A Pan-Pacific collaboration between Six Organs of Admittance’s Ben Chasny a… Read Full Bio ↴A Pan-Pacific collaboration between Six Organs of Admittance’s Ben Chasny and Japanese artist Hiroyuki Usui (Fushitsusha, A-Musik, Marble Sheep, L). Begun as a game that was based on the idea of “fortuitous mistranslation,” a concept wherein even if each person couldn’t exactly understand what the other wanted to do or go with the music, the music would find its own direction. The songs were sent across the Pacific Ocean five times, gaining texture and direction in the process. Eleven mellow tracks that seamlessly blend Hiroyuki’s guitar, vocals, vibes, harmonium, bass, drums, cello, and more with Chasny’s distinct guitar and vocal style.

Song of the Dead
August Born Lyrics

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Wings no longer vainly flapping
I can fly to the places of my whims
No rain to fall, no wind to blow, a quiet world
Who needs trees to rest in?
Peeking into the cavernous, gaping darkness
I catch a glimpse of me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Song of the Dead" by August Born suggest a sense of freedom and liberation that comes with death. The very opening line about "wings no longer vainly flapping" implies that the singer is no longer bound by physical limitations and is now able to fly wherever they wish. This is reinforced by the line that there is "no rain to fall, no wind to blow," which creates a peaceful, almost celestial image.

The singer also seems to be exploring the idea of self-discovery after death, as they "peek into the cavernous, gaping darkness" and catch a glimpse of themselves. This suggests that death has given them a perspective they didn't have before, not only physically but also spiritually.

Overall, the lyrics to "Song of the Dead" create an otherworldly and almost surreal sense of liberation and self-exploration that comes with crossing over to the afterlife.

Line by Line Meaning

Wings no longer vainly flapping
My struggles have ended and I am now able to move freely without hindrance

I can fly to the places of my whims
I have the freedom to explore wherever my heart desires

No rain to fall, no wind to blow, a quiet world
I have found a sense of peace and tranquility in an environment free from external disturbances

Who needs trees to rest in?
I have discovered an inner strength and self-sufficiency that allows me to thrive without depending on external resources for support

Peeking into the cavernous, gaping darkness
I am fearless in exploring the darker aspects of myself and the world around me

I catch a glimpse of me
I have gained a deeper understanding of my own identity, purpose, and place in the world

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