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The West Pole Lyrics
As the late evening sun
Slides her way through copper clouds
Golden leaves from autumn
Play over a dusty breeze
I slide my way through the empty park
Weary eyes
Your memory fades
Like dust wake the shades
The still night comes breaking in
Dry raindrops on summer wind
As the late evening sun
Shines her way through aging sky
Closing in on autumn
As I watch the miracle
Of seasons changing
I saw the leaves die
Your memory fades
Like dust wake the shades
The still night comes breaking in
Dry raindrops on summer wind
But I can still see you and I can still hear you
You're spinning around in my head
I can still hear you and I can still see you
Tide is down
I thought I heard the perfect note
I thought I heard you call my name
Your memory fades
Like dust wake the shades
The still night comes breaking in
Dry raindrops on summer wind
Slides her way through copper clouds
Golden leaves from autumn
Play over a dusty breeze
I slide my way through the empty park
Weary eyes
Like dust wake the shades
The still night comes breaking in
Dry raindrops on summer wind
Shines her way through aging sky
Closing in on autumn
Of seasons changing
I saw the leaves die
Like dust wake the shades
The still night comes breaking in
Dry raindrops on summer wind
You're spinning around in my head
I thought I heard the perfect note
I thought I heard you call my name
Like dust wake the shades
The still night comes breaking in
Dry raindrops on summer wind
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This song could either be about a break up or a death. Regardless, it has some dark and depressing guitar in the intro and throughout. They really shifted to a more trip-hop/dreamy sound for this new album and this song is no exception.
One of the best on the album.
Going by the overall feel of this piece, I'd say it's about death. The lyrics also drop hints as to the subject:
As I watch the miracle Of seasons changing I saw the leaves die
Our protagonist is contemplating life, observing and reflecting on its changes.
Silje also has more of an breath-y sadness to her "vulnerable" sounding vocals.. even a more soulful feel than Anneke did. I'll never understand how people can accuse Silje of copying her.