After their 1999 debut Anchor, the band released Different Stars in 2002. It caught the attention of Cocteau Twins bassist Simon Raymonde, who signed the band to his record label Bella Union, and re-released it with a new tracklisting. The band moved to Seattle to make their third album, 2006's Having. After the EPs Noble House (2007) and The Natural Order of Things (2009), the band entered a period of silence and ultimately disbanded owing to tensions between Williams and Brown. They reunited in 2020 to release the single "Winterstorms".
Anna-Lynne releases solo music under the name Lotte Kestner.
Eyes Like Bottles
Trespassers William Lyrics
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The straw ignites and nothing is left
Still through smoke
I will know that you're my angel
Just like this
With a firefly net you take back your kiss
It's all yours
From the eskimo cold to the bolts on the door
You were my angel
And I feel that it's not worth it anymore
You make me feel that I'm not worth it anymore
Love is small
It is two-dimensional as a wall
And nothing's either
Under the right or the left hand
You've a face
That I've loved like a doll whose features have rubbed off
Don't we try
Kneeling down and making ourselves cry
You were my angel
And I feel that it's not worth it anymore
You make me feel that I'm not worth it anymore
Shut me eyes and feel
Your breath as you dance with me
Forever's just a word
But whisper it to me
The song "Eyes Like Bottles" by Trespassers William seems to delve into the complexities of love and relationships, exploring themes of loss, regret, and nostalgia. The opening lines refer to the sudden ignition of a straw, which could be interpreted as the metaphorical spark that ignites passion and desire. However, the smoky aftermath suggests that nothing is left, perhaps alluding to the idea that love can be fleeting or even destructive. The singer still holds onto the idea that their significant other is an angel, despite the difficulties they face.
The second verse further explores the limitations of love, comparing it to a two-dimensional wall that doesn't fall under any specific category or classification. The singer also mentions their physical attraction to their partner, using the metaphor of a doll whose features have rubbed off to convey the familiar comfort of their love. The mention of kneeling down and making ourselves cry could suggest a deeper emotional connection, but also hints at the possibility of an unhealthy or toxic relationship.
The chorus punches through with the stark realization that their love and efforts are not worth it anymore. The singer feels as if their partner no longer sees their worth, leading to feelings of inadequacy and frustration. The final lines of the song, "Forever's just a word, but whisper it to me," encapsulate the bittersweet longing for something that may be unattainable.
Line by Line Meaning
Just like that
Things changed suddenly and unexpectedly
The straw ignites and nothing is left
Everything was completely destroyed
Still through smoke
Even in difficult and unclear situations
I will know that you're my angel
I still feel that you're the one I love
Just like this
In a similar way
With a firefly net you take back your kiss
You take back the love you once gave me
It's all yours
Everything we had now belongs to you
From the eskimo cold to the bolts on the door
Everything we had, from the physical to the emotional, is now yours
You were my angel
You were someone I loved deeply and saw as perfect
And I feel that it's not worth it anymore
I no longer feel loved or valued by you
You make me feel that I'm not worth it anymore
You have made me feel like I am not good enough
Love is small
Love can feel limited and insignificant
It is two-dimensional as a wall
It can seem flat and unchanging
And nothing's either
There is no clear right or wrong in love
Under the right or the left hand
Love is not something that can be easily controlled or understood
You've a face
You have a physical appearance
That I've loved like a doll whose features have rubbed off
I've loved you so much that your looks have stopped mattering
Don't we try
Aren't we always attempting to fix things
Kneeling down and making ourselves cry
Even if it's emotionally painful, we still try to mend our relationship
Shut me eyes and feel
Closing my eyes to focus on my senses
Your breath as you dance with me
Remembering the closeness we once shared
Forever's just a word
The idea of forever is just an abstract concept
But whisper it to me
Despite everything, still longing for love and happiness
Contributed by Gabriel G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.