While founder Belville is a devout Christian, it is difficult to apply the same label to the band itself; while the lyrics are at times clearly infused with a strong element of faith, they are not specifically based around praise and at no point could they be considered to be preaching a message.
The music of The Echoing Green is heavily based in electronic sounds, however these are used more for their melodious structure than any desire to create an electronic dance outfit. As such, the music comes across as a well shaped, driving flow of intricate harmonies, underpinned with somewhat reflective, even introverted, lyrics.
December
The Echoing Green Lyrics
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A rosy stain forgotten pain
Just a picture that you're always repainting
After the rain
Don't tell me that it's so worth saving
Don't tell me that it's so worth thinking back
Don't tell me you can hear forever
The sighs of December
That make you remember
The time soft and tender
When the world went white and
The snow was falling in your eyes
Reading the past
Then the future came
Way too fast
Always feeling like the page you're turning
Is second to last
So do you fall apart
At the glimpse of memories running by?
You take shame to heart and
Everyday fall victim to
The sighs of December
That make you remember
Regret in it's splendor
When the world was wet with
The tears falling from your eyes
I can hear the sighs
And the tears in your eyes.
The Echoing Green's song "December" is a introspective and melancholic reflection on memories, heartbreak, and the passage of time. The opening verse describes a broken heart and the efforts to repaint the picture of lost love. The phrase "after the rain" suggests that the pain has persisted and perhaps even deepened after a period of supposed healing. The chorus dissects themes of memory and silence, calling attention to the sighs of December, which remind us of a time "soft and tender" when the world was white and the snow was falling. The December imagery is used metaphorically for the feeling of wistfulness and regret that comes with memories of lost love.
The second verse continues to explore themes of memory and loss, juxtaposing the past with the "future that came way too fast." The lyrics conjure the feeling of being caught between two pages, with a sense of incompleteness or incompletion. The verse ends with a question about falling apart at the glimpse of memories, suggesting that painful memories of love lost have the power to paralyze and cause a person to question their choices. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the emotional weight of December's sighs and tears.
Overall, "December" is a poignant meditation on the nature of memory, the pain of loss, and the passage of time. The song explores universal themes of heartbreak and regret, and its melancholic tone is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the pain of a broken heart.
Line by Line Meaning
A broken heart
Their heart is in pieces and they are hurting.
A rosy stain forgotten pain
They are trying to move on but evidence of their pain remains.
Just a picture that you're always repainting
The memories are constantly on their mind and they keep reliving them.
After the rain
After a difficult time, there is still beauty to be found.
Don't tell me that it's so worth saving
They don't want to hear that their broken heart is worth holding onto.
Don't tell me that it's so worth thinking back
They don't want to dwell on the past and be consumed by memories.
Don't tell me you can hear forever
They don't believe that something can last forever.
Cause in this silence I can hear
Despite the silence, they can still hear the sounds of their memories.
The sighs of December
December brings back memories that make them sad.
That make you remember
December reminds them of their past.
The time soft and tender
The memories are bittersweet and gentle.
When the world went white and
They remember when everything was covered in snow.
The snow was falling in your eyes
The snow reminds them of a time when they were happy and carefree.
Reading the past
They are constantly thinking about their past experiences.
Then the future came
But now they are faced with the present and the future.
Way too fast
Time has gone by too quickly.
Always feeling like the page you're turning
They feel like their life is moving too quickly and they can't keep up.
Is second to last
They feel like they're at the end of their story.
So do you fall apart
They struggle to keep it together.
At the glimpse of memories running by?
They are easily triggered by their memories.
You take shame to heart and
They feel personal guilt and remorse for their past.
Everyday fall victim to
They are struggling with their memories daily.
Regret in it's splendor
Their regret is beautiful but heartbreaking.
When the world was wet with
They remember crying and feeling broken.
The tears falling from your eyes
They were emotional and struggling to cope with their past.
I can hear the sighs
They hear their own sighs of sorrow and regret.
And the tears in your eyes.
Their past still haunts them and they are still emotional about it.
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RJ skittlez August
A broken heart
A rosy stain... forgotten pain
Just a picture that you're always repainting
After the rain
Don't tell me that it's so worth saving
Don't tell me that it's so worth thinking back
Don't tell me you can hear forever
Cause in this silence I can hear...
The sighs of December
That make you remember
The time soft and tender
When the world went white and
The snow was falling in your eyes
Reading the past
Then the future came
Way too fast
Always feeling like the page you're turning
Is second to last
So do you fall apart
At the glimpse of memories running by?
You take shame to heart and
Everyday fall victim to
The sighs of December
That make you remember
Regret in it's splendor
When the world was wet with
The tears falling from your eyes
I can hear the sighs...
And the tears in your eyes.
RJ skittlez August
I like the idea of hearing the stars though 😊🌟✨