Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: goth
Song Meaning of “Every Little Hair Knows Your Name” by Jens Lekman
This song, ‘Every Little Hair Knows Your Name’ by Jens Lekman, is a poetic and romantic tribute to a lost love. The title encapsulates the idea of how deeply ingrained the memory of a person can be, so that even the very strands of hair on our heads remember and recognize that person. This idea is explored further in the lyrics; the narrator reflects on how he was slowly and painfully pulled away from his beloved, and yet their deep bond still affected him in an intimate way that he could feel deep down in his core.
The narrator recognizes how he still has a special connection with his former lover, as if “call[ing] out their name” could make them appear. The vivid imagery of the chorus emphasizes this idea, as he sees his memories of them playing out like a movie; every scene reminds him of what they shared, and how much he loved them. Despite the pain of their parting, it also brings him a sense of joy, as the memories of them are so powerful.
In the end, the narrator still carries the memory of his lost love deep inside him, and while they may be apart physically, his love will never be forgotten, as “every little hair and their name will hold the flame.”