We can't lose touch, but we can let go
Blue and white gun made from Lego
All the vowels vow to hold your name
Keep your estate clean of me
I've pillowed you so many times this week
Close eyes, open, close again, forget to fall asleep
The dark seeks dark
The dark seeks dark
Hoo, darker
Hoo, darker
Hoo, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
The nights of all my youth pressed into one glass of water
Scattered truths, bewildered beast, boohoos
We have our weight, ten thousand ladybirds
All the vowels vow to guard your name
Keep your estate clean, happy
Some things lie too deep for tears to well
Close eyes open, close again, feel as my body spells
Dark seeks dark
Dark seeks dark
Hoo, darker
Hoo, darker
Hoo, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
The shadow burns across like embers, tide paper
Darker, darker, darker, darker
Darker, darker, darker, darker
Darker, darker, darker, darker
Darker, darker, darker, darker
About This Song
"Ms" is a haunting meditation on loss, memory, and the lingering presence of someone who has departed, built around alt-J's signature blend of intricate harmonies and cryptic imagery. The song explores the psychological aftermath of separation-whether through death, breakup, or distance-with lyrics that weave together childhood references (like the Lego gun) and surreal metaphors to capture how grief distorts perception and memory. Musically, it showcases the band's distinctive style of layered vocals, unconventional song structure, and Joe Newman's falsetto delivery, creating an ethereal yet unsettling atmosphere. The recurring phrase "the dark seeks dark" suggests how sorrow compounds itself, while the fragmented narrative reflects the disjointed nature of mourning and remembrance. As one of the standout tracks from their Mercury Prize-winning debut "An Awesome Wave," "Ms" exemplifies alt-J's ability to transform personal anguish into art that feels both deeply intimate and universally resonant.
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