The profound power to transcend common themes of fear, hope and love using only phrasing and imagery is a rare gift, second only to one's ability to render out the proper combination of notes and chords with which to propel those words into our hearts. With influences that include British rock and roll and the soul-seeking ethos of 60s psychedelia and modern day jam bands, Robert James and Francis Ten build opulent compositions that revolve around texture, mood and lyrical romanticism-songs that are inspired by ideals and motivated by feeling, much like the two musicians themselves.
Sofia
West Indian Girl Lyrics
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Lite a candle and let it burn
'Cause light transcends time
And when it's raining on the avenue
A wind will blow me back to you
This time it's for real
Come home, Sofia
If you see a light just off the road
A line of footsteps in the snow
Don't stop, you're almost home
Knock three times and ring the bell
You'll hear a voice you knew so well
It takes you from the cold
Come home, Sofia
She's floating up to outer space
And this time it's for real
When I look back it comes to me
Love is a symphony and
She and God are one
The lyrics to "Sofia" by West Indian Girl tell the story of someone who is about to leave but wants to leave a symbol of their presence behind. The lyrics imply that the singer is not planning to return, but they want to be remembered. They want to light a candle so that the light reminds people of them, even when they are not physically present. That way, even when it is raining and the world seems dark and gloomy, they will still be remembered.
The singer then asks Sofia to come home. The lyrics suggest that Sofia might be lost and looking for a home. The singer tells her that if she sees a light just off the road, she should follow it because it will lead her home. The lyrics emphasize the idea that love is a symphony, and that whether someone is lost or not, there is always a way to find home. The song is spiritual and thoughtful, with a poetic quality to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
If I should leave and never return
In case I'm gone and never look back
Lite a candle and let it burn
Light a candle to keep my memory burning
'Cause light transcends time
Because light can cross beyond the limits of time
And when it's raining on the avenue
When it's raining heavily out there
A wind will blow me back to you
The wind will carry me back to you
This time it's for real
This time it's for sure
Come home, Sofia
Come back, Sofia
If you see a light just off the road
If you notice a light somewhere close by
A line of footsteps in the snow
A path of footprints in the snow
Don't stop, you're almost home
Don't stop, you're about to reach home
Knock three times and ring the bell
Knock three times and ring the doorbell
You'll hear a voice you knew so well
You'll hear a familiar voice
It takes you from the cold
It brings you out of the cold
She's floating up to outer space
She's rising up to the space beyond
And this time it's for real
And this time it's the truth
When I look back it comes to me
When I reflect on it, I understand
Love is a symphony and
Love is like an orchestra, and
She and God are one
She and God are united
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Written by: FRANCIS FAZZINA, MARIQUEEN MAANDIG, MARK LEWIS, NATHAN VAN HALA, ROBERT SCHURGIN
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