Lindisfarne II
Navigating Fragility: James Blake's Lindisfarne II
Lyrics
Beacon don't fly too high
Cautionary advice, advising against reaching too high or setting unrealistic goals.
Beacon don't fly too high
Reiteration of the warning not to strive too ambitiously.
Beacon don't fly too high
Continued emphasis on the caution to avoid flying too high metaphorically.
Cute but I'll take the bus
Choosing practicality over cuteness, possibly implying a rejection of superficiality.
Beacon don't fly too high
Restatement of the warning against aiming too high, suggesting a recurring theme.
With fees and favors gone
Reference to the loss of financial benefits and friendly gestures.
Cracks in savers pass
Mention of flaws in a saver's pass, potentially indicating financial difficulties.
And a white that sometimes shone
Describing something white that sometimes shone, open to interpretation, possibly symbolizing purity or positivity.
Beacon don't fly too high
Reiteration of the warning not to aim too high, possibly tied to financial struggles.
Wanton borrowed gun
Introduction of the concept of a wanton borrowed gun, suggesting a risky or irresponsible possession.
Wanton borrowed gun
Repetition of the idea of a wanton borrowed gun, emphasizing its significance.
Beacon don't fly too high
Reiteration of the caution against flying too high, reinforcing the theme.
Beacon don't fly too high
Further emphasis on the warning not to aim too high in a metaphorical sense.
Cute but I'll take the bus
Repeating the choice of practicality over cuteness, maintaining a consistent theme.
With fees and favors gone
Restatement of the loss of financial benefits and friendly gestures, continuing a narrative of hardship.
Cracks in savers pass
Reference to cracks in a saver's pass, indicating financial challenges or instability.
And a white that sometimes shone
Description of a white that sometimes shone, still open to interpretation in the context of the song.
Beacon don't fly too high
Reiteration of the caution against flying too high, suggesting a central theme or message.
Wanton borrowed gun
Reintroduction of the concept of a wanton borrowed gun, maintaining a focus on risk or irresponsibility.
Beacon don't fly too high
Further emphasis on the warning not to aim too high, bringing the theme full circle.
Wanton borrowed gun
Repetition of the idea of a wanton borrowed gun, possibly concluding the narrative with a significant symbol.
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