| Alexi Murdoch – Slow Revolution Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Yet another perfect song from Alexi Murdoch. Unfortunately, I am the first one commenting on it, and I have more questions than answers as far as its meaning. It appears to be about death, or the end. Perhaps the "Slow Revolution" is the circular motion of all of our paths, as we complete a full circle and end where we began. You know, from dust to dust. And, perhaps, the "floor" that all the people are on is simply a metaphor for life. We each have our time on that floor, to march, to stomp, or to dance however we choose. But once we are gone from that floor, it becomes as it was before, void of us. Again, the full circle idea. And what is this "true word" burning? Is this a spiritual reference to the Word of God? Or maybe the true word is "death," or the idea of death. After all, death is the only thing that we can be completely sure will happen to each of us. One thing I think is clear, the emotion of Alexi's voice portrays hope. So perhaps death is the wrong term to use when asked to describe what this song is about. Perhaps the cliche is true, death is simply a transition. A beginning. Regardless of the song's true meaning, whether I am way off base or not, thank God for Alexi Murdoch. This is music. |
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| Alexi Murdoch – Crinan Wood Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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I recently discovered Alexi Murdoch, and now realize what I have been missing out on. The man is pure genius. In many ways, this song is perfect. The lyrics teamed with the way he sings them evokes such strong emotion that it literally stuns me every time I listen. Below is my interpretation. This song is about the narrator mourning the loss of a relationship with a girl he obviously loves. The first couple of verses tell the story of the narrator remembering a walk he went on with this girl (perhaps through Crinan Wood, which I believe is located in Scotland). He is retracing the steps they took together later by himself, remembering the day vividly. Now, where there was once singing, laughing, and dancing, there is only shadows. Verse 3, I believe, speaks of faith. When the narrator was younger, it was easy to believe in a higher power at work, or magic, or angels on the roof, or however you want to say it. Now, with age and experience, and heartbreak, it is harder to believe in such things. (by the way, I think the last line is supposed to say "I have only just my memory FOR proof." Verse 4, to me, speaks of where they called home, whether they lived together or not, it doesn't much matter. The room where they shared many happy memories is now dark, the loom in the garden is now unattended, and he can see her face in the flickering shadows on the wall. The remaining verses speak more of his heartache, of his realization that she is gone. It is clear he still loves her, and probably always will. After all, before he even met her, he was calling her name out to the darkness down below. Love this song. Murdoch is King. |
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| Nick Drake – Which Will Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| TheThornBirds, I have loved this song for quite some time, but your words have opened up even more meaning to it for me. Beautifully said. | |
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