Twin Owls creates music of dream-swept landscapes of wanderlust and new beginnings, crafted in sonic breadth and resonance to fill oceans of infinite space.
A sound with peaks and pitfalls and a sense of longing to escape is crystallised in the intricate lines of guitar, leaving trails across the surface of sensual keys and bass.
Twin Owls’ rich dream-pop takes influence from a vast range of legendary and contemporary artists. Pearls of @Kate Bush echo in the instrumentation, whilst the songwriting reflects the sensibilities of bands like M83, Death Cab for Cutie, Hammock and Sigur Rós.
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Masquerade
Twin Owls Lyrics
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This addiction is just so clear to see
With all these words I take in
They ricochet and ransack my fort
So when I've finally found and caught you
I'll break down the masquerade
So when I've finally found the elusive truth
So when I've packed a suitcase
And made my way on a plane
Maybe now's the time to find
If there's games that you play
I'll arrive with my body confused with time
What wraps a hold
To find a flood of bright
Or a subsumed light
So when I've finally found and caught you
I'll break down the masquerade
So when I've finally found the elusive truth
Will you still play or change
Pupils dilate as we unwrap this exchange
Our guards tiptoe towards the fence before free fall
We continue to bend until our boundaries break
We push our demons back against the wall
The lyrics of Twin Owls's song Masquerade describes the deceptive nature of love and the emotional journey of two people discovering each other's true selves. The first verse talks about the confusion and addiction that the persona feels for someone they love. The persona is overwhelmed by the words they hear and can't seem to escape from the emotional fortress they have built around themselves. However, in the chorus, the persona resolves to break down the masquerade, a metaphor for revealing the true nature of the relationship and the people involved. They wonder if, after the masks are taken off, the person they love will remain unchanged, or whether they will change.
The second verse suggests that the persona is preparing to leave, saying "Maybe now's the time to find / If there's games that you play." They are looking for clarity and a resolution to their emotional dilemma. The third and final verse describes a meeting between the persona and their love interest, where they both reveal themselves, leading to an intense exchange where their vulnerability and fear of being hurt are on display. Despite this, they continue to push their boundaries until they "break" and reveal their demons. This is represented by "Our guards tiptoe towards the fence before free fall." In the end, the persona resolves to break down the masquerade and find the truth, hoping that their love interest will remain true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
A sleight of hand plays it's trick on me
I am being deceived and manipulated by someone using trickery
This addiction is just so clear to see
I am aware of my addiction and it is obvious to others
With all these words I take in
I am constantly absorbing information and ideas
They ricochet and ransack my fort
These words bounce around in my mind and disturb my peace of mind
So when I've finally found and caught you
When I have uncovered the truth about someone or something
I'll break down the masquerade
I will expose the deception and reveal the true nature of the situation
So when I've finally found the elusive truth
When I have discovered the truth that was previously hidden
Will you still play or change
Will the person or situation continue to deceive and manipulate or will it change?
So when I've packed a suitcase
When I have made preparations to leave a situation
And made my way on a plane
And physically removed myself from the situation
Maybe now's the time to find
Perhaps now is the opportunity to discover something new
If there's games that you play
If there are ways in which the person or situation is being deceptive
I'll arrive with my body confused with time
I will arrive in a state of disorientation due to the changing circumstances
What wraps a hold
What is holding me back or constraining me
To find a flood of bright
To experience an overwhelming flood of positive emotions
Or a subsumed light
Or to experience a loss of clarity and light in my life
Pupils dilate as we unwrap this exchange
Our eyes widen as we uncover and explore this situation
Our guards tiptoe towards the fence before free fall
We are hesitant and cautious before taking a leap into the unknown
We continue to bend until our boundaries break
We are flexible and willing to adapt until we reach our breaking point
We push our demons back against the wall
We confront and overcome our inner struggles and challenges
Contributed by Colin J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.