"Horns Surrounding Me" is a song by Julia Holter, an American singer, songwriter, and composer. The song is from her album "Loud City Song", released in 2013. In the lyrics, Julia Holter describes a scene where she reminisces about lovers who spoke of running forever while the hot timpani banged. However, as the sound fades away, the lover becomes bored, falls asleep, and eventually disappears. This could symbolize the transient nature of love and how it can fade away over time. The horns mentioned in the song represent a surrounding sense of urgency and forcefulness. They sing forcefully and high, creating an atmosphere of intensity. This could represent the pressures and distractions that exist in the outside world, which can sometimes overpower or overshadow one's personal experiences and emotions. The moon is mentioned as a symbol of forgetting the softness of the heart. It unfolds over time, possibly suggesting that as time passes, people tend to forget the vulnerability and tenderness that love and relationships require. However, the lyrics also urge the heart not to forget how young it is and to continue wandering softly. This could be a reminder to stay open to love and new experiences, despite the challenges and disappointments that may come along. The narrator then sees their love through a window, but it appears blurred, mute, and slow. They offer roses to nothing, suggesting that their expression of love remains unrequited or unheard. The answer is absent, perhaps implying that their love is not reciprocated or that they are searching for something that is elusive. Overall, "Horns Surrounding Me" explores themes of fleeting love, the passage of time, the pressures of the external world, and the desire for connection that can sometimes feel out of reach. The song creates a dreamlike and introspective atmosphere with its poetic lyrics and ethereal soundscapes.
