Before recording under the name Phosphorescent, Houck traveled the world playing under the moniker Fillup Shack and, in 2000, self-released a limited pressing of the album "Hipolit". In 2001 Houck changed his recording name to Phosphorescent, and, in 2003, released the full-length album "A Hundred Times or More". Interestingly, in the liner notes of the album, Fillup Shack is credited with the drum recordings. The following year, he released the EP "The Weight of Flight".
Phosphorescent rose to wider critical acclaim after releasing "Aw Come Aw Wry" in August 2005 and "Pride" in October 2007. The latter was named the 12th best album of 2007 by Stylus Magazine and received a 8.0 rating from indie website Pitchfork Media. In 2009, inspired by Willie Nelson's tribute album to Lefty Frizzell entitled "To Lefty From Willie", Houck crafted a tribute album to Nelson himself entitled "To Willie" which was released through Dead Oceans. Phosphorescent released "Here's to Taking It Easy" in 2010 and "Muchacho" in 2013.
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Sun Arise!
Phosphorescent Lyrics
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Ease, easy oh.
Dark as I been.
Ease, easy oh.
Be easy oh.
Dark as I been.
Ease, easy oh.
Sun's a-rising.
Easy, easy oh.
Be easy oh.
Be easy oh.
Be.
The lyrics to "Sun Arise!" by Phosphorescent delve into themes of darkness and the hope for a new day. The opening line "Sun a-rising" immediately sets the tone for a new beginning as the sun symbolizes the possibility of a brighter future. The repetition of the phrase "Ease, easy oh" acts as a mantra to calm and soothe the listener, encouraging them to let go of their worries and take things one step at a time.
As the song continues, the lyrics "Dark as I been" suggest a past filled with struggle and darkness. However, the repetition of "Ease, easy oh" acts as a reminder that the dark times do not have to define the present or future. As the sun continues to rise, the repetition of "Be easy oh" reinforces the idea of taking things slowly and allowing oneself to be at peace.
Overall, "Sun Arise!" holds a powerful message of hope and renewal, encouraging listeners to let go of the past and embrace the new day.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun a-rising.
The sun is rising in the sky.
Ease, easy oh.
I feel a sense of peace and relaxation.
Dark as I been.
I have been in a dark or difficult place.
Ease, easy oh.
I feel a sense of peace and relaxation despite my past struggles.
Be easy oh.
I remind myself to continue feeling at ease and peaceful.
Dark as I been.
I have been in a dark or difficult place in my life.
Ease, easy oh.
I still feel a sense of peace and relaxation despite my past struggles.
Sun's a-rising.
The sun continues to rise in the sky, symbolizing a new beginning.
Easy, easy oh.
I continue to feel a sense of peace and relaxation as I move forward.
Be easy oh.
I remind myself to stay calm and peaceful in this new beginning.
Be easy oh.
I continue to remind myself to stay calm and peaceful.
Be.
A final reminder to myself to stay at ease and peaceful, despite any challenges that may come.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW HOUCK
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