As stated by Rona Hartriant, the self-titled EP is dedicated to his late father who passed away in 2015 that made the band into who they are right now.
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Take Care
eleventwelfth Lyrics
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I fantasized a world
Where our temptations tangled thight
It took by surprise
As your joy and my pain interwined
It goes circling around and 'round
Around
A sign of things to come
It let the morning rose
In the bright of day
Whilst the afternoon stopped
And your life turned grey
Before the evening arrives
You have constantly strayed
Past the midnight
I'll find you
Trough another way round
Around
The song "Take Care" by eleventwelfth is a reflection on a complicated and potentially destructive relationship. The lyrics begin with a desire to "stand the test of time" but quickly move into a more conflicted and uncertain space. The singer describes a world where their "temptations" are tangled together, suggesting that they are drawn to their partner but also aware that this connection could lead to trouble. The next line, "It took by surprise" implies that the intensity of these feelings was unexpected and possibly overwhelming. As the song progresses, the singer describes the ways in which their emotions are intertwined with their partner's, with "your joy and my pain" mingling together. Despite this, there is a sense of uncertainty and ambivalence, as the lyrics suggest that this relationship is "circling around and 'round" and may not have a clear direction or resolution.
As the song continues, we get more details about the difficulties of this relationship. The line "A sign of things to come/Reminds me right when you are gone" suggests that there are warning signs that things might not work out, but that they only become clear in retrospect. The following lines, "It let the morning rose/In the bright of day/Whilst the afternoon stopped/And your life turned grey" continue this theme of contrasting light and dark, suggesting that there are moments of hope and happiness but also periods of darkness and despair. The final lines of the song add a note of determination, as the singer declares that they will "find you/Trough another way round/Around", indicating that they will keep searching for a path forward even when things seem difficult or uncertain.
Overall, "Take Care" is a poignant meditation on the complexities of human relationships, the joys and struggles of intimacy, and the way that our emotions can sometimes lead us in unexpected directions.
Line by Line Meaning
To stand the test of time
To endure and persist through the challenges of time and changing circumstances.
I fantasized a world
I imagined and dreamed of a world that I wanted to live in.
Where our temptations tangled thight
Where our desires and impulses were interwoven and difficult to separate.
It took by surprise
It caught me off guard and unexpected.
As your joy and my pain interwined
As your happiness and my suffering became connected and intertwined.
It goes circling around and 'round
It repeats and circles endlessly.
Around
Around and around and around.
A sign of things to come
An indication of what the future holds.
Reminds me right when you are gone
Brings back memories of when you were absent.
It let the morning rose
It caused the morning to begin with beauty and positivity.
In the bright of day
During the daylight when everything is clear and visible.
Whilst the afternoon stopped
While time seems to stop in the afternoon, when things aren't as clear and visible.
And your life turned grey
And your life became dull and depressing.
Before the evening arrives
Before the sun sets and darkness comes.
You have constantly strayed
You have frequently wandered away and lost your way.
Past the midnight
After midnight.
I'll find you
I will locate and retrieve you.
Trough another way round
Through a different path or method.
Around
Around and around and around.
Contributed by Zachary H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.