Tagged: The Paper Kites

The Paper Kites

September 5, 2023

 by SMF · Published September 5, 2023

“Black & Thunder” by The Paper Kites

One of the permeating subthemes found throughout “At the Roadhouse” is that of the vocalist suffering from a serious case of depression, and so is the case with this track. More pointedly, the metaphor of “black and thunder”...

The Paper Kites

September 5, 2023

 by Osei Kojo Enoch · Published September 5, 2023

Meaning of “Darkness At My Door” by The Paper Kites

Lyrically, “Darkness at My Door” is sorta reminiscent of “I Don’t Want to Go That Way“, a song that precedes it by a couple of slots on the playlist of “At the Roadhouse”. However, in this case, the addressee...

The Paper Kites

September 5, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published September 5, 2023

“Mercy” by The Paper Kites

“Mercy” very much reads like a love song, in that the addressee is referred to as “baby” numerous times throughout. And the title is apparently meant to allude to the idea of the vocalist considering...

The Paper Kites

September 5, 2023

 by George Spencer · Published September 5, 2023

Meaning of “Pocket Full of Rain” by The Paper Kites

“Pocket Full of Rain” is a piece which Sam Bentley described as being based on the concept of everyone having some sort of lingering sadness that they’re carrying around with them. This is what he refers...

The Paper Kites

September 5, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published September 5, 2023

“I Don’t Want to Go That Way” by The Paper Kites

“I Don’t Want to Go That Way” is a simple piece lyrically, revolving around two general notions. First is the vocalist acknowledging that the current path he is one, the trajectory of his life so...

The Paper Kites

September 4, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published September 4, 2023

“The Sweet Sound of You” by The Paper Kites

The thesis sentiment of this track basically revolves around the vocalist asserting that the addressee is always on his mind. The fact that Sam states that he “still hear(s) the sweet sound” of said individual...

The Paper Kites

September 4, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published September 4, 2023

Meaning of “Green Valley” by The Paper Kites

The lyrics of The Paper Kites’ “Green Valley” revolve around the character of “Emmy” and to a lesser degree though notable the vocalist being smitten by her. But more to the point is Emmy being...

The Paper Kites

September 4, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published September 4, 2023

Meaning of “Maria, It’s Time” by The Paper Kites

Sam Bentley has described “Maria, It’s Time” as being “about a girl who has an unplanned baby… working out how she’s going to make it work”. Most of the lyrics read as if they’re being relayed from...

The Paper Kites

September 4, 2023

 by George Spencer · Published September 4, 2023

Meaning of “June’s Stolen Car” by The Paper Kites

In writing June’s Stolen Car, Sam Bentley set out to imitate, in his own words, “the folk music of the 60s and 70s”, the type of which not only have “beautiful melodies” but also an...

The Paper Kites

September 4, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published September 4, 2023

“Burn the Night Away” by The Paper Kites

“Burn the Night Away” is sorta reminiscent to “Good Nights Gone”, the one that precedes it on the playlist of “At the Roadhouse”, in that the (presumably) romantic relationship between the vocalist and addressee reads like...