Current lineup:
Vocals: Dorthia Cottrell
Guitars: Garrett Morris
Bass: Parker Chandler (Cough)
Drums: Ryan Wolfe
Sparrow
Windhand Lyrics
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Who always comes, who goes away.
Who never brings me any flowers
To blossom in my blazing shade.
And all of his weak-heart love is lonely; our love is running out of breath.
When I wake, you cannot know me;
When I sleep, I dream of death.
Wire, Cradle, Cross and Arrow;
Mother's milk or Crone's Rage.
Mouths like Wolves, we dine like Sparrows;
There is grace in great restraint.
And all of his weak-heart love is lonely; our love is running out of breath
When I wake, you cannot know me;
When I sleep, I dream of death.
And I could not help but leave and wonder,
What spirit steals your awful head.
and I am grateful for your candor;
I could not love a better man.
‘Cause all of his weak-heart love is lonely; our love is running out of breath
When I wake, you cannot know me;
When I sleep, I dream of death."
The lyrics to Windhand's song Sparrow depict a tumultuous and intense relationship between two people. The singer speaks of their love for a man whose love is characterized by violence and inconsistency. He comes and goes as he pleases, never bringing her flowers to appease her. The love between these two individuals is portrayed as being on its last legs, running out of breath. The singer acknowledges that their love is weak, and it is clear that they are both struggling to maintain their connection.
The lyrics make reference to various symbols and objects that further underscore the complicated nature of the relationship. The Wire, Cradle, Cross, and Arrow are all religious symbols and suggest that despite the turbulent love, there is an element of spirituality present. The reference to Mother's Milk or Crone's Rage suggests a duality in the nurturing of the relationship. The metaphor of wolves and sparrows show how they dine like predators, but their love is delicate, requiring great restraint. The singer acknowledges that this love may be complicated, but they ultimately could not love a better man despite its hardships.
Overall, the song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a difficult relationship, with the singer trying to come to grips with their feelings towards their partner. It speaks to the complexity and fragility of relationships, particularly those with elements of violence and co-dependency.
Line by Line Meaning
I love a man, whose love is violence;
I am in love with a man who loves me fiercely but violently, and this intensity both entices and scares me.
Who always comes, who goes away.
The man is unpredictable. He is present when he wants to be, and disappears at his own whim.
Who never brings me any flowers
To blossom in my blazing shade.
Although the man loves me, he never shows it in a conventional way. He doesn't try to please me, and lets me live in my own intensity while being by my side.
And all of his weak-heart love is lonely; our love is running out of breath.
Although our love is intense, it is not sustainable. The man's love is weak and lonely, and our relationship is losing its strength.
When I wake, you cannot know me;
When I sleep, I dream of death.
I am lost in the man's love. When I am awake, I don't recognize myself, and when I sleep, I have nightmares about dying, which is a metaphor for the end of our relationship or my own end.
Wire, Cradle, Cross and Arrow;
Mother's milk or Crone's Rage.
These are symbols that represent opposites, and the man and I are the living embodiment of these opposites in our love story.
Mouths like Wolves, we dine like Sparrows;
There is grace in great restraint.
We are passionate and intense, like wolves, but we consume our love in small bites, like sparrows. There is beauty in our self-restraint.
And I could not help but leave and wonder,
What spirit steals your awful head.
Sometimes I have to leave the man and wonder what dark spirit possesses him and makes him act in such a violent and unpredictable way.
and I am grateful for your candor;
I could not love a better man.
Despite the difficulties of our love affair, I am grateful to the man for being honest and true to himself. I could not ask for a better lover.
Writer(s): Ryan Wolfe, Asechiah Matyas Bogdan, Parker Chandler, Dorthia Kay Cottrell, Garrett Morris
Contributed by Jordan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alex Mendoza
I love a man, whose love is violence;
Who always comes, who goes away.
Who never brings me any flowers
To blossom in my blazing shade.
And all of his weak-heart love is lonely; our love is running out of breath.
When I wake, you cannot know me;
When I sleep, I dream of death.
Wire, Cradle, Cross and Arrow;
Mother's milk or Crone's Rage.
Mouths like Wolves, we dine like Sparrows;
There is grace in great restraint.
And all of his weak-heart love is lonely; our love is running out of breath
When I wake, you cannot know me;
When I sleep, I dream of death.
And I could not help but leave and wonder,
What spirit steals your awful head.
and I am grateful for your candor;
I could not love a better man.
‘Cause all of his weak-heart love is lonely; our love is running out of breath
When I wake, you cannot know me;
When I sleep, I dream of death.
arkens
I remember when I first heard this song. After a messy break up I got very drunk and fell asleep with headphones on and Spotify turned on to some stoner/doom playlist. I woke up in the middle of the night and this song was playing. It was so surreal, weird and beautiful at the same time
Your future Ex
Hope, everything is good now 🥀🤍
arkens
@Your future Ex well it could always be better, but I guess it's not bad. Cheers!
Thedoorisajartoday
What spirit steals your awful head... Hearing this song during and after leaving an abusive relationship brings me to tears yet offers such comfort to the dying soul. This is so very beautiful and meaningful to me. 💔🖤💀 When I sleep I used to dream of death...
art.
SuzannesLashes I’m so proud of you.
Holly Clark
Yes... Turns pain into art. What a more beautiful transportation could you ask for? I don't regret my shitty decisions...but I certainly learn from them. I love this band and this woman..and you for knowing when to walk away🖤
Justin Sinclair
I'm sorry.. esp. Cause I was that man
Forever Gimmly
Doom can be done with anything, it can be a voice and a accustic guitar, its a viseral gut feeling, yeah Wino i agree...
KernelKaramilk2100
This is the other side of Windhand that sometimes is let out (This song, Evergreen etc) that adds like 2000 more layers of depth and meaning to their music
T33JAY
KernelKaramilk2100 well put I can't wait to see them tomorrow!!!