Absence

The song 'Absence' by Of The Wand And The Moon delves into the complex emotions surrounding love, absence, and solitude. The opening lines, 'Absence makes the heart grow colder / Tear you apart pulls you under,' immediately set a tone of melancholy and longing. This phrase plays on the well-known adage 'absence makes the heart grow fonder,' but twists it to highlight the pain and emotional turmoil that can accompany separation. The juxtaposition of love lifting you up only to 'rip you asunder' further emphasizes the duality of love as both a source of joy and suffering.

The imagery in the lyrics is vivid and evocative. The lines 'Your face is veiled to me / A seal of smoke covers thee' suggest a sense of mystery and distance, as if the person being addressed is shrouded in an impenetrable fog. This could symbolize emotional barriers or the difficulty of truly understanding another person. The reference to 'covert ops' adds a layer of intrigue, implying that the person is hiding something or playing a game, which only deepens the sense of confusion and longing.

As the song progresses, the theme of solitude is introduced with the line 'Solitude makes the heart grow stronger / Purifies / Makes you ponder.' Here, solitude is portrayed as a double-edged sword: it can lead to personal growth and introspection, but it also raises questions about the nature of reality and existence. The repeated plea to 'look at me' underscores a desperate need for connection and validation, while the final lines 'Your heart is veiled to me / Do you exist? Is this reality?' encapsulate the existential uncertainty that permeates the song. The haunting melody and poetic lyrics combine to create a powerful exploration of the paradoxes of love and absence.