After the release of some EPs and singles, the group signed with Merge Records who released their second album, Long Goodbye, in 2003. After a world tour, they headed back to the studio in fall of 2005 to begin work on their third album, Cannibal Sea, which was released in March of 2006.
Our Lady In Havana
The Essex Green Lyrics
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Miles away in a crumbling hotel
It said, this is a force like a moving sky
I say, forget all you know, we gotta run and hide
You shouted out your heartache
Nearly every night
And we can just pretend
That I can fill these shirts, these, in
With the holiday
On the cobblestones on a sign of shade
The sun will fade all the shadows that you chase
An impossible thing that cut your heart in two
So take your pick, and I'll do the same for you
A church on every corner
The mormons and christians congregate
I'm shrinking down to size
For the second day, I'm eighteen stories
Above the sea
I've got too many people on my shoulders
A high rise over me
A high rise over me...
Well there's disbelief in the streets below
Where I sold my story to a curround arrow
We took a match to the masterplan
Brought me down to earth like a treasure in the sand
And what if all the what ifs were a happy man?
You think our hands are tied
But we pen the chapters every time
You gotta realize
A church on every corner
The mormons and christians congregate
I'm shrinking down to size
For the second day, I'm eighteen stories
Above the sea
I've got too many people on my shoulders
A high rise over me
A high rise over me...
The Essex Green's song "Our Lady In Havana" is a dreamy, mystical tune that captures the feeling of being lost and alone in a foreign land. The lyrics describe a narrator who is miles away from home, staying in a crumbling hotel and feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders. They hear an "invisible voice" telling them to forget everything they know and run away, and they long to escape their heartache and find some kind of holiday. On the cobblestone streets of Havana, they see churches on every corner, and they feel small and insignificant, like a high-rise building looming over them.
Despite the sense of loneliness and desperation in the lyrics, there is also a feeling of hope and possibility. The singer imagines a world where all the "what ifs" are a source of happiness, and where they have the power to write their own story. They urge themselves (and perhaps the listener) to "realize" that they are not powerless, and that they can forge their own path in life.
Overall, "Our Lady In Havana" is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the feeling of being lost and searching for meaning in a confusing world. The lyrics are evocative and poetic, and the dreamy melody and lush orchestrations create a sense of otherworldliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I overheard an invisible voice
I heard a voice that was not actually present physically
Miles away in a crumbling hotel
The source of the voice was located far away in a dilapidated hotel
It said, this is a force like a moving sky
The voice described a powerful force that is like a constantly shifting sky
I say, forget all you know, we gotta run and hide
I responded by declaring that we need to abandon our existing knowledge and seek refuge
You shouted out your heartache
You expressed your pain loudly and openly
Nearly every night
This was a frequent occurrence
And we can just pretend
We have the option to simply imagine
That I can fill these shirts, these, in
That I can replace the emptiness in these clothes with my presence
With the holiday
With a sense of celebration and joy
On the cobblestones on a sign of shade
In a shaded area paved with cobblestones
The sun will fade all the shadows that you chase
The sunlight will cause the shadows that you pursue to disappear
An impossible thing that cut your heart in two
A situation that seemed utterly unattainable and broke your heart
So take your pick, and I'll do the same for you
Each of us will select something and offer it to the other as an exchange
A church on every corner
There are numerous places of worship in this area
The mormons and christians congregate
Mormons and Christians gather together in this place
I'm shrinking down to size
I feel diminished and reduced in stature
For the second day, I'm eighteen stories
This is the second day in a row that I find myself eighteen stories tall
Above the sea
Elevated above the ocean
I've got too many people on my shoulders
I am overwhelmingly burdened by the needs of others
A high rise over me
A tall building looms above me
Well there's disbelief in the streets below
Those on the street below are skeptical or in disbelief
Where I sold my story to a curround arrow
This is where I shared my tale with a group gathered around me
We took a match to the masterplan
We ignited a flame that destroyed the original plan
Brought me down to earth like a treasure in the sand
This destroyed plan allowed me to be grounded like a valuable treasure hidden in sand
And what if all the what ifs were a happy man?
What if all the possibilities and uncertainties led to a joyful outcome?
You think our hands are tied
You believe that our options are limited or completely restricted
But we pen the chapters every time
We are the authors of our own lives and make choices that shape our stories
You gotta realize
It is important that you understand this
Contributed by Charlie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
pispalantimbaland
I'm a big friend of music, and this is my all time favourite song.
lara t
A song like an nouvelle vague movie. Beautiful. Thanks
Saf
Thank for uploading this tune
Neon Noir
Yesssss. The Essex Green rules.
Han Teong Ng
at last i found it