Seven Hours
The Fauns Lyrics


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Tip-toe away
One summer's day
So lost, i wandered
Seven hours or so

I don't know why i drifted underneath the sun
I walk with darkness all around me
The fireflies light up to guide my path
Down to the (shallow bay?)

Tip-toed away
One summer's day
So lost, i wandered
Several hours or so

Into the deep, i drifted up beneath the waves
I walk with dreams' low light surrounding(?)
The wilderness and fish to guide me(?)
Down to the secret place

Once more, i felt alive
I left my fear subside




Half remember dreams of you
I think i'll stay a while

Overall Meaning

The Fauns's song "Seven Hours" is a beautiful yet haunting song. It speaks about a person who is wandering aimlessly in the wilderness for about seven hours. Their mind is consumed with the darkness that is present all around them, but the glow of the fireflies helps them to navigate in the right direction. The song is quite metaphorical since it's not clear why the singer has decided to undertake this journey, and the destination is ambiguous. It may be interpreted as a journey of self-discovery or an escape from the world's chaos.


The second half of the song takes a slightly different direction as the singer drifts into the deep and gets consumed by the darkness of the ocean. The lyrics suggest that the person's dream had brought them to a secret place where they felt safe, and they decided to stay. This place could be a metaphor for an imaginary destination where the person finds peace and ultimate satisfaction.


Overall, the song drips with imagery, thought-provoking lyrics, and stunning vocals. The singer's journey may resonate with anyone who is looking for purpose, longing for an escape or just doing some introspection.


Line by Line Meaning

Tip-toe away
Quietly leave


One summer's day
On a summer day


So lost, i wandered
Confused, I roamed


Seven hours or so
For about 7 hours


I don't know why i drifted underneath the sun
I'm unsure why I aimlessly walked in the heat


I walk with darkness all around me
I walk surrounded by darkness


The fireflies light up to guide my path
Fireflies illuminate the way I go


Down to the (shallow bay?)
Towards the shallow bay?


Into the deep, i drifted up beneath the waves
I floated deep below the waves


I walk with dreams' low light surrounding(?)
I walk with a dim light, as if in a dream


The wilderness and fish to guide me(?)
Wild creatures and fish act as my guides


Down to the secret place
Towards the hidden location


Once more, i felt alive
I felt revived


I left my fear subside
I let my fear fade away


Half remember dreams of you
I almost recall dreaming of you


I think i'll stay a while
I plan to remain here for some time




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@oceanographerradio5256

Tip-toe away
One summer's day
So lost, I wandered
Seven hours or so

I don't know why I drifted underneath the sun
I walk with darkness all around me

The fireflies light up to guide my path
Down to the (shallow bay?)

Tip-toed away
One summer's day
So lost, I wandered
Several hours or so

Into the deep, I drifted up beneath the waves
I walk with dreams' low light surrounding (?)
The wilderness and fish to guide me (?)
Down to the secret place

Once more, I felt alive
I let my fear subside
Half remember dreams of you
I think I'll stay a while__♫



All comments from YouTube:

@jackenummelin6174

What a great band.What a Beautiful guitar noise.Another good of Bristols finest.Keep it up please J

@gregoryjarman4333

Thank you for existing to make this for the world.

@Shaytaan92

Saw them opening for Alcest. Never heard of them before. But I was positively suprised!

@hfghgdfhgdh

I had to leave during hexvessel's performance!! I went to the concert only for The Fauns and even with alcest I've stayed indoors for a couple of songs. But it worth the time and the money specially because I met Alison and the rest of the band personaly!! 

@lipomasteps

God … this … is … beautiful.

@MauricioDeMacedo

It's wonderful! ♥

@sachsgang

I stumbled onto these guys about a year ago and can't get enough. I ordered a copy of their new CD from England or somewhere and I love it!!!

@NintendoW11

Pretty much same scenario here. They are one of the best surprise bands I have eve came across. So good.

@Shizzo666

Saw them yesterday in Vienna. Awesome band!

@XMonument

Loved Your show when you opened for Hexvessel and Alcest in Oslo. I was positively surprised! :)

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