Although opening track “White Light” has one foot planted in the Afro-pop foundation of the group’s Constellation EP, it also points the way forward, shining a light on the kaleidoscope of ideas to come: Zeppelin-sized riffs, shimmering hooks and, at the album’s heart, Nate Salman’s falsetto; tracing nuanced melodies as if drawing with a fine-point pen.
It’s Salman’s voice that unifies Nowhere Now’s ten songs. On “Redwood” his delicate falsetto provides a counterpoint to the thundering toms, while “Passing Ships” finds him effortlessly riding a slinky RnB groove. On the album’s culminating title track, he takes the group to soaring heights with his defining statement: “In the hurricane of love and hate, I still remain.” Exploring a range of emotions that leaps between blunt fear and visceral joy, Salman’s falsetto is the perfect glue for a band with such a wide-ranging sound.
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Constellation
Waterstrider Lyrics
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and bathed our skin?
In love's light we longed to be alone
but we grew thin
We swallowed stars: the light filled up our chests,
a constellation.
Such love we had but never did we rest:
pure elation
All we ever need is energy We brighten up
we raise a cup
we wash the wounds that leave us numb
All we ever need is energy Follow me into the black sea Follow me
Here lies green eyes:
inside, tongue-tied, we'll realize. ... We brighten up
we raise a cup
we wash the wounds that leave us numb All we ever need is energy Follow me into the black sea Follow me
The lyrics to Waterstrider's song "Constellation" convey a sense of nostalgia and bittersweet memories. The opening stanza relates to a time when the lake grew out of stone, perhaps a reference to a natural wonder, and the allusion to bathing in the lake with a loved one is filled with longing and passion for a simpler time. However, the couple in question grew thin as they continued to absorb each other's light and energy, never truly resting but always in a state of pure elation. The love shared between them was bright and powerful, much like a constellation filling up their chests as they "swallowed stars."
The second stanza turns the focus to the present, as the singer asserts that all they need is energy to get through life's struggles. The phrase "we wash the wounds that leave us numb" is particularly poignant, indicating that while the love between the couple may have been pure and powerful, it was not enough to shield them from the harsh realities of the world. The repeated refrain of "follow me into the black sea" suggests a willingness to face the unknown together, hand in hand, as they navigate the ups and downs of life.
Overall, "Constellation" is a song that captures the beauty and pain of love, the power of shared energy, and the importance of sticking together through life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember when the lake grew out of stone
A reminiscence of a time when something strange, almost magical occurred.
and bathed our skin?
This event had a physical, sensual impact on the singer and another person.
In love's light we longed to be alone
The intimacy of the experience created a romantic atmosphere and a desire for solitude.
but we grew thin
The intensity of the experience took its toll physically and emotionally.
We swallowed stars: the light filled up our chests,
Metaphorical language to describe the feeling of being overwhelmed with positive emotion.
a constellation.
The feeling was so intense and all-consuming that it became a part of their very being.
Such love we had but never did we rest:
Despite the exhaustion, they never stopped experiencing the intensity of their emotions.
pure elation
The end result of the experience was pure, unadulterated joy.
All we ever need is energy
A statement of what is truly necessary in life.
We brighten up
we raise a cup
we wash the wounds that leave us numb
A call to action to use the energy they have to heal themselves and celebrate life.
Follow me into the black sea Follow me
A plea for companionship on this journey of life.
Here lies green eyes:
inside, tongue-tied, we'll realize.
Another reminiscence, this time of someone who experienced the same intensity of emotion, but was unable to express it fully.
Contributed by Juliana O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bee
this is one of my new favorite songs. it's so beautiful, light, and layered. i love this.
WATERSTRIDER
Thank you so much for listening and connecting :)
Diamond Girl
This is an awesome song! Amazing instrumentals and lyrics ❤
베이비진(babyjean!)
I passed by the amphitheatre in Oakland, CA by Lake Merrit and heard you guys playing. Searched so hard for you guys. Found ya!
Jule
와 내가 유일한 한국인이 아니었어...
WATERSTRIDER
Honored!
Lua Mano
JUST LOVE IT!
DangerDevon1
this is really fantastic.
Sir Arthur Frentzel
I beginning to love this band!
Sir Arthur Frentzel
Insert apostrophe M before beginning Lol