London
she and him Lyrics
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I keep my coat on from September till May
When the tulips will bloom in the most unusual way.
Oh, London, I love you, but the clouds never go away.
Oh, London, where it’s goomy in the fall
I can’t shake this sadness cause it’s never that small.
But we’re all sad together, so I’m not alone at all,
Oh, London, where the daffodils grow
Each one like a fireball at the end of the meadow
And I always forget there, I could’ve felt so low
Oh London, I’ll forget you so I’ll never have to go.
The song "London" by She & Him, a duet consisting of Zooey Deschannel and M. Ward, is a poignant tribute to the city of London. The opening lines set the tone for the song, "Oh, London, where the clouds never go away". This establishes the melancholic tone of the song, which suggests a sense of longing and sadness. The singer seems to be describing London as a city that is always shrouded in clouds, as if the gloomy weather is a permanent resident there. The lyrics paint a picture of a city that feels like home, but with a sense of familiarity that breeds contempt.
The second verse continues to describe London as a city that can be depressing, especially during the fall, when the skies are gloomy. However, the singer seems to find comfort in the fact that everyone in London is sad together, and this camaraderie makes them feel less alone. The third verse seems to suggest that even in the midst of the dreariness, London has moments of beauty and hope, such as the sight of daffodils in bloom. The singer seems conflicted about this beauty, as if trying to detach themselves from the seductive pull of the city.
Overall, "London" by She & Him is a love letter and a farewell to a city that the singer has a complex relationship with. The song captures the duality of loving and loathing a place that can be simultaneously beautiful and melancholic.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, London, where the clouds never go away
The singer is remarking on the perpetually cloudy weather of London.
I keep my coat on from September till May
Because of the consistently cool weather, the singer has to wear their coat for almost the entire year.
When the tulips will bloom in the most unusual way.
Despite the bleak weather, London's tulips bloom in a unique and striking way.
Oh, London, I love you, but the clouds never go away.
Despite the cloudiness, the artist still loves London.
Oh, London, where it’s gloomy in the fall
The artist contrasts the weather of fall, which is typically associated with warm colors and coziness, with London's more dreary climate.
I can't shake this sadness cause it's never that small.
The singer feels a pervasive sadness in London that they can't easily rid themselves of due to the constant presence of gloom.
But we're all sad together, so I'm not alone at all,
The singer finds comfort in the shared experience of sadness with other Londoners.
Oh, London, I'll leave you, but the sky will always fall.
When the artist leaves London, they know that the gloomy weather and sadness will persist.
Oh, London, where the daffodils grow
Now the artist is remarking on the bright and cheerful sight of daffodils growing in London.
Each one like a fireball at the end of the meadow
The artist is struck by the vividness of the daffodils.
And I always forget there, I could've felt so low
The singer sometimes forgets that they were capable of feeling low while in London because the sight of the daffodils lifts their spirits.
Oh London, I'll forget you so I'll never have to go.
The artist plans to forget about London so they won't ever feel the need to return to the sad and gloomy city.
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