The project started out in 2004 as an experimental project with with an acoustic guitar, found sounds and household objects which was the Playing God demo. The music then took a turn towards more of an experimental indie/folk project with the releases With Love Heart & Soul From Me To You and Drug Songs. The experimental folk sound continued with the ep Kantucky which was recorded in Kentucky with the help of some from friends from said state. After some time playing in other musical projects such as the harsh noise group Piasa he recorded the album Sex & Drugs which was a very harsh and noisey drone/doom album which was released via KMO/MSD Records. In an opiate filled haze the Oblivion recording also came out which was drone/doom still but with a huge lo-fi harsh noise influence. When the project went electric and after Tristan felt comfortable playing live after doing a few tours with Piasa he started playing around the general DC/VA/MD area. For a year or two the shows would include many musicians and noise makers he had met and soon there became a 'full band' version of Acheronian. The only song that they managed to record was the song they played out the most called This.Whole.Town.Is.One.Vast.Hospital. The song pretty much summed up the life of Acheronian till the hectic, emotional and drug fueled breakdown that lead to everything ending in 2009.
This.Whole.Town.Is.One.Vast.Hospital remains unreleased.
Smoke
Acheronian Lyrics
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Would you pass me the lighter there?
So I can smoke this shit up on out.
Cut that shit like i've never seen.
We smoke and we smoke.
Forever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever...
We fuck and we smoke.
Together...
Forever...
Aahhhhhh fuck.
The lyrics to Acheronian's song Smoke reflect the hedonistic desires and lifestyle of the singer. The opening lines imply a sense of intimacy and privacy as the singer is in their bedroom and asks for a lighter. The desire to smoke is not just for the pleasure of the experience but also to escape from reality or perhaps to deal with stress or pain. The line "cut that shit like I've never seen" suggests a need for something strong or potent to achieve the desired effect.
The repetition of "we smoke" and "we fuck" suggests a sense of partnership or perhaps shared addiction between the singer and another person. The word "forever" is repeated multiple times, possibly to emphasize the singer's desire for this lifestyle to continue indefinitely. The use of profanity, particularly the final "Aahhhhhh fuck," underscores the primal and carnal nature of the singer's existence.
Overall, the lyrics to Smoke depict a nihilistic and self-destructive lifestyle, fueled by substance abuse and sexual appetite. The repeated phrases and profanity suggest a lack of control, as the singer becomes lost in their own desires.
Line by Line Meaning
In my bedroom...
I am in my private space, where I can relax and be myself.
Would you pass me the lighter there?
Please hand me the tool I need to ignite this substance and begin smoking.
So I can smoke this shit up on out.
I want to consume this substance and let the effects take over, so I can escape my troubles and feel different.
Cut that shit like I've never seen.
Prepare this substance for consumption in a way that is unfamiliar to me and may enhance the experience.
We smoke and we smoke.
We enjoy smoking this substance and plan to do it repeatedly.
Forever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever...
We plan to continue smoking this substance for the rest of our lives and find enjoyment in it endlessly.
We fuck and we smoke.
We engage in sexual activity and smoke this substance, both of which bring pleasure and enjoyment.
Together...
We do these things as a unit, perhaps because we find comfort and support in each other's company.
We fuck and we smoke.
We continue to engage in pleasurable activities together because they bring us together and make us feel good.
Forever...
We plan to continue these activities indefinitely and believe they will always bring us joy and satisfaction.
Aahhhhhh fuck.
An expression of pleasure, excitement or release, possibly as a result of the previous activities mentioned.
Contributed by Christopher T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.