From The Woods by James Vincent McMorrow is a haunting and atmospheric song that tells the story of a person who has retreated deep into the woods, away from society and the outside world. The song is filled with vivid imagery of riders coming from the woods, horses cloaked in gray, and a cave of deepest home where the protagonist waits for the smoke to flush out before dragging someone back with them. The song also touches on themes of loss and sacrifice, with the repeated line "All these things are ever lost, stillness has brought my love to cost." This suggests that the protagonist may have given up something important in order to retreat into the woods and that they feel a sense of sorrow or regret about this sacrifice. Later in the song, there is a shift in focus as the lyrics describe a person who was once a vision from the woods, but is now trapped between two tracks and bound by tape and wire. This suggests that the outside world is encroaching on the protagonist's retreat, and they may be torn between their desire to remain isolated and their connection to the outside world. Overall, From The Woods is a powerful and evocative song that explores themes of retreat, sacrifice, and the push-pull relationship between isolation and connection.
