They began in August of 2013 with no intention of being a band. Originally, they began practicing together for a one time feature with an indie music promoter. But their chemistry and sound gained some attention, and they were invited to several small gigs which gained further attention. Shortly after, their status as a band became official.
Images
The Ransom Collective Lyrics
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Stolen, you look shattered in a sense
So I close my eyes
We're taking memories from the past
Trading these images are meant to last
So I'll show you how
The wind beneath my fingertips
Of flashback to those midnight trips
That always gets the best of me
So I'll keep all these thoughts all lost inside of my head
'Cause I've known for a saying we never should have been said
We're thinking back to the good old days
Holding on to what still remains
So I'll show you why
The colors is fading and the paint has chipped
On that old house where we once lived
So I won't let go
The wind beneath my fingertips
Of flashback to those midnight trips
A simple little memory
That always gets the best of me
So I'll keep all these thoughts all lost inside of my head
'Cause I've known for a saying we never should have been said
So we'll sit in silence
Straining our eyelids
Until they're reminded
What's buried behind them
So we'll sit in silence
Straining our eyelids
Until they're reminded
What's buried behind them
So we'll sit in silence
Straining our eyelids
Until they're reminded
What's buried behind them
They are all fragments
Of something we miss
So much more than just
Mental images
They are all fragments
Of something we miss
So much more than just
Mental images
The Ransom Collective's song "Images" speaks about memories and how they can still remain despite the passage of time. The song starts with the singer acknowledging the changes in the person they are talking to, mentioning how they appear shattered and different from when they first met. The singer then reminisces about memories they shared with the person, treating them like trading images to hold on to.
The lyrics highlight how memories can sometimes be both beautiful and painful. The singer holds on to these memories tightly, even when they lead to feelings of regret or nostalgia. The chorus repeats the phrase "So we'll sit in silence, straining our eyelids until they're reminded what's buried behind them," which captures the need to pause and reflect on these memories, even if they are difficult to confront.
The song's overall theme is centered on the fragility of human memory and how memories can be bittersweet. It talks about how memories can be all that is left when a relationship ends, serving as a final connection between two people who may have drifted apart.
Line by Line Meaning
You look so different than when we first met
You appear to have changed a great deal from when we initially encountered each other
Stolen, you look shattered in a sense
Seized or taken away, you seem broken or damaged to some extent
So I close my eyes
I shut my eyes in response
We're taking memories from the past
We are recalling past memories
Trading these images are meant to last
Exchanging or sharing these memories is meant to endure
So I'll show you how
Accordingly, I will demonstrate how to do so
The wind beneath my fingertips
The sensation or feeling of the wind under my fingertips
Of flashback to those midnight trips
A recollection of previous late-night excursions
A simple little memory
An unassuming or modest memory
That always gets the best of me
One that consistently causes me to become emotional or overwhelmed
So I'll keep all these thoughts all lost inside of my head
Consequently, I will keep all these thoughts buried deep inside my mind
'Cause I've known for a saying we never should have been said
Because I am aware that something we once said should never have been uttered
We're thinking back to the good old days
We reminiscing about the past, specifically the good old days
Holding on to what still remains
We are clutching onto what is still present or leftover
So I'll show you why
As a result, I will demonstrate the reason behind it
The colors is fading and the paint has chipped
The colors are losing their vibrancy, and the paint is becoming cracked or peeling away
On that old house where we once lived
This is occurring on the ancient dwelling where we formerly resided
So I won't let go
I will not relinquish that which I am holding onto
So we'll sit in silence
Therefore, we will sit in quietness
Straining our eyelids
Tensing or tightening our eyelids
Until they're reminded
Until they are prompted or made aware
What's buried behind them
Of what is hidden or obscured behind them
They are all fragments
They are all pieces or bits
Of something we miss
Of something we long for or crave
So much more than just
A great deal more than merely
Mental images
These are not simply pictures in our minds
Contributed by Lucas H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.