Laughing Hieroglyphic
Avey Tare Lyrics


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Do you know where you are?
No
I was talking to
The other day and
He told me that
The reason I guess so
I was angry
It was so strong

The flies in the dark
With their ways of
Shedding some light
Now I've lost all my day

I think they all very lucky
With internal parts like a lemon sunray

It's so easy to get lost in the mixture
When forces strike
Hard
You wear your real
Throw your shoe

I didn't think you were struggling
So long
With all of the wild things
That we could so young

I must have wrapped you up and left you hanging upside down
But I was too busy getting lost in
The big sound
The big sound

I traded but all life is saved and
To burn in those nights
And ask how are you mother?

If we could have just engaged
How to do things my weakness
In detecting other

But the worlds are all jumbled and faded
My heart is a nurse but
My tongue's in the blender

Now it's become something creative
I know it's not much but just let it right into your gut

And hold me up inside the days
The light will change its gifts every hour and hour
And the same things halt me me what's halting you

Lately I've been seeing things
They look like they float at the back of my head room
I don't find it strange when I'm talking to you

Lion in your dreams, the lion is you
But your dream, except that I am the lion,
Would probably try and come and risk you too

And when I get fucked up I
Do my best to make myself not fucked up again
And my heart and my lungs do
Why can't I do the same for everyone I love too?

I'm flying with you and you and me and if we don't close
I'm flying with you and you and me and if we don't close

Lately I've been seeing things
They look like they float at the back of my head room
I don't find it strange that I'm talking to you

The lion in your dreams, the lion is beautiful




Your dreams, except that I am the lion,
Would probably try and forward and risk you too

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Avey Tare's "Laughing Hieroglyphic" are complex and cryptic, as the singer delves into his own thoughts and experiences. The song starts with a questioning tone, as Avey Tare asks whether the listener knows where they are. The dialogue continues, but it is unclear who the other person is. The singer mentions feeling angry and lost, and being unable to find his way through the confusion that surrounds him. The image of the flies shedding light in the dark adds to the surreal atmosphere of the song.


Avey Tare then reflects on past relationships, admitting that he may have been too self-involved and unable to truly engage with the other person. He feels guilty for not being able to help the people he loves when they are struggling, despite his own efforts to overcome his personal struggles. The imagery of the lion in the dream world seems to represent the power that exists within us but can also be dangerous and destructive.


Overall, "Laughing Hieroglyphic" is a deeply introspective and personal song, with Avey Tare exploring his own emotional state and relationships. The lyrics are open to interpretation and invite the listener to reflect on their own experiences of grappling with complex emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you know where you are?
I asked if you're aware of your current situation.


No
You answered negatively.


I was talking to
I had a conversation with someone.


The other day and
It happened recently.


He told me that
He informed me of something.


The reason I guess so
This is what I assume is the cause.


I was angry
I felt strong emotions of anger.


It was so strong
The intensity was overwhelming.


The flies in the dark
Creatures that exist in obscurity.


With their ways of
They have unique methods of existence.


Shedding some light
Providing some illumination.


Now I've lost all my day
I've wasted all my time.


I think they all very lucky
I believe they are fortunate.


With internal parts like a lemon sunray
Their inner components are reminiscent of sunshine and citrus fruit.


It's so easy to get lost in the mixture
It's effortless to become confused in the commotion.


When forces strike
During times of conflict.


Hard
The impact is severe.


You wear your real
You display your true feelings.


Throw your shoe
You might become so emotional that you throw your footwear.


I didn't think you were struggling
I wasn't aware that you were having difficulties.


So long
For such a lengthy period of time.


With all of the wild things
While pursuing our adventurous desires.


That we could so young
When we were still so youthful.


I must have wrapped you up and left you hanging upside down
I might have trapped you in a difficult scenario.


But I was too busy getting lost in
However, I was preoccupied with.


The big sound
The grandiose noise.


I traded but all life is saved and
I exchanged, but all existence is preserved.


To burn in those nights
To experience hardships in those dark times.


And ask how are you mother?
And inquire about the well-being of your mother.


If we could have just engaged
If only we could have interacted.


How to do things my weakness
Providing insight on how to overcome my limitations.


In detecting other
While discerning other individuals' intentions.


But the worlds are all jumbled and faded
However, the many realms are all mixed up and dimmed.


My heart is a nurse but
My heart cares for others but.


My tongue's in the blender
I can't express myself coherently.


Now it's become something creative
Now it's transformed into something imaginative.


I know it's not much but just let it right into your gut
It may not be substantial, but please internalize its meaning.


And hold me up inside the days
Support me throughout my lifetime.


The light will change its gifts every hour and hour
The brightness will bestow different blessings every moment.


And the same things halt me me what's halting you
What impedes me might be preventing you as well.


Lately I've been seeing things
I've recently been noticing things.


They look like they float at the back of my head room
They resemble objects softly drifting in the back of my mind.


I don't find it strange when I'm talking to you
I feel comfortable conversing with you.


Lion in your dreams, the lion is you
The lion in your dreams represents yourself.


But your dream, except that I am the lion,
With the exception that I am the lion in your dream,


Would probably try and come and risk you too
I would potentially be a threat in your dream as well.


