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.
Last Word
Archers of Loaf Lyrics
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I lost my chewing gum.
It's my mistake,
And I'm not gonna talk about it.
This is the last word I'm gonna find.
This is the first line, first line baby.
We're gonna shoot and shatter your big sound. (? )
Take a _____________________
There was a ____________________________
There was a letter from your relatives, relatives
There was a letter from the corporation
There was a line saying production, production.
Swallowed _________________
I lost my chewing gum.
It's my mistake,
And now my _______________________________
This is the last word I'm gonna find.
This is the first line, first line baby.
I'm gonna shoot and shatter your big sound. (? )
Where's the __________, where's the ____________.
Take a _________________________
There was a _____________________________
There was a letter from your relatives, relatives
There was a letter from the corporation
There was a line saying production, production.
She spins it off on everything, everything, (? )
It must have been funny one.
____________________________________
You're above and below. (20 times)
The lyrics of Archers of Loaf's song "Last Word" undoubtedly possess an element of confusion, vagueness and mystery. However, a careful and contemplative analysis of the lyrics enables one to uncover the possible meaning behind the words of the song. The lyrics appear to paint a picture of a person who seems to be dealing with a trivial issue, losing their chewing gum, which is contrasted with grave matters such as a line from a corporation about production. The phrase "Swallowed Bible" may signify some kind of inner turmoil or conflict that the singer is grappling with, perhaps a struggle with their own beliefs or values. The singer insists that he is not going to talk about the mistake he has made, indicating a refusal to address the problem directly.
The phrase "This is the last word I'm gonna find" may reveal a sense of finality or closure, with the singer suggesting that they have made up their mind about something."She spins it off on everything, it must have been funny one," may be a reference to a person who is evasive and avoids confronting situations. The repeated phrase "You're above and below" may connote a sense of duality or ambiguity, possibly reflecting the complexity of the situation, or reflecting a sense of feeling trapped or caught between two opposing states of mind. The overall impression is one of indecision, ambivalence, and the feeling of being lost or disorientated.
Line by Line Meaning
Swallowed Bible (? )
I am overwhelmed and lost, with no direction or guidance to turn to.
I lost my chewing gum.
I made a silly mistake that I can't undo, similar to misplacing chewing gum.
It's my mistake,
I take full responsibility for what went wrong.
And I'm not gonna talk about it.
I'm not interested in discussing my mistake, probably because I've accepted the harsh reality and moved on.
This is the last word I'm gonna find.
I am searching for the perfect words to say, but I know this will be the final attempt.
This is the first line, first line baby.
I am starting fresh and giving it my all, with the first step being the most important.
We're gonna shoot and shatter your big sound. (? )
We are going to break down the established norms and expectations, and create our own path, even if it may not be well-received.
Where's the __________, where's the ___________.
I am searching for something specific that I can't seem to find or grasp yet.
Take a _____________________
I need to take a deep breath and focus on the task at hand.
There was a ____________________________
There was a memory or feeling associated with something that has since long gone or changed.
There was a letter from your relatives, relatives
There was communication from someone close to you that was both personal and intimate.
There was a letter from the corporation
There was a formal message from a powerful entity that holds a lot of influence or control.
There was a line saying production, production.
There was a clear focus on creating and producing something of value and worth.
Swallowed _________________
I feel like I have consumed something that is hard to digest, both literally and metaphorically.
And now my _______________________________
As a result of my actions, I now have to deal with an unpleasant and uncomfortable situation.
I'm gonna shoot and shatter your big sound. (? )
I am going to challenge and disrupt the established norms and conventions, specifically with regards to sound/music.
Where's the __________, where's the ____________.
I am still searching for something specific that I can't seem to find or grasp yet.
Take a _________________________
I need to take a deep breath and focus on the task at hand, perhaps indicating a sense of frustration or agitation.
There was a _____________________________
There was a feeling of nostalgia and longing for something that is now gone or unreachable.
There was a letter from your relatives, relatives
There was communication from someone close to you that was both personal and intimate.
There was a letter from the corporation
There was a formal message from a powerful entity that holds a lot of influence or control.
There was a line saying production, production.
There was a clear focus on creating and producing something of value and worth, likely a reminder of the goal at hand.
She spins it off on everything, everything, (? )
Someone is nonchalantly dismissive or trivializes everything, even important matters.
It must have been funny one.
Perhaps sarcastically, or indicating a sense of irony or skepticism, someone finds humor in the situation at hand.
You're above and below. (20 times)
This repetitive line could reflect on the cyclical nature of life, how things come and go, and how nothing is truly permanent or fixed. Alternatively, it can also relate to power dynamics, placing someone both in a superior and inferior position at different moments in life.
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Written by: ERIC EMIL BACHMANN, MARK ANDREW PRICE, MATTHEW PETER GENTLING, WILLIAM ERIC JOHNSON
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