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).
Summer Dust
The Love Language Lyrics
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I found to my surprise
The rings we worn summers since
The flowers were still alive
They say that our own bodies
Are made of bones and dust
And how we lie beneath the maple tree
Ohhhhh
Our hearts were beating
Like humming birds that night
A restless wind blew them open
As the birds were taking flight
Young hearts are bright
And just as light
And blowing in the air tonight
She said I want to believe
That we can laugh
But I know that it's tough when your lost in the leaves
And I'm in no rush
But if we try to unite then we might just turn back into dust
It's only natural for us
Walking through this old town
I'm reminded
Of all the trees that we tore down
To let the sun shine in
We buried our beating hearts
Under the rocks and dirt
And now mine is filled with the fallen leaves
And if you're not here it's going to burst
Ohhhhh
Our hearts were beating
Like humming birds that night
A restless wind blew them open
As the birds were taking flight
Young hearts are bright
And just as light
And blowing in the air tonight
The Love Language's song Summer Dust has a melancholic and reflective tone that is expressed through the use of vivid metaphors, and strong images. The meaning behind the song is open to interpretation as it carries a sense of nostalgia, longing, and acceptance. In the beginning, the singer talks about finding the rings they had worn during the last few summers under the autumn leaves. This can be seen as a symbol of the transience of life and how memories can be triggered unexpectedly. The flowers that were still alive, in spite of the changing seasons, also represent the ways in which memories can resurface regardless of time passing.
The chorus of the song echoes this sentiment as it talks about their hearts beating like hummingbirds and being restless only to be opened up by a gust of wind as the birds took flight. This can be seen as a metaphor for love and how it can be sudden and fleeting, just as the hummingbird is. The singer goes on to talk about how young hearts are bright and light, just like the leaves in the air that night. However, the melancholic tone is returned to and the singer mentions how we bury our hearts under rocks and dirt, which feels like a reference to the weight of heartbreak and the ways in which emotions can be buried deep within us.
Towards the end of the song, the singer talks about being reminded of all the trees that were torn down and how their beating hearts were buried. The idea of tearing down trees can be seen as a metaphor for the destruction of something beautiful, and the heart being filled with fallen leaves represents loss and heartbreak. The song ends on a somber note as the singer talks about how if the person isn't there, "it's going to burst." Ultimately, the song appears to be about the passage of time, the fleeting nature of life, loss, and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Under the autumn leaves
The singer is surprised to find the rings they wore during past summers under the fallen autumn leaves.
I found to my surprise
The singer found something unexpected under the autumn leaves.
The rings we worn summers since
The singer and someone else wore rings during previous summers.
The flowers were still alive
Despite the changing seasons, the flowers persisted and survived.
They say that our own bodies
There is a common saying that our bodies are made up of bones and dust.
Are made of bones and dust
Our bodies are composed of bones and dust.
And how we lie beneath the maple tree
There is imagery of lying beneath a maple tree, perhaps in death or repose.
And pray that the leaves don't cover us
The artist hopes that the leaves do not hide their body and that they are noticed by someone who cares for them.
Our hearts were beating
The artist's heart and someone else's heart were beating.
Like humming birds that night
Their hearts were beating as fast as hummingbirds' wings.
A restless wind blew them open
The wind caused the singer and someone else's hearts to open up and be vulnerable.
As the birds were taking flight
The birds taking flight symbolize change and movement in life.
Young hearts are bright
Young hearts are full of hope and potential.
And just as light
Young hearts are also light and carefree.
And blowing in the air tonight
The singer is envisioning young hearts being carried away by the wind at night.
She said I want to believe
Someone expressed their desire to have faith in something.
That we can laugh
The same person wants to believe that they can enjoy themselves and laugh.
But I know that it's tough when your lost in the leaves
It's difficult to be happy when you feel lost and alone.
And I'm in no rush
Someone is not in a hurry for something to happen.
But if we try to unite then we might just turn back into dust
If they come together and try, there is a chance that they could disintegrate like dust eventually.
It's only natural for us
Perhaps it is natural for humans to want to seek connections and unity.
Walking through this old town
The artist is walking through a town that has changed from their memory.
I'm reminded
The town reminds the singer of something or someone from the past.
Of all the trees that we tore down
The artist reflects on the destruction and change to the environment in their town that they caused.
To let the sun shine in
They cut down trees to let the sun into their town or into their own lives.
We buried our beating hearts
The singer and someone else buried their hearts, perhaps through trauma or pain.
Under the rocks and dirt
The hearts were buried under the earth and buried deep beneath the surface.
And now mine is filled with the fallen leaves
The artist's heart, now exposed, is full of decay and loss.
And if you're not here it's going to burst
Without the person they care for, the artist's heart will feel overwhelming pain and potential breaking point.
Contributed by Connor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.