1)Antlers are comprised of a group of Richmond/DC musicians from bands such as Mass Movement of the Moth, Gregor Samsa, Resonance, and Olive Tree. The band plays melodic primarily instrumental mathy tunes that might remind you of bands like Don Cab, Ghost and Vodka, and June of 44.
2)A punk/grind band from seattle, Washington. Planned to release a split 10" with YCAD. Only did one tour but got a lot of attention sadly broke up after.
3)Antlers is a band from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Line-up consist of: Julius, Jonah, Yannick and Daan. They rock the coolest city on the planet with their experimental metal.
4) Short-lived drunken party-prog trio ANTLERS played their only show at Liverpool's Korova venue on the 29/01/08 when supporting The Mae-Shi. Existing for only six rehearsals and one performance, they broke up only to reform a week later under the name BUMS. The band plan to break up and reform under a new name (beginning with the next letter of the alphabet) once they have performed their new work. In real life its members belong to Hot Club de Paris and goFASTER>>. They will roach your fucking homework.
5) A black metal project from Leipzig, Germany. Members of Ekkaia, Cop on fire team up for some melodic black metal. A Gaze Into The Abyss LP out in 2015, Beneath.Below.Behold in 2018.
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Sylvia
Antlers Lyrics
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You swing first, sorry
I don't know what I said
But you're crying now again
And that only makes it worse
Let me do my job
Let me do my job
Sylvia, get your head out of the oven
Go back to screaming and cursing
Remind me again how everyone betrayed you
Sylvia, get your head out of the covers
Let me take your temperature
You can throw the thermometer right back at me
If that's what you want to do, okay?
Please, please calm down
Steady out, I'm terrified
Sorry, I want us to ally
But you swing on little knives
They're only sharp on one side
Let me do my job
Let me do my job
Sylvia, get your head out of the oven
Go back to screaming and cursing
Remind me again how everyone betrayed you
Sylvia, get your head out of the covers
Let me take your temperature
You can throw the thermometer right back at me
If that's what you want to do, okay?
Sylvia, can't you see what you are doing?
Can't you see I'm scared to speak
And I hate my voice because it only makes you angry
Sylvia, I only talk when you are sleeping
That's when I tell you everything
And I imagine that somehow you're going to hear me
The song Sylvia by the Antlers is a poignant portrayal of a dysfunctional relationship between two people, one of whom is suffering from severe mental health issues. The song's opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song: "Please, curtains in, start us off/You swing first, sorry/I don't know what I said/But you're crying now again/And that only makes it worse." The singer is apologizing for something they said, but they don't know what it was that caused their partner to cry. The partner is clearly overwhelmed by their emotions, as evidenced by the reference to swinging on "little knives" that are only sharp on one side.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses their desire to help their partner, Sylvia, but they are also clearly frightened by her behavior. They implore Sylvia to calm down and let them do their job, suggesting that they may be some kind of caregiver or therapist. However, Sylvia's behavior continues to escalate, and the singer pleads with her to "get her head out of the oven" and "go back to screaming and cursing." The stark contrast between these two images emphasizes the severity of Sylvia's situation.
The lines "Sylvia, can't you see what you are doing?/Can't you see I'm scared to speak/And I hate my voice because it only makes you angry" highlight the toll that Sylvia's behavior is taking on her partner. They are both trapped in a cycle of dysfunction, and the only time the singer feels heard is when Sylvia is asleep: "Sylvia, I only talk when you are sleeping/That's when I tell you everything/And I imagine that somehow you're going to hear me." The song captures the despair and frustration of being unable to reach someone you care about deeply, and the intense feelings of helplessness that result.
Line by Line Meaning
Please, curtains in, start us off
Let's turn off the outside world and start our conversation
You swing first, sorry
You initiated this conversation, and I apologize for any harm my words may have caused
I don't know what I said
I may have misspoken, or my words may have been misinterpreted
But you're crying now again
Your emotional response indicates that our conversation is not going well
And that only makes it worse
Your tears are causing me to feel guilty and unable to communicate effectively
Let me do my job
Let me take care of you and help you through whatever you are going through
Sylvia, get your head out of the oven
Stop trying to hurt yourself--both physically and emotionally
Go back to screaming and cursing
Express yourself freely, but in a way that doesn't harm yourself or others
Remind me again how everyone betrayed you
Help me understand your perspective and past experiences
Sylvia, get your head out of the covers
Don't hide from your problems--face them head-on
Let me take your temperature
Let me assess your current state of mind and help you accordingly
You can throw the thermometer right back at me
Feel free to express any frustration or anger towards me without fear of judgment
If that's what you want to do, okay?
