With this analogue approach, Siebert its somehow behind the times, or beyond it, depending on the perspective. The instrumentally wide-ranging melancholic compositions always find back on their feet in Sieberts unique bittersweet voice which is sometimes reminiscent of Antony And The Johnsons, sometimes of anthem-like feats à la PJ Harvey.
Tobias Siebert works as a Producer for german bands like Me And My Drummer, Phillip Boa, Enno Bunger, Slut and many more.. The well-respected German indie-music magazine Spex once dubbed him “the german Chris Walla“ and called him “indie pope”.
And The Golden Choir has toured as support for artists like Patti Smith, Calexico, Perfume Genius, James Yorkston, Kante, Slut, Naked Lunch...
Dead End Street
And The Golden Choir Lyrics
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I count seven numbers with closed eyes
Why is my favorite place under construction?
Where do you hide so wise?
There in the hall?, here in the back?
What have I ever done that you don't trust me?
I am the hole in your bag, you are the soft prey
A careful free hidden love
Lets play, please, please
So I will catch you and hope
You're always in my eyes
Leaving the dead end street
I want to hide if
Everything goes to sleep
Hope it's enough
Leaving the dead end street
I want to hide where
Everything everything I need
Hope it's enough
Yes I know you found me at the gin fizz neighbours
You counted up to ten
And I was sentimental
I am the devilish shark in search of your sweet heart
You are the gun, keep shooting, shine into my darkness
And I know, you knee deep in doubt
You don't want me in your hide out
But we are still the golden ones
We don't have the same score
Only find thin boughs
On our walk
Such heavy work
Whenever we stop
Always a teardrop
And we tumble
As we hide and play
In love on a Monday
In pain on a Thursday...
Oh... dead end street
The lyrics of And The Golden Choir's "Dead End Street" tackle themes of love, trust, and betrayal. The song opens with a reference to a game of hide and seek, but the tone quickly turns ominous as the singer's loyalty is called into question. The line "why is my favorite place under construction?" suggests that the relationship is faltering and losing its foundation. The lyrics then shift to plead for reconciliation - "what have I ever done that you don't trust me?", the singer asks. Despite the hurt and confusion, the singer still yearns for the love of the person they are singing to.
The chorus, "Leaving the dead end street, I want to hide where everything I need, hope it's enough," reveals the desperation and vulnerability that the singer feels. They want to escape the pain of the relationship, but they also want to find the person they love and have that emotional connection. The line "you are the gun, keep shooting, shine into my darkness" paints a picture of how entranced the singer is by their lover, and how they may not even see the actions that are causing this rift.
The final lines of "Dead End Street" contain a bittersweet twist. The repeated phrase "we are still the golden ones" shows that despite the hardships, the love they share still has value. However, the final image of the "thin boughs" they find on their journey suggests that their path has taken a toll on them. The final line, "dead end street," brings the song back full circle, emphasizing the sense of hopeless entrapment that has characterized the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You say this hide n play is all destruction
You claim that our hidden love will only lead to destruction
I count seven numbers with closed eyes
I'm imagining a future with you, even with my eyes closed, and there are seven heavenly elements to it
Why is my favorite place under construction?
I feel lost and uncertain because my favorite place in my heart - my love for you - is currently undergoing changes
Where do you hide so wise?
How do you stay so composed while we're playing hide-and-seek with our emotions?
There in the hall?, Here in the back?
Are you hiding from me in the hallway or behind me?
What have I ever done that you don't trust me?
I can't recall doing anything to make you doubt my trustworthiness
I hoped searching was the only way to find thee
I believed that by playing this game of hide-and-seek, I would discover your true feelings for me
I am the hole in your bag, you are the soft prey
I feel incomplete without you, like a bag with a hole, while you look so vulnerable, like an easy target
A careful free hidden love
Our love is kept hidden with care, but still feels free and unburdened
Lets play, please, please
Please, let's continue this game of hide-and-seek with our emotions
So I will catch you and hope
I will pursue you with the hope that you will surrender to my love
You're always in my eyes
You're on my mind all the time
Leaving the dead end street
Moving on from the unproductive and frustrating state of our relationship
I want to hide if
I would rather hide than face the possibility of losing you
Everything goes to sleep
Everything seems to come to a standstill
Hope it's enough
I hope our love is enough to withstand this difficult time
I want to hide where
I want to find a safe and secure hiding place, away from the chaos we're experiencing
Everything everything I need
All I need is you, because you complete me
Yes I know you found me at the gin fizz neighbours
I know you've found me out, despite my attempt at hiding my feelings
You counted up to ten
You gave me a chance to hide my emotions, but you saw through me
And I was sentimental
I allowed my emotions to show, despite my attempts at hiding them
I am the devilish shark in search of your sweet heart
I am eager and determined to win your heart, and I'll stop at nothing to make that happen
You are the gun, keep shooting, shine into my darkness
You have the power to break down my walls and show me the light of love, so don't stop trying
And I know, you knee deep in doubt
I know you have your doubts about our love, and I'm trying to show you that it's worth fighting for
You don't want me in your hide out
You're hesitant to let me into your heart or emotions, even if they are meant to be hidden or private
But we are still the golden ones
Despite our struggles and uncertainty, our love and potential still make us shine like gold
We don't have the same score
We're not on the same level, or we don't have the same understanding or commitment towards each other
Only find thin boughs
Our relationship feels fragile, like thin branches that could snap at any moment
On our walk
As we journey through our relationship and all its ups and downs
Such heavy work
Our relationship is exhausting and draining, taking a toll on us mentally and emotionally
Whenever we stop
Whenever we take a break, or have a lull in our relationship
Always a teardrop
It always feels emotional, like we're about to have a breakdown or experience a profound feeling
And we tumble
We submit ourselves to the flow of our relationship, even when we're unsure of where it's taking us
In love on a Monday
Our love is still present, even on a weekday that's typically mundane
In pain on a Thursday...
Our relationship can be painful, even on a day that's closer to the weekend where we hope to relax and enjoy ourselves
Oh... dead end street
We're feeling lost and stuck in our relationship, unsure of where to go or what to do next
Contributed by Ian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lechuza
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War ein sehr toller Abend :D 19.11