Droning chords and distant bells
Humming over empty shells
Holding on tight onto a dead sky
Nomadic moves across a lawn
Inch by inch into the dawn
Holding on tight onto a dead sky
Turn a deaf ear no matter what they might say
Always
Turn a deaf ear pushing you further away
Always
Droning chords and distant bells
To what's been over since the fall
Holding tight to what's been felt
Holding on tight onto a dead sky
Turn a deaf ear no matter what they might say
Always
Turn a deaf ear pushing you further away
Always
About This Song
"Always" is a haunting, melancholic meditation on emotional numbness and the struggle to maintain connection in the face of loss or disappointment. The lyrics paint a picture of someone clinging to faded memories and dead dreams while deliberately shutting out the world around them, with the repeated refrain "Turn a deaf ear" suggesting both self-protection and self-imposed isolation. Musically, the song exemplifies Junip's signature indie folk style, featuring José González's delicate fingerpicked guitar work layered with atmospheric textures that mirror the "droning chords and distant bells" described in the lyrics. The sparse, ethereal arrangement creates a sense of vast emotional distance, while the cyclical structure reinforces themes of being trapped in patterns of avoidance. The song captures the bittersweet tension between holding onto something precious yet lifeless, making it a standout example of how Junip transforms intimate vulnerability into expansive, cinematic soundscapes.
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