The music is a mix of intimate melodic personal songs about death, life and faith. The music is inspired by bands like Pedro the Lion, Low and Red House Painters. Sometimes they sound like Sixteen Horsepower, a band they have toured with.
In 2002 their debut album was released, called Zalig zijn de armen van geest (Blessed are the Poor in Spirit). In 2003 the ep If You Spoke To Me came out, while it was actually recorded before their debut. In 2004 they released a concept album about the disaster of the sinking Estonia in the Baltic Sea in 1994. The album is called The Silja Symphony, after the ferryboat that first arrived at the place of the disaster and saved the lifes of many. Also in 2004, they recorded a live album and a dvd, called The Sound of Someone Watching Me. In 2005 De geluiden van weleer (The Sounds of Bygone Times) came out, with lyrics in Dutch that could have been written in the fifties. The cd is packed in a book with lyrics and paintings. In march 2007 a remix album was released, called Leaves you puzzled. The special edition package contains a puzzle. The album features remixes of ATCOED-songs by Hood, Styrofoam, Solex, Sylvain Chauveau, Dialect, Spinvis, The Dead Texan, Diefenbach, Kettel, Wixel, Marshall Watson, Stafraenn Hakon, 01:00 am, Mormo, Hillmadelow and Donato Wharton. The latest album of ATCOED is called ' troostprijs'. While the title is in dutch, the lyrics are in english. It features a greater variety of instruments, like banjo, wurlitzer and flutes, than the other albums.
ATCOED is also known by their covers of 'Under the Milky' by The Church and 'Bang' by Doe Maar. On De geluiden van weleer, Spinvis sings with Spinvis on the song 'Het hellend vlak'.
Minco has also played in Rollercoaster23, The Spirit That Guides Us and has his personal project, called ME (Minco Eggersman). He works also as a producer for some bands.
Axel has also played in The Spirit That Guides Us and still plays in This Beautiful Mess and Rowing On The Lakes Of Canada. He also works as a producer for other bands, like Brown Feather Sparrow.
September grass
At The Close Of Every Day Lyrics
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A black horizon leaded for my quiet heart
And crowded around me and followed me everywhere I went
At the downside I've spent my days you couldn't care less
Did I ever tell you that
As I grow sober I'll retrieve under a black and cutton sky
Chasing demons down as I'm found between them
I've seen winter rain come down in July
Like a sorrowed sober song resounding a clear blue sky
The troubles and worries cause me to stay up like the other night
The bottom of my heart is as close as you will get frin the other side
I'll never trust you again
I've seen winter rain come down in July
Like a sorrowed sober song resounding a clear blue sky
I want to walk on September grass and drop all my dark thoughts on the ground
Then let the black birds come and let them fill up their winter bellies with
this sober song
Please move me gracefully
Slowly, but gracefully
Please move me gracefully
'Cause I put my trust in you
The song "September Grass" by At The Close Of Every Day is a melancholic reflection on a failed trust in a relationship. The singer describes their experience of feeling betrayed and abandoned by someone who they had put their trust in. The lyrics are rich with imagery of nature and weather, which adds to the atmosphere of sorrow and resignation that characterizes the tone of the song.
The guitar and piano-driven melody are slow and measured, emphasizing the somber mood of the lyrics. The singer's voice is gentle and emotional, conveying a sense of longing and heartbreak. The line "I'll never trust you again" is repeated several times throughout the song, underscoring the central theme of the loss of trust. The singer wants to move on and forget the past, but they can’t help but be haunted by the memories of deceit and betrayal.
One of the outstanding features of the song is the use of nature imagery to reflect the singer's emotions. The lines "I've seen winter rain come down in July, Like a sorrowed sober song resounding a clear blue sky" describes the singer's sadness and pain at the incongruity of the weather, just as their relationship was not going as predicted. The phrase "September grass" is used as a metaphor for the singer's desire to let go of their dark thoughts and move on. Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the aftermath of a broken relationship, and the struggle to find peace and closure.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen things happen exactly how you told me
I have witnessed events unfold as you predicted them.
A black horizon leaded for my quiet heart
A bleak and gloomy view stood before me and made my heart heavy with sorrow.
And crowded around me and followed me everywhere I went
The darkness and negativity enveloped me and lingered with me no matter where I went.
At the downside I've spent my days you couldn't care less
During my low points, I have spent my days feeling as though you didn't care about my struggles.
Did I ever tell you that
Did I ever express these feelings to you?
As I grow sober I'll retrieve under a black and cotton sky
As I become more clear-headed, I will find solace under a dark, cloudy sky.
Chasing demons down as I'm found between them
I will confront and overcome my inner demons that trap me in a difficult situation.
I'll never trust you again
I will never put my faith in you again.
I've seen winter rain come down in July
I have witnessed an unexpected and unusual event, comparable to winter rain falling in July.
Like a sorrowed sober song resounding a clear blue sky
This experience is as dismal and melancholy as a sad song playing on a beautiful, sunny day.
The troubles and worries cause me to stay up like the other night
Anxieties and concerns keep me up at night, just like they did previously.
The bottom of my heart is as close as you will get from the other side
You will not gain my trust or innermost feelings, as they are too deeply guarded.
I want to walk on September grass and drop all my dark thoughts on the ground
I desire to find peace and release my negative thoughts by walking on the grass in September.
Then let the black birds come and let them fill up their winter bellies with this sober song
I then want to let the birds feed on my burdening thoughts, taking them away so I can feel free and unchained.
Please move me gracefully
I ask to be moved in a gentle and beautiful way.
Slowly, but gracefully
I request a serene and elegant motion, even if it is at a slow pace.
'Cause I put my trust in you
These requests are made because I trusted you before, but I am now cautious and hesitant to trust anyone again.
Contributed by Anthony J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.