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.
bagels in kiev
Animal Collective Lyrics
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Wish we could walk along and you could watch the waves and talk the current Septembers
These days I'm not so sure who is getting along or if they were before
I wasn't there when Moses parted the sea, I wasn't there with you grandpa back in Kiev
With the ladies dressed so nice in their ornate reds with satin textures
Have you since found some peace it's like we can't escape all the noise and violence
These days I'm not so sure who is getting along or if they were before
I wasn't there when Moses parted the sea, I wasn't there with you grandpa back in Kiev
Bagels for everyone, that's the kind of thing you would have wanted
There should be lots to eat or how can they expect to get a tiring job done?
These days I'm not so sure who is getting along or if they were before
I wasn't there when Moses parted the sea, I wasn't there with you grandpa back in Kiev
These days I'm not so sure who is getting along or if they were before
I wasn't there when Moses parted the sea, I wasn't there with you grandpa back in Kiev
The lyrics of "Bagels in Kiev" by Animal Collective touch on various themes including nostalgia, family, history, and social unrest. The song seems to be a reflection on the past and the present and a longing for a simpler time. The first few lines of the song express a nostalgic sentiment toward the time spent with the singer's grandfather on the beach at Ventnor. The singer wishes to relive those moments with his grandfather and share new experiences with him. However, there is a sense of longing and regret expressed in the lines "I wasn't there with you grandpa back in Kiev," indicating that there was a missed opportunity to connect with his grandfather in his ancestral home.
The song then shifts to a more somber tone, focusing on the current state of the world where there seems to be unrest and violence. The lines "Have you since found some peace it's like we can't escape all the noise and violence" indicate a desire for a sense of calm and peace amidst the chaos. The repeated lines of not being sure who is getting along also highlight a sense of disconnect in society.
The final lines of the song talk about the simple pleasures of life, like having bagels together, which the singer's grandfather would have wanted. This serves as a reminder that amidst the chaos and uncertainty of life, there are still moments of joy and happiness to be found.
Line by Line Meaning
Grandpop we had sweet days on the beach in Ventnor, I remember
I have fond memories of spending time with you, Grandpa, on the beach in Ventnor.
Wish we could walk along and you could watch the waves and talk the current Septembers
I wish we could relive those moments walking along the beach and talking about life.
These days I'm not so sure who is getting along or if they were before
I find it hard to tell if people are truly getting along or if they were in the past.
I wasn't there when Moses parted the sea, I wasn't there with you grandpa back in Kiev
There are many important events in history and our personal lives that we miss out on due to circumstances beyond our control.
With the ladies dressed so nice in their ornate reds with satin textures
I remember the beautiful women in their red dresses with intricate details and textures.
Have you since found some peace it's like we can't escape all the noise and violence
I wonder if you, Grandpa, have found peace in this world full of chaos and violence that seems to follow us everywhere.
Bagels for everyone, that's the kind of thing you would have wanted
You, Grandpa, always wanted people to be happy and well-fed, hence your desire for everyone to have bagels.
There should be lots to eat or how can they expect to get a tiring job done?
Having enough food is essential to completing a difficult task, and it's important to take care of people's needs in order for them to be productive.
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Written by: BRIAN ROSS WEITZ, DAVID MICHAEL PORTNER, NOAH BENJAMIN LENNOX
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