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The song “Now Voyager” delves into themes of personal transformation and liberation from societal norms. It portrays Charlotte Vale, initially confined by rigid societal and familial expectations, as depicted through her conservative upbringing and attire. The lyrics suggest her journey towards self-discovery, symbolized by questions like “are you lost at sea?” Transitioning through phases of psychiatric counseling and embracing fashionable lifestyles indicates her break from tradition. Ultimately, the song celebrates her newfound independence and defiance against social conformities, encapsulating her transformation into a free, autonomous individual, metaphorically represented by an ocean that is now free

Now Voyager (2024)

This song explores the themes of trust, truth, and the passage of time, examining how these concepts impact human relationships and self-perception. It begins by presenting trust as a fundamental element in relationships, a starting point that is essential yet infinite (“Trust is a beginning, A means that never ends”). The song suggests that trust is both enabling and necessary, akin to a guiding force (“Trust removes the blindfold, holds a mother’s hand”).

As the song progresses, it acknowledges the complexity and potential pitfalls of trust, depicting it as something that can be misused or lead to naivety (“Trust can be a drunken fool, Loose with many ties”). This duality shows trust as both powerful and dangerous, capable of leading one through both clarity and deceit.

The refrain contrasts the ideals of truth and the vitality of youth, hinting at the nostalgic reminiscence of past experiences and the inevitable fading of time (“Truth I’m falling through the memories of my life, Youth just look at you a born and natural high”). The song uses metaphorical language to convey the fleeting nature of youth and the elusive, often distorted nature of truth as it intertwines with trust.

Overall, the song reflects on the profound influence of trust in shaping our experiences and memories, highlighting the tension between the innocence of youth and the wisdom that may or may not come with age and experience.

Trust (2024)

The song presents a vivid, nocturnal urban scene, exploring themes of disconnection and the harsh realities of life. It features marginalized characters and symbolic imagery, such as “a blind man polishing shoes” and “evening’s lady,” suggesting overlooked societal elements. The “scarlet lights” symbolize the darker, hidden aspects of life, possibly in a nightlife or red-light district. It contrasts hopelessness with vibrant city life, and hints at a search for meaning through art, reflecting on emotional struggles and existential themes amidst urban decay.

Scarlet Lights (2024)

The song explores themes of artistic struggle, identity, and emotional turmoil through vivid imagery and cultural references. It portrays an artist grappling with modern fame and traditional craft, set against a backdrop of solitude symbolized by minimalist settings like backstage with a cigarette. The song incorporates nods to Alphaville and Donny Hathaway, highlighting timeless musical expression and personal challenges. Through metaphors like “flex like a Moscow mule” and “sorrow’s an unhinged Salome,” it conveys feelings of rigidity, intoxication, and chaotic sorrow. It delves into personal relationships, incompleteness, and intimate yet troubled interactions, culminating in an introspective chorus that reflects on lost identity and fate.

Dealing The Croupier (2024)

The song explores themes of love and memory, juxtaposing youthful innocence with the complexities of adult relationships through vivid metaphors. It begins with a nostalgic look at a childhood crush, evolving into a reflection on the challenges of sustaining love in adulthood, likened to a chaotic laundry process. The chorus questions the durability of their love, suggesting vulnerability and impermanence. As time passes, the speaker acknowledges the loss of a shared future but retains a deep admiration for their loved one. The imagery of a child collecting sea shells symbolizes a return to simplicity and purity, offering solace amid adult disillusionment.

Low Tide Regrets (2024)

The song is about personal transformation and challenging societal norms, using the character of Mary Magdalene as a metaphor for breaking away from traditional gender roles and expectations. It celebrates the strength found in vulnerability and the profound connections that can happen even in moments of despair, such as a 4am call to a trusted friend. The lyrics intertwine themes of resilience ("Pride absorbs the pain") and self-realization ("Tungsten blasts of yellow cast the woman within"). The repeated references to vaudeville and theatrical imagery ("Tap your stick hand on the till, You reinvented vaudeville") suggest a reinvention not just of self, but of performance art, highlighting how the persona onstage can reflect deeper personal truths and transformations. The song is both a tribute to enduring friendship and a provocative challenge to rethink identity and performance in life's grand stage.

Marlene (2024)

The song addresses themes of memory, loss, and time’s passage, illustrating a longing to reclaim fleeting moments. It uses vivid imagery, like photography, to depict the challenge of preserving memories that fade. A recurring motif of a swinging clock weight highlights time’s relentless progression. The lyrics reflect on relationships and life’s fleeting nature, questioning destiny and the possibility of final goodbyes. Overall, the song portrays the acceptance of transience and the search for meaning amid loss.

Clock Weight (2024)

The song is about personal transformation and challenging societal norms, using the character of Mary Magdalene as a metaphor for breaking away from traditional gender roles and expectations. It celebrates the strength found in vulnerability and the profound connections that can happen even in moments of despair, such as a 4am call to a trusted friend. The lyrics intertwine themes of resilience ("Pride absorbs the pain") and self-realization ("Tungsten blasts of yellow cast the woman within"). The repeated references to vaudeville and theatrical imagery ("Tap your stick hand on the till, You reinvented vaudeville") suggest a reinvention not just of self, but of performance art, highlighting how the persona onstage can reflect deeper personal truths and transformations. The song is both a tribute to enduring friendship and a provocative challenge to rethink identity and performance in life's grand stage.


MARLENE
It's the friends you can call at 4am
Who'll listen if you're tearing out your hair or just your him within 
Lights go down the score unfolds 
That wisp has broke her him I'm told
Pride absorbs the pain

Determination waits for nobody's wings
Tungsten blasts of yellow cast the woman within 
Keys are slammed brass cracks pronounce a joke
Flicks the holder takes a toke  
Silence plays the game


Mary Magdalene split your gender crop your name
Walk the boards Berlin to Bonn
Where have all the flowers gone?
Ghosted face top hat and tails
Painted brow with scarlet nails 
Tap your stick hand on the till
You reinvented vaudeville 

Lovers from the world a voice like sour dew
A man without his tenderness is nothing to lose 
Critics go and shoot the breeze while women imitate her tease 
Glamour takes a bow
You knew how to hold and love and chastise them
Smoke would fill your laughter close your eyes
And whisper when 
A wink in time could fill a sterile stage
Off beat gasps and comic rage
A grin beneath the fan you became the female man

Mary Magdalene split your gender crop your name
Walk the boards Berlin to Bonn
Where have all the flowers gone?
Ghosted face top hat and tails
Painted brow with scarlet nails 
Tap your stick hand on the till
You reinvented vaudeville 

Copyright Colin Hilton 2020

Marlene (Sung by Peggy Krush)

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Marlene (Sung by Peggy Krush)

Colin Hilton

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