Tucked away at the end of Keane’s debut album Hopes and Fears is this beautiful little number with an odd title. What exactly does “bedshaped” mean, either on its own or in the context of this song? I’m open to any and all suggestions.

I’m not sure what to make of the song in general. The opening verse seems directed to a friend or lover who is now estranged. Perhaps the chorus is the dream or fantasy of a reconciliation? “Up we’ll go in white light” suggests that maybe this person is dead… is this a song to a ghost?

Continue reading →