From the recording Ondoezik.2: The Sharpest Shade
The song 'Planetarium' uses canaries singing in a dark mine as a metaphor for finding joy and serenading even in tough times. The lyrics highlight the impact of someone special's touch and smile, comparing them to sunshine and music that brighten the darkest moments. Written for someone I used to know in 2021 and 2022...
Lyrics
Why do canaries sing / In the darkest mine?
Even when no light is due / At any time?
I know why
And so do you
Even in the black / Down in the darkest shade
Their jaws are never slack / How do they serenade?
I know how
And so do you
Your touch feels like sunshine on my soul
Puts the planets on my wall
Someone special
Why do canaries sing / In the darkest mine?
Even when things are so fucked up / Most of the time?
Even in the bitter black / Or in the sharpest shade
How do they sing their songs / But never pull the blade?
I know how
And so do you
Your smile / Like music
Your smile / Is like music to me
Your touch feels just like sunshine on my soul
Puts the stars up on my wall
Someone special