Blow Away
A Fine Frenzy · Bomb in a Birdcage [2009]
One of us is gonna be running
Off alone into the great unknown
You're not me
You're a model of freedom
All you need are your kicks
When you need 'em
Come and go
Caught that slow alright
With the one hand off the side
We get farther away
In the blink of an eye
And it's the time we waste
Swallowed into space
It's the time it takes
To blow away
Hey you
Yeah you gotta be leaving
Say what you want
What you say
Say anything
No one knows just how deep it goes
We are old in your teenage tyranny
And all you need is a hunger to feed
I've got my own secrets though, say what?
With a heart full of mess and lore
We are doomed but we wanted more
It's the ride we take
The many winged escape
It's the bough we break
To blow away
And we blow away
One of us is now retreating
You knocked me down so hard
I'm seeing a thousand stars
Come out where you are
Cause I won't ever be caught crying
I will not be taken lying down
It blows into smoke
The time we waste
Swallowed into space
It's the time it takes to blow
It's the ride we take
The many winged escape
It's the bough we break to blow
It's the times we say
That no one's gonna take your place
It's a mistake
To blow away
We blow away
Blow Away
A Fine Frenzy's 'Blow Away' serves as a haunting centerpiece on her 2009 album *Bomb in a Birdcage*. The track exemplifies her signature blend of ethereal vocals and introspective songwriting, characteristic of her work within the indie-folk and alternative pop genres. Released during a period where she was refining her sound beyond her earlier acoustic roots, the recording features lush production that complements her emotive delivery. The song reflects themes of emotional turbulence and resilience, fitting within the broader narrative of her discography which often explores personal struggle and transformation. It stands as a notable example of her ability to craft atmospheric soundscapes that resonate deeply with listeners seeking both beauty and vulnerability in their music.