After the band's split, Bachmann moved onto multiple solo projects, including Barry Black and Crooked Fingers, and Gentling toured with Superchunk as an additional instrumentalist.
The band reunited in 2011 and scheduled multiple live dates throughout the year.
Freezing Point
Archers of Loaf Lyrics
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And all the east coast, has burned out.
Save for me, save for you.
There's nothing here to fucking do.
Sleep in shit, and stinking too, freezing point, free to choose.
Woke up dead, in my bed, too much shit in my head
No I could never, think of you again.
Guitar.
There was a sign, it's all mine.
And there's some reason I might find.
Got some plans, follow through.
Find something that I could do.
It's always the east coast, always the asshole.
Doing the wrong thing at the right time.
Hanging half drunk, everytime,
Anytime, all the time.
No I could never, think of you again.
No, no, no, no I could never, think of you again
No, no, no I could never, think of you again.
No, no, no, no I could never, think of you again.
The lyrics of "Freezing Point" by Archers of Loaf capture the feelings of disconnect, boredom, and a desire for change. The opening lines "Distance is up, static is down. And all the east coast, has burned out" sets a desolate and bleak scene. The lyrics go on to express a feeling of being stuck in a situation where there's "nothing here to fucking do". This sense of ennui is conveyed through lines like "Sleep in shit, and stinking too, freezing point, free to choose". The singer feels trapped and is struggling with their feelings - the line "Woke up dead, in my bed, too much shit in my head" perfectly encapsulates this.
The chorus sings about how the singer will never be able to think of the person they used to know. They are angry and frustrated with the world around them, and the lyrics reflect this. The guitar solo halfway through the song adds to the sense of desperation and anger. The lyric "It's always the east coast, always the asshole. Doing the wrong thing at the right time" signifies a frustration with their surroundings, which is driving the singer towards change. They have plans and dreams that they want to follow through, but their environment is holding them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Distance is up, static is down.
The distance between the singer and the rest of the world is increasing while they feel stuck in a stagnant state.
And all the east coast, has burned out.
The hope and energy of the people on the east coast have been exhausted and gone forever.
Save for me, save for you.
The only hope left is for the singer and the listener to make a change in their own lives.
There's nothing here to fucking do.
The artist is surrounded by the same mundane environment that offers no excitement or opportunity for growth.
Sleep in shit, and stinking too, freezing point, free to choose.
The artist is living in a miserable, low point of their life, but they are still free to make their own choices.
Woke up dead, in my bed, too much shit in my head
The singer feels mentally and emotionally exhausted, as if they were dead already.
No I could never, think of you again.
The singer has decided to move on from a past relationship and can't bear the thought of dwelling on it any longer.
Guitar.
Instrumental break
There was a sign, it's all mine.
The artist has found a sign or symbol that they interpret as a personal message.
And there's some reason I might find.
The artist is hopeful that this sign will lead them to a purpose or reason for their life.
Got some plans, follow through.
The singer is motivated to make changes in their life and is determined to see them through.
Find something that I could do.
The artist is searching for a fulfilling path in life, something that they truly enjoy doing.
It's always the east coast, always the asshole.
The singer is frustrated with the negative energy and oppressive atmosphere of the east coast.
Doing the wrong thing at the right time.
The people around the singer seem to be making poor choices despite appearing to have good timing.
Hanging half drunk, everytime, anytime, all the time.
The singer sees those around them as constantly drinking and wasting their lives away, regardless of the time of day or situation.
No I could never, think of you again.
The artist is still struggling to move on from a past relationship and is reaffirming their commitment to forgetting it.
No, no, no, no I could never, think of you again
Repetition of the artist's resolution to forget their past lover.
No, no, no I could never, think of you again.
Continued repetition of the singer's resolution to forget their past lover.
No, no, no, no I could never, think of you again.
Final repetition of the singer's resolution to forget their past lover.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: ERIC EMIL BACHMANN, MARK ANDREW PRICE, MATTHEW PETER GENTLING, WILLIAM ERIC JOHNSON
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Professor R Shaldjian Morrison
For those who would sing along↓
Distance is up, static is down
And all the east coast, has burned out
Save for me, save for you
There's nothing here to fucking do
Sleep in shit, and stinking too, freezing point, free to choose
Woke up dead, in my bed, too much shit in my head
No I could never, think of you again
No, no, no, no I could never, think of you again
Guitar
There was a sign, it's all mine
And there's some reason I might find
Got some plans, follow through
Find something that I could do
It's always the east coast, always the asshole
Doing the wrong thing at the right time
Hanging half drunk, every time
Anytime, all the time
No I could never, think of you again
No, no, no, no I could never, think of you again
No, no, no I could never, think of you again
No, no, no, no I could never, think of you again
jeremi mcdonald
After 41 years of living I can say with certainty that this is my favorite song.
Infinity Of 6
Mine's is Boom Shak-A-Lak by Apache Indian but this is second :D
Shaun C
Definitely one of the greatest indie bands of all time.
Spooky
this song is too good
Friezus Christ
Not very many songs that really can speak to you. This is one them that I can really relate too. Don't know what I'd do without this band. They got me through some hard times throughout the years.
Stella's Encounter
There is some nightime melancholic drunkness to this song - love it!
Nathan Miller
Thank you NC, this band is effing amazing.
Professor R Shaldjian Morrison
For those who would sing along↓
Distance is up, static is down
And all the east coast, has burned out
Save for me, save for you
There's nothing here to fucking do
Sleep in shit, and stinking too, freezing point, free to choose
Woke up dead, in my bed, too much shit in my head
No I could never, think of you again
No, no, no, no I could never, think of you again
Guitar
There was a sign, it's all mine
And there's some reason I might find
Got some plans, follow through
Find something that I could do
It's always the east coast, always the asshole
Doing the wrong thing at the right time
Hanging half drunk, every time
Anytime, all the time
No I could never, think of you again
No, no, no, no I could never, think of you again
No, no, no I could never, think of you again
No, no, no, no I could never, think of you again
Kevin Myers
Just fucking beautiful!
death
there's a better version of this on one of their albums but it's not on here