"Annabel" is about gender identity. The protagonist is a woman in a man's body, and the name of that female identity is Annabel. Every night Annabel is present in his dreams. I say "his" because at this point Annabel is still "in secrets".
There is some frustration with gender binary when it is sung "Why they couldn't let you be both, Annabel?" But there's also resolve; "Nothing that they did will stop you, Annabel."
Under the stars at the end of the song, the protagonist becomes Annabel completely.
I suggest watching the video that accompanies the track for further clarity. It's a beautiful song.
"Annabel" is about gender identity. The protagonist is a woman in a man's body, and the name of that female identity is Annabel. Every night Annabel is present in his dreams. I say "his" because at this point Annabel is still "in secrets".
There is some frustration with gender binary when it is sung "Why they couldn't let you be both, Annabel?" But there's also resolve; "Nothing that they did will stop you, Annabel."
Under the stars at the end of the song, the protagonist becomes Annabel completely.
I suggest watching the video that accompanies the track for further clarity. It's a beautiful song.
@Scarletting Please, read my comment! Liselotte
@Scarletting Please, read my comment! Liselotte