After growing Skyharbor as one of India's biggest rock bands with songwriter Keshav Dhar, including taking the stage with acts such as Lamb of God and Deftones, the pair collaborated on Tompkins' new Contemporary Pop project with progressive and experimental music at its heart.
'Atone', the new album from WMBB, is masterfully built on organic, textured and cinematic sounds, with two opposing themes of loss and hope. Tompkins explains - "Whilst songs like "Tempest" and "Atone" focus on faith and forgiveness, others like "Rising Sun" and "An Ocean Away" linger on love and nostalgia; throwing the listener into a bygone world of having less and caring more. The front cover artwork captures the beauty of nature and the harsh realities of life: power and dominance. White Moth Black Butterfly represents that very same struggle."
The album was recorded across the globe at studios in India, the UK, US and Taiwan, bringing in their international roster of performers. This included the band's other writers: Randy Slaugh, the producer and string arranger for Skyharbor in the US, who has also worked with Devin Townsend, Architects and Periphery; and co-singer and lyricist Jordan Turner.
The Sage
White Moth Black Butterfly Lyrics
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Would you run? Or shy away once more?
The pressure that builds inside is real
My heart is torn, but you're not to blame
You've been taking far too long
The scent you leave behind, so strong
Uncertain eyes could do no wrong, do no wrong
What if I found the hidden door
The pressure that builds inside is real
My heart is torn, but you're not to blame
What if I found the hidden door
Would you run? Or shy away once more?
The pressure that builds inside is real
My heart is torn, but you're not to blame
You've been taking far too long
The scent you leave behind, so strong
Uncertain eyes could do no wrong, do no wrong
What if I found the hidden door
Would you run? Or shy away once more?
The pressure that builds inside is real
My heart is torn, but you're not to blame
The lyrics to White Moth Black Butterfly's song "The Sage" explore themes of vulnerability, hesitation, and the fear of rejection in a relationship. The singer is expressing their desire to take a chance and open the metaphorical "hidden door" in the relationship. However, they are unsure if the other person will also be willing to take that risk or if they will retreat once again. The pressure that is building inside the singer is a reflection of their internal struggle and the emotional turmoil they are experiencing.
The line "My heart is torn, but you're not to blame" suggests that the singer acknowledges that their own emotional state is not the fault of the other person. It implies that they understand that they are responsible for their own feelings, even though opening up and taking a risk exposes them to vulnerability.
The repetition of the question "What if I found the hidden door, would you run? Or shy away once more?" emphasizes the uncertainty and fear of rejection the singer is grappling with. They are questioning whether the other person will meet them halfway and embrace the opportunity for deeper connection or if they will continue to retreat and avoid any potential emotional intimacy.
Overall, "The Sage" portrays the internal struggle and longing for emotional connection within a relationship, highlighting the vulnerability and fear of rejection that often accompany such desires.
Line by Line Meaning
What if I found the hidden door
Imagine if I were to discover a secret opportunity or path
Would you run? Or shy away once more?
Would you escape or avoid it again, like you have in the past?
The pressure that builds inside is real
The mounting tension and stress within me is genuine
My heart is torn, but you're not to blame
My emotions are conflicted, but it is not your fault
You've been taking far too long
You have been delaying or procrastinating excessively
The scent you leave behind, so strong
The lingering fragrance or influence you leave behind is powerful
Uncertain eyes could do no wrong, do no wrong
One's hesitant or indecisive gaze cannot make any mistakes
Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: Keshav Dhar, Randy Slaugh, Jordan Turner, Daniel Tompkins
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