Her singing talent has lent itself to a wide range of genres, although earlier works, such as 'Angel With a Lariat' and 'Absolute Torch and Twang' (the last of which won her a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance) were predominantly country, with hints of jazz and salsa. Later works, including Ingénue and All You Can Eat, were more pop-ish in execution. No matter the genre, all left her talent undeniable. She has since garnered four grammys and many other awards, and was even made an officer of the Order of Canada in 1996, Canada's highest civilian honour.
Season Of Hollow Soul
k.d. lang Lyrics
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I bend to it blind
To rid these kisses of sin
That must stay behind
Sour the fruit of neglect
The core of my doubt
Deprived are my veins you infect
Fate must have a reason
Why else endure the season
Of hollow soul
The ground on which we leave on
How strangely fuels the season
Of hollow soul, hollow soul
Seed of uprooted chance
Are grains of goodbye
Waving boughs so slowly dance
And questioning why
Fate must have a reason
Why else endure the season
Of hollow soul
The ground on which we leave on
How strangely fuels the season
Of hollow soul
La la la la, la la, la la la la, la la la
Fate must have a reason
Why else endure the season
Of hollow soul, hollow soul
Fate must have a reason
Why else endure the season
Of hollow soul
The ground on which we leave on
How strangely fuels the season
Of hollow soul
La la la la, la la, la la la la, la la la
Of hollow soul
Fate must have a reason
Why else endure the season
Of hollow soul
La la la la, la la, la la la la, la la la (hollow soul)
Fate must have a reason
Why else endure the season
Of hollow soul, hollow soul
The lyrics of k.d. lang's song Season Of Hollow Soul revolve around the theme of loss, pain, and the cyclical nature of life. The opening lines "Keen to the shifting wind, I bend to it blind" depict the singer's eagerness to find a way to let go of the pain, regardless of the consequences. This eagerness is palpable throughout the song and is further emphasized in the lines "Fate must have a reason, why else endure the season of hollow soul."
The lyrics speak of finding meaning in the difficult times, especially when it feels as though one has lost everything. The lines "Seed of uprooted chance, are grains of goodbye, Waving boughs so slowly dance and questioning why" highlight this theme. However, despite the pain and the feeling of being lost, the singer believes that there is meaning to be found in these experiences. They believe that "The ground on which we leave on, how strangely fuels the season of hollow soul."
Ultimately, the lyrics of Season Of Hollow Soul are about the struggle to find meaning in the face of adversity. It is a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is always hope and that, even if we cannot see it or feel it at the moment, there is always a reason to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
Keen to the shifting wind
I am acutely aware of changes in my environment
I bend to it blind
I allow these changes to guide me, even if blindly
To rid these kisses of sin
I want to erase the wrongs in my past relationships
That must stay behind
But I know I cannot change what has already happened
Sour the fruit of neglect
The consequences of disregarding my responsibilities are unpleasant
The core of my doubt
My doubts come from within, from a deep place
Deprived are my veins you infect
You are draining me of life even though I get nothing in return
With or without
I am willing to break free from this toxic relationship or deal with the consequences
Seed of uprooted chance
Even small opportunities have a chance of being uprooted
Are grains of goodbye
And can lead to goodbyes that leave me with nothing
Waving boughs so slowly dance
Nature is in no rush and so I accept the slow pace of progress
And questioning why
But still, I wonder why things happen the way they do with no clear answer
Fate must have a reason
I believe there is a reason for everything, even if I cannot see it
Why else endure the season
It is the only way to get through the rough times
Of hollow soul
When nothing seems to make sense and I feel empty
The ground on which we leave on
The foundation of our existence
How strangely fuels the season
Even though it is difficult, these times of emptiness drive us forward
La la la la, la la, la la la la, la la la
Symbolic of the incomprehensible nature of life and events that can only be expressed through music or melody
Of hollow soul
The emptiness that exists within our souls during difficult times
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: K. D. LANG, BENJAMIN MINK
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