The name comes from the 1994 album The White Birch by the band Codeine, one of the cornerstones of slowcore. They are sometimes called the "Norwegian Sigur Rós."
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Lantern
The White Birch Lyrics
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spelled as poetry
the dreams i could explore
i left them by the door
i watched the lanterns tilt
through days of darkened guilt
i prayed for newborn skies
i was blind now i can see
sweet mother set me free
how i could ask for more
let them sisters soar
this land is more than dreams
these days are what they seem
no more darkend doors
let them sisters soar
In the song "Lantern", The White Birch talks about a person who has been through a lot of difficulties and struggles in their life. The first two lines "I cursed the breath of the sea, spelled as poetry" suggests that the singer has been through some sort of emotional turmoil that is deep and painful, but they have held on to their art as a coping mechanism. The singer then talks about the dreams that they left behind, suggesting that they have given up hope and have lost faith in their own abilities.
The next verse talks about how the singer has been watching the lanterns tilt for a long time. This suggests that the person has been in a state of despair for a while, maybe even feeling guilty or shameful about something that happened in the past. The singer prays for newborn skies to lift them up, which can be seen as an expression of hope and a desire for a fresh start. In the last verse, the singer says that they were blind, but now they can see. They seem to be talking about the realization that they don't have to keep holding on to the pain of the past and that they can learn to let go and move on. They end the song by saying that they want to see "them sisters soar", which can be interpreted as a call for unity and solidarity among oppressed women.
Line by Line Meaning
i cursed the breath of the sea
I expressed anger towards the sea, using poetic language
spelled as poetry
The way I expressed my anger towards the sea was through writing poetry
the dreams i could explore
There were opportunities and dreams I could have pursued
i left them by the door
However, I neglected those opportunities and dreams and left them behind
i watched the lanterns tilt
I observed lanterns that were swaying or moving in the wind
through days of darkened guilt
During a period of time where I felt deep remorse and regret
i prayed for newborn skies
I hoped for a fresh start or a new beginning
to lift me up so high
I wanted this fresh start to bring me to new heights of happiness
i was blind now i can see
I was once ignorant or unaware, but now I have gained new understanding
sweet mother set me free
My mother figure helped me break free from my ignorance and limitations
how i could ask for more
I am content with what I have been given and do not need anything else
let them sisters soar
I wish for others to reach their full potential and achieve their dreams
this land is more than dreams
There is more to life and this land than just fulfilling our dreams
these days are what they seem
The present moment and reality is what it appears to be
no more darkened doors
There are no longer any obstacles or barriers in my way
let them sisters soar
Once again, I wish for others to reach their full potential and achieve their dreams
Contributed by Caden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I cursed the breath of the sea
Spelled as poetry
The dreams i could explore
I left them by the door
I watched the lanterns tilt
Through days of darkened guilt
I prayed for newborn skies
To lift me up so high
I was blind now i can see
Sweet mother set me free
How i could ask for more
Let them sisters soar
This land is more than dreams
These days are what they seem
No more darkend doors
Let them sisters soar
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