The common thread of the 10 songs on this album seems to be the self-inflicted barriers that exist between two people; fears, anxieties, defense-mechanisms, 'it's not you it's me', etc. Hence the title 'Shields'. As usual, the lyrics are not obvious, and just out of reach of direct interpretation. The title 'Half-gate' implies letting someone in to you, but only half-way. You appear open on the outside, but on the inside something holds you back. Maybe. One thing I'm sure about is that the line 'Honestly its fine' has never sounded so beautiful, yet unconvincing!
The common thread of the 10 songs on this album seems to be the self-inflicted barriers that exist between two people; fears, anxieties, defense-mechanisms, 'it's not you it's me', etc. Hence the title 'Shields'. As usual, the lyrics are not obvious, and just out of reach of direct interpretation. The title 'Half-gate' implies letting someone in to you, but only half-way. You appear open on the outside, but on the inside something holds you back. Maybe. One thing I'm sure about is that the line 'Honestly its fine' has never sounded so beautiful, yet unconvincing!