The band has released fourteen albums: "Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished" (2000), "Danse Manatee" (2001), "Campfire Songs" (2003), "Here Comes the Indian" (2003), "Sung Tongs" (2004), "Feels" (2005), "Strawberry Jam" (2007), "Merriweather Post Pavilion" (2009), "Centipede Hz" (2012), "Painting With" (2016), "Tangerine Reef" (2018), "Crestone" (2021), "Time Skiffs" (2022), and "Isn't It Now?" (2023). They also composed and performed the soundtrack for the 2022 film, The Inspection, directed by Elegance Bratton and produced by A24.
Prior to "Here Comes the Indian", the group's albums were not credited to the band name "Animal Collective" but instead to "Avey Tare & Panda Bear" (for "Spirit"), "Avey Tare, Panda Bear & Geologist" (for "Danse") and "Campfire Songs" (for "Campfire Songs").
The band members met in school and started recording together in various forms of collaboration from a young age. Although the band is often classified as psych folk or noise rock, it is hard to define the Animal Collective sound as they often experiment with diverse styles and ideas from album to album. The group also runs the record label Paw Tracks on which they have released their own material as well as material by artists such as Ariel Pink, Terrestrial Tones, and The Peppermints. Paw Tracks' latest signee is Tickley Feather, with whom the band recently toured.
Two Corvettes
Animal Collective Lyrics
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Wind in your hair
Picnic in the park
Let's take a ride in my Corvette
Your hair will blow in the breeze
Everything's fine in my Corvette
Wind in your hair
Ribbons on your face
Two Corvettes collide on the freeway
The lyrics of Animal Collective's song "Two Corvettes" seem simplistic at first glance, with lines like "Going for a drive, won't you come along?" and "Let’s take a ride in my Corvette." However, there is a deeper meaning that can be interpreted from these lyrics. The song seems to be about two people in love, going on a romantic drive in their Corvette, enjoying the wind in their hair and the beauty of a picnic. It's a perfect moment where everything seems fine, and nothing can go wrong. However, the final line "Two Corvettes collide on the freeway" serves as a jarring reminder that life can be unpredictable and sometimes things can go wrong, even in the midst of a perfect moment.
The song could also be interpreted as a commentary on the American Dream, with the Corvette being a symbol of wealth and status. The lyrics suggest that material possessions and wealth cannot guarantee a perfect life - even those who seem to have it all can experience tragedy and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Going for a drive, won't you come along?
I am inviting you to join me on a car ride.
Wind in your hair
As we drive, the wind will blow your hair back.
Picnic in the park
Let's bring some food and have a relaxing meal in a park.
Let's take a ride in my Corvette
I'm suggesting that we ride in my sports car.
Your hair will blow in the breeze
The car ride will be fun and your hair will blow in the wind.
Everything's fine in my Corvette
The car is in good condition and everything will be okay during the ride.
Ribbons on your face
The wind will blow ribbons on your face as we drive.
Two Corvettes collide on the freeway
There has been a serious car accident involving two sports cars on the freeway.
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bbbeware
This song is absolutely heartbreaking. The end always makes me cry
SummerOfGeorge
It is electric almost like a kiss.
Zev Wolf
I find that this and "HCTI" are probably the albums that speak the most to me by AC. Well, and half of STGSTV like "Alvin Row" "Bat you'll fly" and "April and the Phantom." But there is something about this particular song that cuts to the core, its both really really sad and ecstatically joyful, it reminds me of my salvia experience in some haunting but beautiful way.. I just find the guitar and vocals to be really pretty and meditative. Avey and Panda almost seem enlightened here.
Sarah J
My soul cries whenever I hear this song....
It breaks me deep inside...
SummerOfGeorge
It is so beautiful and bittersweet. But I can't help but feel the same. Hope you're doin well!
Grant Coulombe
One of my the most beautiful songs... EVER
SummerOfGeorge
Yeah that's true... This whole album is just something else.
Skyler Sievers
I just bought a second Corvette and now im listening to this
Lizzo Star
Rest in peace Jacob. I'm so sorry. I wish I would've told you that a piece of me will love you forever too. I pray you can hear me. I pray you've found Josh.
NANO
I will always and forever love you