Holter tells me about the song Silhouette, inspired by a story about two sisters obsessively waiting for their lover – the same lover – to return, though she’d rather I didn’t publish exactly where it’s from.
– From an interview by The Guardian
For example, it could be the Sweet Valley High twins,...
[Verse 1]
I go out to find
The one with whom I've seen all hours' moons
Once the curtains lifted
And he said, "I only swim to you."
[Verse 2]
Language is such a play
He called his exit, but his eyes irresolute
What pasts still sit today?
I feel I'm walking around in blue
[Chorus]
He can hear me sing
He can hear me sing though he is far
I'll never lose sight of him
He turned to me then looked away
A silhouette, a silhouette
Still returns to me
[Verse 3]
I'll hand him his coat
It's exactly where he left it long ago
We'll fall all over floorboards
I lose my breath just envisioning the scene
[Verse 4]
Mysteries that wake up late
The table's set and the painting of his face
No time to hesitate
I cede all my light and play abandoned fool
[Outro]
Though he is far
I'll never lose
He turned to me
Then looked away
A silhouette
A silhouette
A silhouette
Still returns to me
A silhouette
A silhouette
A silhouette
Still returns
Silhouette was written by Julia Holter.
Silhouette was produced by Cole M.G.N. & Julia Holter.
Julia Holter released Silhouette on Fri Sep 25 2015.