Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: James Blake

Fall Back

James Blake

Meaning of “Fall Back” by James Blake

There are only three expressions made throughout this song, which are “fall back”, “can’t be sad” and “might not come back from that”.  In an attempt to connect all of them, we can theorize...

Tell Me

James Blake

“Tell Me” by James Blake

James Blake’s “Tell Me” possesses a certain degree of ambiguity. But the lyrics (of the chorus) read as if this may be a situation where James is addressing his significant other. Or what he appears to...

Loading

James Blake

Meaning of “Loading” by James Blake

What it is that’s “loading”, i.e. in the process of manifesting, are the vocalist’s “wings”. All lyrics considered, said “wings” would likely be symbolic of something like James being imbued with a free-partying spirit. But as...

"Asking to Break"

James Blake

“Asking to Break” by James Blake

The lyrics of James Blake’s “Asking to Break” are terse to the extent that they may be considered open to interpretation. Ultimately, it seems the thesis sentiment revolves around James observing that “true love lets...

Famous Last Words

James Blake

“Famous Last Words” by James Blake

In “Famous Last Words”, the vocalist is clearly addressing someone he is close to, and it is very much possible that said addressee is a romantic interest. Possibly his ex-girlfriend. But either way, it is...

Say What You Will

James Blake

“Say What You Will” by James Blake

The verses of James Blake’s “Say What You Will”, which are highly metaphor-dependent, can be difficult to understand, in terms of trying to piece together what this track is actually about. But in that regard,...

Come Back by Mustafa & James Blake

James Blake / Mustafa

“Come Back” by Mustafa & James Blake

The listener may notice that Mustafa and James Blake’s “Come Back” is very-poetic lyrically. But ultimately, the metaphors used throughout point to the idea of the vocalist missing a departed friend. More specifically, that individual would...