1) Pond is an … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Pond is an Australian rock band from Perth, Australia.
2) Pond was an American alternative rock band from Portland, Oregon, active from 1991 to 1998.
3) POND was a German electronic band founded in East Berlin in 1978.
4) Pond is an instrumental hip-hop artist.
1) Pond is an Australian psychedelic rock band from Perth, Western Australia, formed in 2008. Initially featuring a revolving line-up, since 2016 the band has comprised
Jay Watson (also of Tame Impala), Nick Allbrook (ex-Tame Impala), Shiny Joe Ryan, Jamie Terry, and James Ireland.
The original idea of Pond was to be able to get anyone they wanted to play whatever they wanted in a collaborative musical project. Their first album was released soon after in January 2009, titled Psychedelic Mango, which contained many psychedelic rock and pop elements. Their second album, Corridors of Blissterday, was completed live with an eight piece band in five days, and released in June 2009. This led to the creation of their 2010 album, Frond, released in May 2010, featuring a heavier pop influence than previously heard from them.
After the breakthrough success of Innerspeaker, the debut album by Tame Impala, a band which shares three members with Pond, the album Beard, Wives, Denim was recorded in 2010 and later released to critical acclaim in March 2012.
Pond's seventh album, The Weather, was released in 2017 via Marathon Artists. Their ninth studio album, 9, was released in October 2021.
2) Pond was an alternative rock band from Portland, Oregon, active from 1991 to 1998. Their first two albums were released on Sub Pop Records, while their third was released on Work Group, a subsidiary of Sony Music. On October 23, 2010, Pond reunited for a show to commemorate the closing of the legendary Portland club Satyricon.
3) POND was a German electronic band founded in East Berlin in 1978 by Wolfgang and Frank Fuchs. 'Pond' was one of the earliest of few electronic bands from the German Democratic Republic.
4) Pond is an instrumental hip-hop artist.
Paint Me Silver
Pond Lyrics
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If I ever, ever touch your pouch again
The power to devour all the creeping things he made
Slip up in the shower singing 'home-made lemonade'
Bring me Louis Cartier I need a diamond halo
For me and my seven billion brothers
I never know what to do, babe
But that's not nothing new, babe
I'm the champion of the few, babe
But I never know what to do, babe
Soldiers and the children still shivving in the Jago
And whoever runs the ship for the others
I never know what to do, babe
But that's not nothing new, babe
I'm the champion of the few, babe
But I never know what to do, babe
Say
Say
Say
Say
Paint me silver and call me Hermann Hesse
If I ever, ever touch your pouch again
I never know what to do, babe
But that's not nothing new, babe
I'm the champion of the few, babe
And I never know what to do babe, do babe, uh babe
I never know what to do, babe
But that's not nothing new, babe
I'm the champion of the few, babe
But I never know what to do, babe
Say
Say
Say
Say
The lyrics of Pond's song "Paint Me Silver" seem metaphorical and cryptic, as is often the case with psychedelic music. The first line, "Paint me silver and call me Hermann Hesse," is a reference to the German poet, writer, and mystic Hermann Hesse, who was known for exploring spiritual themes in his work. The line "If I ever, ever touch your pouch again" could be interpreted as a warning to someone not to mess with the creativity or inspiration of the singer. It could refer to the act of stealing ideas, stifling creativity or making light of an artists' work, and that the singer wouldn’t stand for it.
The next lines, "The power to devour all the creeping things he made / Slip up in the shower singing 'home-made lemonade'" suggest a nihilist perspective. The singer is recognizing and acknowledging the power of destruction made by humans in today's world, and the triviality of daily routines and fickle pleasures amidst the chaos. This could be a reference to the self-destructive actions humans take in their daily lives without considering the broader implications.
The line "Bring me Louis Cartier, I need a diamond halo" could be interpreted as a call for material possessions as a false remedy for the inner emptiness. It seems like a plea for meaning and validation through wealth and status. The last lines, "Soldiers and the children still shivving in the Jago / And whoever runs the ship for the others," suggests an awareness of societal issues, particularly violence and inequality, and possibly a hint of skepticism towards authority figures who govern and control people's lives.
Overall, "Paint Me Silver" seems to be a commentary on the internal and external struggles, particularly the tug of war between superficiality and authenticity, and the struggle against despair and societal dysfunction.
Line by Line Meaning
Paint me silver and call me Hermann Hesse
If you make me feel invincible and full of creativity, I'll change my name to Hermann Hesse
If I ever, ever touch your pouch again
If I ever touch something valuable or meaningful to you again, forgive me.
The power to devour all the creeping things he made
The capability to overpower and destroy all the negative and unwanted things he created in his life.
Slip up in the shower singing 'home-made lemonade'
Getting lost in thought or caught up in a moment of happiness and joy that comes naturally like homemade lemonade while taking a shower.
Bring me Louis Cartier I need a diamond halo
I crave extravagance and divine status symbolized by a diamond-covered halo made by the famous Louis Cartier.
For me and my seven billion brothers
Including myself and every human being alive today.
I never know what to do, babe
I often find myself lost and uncertain.
But that's not nothing new, babe
It's not unusual for me to feel unsure and directionless.
I'm the champion of the few, babe
I'm confident and successful despite being one of the few people who struggle with uncertainty.
Soldiers and the children still shivving in the Jago
Children and soldiers carry sharp weapons in a dangerous slum where people are fighting to survive and thrive with limited resources.
And whoever runs the ship for the others
Those in charge are leading everyone else towards success or failure.
Say
Express something with words or make a statement.
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Make a request or offer.
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Announce something or declare a fact.
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Speak up or voice an opinion.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Rubinson, Harvey Kirshman, James William Terry, Jay Wesley Watson, Johnny Thunder, Joseph Michael Ryan, Klang Farben, Nicholas Roland Allbrook
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