Diehard romantics with a sarcastic streak, The Love Language take a heartfelt approach to the rattle and hum of their orchestral pop.
The Love Language is Stuart McLamb (electric guitar, vocals), Jordan McLamb (percussion, vocals), Missy Thangs (keyboard, vocals), Justin Rodermond (bass guitar, vocals), BJ Burton (Electric guitar, vocals).
Nocturne
The Love Language Lyrics
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lead me to the river, bind my hands and feet
lost for words...
I just couldn't speak
will I sink or swim up to the gods to pull me in?
Like a fish in the sea
come to me
killing our sheep
light through sleeping eyes
blend the colors with the night
song constructed from the fire
sing it all the way to the sky
wild, wildflower, still breathing in the sand
spread your leaves just like feathers, as the rain sets in
ah, it's so dry
couldn't understand
will I sink or swim up to the gods to pull me in?
Like a fish in the sea
come to me
bad retention is
killing our sheep
light through sleeping eyes
blend the colors with the night
song constructed from the fire
sing it all the way to the sky
ten thousand years and you're still not ready for changes
you've got your fathers eyes
but who will have them after you die?
The Love Language's "Nocturne" is a brooding track that carries the weight of the lead singer's emotions. The opening line, "Wildflower, 'neath the Autumn leaves," sets the tone for the confusion and uneasiness that permeates the rest of the song. The singer is lost for words, unable to express his feelings, and it's as if he's pleading for guidance.
The imagery used throughout the song is vivid: the singer refers to the wildflower's spread leaves like feathers as the rain sets in, and there are references to sinking or swimming up to the gods. It's as if the singer is asking for divine intervention in his life, unsure of how to move forward or what direction to take.
The last stanza adds an extra layer of poignancy to the song. The ten-thousand-year reference gives a sense of timelessness, and the question of who will have the father's eyes after he dies highlights the inevitability of change.
All in all, "Nocturne" is a haunting song that speaks to the universal human condition of uncertainty and searching for meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Wildflower, 'neath the Autumn leaves
Observing a wildflower hiding beneath the autumn leaves.
lead me to the river, bind my hands and feet
Asking to be taken to the river and having their hands and feet tied, surrendering control.
lost for words...
Feeling speechless and unable to articulate one's thoughts or feelings.
I just couldn't speak
Unable to verbalize their emotions or ideas.
will I sink or swim up to the gods to pull me in?
Uncertainty about the outcome of a situation and asking for divine intervention.
Like a fish in the sea
Drawing a comparison to the feeling of being lost or adrift.
come to me
A plea for someone or something to help or provide guidance.
bad retention is
Poor memory or the inability to retain information.
killing our sheep
This poor memory is causing harm or damage to something or someone.
light through sleeping eyes
Seeing something clearly, even when not fully awake or aware.
blend the colors with the night
Combining elements that one can't usually see together, making something new.
song constructed from the fire
Creating something beautiful or meaningful from harsh or painful experiences.
sing it all the way to the sky
Celebrating the beauty of what has been created and sharing it with the world.
wild, wildflower, still breathing in the sand
Acknowledging the resilience of a wildflower that continues to thrive despite difficult circumstances.
spread your leaves just like feathers, as the rain sets in
Inviting the wildflower to embrace the rain and to rise to the challenge.
ah, it's so dry
Feeling the discomfort of a difficult situation or environment.
ten thousand years and you're still not ready for changes
Reflecting on the passage of time and the challenges of adapting to change.
you've got your fathers eyes
Recognizing the connection to the past and the influence of family on one's life.
but who will have them after you die?
Questioning the legacy that will be left behind and who will carry on the traditions and memories of the past.
Contributed by Victoria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.