And when I get fucked up I
When I encounter trouble,


Do my best to make myself not fucked up again
I attempt to improve myself and avoid further issues.


And my heart and my lungs do
Just as my vital organs function.


Why can't I do the same for everyone I love too?
Why can't I provide the same care for my loved ones?


I'm flying with you and you and me and if we don't close
We're soaring together, but we might lose touch.


Lion in your dreams, the lion is beautiful
The lion in your dreams is admirably majestic.


Your dreams, except that I am the lion,
With the exception that I am the lion in your dreams,


Would probably try and forward and risk you too
I may attempt to press forward and pose a threat in your dreams.




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Written by: DAVID MICHAEL PORTNER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Comatorium

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("Do you know where you are? No, I don't. I was talkin' to... Dave, and I told him that the reason I get so mean, I mean, I would like to, to make it stronger, so it's angry...") (???)

The flies in the dark with their ways
Of shedding some light, now I've lost all my day
I think they are very lucky
With internal parts like illumined sun rays

It's so easy to get
Lost in the mixture
When forces strike hard
You wear your layers or you'll shiver

I didn't think you were
Struggling so long
With all of the wild things
That we took so young

How it must have wrapped you up
And left you hanging upside-down
When I was too busy getting lost in
The big sound, the big sound

Now I'd trade in all I'd saved
To fly to those nights and ask, "How are you lover?"
If we could have just engaged
I'd have enhanced my weakness in comforting others

But the words are all jumbled and faded
My heart is a nurse, but my tongue's in the blender
Now it's become something creative
I know it's not much, but just let it right into your gut

And hold me, I've been sad for days
The light does change its gifts, every hour's devoured
But the same things haunt me, what's haunting you?

Lately I've been seeing beings
They look like they float at the back of my headroom
I don't find it strange when I'm talking to you

Lion in your dreams
The lion is good for your dreams, accept the lion
The lion would probably try and come and embrace you too

And when I get fucked up, I'll do the best
To make myself not fucked up again, my heart and my lungs too
Why can't I do the same for everyone I love too?

How about it'll be you and me and the leader of the ghosts

How about it'll be you and me and the leader of the ghosts

Lately I've been seeing beings
They look like they float at the back of my headroom
I don't find it strange when I'm talking to you

Lion in your dreams
The lion is good for your dreams, accept the lion
The lion would probably try and come and embrace you too

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Do you know where you are?
No
I was talking to
The other day and
He told me that
The reason I guess so
I was angry
It was so strong

The flies in the dark
With their ways of
Shedding some light
Now I've lost all my day
I think they all very lucky
With internal parts like a lemon sunray
It's so easy to get lost in the mixture
When forces strike
Hard
You wear your real
Throw your shoe
I didn't think you were struggling
So long
With all of the wild things
That we could so young
I must have wrapped you up and left you hanging upside down
But I was too busy getting lost in
The big sound
The big sound

I traded but all life is saved and
To burn in those nights
And ask how are you mother?
If we could have just engaged
How to do things my weakness
In detecting other
But the worlds are all jumbled and faded
My heart is a nurse but
My tongue's in the blender
Now it's become something creative
I know it's not much but just let it right into your gut

And hold me up inside the days
The light will change its gifts every hour and hour
And the same things halt me me what's halting you
Lately I've been seeing things
They look like they float at the back of my head room
I don't find it strange when I'm talking to you
Lion in your dreams, the lion is you
But your dream, except that I am the lion,
Would probably try and come and risk you too
And when I get fucked up I
Do my best to make myself not fucked up again
And my heart and my lungs do
Why can't I do the same for everyone I love too?

I'm flying with you and you and me and if we don't close
I'm flying with you and you and me and if we don't close

Lately I've been seeing things
They look like they float at the back of my head room
I don't find it strange that I'm talking to you
The lion in your dreams, the lion is beautiful
Your dreams, except that I am the lion,
Would probably try and forward and risk you too



All comments from YouTube:

Matthew Gonzalez

I used to be homeless walking around listening to this album. Saved my life.

Naked Beekeeper

Did it spawn a roof over your head after your 10000th listen?

catcrapinahat

Hey brother, I was homeless at 17-18 and this wasn't out yet but I was listening to animal collective on an old mp3 player. Looking up those night at the stars I felt so free. Making 5.75 at a sub shop, washing in the mop sink, I was so scared that first night but after that I felt free. I'll never forget that experience. Much better place in life now and I hope you're also doing better.

Saunders Joe

Glad to hear it.

Damon Williams

Me too

K Johnson

this came out when I was in college. used it as background music to write essays/pull all nighters in the library. I remember one time when I turned this all the way up, thinking that my headphones were plugged into the jack. didn't realize until a minute into the song that they actually weren't and that the whole computer lab was staring angrily at me haha I like to think I introduced at least a couple people to Avey Tare that day

Alice Griffin

My favorite song. Tied for my favorite artistic work period. It's been with me for years now and never loses its power.

The Driver

keep coming back to this years later. i would put this on with my headphones and walk around the swamps of Western NY taking pictures

Alex R

Alabama swamps brother

Andrew

The Driver Western NY? Holy shit I'm from there too! Not really sure what kind of swamps you're talking about though

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