Wax & Wire

Loch Lomond's 'Wax & Wire' is a hauntingly beautiful song that delves into themes of loss, longing, and the desperate desire to bring a loved one back to life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who is 'helplessly needless,' indicating a profound sense of emptiness and dependency on the person they have lost. The repetition of 'I owe you' suggests a deep sense of indebtedness, perhaps for the love and memories shared, which now feel like a debt that can never be repaid.

The imagery in the song is both poignant and unsettling. The lines 'I'd pull, teeter away, at the earth with my teeth' and 'With wax and wires and hair from the back of your head' evoke a sense of desperation and a willingness to go to any lengths to see the loved one again. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the lengths we go to in our minds and hearts to keep the memory of a loved one alive, even if it means reconstructing them in our imagination.

The song takes a turn towards a more hopeful tone with the lines 'Come take my hand and I'll take your hand / And I will bring you out.' This suggests a desire not just to remember the loved one, but to somehow bring them back to life, to pull them 'in the sun,' symbolizing a return to warmth and life. The repeated phrase 'You are warm' reinforces this longing for the presence and warmth of the loved one, making 'Wax & Wire' a deeply emotional and evocative exploration of love, loss, and the human desire for connection.