This is a beautiful song by a brilliant artist falsely miscast as a “one-hit wonder”. She is urging everyone to retreat from this civilization of greed and hatred and social media and find a loved one and move to the country and live simply (it’s actually great advice). The lyrics are specifically, intentionally simple as life should be. “Sowing seeds, trees, land, dirt”, these are clear references to abandoning a horrific fast-paced city life and retreating to a farm/countryside. However, this lifestyle change will not be easy - “our minds are strong, could it be enough”? Twice the “devil” is mentioned. However the devil is a metaphor for the aforementioned city lifestyle. The “ritual” in a babies eyes is indicative of the indoctrination of today’s children to adopt horrible habits in our currently warped society. Thrice she ends the song reminding her man that “she won’t let him down”. This recurring theme is a reminder that this message is serious as is her commitment to retreat from society and live simply. It reminds me a little of “you stay here” by Willy porter. Brilliant song, Vanessa Carlton is very underrated, check out her recent material
This is a beautiful song by a brilliant artist falsely miscast as a “one-hit wonder”. She is urging everyone to retreat from this civilization of greed and hatred and social media and find a loved one and move to the country and live simply (it’s actually great advice). The lyrics are specifically, intentionally simple as life should be. “Sowing seeds, trees, land, dirt”, these are clear references to abandoning a horrific fast-paced city life and retreating to a farm/countryside. However, this lifestyle change will not be easy - “our minds are strong, could it be enough”? Twice the “devil” is mentioned. However the devil is a metaphor for the aforementioned city lifestyle. The “ritual” in a babies eyes is indicative of the indoctrination of today’s children to adopt horrible habits in our currently warped society. Thrice she ends the song reminding her man that “she won’t let him down”. This recurring theme is a reminder that this message is serious as is her commitment to retreat from society and live simply. It reminds me a little of “you stay here” by Willy porter. Brilliant song, Vanessa Carlton is very underrated, check out her recent material