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Castles in the Snow
Twin Shadow Lyrics
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I'm your famous nightmare
Everything I see looks like gold
Everything I touch goes cold
Castles in the snow
Here's all I know
Your checkered room and your velvet bow
That moonlit voice that I hear
Now we are old as bread
We walk along our golden crest
We hide away for a week
We only look and don't speak
You're my favorite daydream
I'm your famous nightmare
Everything I see looks like gold
Everything I touch turns cold
Castles in the snow
The lyrics to Twin Shadow's song "Castles in the Snow" are poetic and mysterious, inviting the listener to imagine what they might mean. On one level, the lyrics seem to describe a relationship that is fraught with contrasts and contradictions. The first two lines suggest that there is a tension between the singer and the other person in the relationship, with one of them being a favorite daydream and the other a famous nightmare. This tension is also reflected in the seeming opposition between the beauty of everything they see and the coldness of everything they touch. The repeated phrase "castles in the snow" adds to the dreamlike quality of the lyrics, conjuring up images of remote, mystical places that are both enchanting and fragile.
The second verse takes on a more nostalgic tone, with the singer looking back on memories of the other person. There are some specific details mentioned, such as the checkered room and velvet bow, which suggest that these are real memories rather than just fantasies. The line "We only look and don't speak" hints at a certain distance or disconnect between the two people in the present, perhaps contrasting with the closeness they once shared. The final repetition of "castles in the snow" seems to suggest a sense of loss or wistfulness, as if the singer is mourning the loss of something intangible and precious.
Overall, the lyrics to "Castles in the Snow" are open to interpretation and can be read in many different ways. They evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia, as well as a feeling of love mixed with tension and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my favorite daydream
You are the subject of my favorite fantasies and imagination.
I'm your famous nightmare
I am the constant source of your fears and worries.
Everything I see looks like gold
My view of the world is hopeful and optimistic, regardless of the reality.
Everything I touch goes cold
My actions and behavior often have negative consequences, despite good intentions.
Castles in the snow
Dreams and aspirations that are beautiful but ultimately unsustainable or unrealistic.
Here's all I know
This is the sum total of my knowledge and understanding.
Your checkered room and your velvet bow
I have vivid memories of your unique style and aesthetic.
Your Elvis song in my ear
I still recall the way your voice sounded when you sang an Elvis song to me.
That moonlit voice that I hear
The sound of your voice in my mind is haunting and beautiful, like moonlight.
Now we are old as bread
We have grown old and stale, and our relationship has lost its freshness and vitality.
We walk along our golden crest
We live out our days in luxury and privilege, but perhaps without true fulfillment or joy.
We hide away for a week
We escape from the world and our problems for a brief respite, but must inevitably return.
We only look and don't speak
We are afraid or unwilling to confront the issues between us, so we silently endure.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GEORGE WILLIAM LEWIS, WYNNE BENNETT
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The Farmers Wife TFW
I’m sorry I just discovered this song for the first time today( apparently the song is 10 years old). this song is incredible. I don’t know know why this guy isn’t bigger? This guy should be huge! Famous. I love the whole vibe. I listened to the rest and i love it.
Versace Taki
His voice and music were used in GTA V. I've been listening to this song years and it's a true crime that it remains a hidden gem.
SZ KO
Saw him live a few times around 2012 and the shows were excellent. Thought he'd blow up, but it's kinda cool that he's somewhat unknown. Makes the music feel more personal
Colonel Midi
my guess is that he didnt get bigger because aber his second album he said his existing music was elitist and then shifted to a more mainstream, less hipster-friendly sound on the third one. he had great momentum on the first two records though.
onemillionthtry
He needed more haircuts.
Mars Starlink
The vintage synth and 80s guitar and singing is fantastic, teleports you momentarily to another time.
Smitty Smokes
10 years later this stil fire
MsAudities
how is this song not more popular? this is AMAZING
Ang A
I found this as my first Twin Shadow song almost 13 yrs ago and listened to it on repeat for a few years.... Just SO SOooo GOOD!! Simply timeless!! The first album is like the iconic 80's to me, through and through!! Love it!
Armando Fortis Méndez
No sé en qué momento pude olvidar esta joya ❤️