As "Emily Underhill"
2012: Fly (Single)
2012: Snow (EP)
2013: Ghosts (Single)
As "Tusks"
2014: Ink (EP)
2016: False (EP; One Little Indian)
2017: Toronto, Dissolve, Last (Singles)
2017: Dissolve (First full album)
Dreamcatcher
Tusks Lyrics
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Each time you fall
When you need it
And I still feel it
I can't breathe here
Elusive shadows
I try but I can't let them go
You took my dreams and you set them in stone
Tumble, lights cover all
Your dark waterfalls
(Catching up)
Your eyes are full of fear
Get me out of here
Elusive shadows
I try but I can't let them go
You took my dreams and you set them in stone
When you told me you love me
The lyrics to Tusks's song Dreamcatcher seem to be about a relationship that has gone wrong. The singer is refusing to be there to pick up the pieces every time the other person stumbles or falls. There is an underlying feeling of hurt and betrayal as the other person, whom the singer loved, has taken their dreams and turned them into something solid and unchanging. The singer feels trapped in this relationship, unable to let go of the elusive shadows of their past together.
The lines "I can't breathe here" and "Get me out of here" indicate a deep desire to get away from this person, although they still love them. The idea of "dark waterfalls" and "eyes full of fear" is metaphorical for the struggles and pain that the other person brings into the singer's life. Despite this, the love that the singer had for this person still lingers, as evidenced by the repeated line "You took my dreams and you set them in stone when you told me you love me." The singer feels like they have been left with nothing, and the other person has stolen their dreams, making them feel trapped in this painful relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Stumble, I won't be your call
I refuse to be someone you rely on every time you face hardships or failures.
Each time you fall
Whenever you experience a setback or obstacle.
When you need it
When you require support or help to get back on track.
And I still feel it
I am still experiencing the pain or hurt caused by our past experiences together.
I can't breathe here
Being around you suffocates me emotionally.
Elusive shadows
Unclear or vague thoughts or memories that haunt me.
I try but I can't let them go
I make an effort to forget or move on from these thoughts, but it's difficult to do so.
You took my dreams and you set them in stone
You gave me a sense of security and stability by committing to me and our future together.
When you told me you love me
You expressed your affection and commitment towards me.
Tumble, lights cover all
Your life seems to be filled with superficiality and distractions.
Your dark waterfalls (Catching up)
The negative emotions or events that you try to push away are starting to catch up with you.
Your eyes are full of fear
You are scared or anxious about something.
Get me out of here
I want to escape this situation or environment because it's overwhelming or unbearable.
Elusive shadows
Thoughts or memories that continue to haunt me.
I try but I can't let them go
I still struggle to forget or move on from these thoughts, despite my efforts to do so.
You took my dreams and you set them in stone
You gave me a sense of security and stability by committing to me and our future together.
When you told me you love me
Your expression of love and commitment towards me had a significant impact on my life.
Contributed by Aaron O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.