To Build a Home by The Cinematic Orchestra transcends the boundaries of a mere song; it serves as a profound meditation on the themes of life, love, and loss. The haunting lyrics, coupled with powerful metaphors and evocative melodies, encapsulate the intricate emotions associated with the conclusion of a relationship.
The imagery of the house, garden, and tree poignantly symbolizes what is constructed and ultimately lost, serving as a reminder that even the most exquisite aspects of life are subject to the relentless passage of time. With Patrick Watson’s deeply emotive vocals and the orchestral mastery of The Cinematic Orchestra, this piece resonates profoundly with anyone who has endured the sorrow of losing something cherished.
As we engage with To Build a Home by The Cinematic Orchestra, we are reminded that although all things may eventually dissolve into nothingness, the emotions and memories we forge throughout our lives imbue our existence with significance. Ultimately, it is not the physical structures or landscapes that define our identity, but rather the love we cultivate and the experiences we accumulate along our journey.
[Intro]
D A E
Bm Dadd9 A E
[Verse 1]
D A E
There is a house built out of stone
D A E
Wooden floors, walls and window sills...
D A E
Tables and chairs worn by all of the dust...
Bm Dadd9 A E
This is a place where I don't feel alone
Bm Dadd9 A E
This is a place where I feel at home...
[Interlude]
D Amaj7 D A E
[Chorus]
D Amaj7 D A E
And, I built a home for you for me
D Amaj7 D A E
Until it disappeared from me from you
D Amaj7 D F#m A E
And now, it's time to live and turn to dust...
[Interlude]
D A E
Bm Dadd9 A E
[Verse 2]
D A E
Out in the garden where we planted the seeds
Bm D A E
There is a tree as old as me
D A E
Branches were sewn by the color of green
Bm Dadd9 A E
Ground had arose and passed it's knees
D A E
By the cracks of the skin I climbed to the top
Bm Dadd9 A E
I climbed the tree to see the world
D A E
When the gusts came around to blow me down
Bm Dadd9 A E
I held on as tightly as you held onto me
Bm Dadd9 A E
I held on as tightly as you held onto me...
[Interlude]
D Amaj7 D A E
[Chorus]
D Amaj7 D A E
And, I built a home for you for me
D Amaj7 D A E
Until it disappeared from me from you
D Amaj7 D F#m A E
And now, it's time to live and turn to dust...
[Outro]
D A E
Bm Dadd9 A E
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Bm Dadd9 A E
To Build a Home by The Cinematic Orchestra Chords