The "Lemon-Lime EP", a double-debut split by The Starfolk and Typsy Panthre was released in October 2009 on the MPLS LTD label.
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From Above
The Starfolk Lyrics
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Through dirty window panes
The war began
And everything was strange
Except for you
And something that you said
It's always peaceful from above
It's always peaceful from above
Clouds like hills of snow
Are drifting in the light
That swallows us
And everything goes white
You'd never know
The wilderness below
It's always peaceful from above
It's always peaceful from above
Armies on the ground
Like pins into a map
Pack their bags
And march a muddy path
And soon they know
they won't be coming back
It's always peaceful from above
It's always peaceful from above
The Starfolk’s song “From Above” evokes a feeling of detachment and an outsider’s perspective on the atrocities of war. The lyrics focus on a character looking out of a dirty windowpane, observing the chaos of war and the peace that exists from above. The wartime imagery of armies packing their bags and marching down a muddy path is contrasted with the peaceful view from above, a perspective that highlights the beauty and tranquility of the world beyond the war-torn landscapes below. The line “It’s always peaceful from above” is repeated three times in the chorus, driving home the idea that peace can only be found when we rise above the fray and turmoil of life.
The song is also an ode to the power of perspective, suggesting that changing our vantage point can dramatically shift our understanding of the world. When viewed from above, the wildness and raging battles of the world become muted and quiet, and we are left with a sense of stillness and calmness that is often hard to find in everyday life. The lyrics suggest that if we could see the world from this higher vantage point, we would all look at each other with greater compassion and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Staring at the rain
Looking through the rain drops on the glass window
Through dirty window panes
The glass is not clean, so it is difficult to see clearly
The war began
The conflict started
And everything was strange
The situation was unfamiliar and unusual
Except for you
Except for the person being addressed in the song
And something that you said
A particular statement from the person that gave comfort to the singer
It's always peaceful from above
A view from high above offers a sense of calmness and tranquility
Clouds like hills of snow
The clouds resemble mountains covered in snow
Are drifting in the light
The clouds are moving gently in the light
That swallows us
The light engulfs everything in sight
And everything goes white
The view is obscured by the intense light
You'd never know
From high above, you cannot comprehend the trouble beneath you
The wilderness below
The ground beneath the clouds is vast and unknown
Armies on the ground
Everyday individuals fighting for their beliefs on the ground
Like pins into a map
When viewed from high above, the armies resemble pins on a map
Pack their bags
Soldiers preparing themselves and their equipment for travel and fighting
And march a muddy path
The soldiers travel along a difficult path through the mud
And soon they know
The soldiers realize and become aware of the danger of their situation
they won't be coming back
The soldiers understand that they may not survive the conflict and will not return home
It's always peaceful from above
The serenity and tranquility of a high vantage point contrasting with the harsh reality of the ground
Contributed by Gavin R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Willie Wisely
ARGHHH, I'm screaming in pain from the beauty of this song and video!!! Always greatness from the Tighe/LaBonne's! Always!
Javier Ortiz
Such a beautiful song. Love it.❤️
Panicmatt
It´s like we´re all flying with them...
Great sound
Frompop2top
Amazing!
Benjamin LaVallie
romans chapter 12 verse 21 be not overcome of evil but overcome evil with good