in their rock an… Read Full Bio ↴Born of the 2010's folk boom and now comfortably stationed in their rock and roll era, The Crane Wives epitomize the evolving sound of the indie genre. Having performed hundreds of shows on stages across the country, they gravitate toward high-energy melodies, featuring the kinetic percussion of Dan Rickabus, the silky, driving bass lines of Ben Zito and playful guitar leads from front women Emilee Petersmark and Kate Pillsbury. Counterbalancing their lively stage presence, their lyrics extol the shadow side of the human condition, delving into mythology and themes of darkness and inner conflict. The band softens the blows of their emotional candor with soulful three-part vocal harmonies, like a 21st century Cerberus, the hound of Hades reimagined as an emotional support animal. To date, they have released five full length albums, including their 2020 live album, "Here I Am".

Hole in the Silver Lining
The Crane Wives Lyrics

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If there's a hole in the silver lining,
I'll be the one, the one to find it
I take it upon myself to make sure I do
I might find nothing when I start looking
But I'll turn it over in my hands until
My fingers wear it through

Leave your doubt at the door,

Overall Meaning

because vocalist, Kate Pillsbury’s voice will lead you through the lyrics and stroke the heartstrings that ache with hopes and dreams. "Hole In The Silver Lining" is about always looking for the good in a bad situation, even when there seems to be none. The lyrics talk about finding a hole in the silver lining, which usually describes a situation that is difficult or negative, but with a positive aspect. The singer in the song, however, is willing to go deeper to find the hope, through the metaphorical hole in the lining.

The chorus is demanding you to arm yourself with perspective and positivity. The line, “I’ll be the one, the one to find it” is a confident tone that the artist takes on in order to show that she’s not afraid of searching for the silver lining. But she also emotes frustration and vulnerability in the line, “I might find nothing when I start looking / But I'll turn it over in my hands until / My fingers wear it through,” it's acknowledgement that there are times when we search tirelessly for something that just isn’t there.

In the end, the song is all about not giving up and persevering even when situations seem insurmountable. Life is a series of unavoidable events, good and bad, so it's up to us to find the purpose behind the pain.

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