Floorboards
Tommy Ashby Lyrics
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In the failing light,
The party fell to two,
And you spun my heels,
Like a Catherine wheel,
Throwing sparks all through the room.
You and I
Me a shirt and tie,
You a white dress,
And we'll dance until,
All the stars fall still,
And the autumn chill,
Leaves us breathless.
The floorboards creak,
beneath our feet,
as we make our way to the bed,
And you're smiling face,
Holds the world in place,
Then turns it on it's head.
You and I
and a moonless sky
Me a shirt and tie,
You a white dress,
And we'll dance until,
All the stars fall still,
And the autumn chill,
Leaves us breathless.
You and I
and a moonless sky
Me a shirt and tie,
You a white dress,
And we'll dance until,
All the stars fall still,
And the autumn chill,
Leaves us breathless.
You and I
and a moonless sky
Me a shirt and tie,
You a white dress,
And we'll dance until,
All the stars fall still,
And the autumn chill,
Leaves us breathless.
The lyrics to Tommy Ashby's song "Floorboards" paint a picture of an intimate and romantic moment shared between two people. The opening lines set the scene as the stars untie, indicating a sense of freedom and liberation. As the party dwindles down to just the two individuals, there is a sense of closeness and connection between them. The line "you spun my heels, like a Catherine wheel, throwing sparks all through the room" suggests that the presence of the other person brings excitement and joy, igniting a spark that spreads throughout the space.
The second verse continues to describe the atmosphere, with the mention of a moonless sky, symbolizing the night and darkness surrounding them. The contrasting imagery of the singer in a shirt and tie and the other person in a white dress suggests a formal setting, perhaps a special occasion. The desire to dance until the stars fall still and the autumn chill leaves them breathless highlights the intensity of their connection and the desire to prolong this magical moment.
The final verse brings the focus back to the immediate surroundings, specifically the creaking floorboards as they make their way to the bed. The other person's smiling face is described as holding the world in place and then turning it on its head, suggesting that their presence is transformative and brings a different perspective to the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
The stars untied
The feeling of freedom and liberation as the stars in the sky seem to break free from their constraints
In the failing light
As the day turns to night, the dimming light creates a sense of intimacy and vulnerability
The party fell to two
The bustling atmosphere of the party fades away, leaving only the couple together
And you spun my heels
You danced with such grace and elegance, swirling me around like a spinning firework
Like a Catherine wheel
Just like a Catherine wheel firework, your movements were mesmerizing and filled the room with sparks of joy
Throwing sparks all through the room
Your presence and energy illuminated the entire room, creating a lively and radiant atmosphere
The floorboards creak
As we walk towards the bedroom, the sound of the floorboards creaking adds a sense of nostalgia and comfort
Beneath our feet
As we step on the floorboards, it symbolizes the solid foundation of our relationship
As we make our way to the bed
Moving towards the bed represents the physical and emotional intimacy shared between us
And your smiling face
Your joyful and content expression reflects the happiness and fulfillment you bring into my life
Holds the world in place
Your presence is so influential that it stabilizes and grounds everything around me
Then turns it on its head
However, your unique perspective and influence also challenge and alter my perception of the world
And a moonless sky
Under the vast night sky without a visible moon, it symbolizes the darkness and unknown future we face together
Me a shirt and tie
Dressed in formal attire, it represents conformity and societal expectations
You a white dress
Wearing a white dress signifies innocence, purity, and a fresh start
And we'll dance until
We will embrace this moment and dance without a care, allowing ourselves to fully experience the present
All the stars fall still
Until every star in the sky stops moving, we will continue to dance and live in the moment
And the autumn chill
The coolness in the air signifies the passing of time and the approaching change of season
Leaves us breathless
Our intense emotions and the beauty of our connection leave us in awe and without words
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: THOMAS STEWART ASHBY
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KAKARØTH
Essa vai estourar certeza. E daqui um tempo vai estar cheio de BR aqui.
stella '-'
Sua voz é tão suave e a música calma.. agradável de ouvir ❤🇧🇷
DON LEMON
Canta muito
Biraj Aryal
The play of guitar with every word of the song is beautiful ❤️
Paulo Andrade
Boa para começar o dia ♥️🇧🇷
Andrey Carloos:)
what a vibe... so light and beautiful the music 🥺❤️🇧🇷. Hugs:)
Ingrid Liliam S.
"lindo demais"! 🇧🇷
Paul Hetherington
Beautiful song, beautifully performed. Love the video, wonderful to see places I know so well.
Ivanete liboredo Liboredo
Fantástica 🎵👈👋👋👋👋🥰
Syd :3
Got it on my playlist, you did amazing!