Trained as an artist and dramatist, she began her musical career in 2000 as an active presence in Britain's alternative festival scene, particularly as part of the traveling troupe called the Small World Solar Stage.[2][3] She formed the duo Mouse with guitarist Nick Marshall, releasing two albums, Helicopter Trees (2000) and Mouse Tales (2001) and touring as a supporting act with Damien Rice. Her first solo album, Rolling, was issued in 2002 on her own label, Squiggly, followed by Bimbling in 2004.
Pop Art Blue
Zero 7 Lyrics
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Across the hills in the pop art blue
Buzzers fly above the car
Circling us as if they knew
If I fall down if I fall down
Darling will you reel me in?
If I lose it if I lose it
Will you remind where we've been?
So we were climbing and how we were climbing
The cartoon trees up to the sky
As the sun drops off the page
Gold it flew into my eye
Well it's all up from here.
It's like I can taste opportunity near.
I cut myself on barbwire, getting wood for the fire
I was too busy staring at you
You
So then we were floating up, we were floating like particles into the night
High above the factories
We hitched a lift on a satellite
Lover will you spin me round?
May we never fall back to ground
Well it's all, up from here
It's like I can taste opportunity near
I cut myself on barbwire
Getting wood for the fire
I was too busy staring at you
Well it's all up from here
It's like I can taste opportunity near
I cut myself on barbwire
Getting wood for the fire
I was too busy staring at you
I was too busy staring at you (falling into)(getting wood for the fire)
I was too busy staring at you (into your eyes)(getting wood for the fire)
I was too busy staring at you (falling into)(getting wood for the fire)
I was too busy staring at you (into your eyes)(getting wood for the fire)
You (falling in to)
(Into your eyes)
(Into your eyes)
(Getting wood for the fire)
(Getting wood for the fire)
(Falling into)
(Into your eyes)
(Falling into)
(Into your eyes)
The lyrics of Zero 7's song "Pop Art Blue" depict two lovers adventurously exploring the world together, overcoming obstacles and relishing in the beauty around them. The upbeat tempo and imagery of the lyrics create a sense of joy and wonder, while also hinting at the vulnerability of the situation. The buzzing of the circling buzzers and the cut on the singer's hand from barbed wire suggest that their journey is not without its risks and challenges. However, the constant reassurance from the other person, asking if they will be caught if they fall or if they will be reminded of where they've been if they lose their way, gives a sense of security and trust in their relationship.
The lyrics also emphasize the power of being present in the moment and appreciating the beauty around us. The cartoon trees reaching up to the sky and the gold of the sun as it sets create a dreamlike quality to the song, highlighting the magical feeling of being alive and in love. The final lines, "May we never fall back to ground," suggest a desire to remain in this state of bliss forever, suspended in time and free from the mundane realities of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah we are running and how we are running
We are moving fast and with purpose.
Across the hills in the pop art blue
We are traveling through the landscape colored in contrasting hues.
Buzzers fly above the car
Insects hover over our vehicle.
Circling us as if they knew
Acting as if they were aware of our presence.
If I fall down if I fall down
In case I stumble or fail.
Darling will you reel me in?
Will you help me get back up?
If I lose it if I lose it
If I lose my focus and direction.
Will you remind where we've been?
Can you help me remember our journey so far?
So we were climbing and how we were climbing
We were ascending with difficulty.
The cartoon trees up to the sky
The trees around us look like they came from cartoons and reach for the sky.
As the sun drops off the page
As the sun sets, it looks like it disappeared from the page of a drawing.
Gold it flew into my eye
The sunset was so beautiful it caught my attention.
Well it's all up from here.
The future looks bright and promising.
It's like I can taste opportunity near.
I feel like there are great things awaiting us.
I cut myself on barbwire, getting wood for the fire
I was injured while collecting firewood from sharp metal fencing.
I was too busy staring at you
I was too captivated by your presence to pay attention.
So then we were floating up, we were floating like particles into the night
We were being carried by the atmosphere, our movement effortless.
High above the factories
Away from the noise and toil of labor.
We hitched a lift on a satellite
We were carried by a man-made object in space.
Lover will you spin me round?
Can we continue to move and enjoy each other's company?
May we never fall back to ground
May we remain suspended and free.
I was too busy staring at you
I was too captivated by your presence to pay attention.
You
You were the center of my attention.
(falling into)
Losing myself in your presence.
(getting wood for the fire)
Collecting resources to sustain us.
(into your eyes)
My focus and attention were drawn to your eyes.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENRY BINNS, MARTHA TILSTON, SAM HARDAKER
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