“Land of the Bees” by McFly
The “land of the bees”, as featured in the chorus, is depicted as a place where said creatures are set “free out of darkness”, and ‘our dreams are turned into the light’. Those are of course very ambiguous statements, albeit ones that can be taken as positive or ideological nonetheless.
Whom the vocalist is referring to in terms of enjoying this favor would be himself and the addressee. And the reason Tom Fletcher is making those proclamations, i.e. encouraging the other party to venture with him into “the land of the bees” would be because, based on other parts of the song, it seems he has concluded that they have become too complacent or dull in life.
So what is also being implied is that making the decision to chill like the bees do is akin to a powermove, i.e. an unconventional choice that is not supported by the mainstream.
“Into the land of the bees, buzzing and free out of darknеss
Cross him out as the seas turning our dreams into the light
Got eveything that we need, whatever I feel
We’re going higher, higher, higher
Take me higher, higher, higher
Take me (Uh) higher, higher, higher“
A Response to “Land of the Bees”
Alright, let’s talk about this “land of the bees” concept, huh? So, we’ve got these lyrics painting a pretty dreamy, optimistic picture. Sure, it’s all a bit vague, but who doesn’t love a bit of mystery, am I right? This whole “bees set free out of darkness” and “our dreams are turned into the light” vibe seems pretty upbeat, even a little idealistic.
Now, it seems like our main man Tom is trying to get someone special to join him on this honey-drenched adventure. Sounds like they’re stuck in a rut, maybe a bit bored with life. He’s all like “Hey, let’s go live with the bees!” – not your typical dinner conversation, you know? And I gotta say, it’s a pretty cool metaphor. It’s not about becoming insects, of course, but about embracing a lifestyle that’s a bit out of the box, a bit different from the norm.
He’s pitching this as a powermove – something that’ll make life more exciting, more satisfying. And who knows, maybe the other person will be all in, ready to take a leap of faith into this so-called “land of the bees”. It’s kind of like an invite to step outside of the conventional, to choose a path less travelled. It’s a call to shake things up and not be afraid of trying something different. So here’s to the bees, the honey, and the adventure. Let’s see where it takes them!
