New Estate

Giant Rooks' song 'New Estate' delves into themes of change, uncertainty, and the passage of time. The lyrics paint a picture of someone reflecting on their life and relationships, grappling with the feeling that time has moved quickly and that they and their partner may have taken different paths. The recurring line 'I believe in my own lies' suggests a struggle with self-deception and the difficulty of facing reality.

The imagery in the song is rich and evocative. Phrases like 'a single cloud was passing by, hiding the moon behind the white' and 'I can see ghosts how long until the morning glows' create a sense of transience and the haunting nature of memories. The mention of 'a land where milk and honey flows' evokes a sense of longing for a utopian place or state of being, contrasting with the speaker's current feelings of disconnection and uncertainty.

The song also touches on the complexities of love and relationships. The line 'Love can't hold us, same way as it can’t leave us alone' captures the paradoxical nature of love—its power to both bind and liberate. The repeated plea to 'read it in your eyes' underscores the desire for understanding and connection, even as the speaker acknowledges their own self-deception. The song's melancholic tone and introspective lyrics invite listeners to reflect on their own experiences with change, love, and the passage of time.