Released February 19, 2016, this is the latest ethereal waltz-pop song by Lush, after a 20-year hiatus.
Now in their 40s, their lives have considerably changed, as has their lyrics. Before, Miki sang of love and the life of a just barely adult. Now, the lyrics have matured to describe the heartache and frustration and wonder and love a mother feels as her child approaches adulthood and invariably separates from her hold.
The songs spoke to me when I was in my 20s, before the idea of a husband, let alone children, were even a concept in my head. When I discovered my freedom, my power over men, my voice.
And this song speaks to me now, as my oldest son pulls back from embraces, his voice cracking and his bedroom door as closed as his feelings.
And I cried a little. and smiled a lot, because someone still gets me.
Released February 19, 2016, this is the latest ethereal waltz-pop song by Lush, after a 20-year hiatus.
Now in their 40s, their lives have considerably changed, as has their lyrics. Before, Miki sang of love and the life of a just barely adult. Now, the lyrics have matured to describe the heartache and frustration and wonder and love a mother feels as her child approaches adulthood and invariably separates from her hold.
The songs spoke to me when I was in my 20s, before the idea of a husband, let alone children, were even a concept in my head. When I discovered my freedom, my power over men, my voice.
And this song speaks to me now, as my oldest son pulls back from embraces, his voice cracking and his bedroom door as closed as his feelings.
And I cried a little. and smiled a lot, because someone still gets me.