I'm here to support you, even if it means being the target of your anger
Please, please calm down
I understand that you're going through a difficult time, but let's try to collect ourselves and approach this calmly
Steady out, I'm terrified
I'm scared too, but I'm trying my best to stay composed for both of us
Sorry, I want us to ally
I apologize for any miscommunication, but I want to work together to overcome your struggles
But you swing on little knives
Your words can be hurtful, even if they are not directed at me personally
They're only sharp on one side
Your words can hurt others, but they also hurt yourself in the long run
Sylvia, can't you see what you are doing?
I want to help you see the harmful patterns in your behavior and emotions
Can't you see I'm scared to speak
I'm afraid to say the wrong thing and make matters worse
And I hate my voice because it only makes you angry
I'm frustrated that my attempts at communication are met with hostility and anger
Sylvia, I only talk when you are sleeping
I feel like I can only express my true feelings and thoughts when you are not awake to react to them
That's when I tell you everything
I hope that somehow, in your subconscious, you will understand and absorb what I say
And I imagine that somehow you're going to hear me
I hold onto hope that you will eventually understand my perspective and we can work towards healing together
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Please, curtains in
Start us off
You swing first
Sorry, I don't know what I said
But you're crying now again
And that only makes it worse
Let me do my job
Let me do my job
Sylvia, get your head out of the oven
Go back to screaming and cursing
Remind me again how everyone betrayed you
Sylvia, get your head out of the covers
Let me take your temperature
You can throw the thermometer right back at me
If that's what you want to do, okay?
Please, please calm down
Steady out, I'm terrified
Sorry
I want us to ally
But you swing on little knives
They're only sharp on one side
Let me do my job
And let me do my job
Sylvia, get your head out of the oven
Go back to screaming and cursing
Remind me again how everyone betrayed you
Sylvia, get your head out of the covers
Let me take your temperature
You can throw the thermometer right back at me
If that's what you want to do, okay?
Sylvia, can't you see what you are doing?
Can't you see I'm scared to speak
And I hate my voice 'cause it only makes you angry
Sylvia, I only talk when you are sleeping
That's when I tell you everything
And I imagine that somehow you're going to hear me
@Kalitayy
This album hits harder when you realize you are the "hospice". Not in an abusive/manipulative way (at least, that's what I think) but the habit of hating yourself too much that it hurts those who actually care about you.
@asaelcalderon3435
Have you ever love someone so much that it hurts? That You know that person is gonna leave you and hurt itself, and you don't know if safe her or safe yourself.
@Spiritryptamine
Some people are beyond redemption.
@HTFFanOfFlaky
Not anymore
@MrAntAve
what
@joepisacreta3822
The instant you think someone is beyond redemption is the instant you start moving down the path of being a monster
@ripelivejam
Those triumphant horns at the end always get me.
@doesntmatter5028
Underrated voice. Underrated band. Underrated song. Underrated Sylvia.
It just hits differently when you know the story behind it.
@Cravennats
What’s the story
@Anne-wf1vo
@@Cravennats So the lead singer was in an emotionally abusive relationship. This album tells a story much like that, but as a metaphor it's happening in a hospice (If English isn't your first language; it's a place terminally ill patients go to pass away peacefully and get medications etc. to stop their physical pain.) "Sylvia" as they refer to her is a hospice patient with bone cancer who falls in love (and/or is engaged to according to some interpretations) to a nurse who works there, the male singer/narrator. She's very emotionally abusive and yells and curses a lot at him, but he doesn't feel like he has the right to feel hurt by it, or stand up against her, because she has it worse. This is exactly what it feels like to be in a real abusive relationship; you don't feel like you have the right to be hurt by someone who is in more pain than you are, or tells you they are.
Later in the album "Sylvia" passes away and he realizes a bunch of shit. I can't explain all of it but if you pay attention to the lyrics of the last three or two songs, you'll get it.