At Will broke up in 2002. There is a Myspace page in remembrance of the impact At Will had on so many people's lives located at http://www.myspace.com/atwillmusic
my tongue ties this noose around my neck
At Will Lyrics
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watching the mantis become extinct
the taste of citrus fades off my tongue
with every turn of the ratchet
walk...outside-leave your room
walk with me, and we'll find God
(we'll find Jah)
wait for my tongue
i hang in silence
as you stand there
with your pretty feet on the ground
walk...outside-leave your room
walk with me, and we'll find God
(we'll find Jah)
searching, for tomorrow
(i wish i was allergic, to the sting or to be stung so i would go)
blind, am i (am just a man)
everything tastes (like an orchard)
they all (begin to look like Eve)
(i hang from the tree) in the garden of Jah
The lyrics to At Will's "my tongue ties this noose around my neck" convey a sense of stillness and introspection, as if the singer is observing the world around him and contemplating his own existence. The mention of the mantis becoming extinct could be interpreted as a metaphor for the impermanence of life and the passage of time. The taste of citrus fading off the tongue suggests a loss of sensation or pleasure, which could be related to feelings of ennui or detachment.
The line "walk with me, and we'll find God" (or "Jah," a Rastafarian term for God) suggests a desire to find meaning or purpose in life, and perhaps to explore spirituality as a way of doing so. The reference to the serpent and the tree in the garden of Jah could be taken as a nod to biblical imagery, with the singer suggesting that he is grappling with moral and existential questions.
Overall, the lyrics to "my tongue ties this noose around my neck" are somewhat cryptic, leaving room for interpretation and personal reflection. The song seems to evoke a sense of searching and longing, while also acknowledging the limitations of human understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
i sit, still
I am in a state of stillness and calmness
watching the mantis become extinct
Observing the mantis population decline and disappear
the taste of citrus fades off my tongue
The sour taste of citrus is gradually diminishing from my tongue
with every turn of the ratchet
As each stage of a process is reached and completed
walk...outside-leave your room
Take a walk outside and abandon your room
walk with me, and we'll find God
(we'll find Jah)
Let's go for a walk together and connect with a higher power
wait for my tongue
to build the serpent a new home
Give me time to come up with new and improved ways to talk and express myself
i hang in silence
as you stand there
with your pretty feet on the ground
I remain quiet and still as you stand above me
searching, for tomorrow
(i wish i was allergic, to the sting or to be stung so i would go)
Continuously and relentlessly seeking a better future, regardless of the hardships I may face
blind, am i (am just a man)
I am unaware and uninformed, as I am only human
everything tastes (like an orchard)
they all (begin to look like Eve)
Everything seems and tastes like fruit, and all people start to resemble the biblical figure Eve
(i hang from the tree) in the garden of Jah
I feel suspended, trapped and hopeless in a divine realm or similar setting
Contributed by Adam N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@violetcrooks9245
it's empty in the valley of your heart
The sun, it rises slowly as you walk
Away from all the fears
And all the faults you've left behind
The harvest left no food for you to eat
You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see
But I have seen the same
I know the shame in your defeat
But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck
And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again
‘Cause I have other things to fill my time
You take what is yours and I'll take mine
Now let me at the truth
Which will refresh my broken mind
So tie me to a post and block my ears
I can see widows and orphans through my tears
I know my call despite my faults
And despite my growing fears
But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck
And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again
So come out of your cave walking on your hands
And see the world hanging upside down
You can understand dependence
When you know the maker's land
So make your siren's call
And sing all you want
I will not hear what you have to say
‘Cause I need freedom now
And I need to know how
To live my life as it's meant to be
And I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck
And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again
#mylife
@kestralbossard-kruger3088
when I was six years old I went on a road trip across the united states. My mom's brother gave us this song burned to a cd and we played it all the way across country. I knew all the words and loved this song. Now it reminds me of that time and makes me smile at how much my life has changed.
@bleach-pasta
This album holds so many memories for me too. I first heard it years ago when my friend and I went camping for her birthday. Listening to this driving through dark forests in the countryside really hits differently.
I can also just relate to it, honestly.
@kendrau2274
OMG UR PFP NED
@kestralbossard-kruger3088
@@kendrau2274 yeah:)
@thefourthofjuly5411
I'm on a family roadtrip listening to this song right now!
@braytonnewell6807
Ty for sharing your story. Warm energy.
@mayae743
I love how this song is kinda depressing but also really optimistic. It's really great.
@johnmusacha
@Mia Palen nice wording
@offlinemedia1784
@Mia Palen yes. Beautiful.
@teamalesh4764
the fire it gives you when you've been there in the chorus, just fires me up!