The band formed in the winter of 2003-2004 and began playing out regionally (New England) in the spring of 2004. Playing the melancholy songs of Philip Price, the band's characteristic sound is a combination of fragile and melancholy acoustic folk-pop, with vital male-female harmonies (Price and Reed), filled out with the distinctive edginess of Crommett's washy-watercolor electric guitar and Hower's tense drumming.
Their debut album received high praise by the Washington Post, No Depression, The Utne Reader, the Boston Globe, and they have shared the stage with such notable artists as The Mountain Goats, Erin McKeown, Fountains of Wayne, Alejandro Escovedo, Rainer Maria, Martha Wainwright, Shawn Colvin among others. In the winter of 2005-2006 while touring extensively the band played Mountain Stage on NPR, and were featured on NPR's Weekend Edition and World Café, and XM Radio's Loft Sessions.
The band released their sophomore album, entitled The Light Divides on February 27, 2007.
Ransom
Winterpills Lyrics
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a world away.
a word.
a ransom.
a world away from me.
a world away.
a word.
a ransom.
on the day that you were born
all the birds flew from the corn
and the sky grew grey.
on the night you left home
a crack appeared in the dome
and it rained all day
this is what you will wear to the end of the world.
this is what you will wear to the end of the world.
a world away from me.
a world away.
a word.
a ransom.
a world away from me.
a world away.
a word.
a ransom.
on the day that you were wed
your bride cried in the bed
while you danced downstairs
when the end finally came
you forgot the author’s name
but you said your prayers
this is what you will wear to the end of the world.
this is what you will wear to the end of the world.
The lyrics of "Ransom" by Winterpills invoke a sense of distance, separation, and the passing of time. The repeated phrase "a world away from me" emphasizes the emotional and physical distance between the singer and their subject. The word "ransom" also implies a sense of longing, as if the singer is willing to pay any price to bring their loved one closer.
The first verse sets the tone with imagery of birds fleeing and a grey sky, suggesting a sense of loss and ominousness. The "crack in the dome" in the second verse could represent a rupture in the singer's world or universe, and the ensuing rain suggests a flood of emotion.
The third verse introduces the subject's wedding, with the use of past tense and the bride crying in bed indicating a sense of regret or sorrow. The final line of the verse, "but you said your prayers," could suggest a sense of hope or faith in the face of what's to come.
The repetition of the phrase "this is what you will wear to the end of the world" adds a haunting layer to the song, as if the singer is resigned to their fate and focused on the inevitability of their ultimate separation from their loved one.
Overall, "Ransom" is a poignant and introspective song about distance, loss, and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
a world away from me.
I feel disconnected and far from someone or something.
a world away.
There is a great distance separating us.
a word.
Something small can have a big impact.
a ransom.
A cost must be paid in order to fix or make up for something.
on the day that you were born
all the birds flew from the corn
and the sky grew grey.
Your birth was a significant event that caused a noticeable change in the world.
on the night you left home
a crack appeared in the dome
and it rained all day
Your leaving caused an unforeseen problem and the consequences were palpable.
this is what you will wear to the end of the world.
No matter what happens, this is what will define you and stay with you until the very end.
on the day that you were wed
your bride cried in bed
while you danced downstairs
A moment of happiness for one person can be overshadowed by sorrow or pain for another.
when the end finally came
you forgot the author’s name
but you said your prayers
In times of crisis or significant change, our priorities and memories can shift.
Contributed by Benjamin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Parparaparadise
AGAIN, SKINS BROUGHT ME HERE.
@estherchuwwppss
Skins-Sid ♥
@MrKevinm60
SKINS !!
@kamifont
skins <3
@zeynepgumusel5679
SKINS <3
@_wrubel
I was looking so long for this song!!! <3
@vigoxp
Sid and Cassie on a train 🚉 🌹💕😉💖
@Jayreganmusic
A great song!
@sarahzentexas
Thank you! LOVE.
@rafaelxdd3378
Sid