Lay Lay Off Faselam
Avey Tare & Kría Brekkan Lyrics


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Sometimes I wanna cry
Well you've seen it in my eyes
And I sorta like this place
So, why d'you wanna brace

It's a funny little thing
Ghostly arrows seem to come and go
With an "Oh, no"
We had a quiet thing on the soft ground




I hear a sad rain killed the calm sound

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Avey Tare & Kra Brekkan's song "Lay Lay Off Faselam" suggest that the singer is going through some sort of emotional turmoil, as they confess to wanting to cry and feeling as though others can see their distress in their eyes. The following line, "And I sorta like this place / So, why d'you wanna brace," is a bit more ambiguous, but could be interpreted as the singer feeling a sense of attachment or comfort to their current situation, and questioning why someone else (possibly the person they're speaking to in the song) wants to disrupt that sense of stability by causing difficulties or conflict.


The song continues with the line "Ghostly arrows seem to come and go / With an 'Oh, no'," which creates a sense of unease or uncertainty. The use of the word "ghostly" implies that the threats or disturbances in the singer's life may not be tangible or easy to identify, and the "Oh, no" suggests a sense of fear or apprehension. The final lines of the verse paint a picture of a peaceful moment interrupted by a sudden rainstorm that "killed the calm sound" - again, adding to the sense of instability and unpredictability that pervades the song.


Overall, the lyrics of "Lay Lay Off Faselam" suggest a speaker who is grappling with complex emotions and facing unexpected challenges in their life. The song's dreamy, surreal soundscapes underscore these themes, creating a haunting and introspective atmosphere.


- The title of the song, "Lay Lay Off Faselam," is an anagram for "A Fallacy of Self-Amelioration."
- The song was released as a single in 2007, and later appeared on the album "Pullhair Rubeye," which Avey Tare & Kra Brekkan recorded together in 2006 but initially released in a heavily distorted format that made it difficult or impossible to understand the lyrics.
- The lyrics of "Lay Lay Off Faselam" were inspired by a conversation Avey Tare had with his wife about the concept of self-improvement.
- The song's music video features surreal, otherworldly imagery that matches the eerie tone of the music.
- Avey Tare & Kra Brekkan were both members of the experimental indie band Animal Collective before releasing "Pullhair Rubeye" as a duo.
- The duo recorded "Pullhair Rubeye" while living in a cabin in rural upstate New York, using a variety of unconventional recording techniques and experimenting with sound manipulation.
- The initial release of "Pullhair Rubeye" was widely criticized for its heavily altered and distorted sound, which made it difficult to discern the lyrics and musical elements.
- In 2007, Avey Tare & Kra Brekkan released a "reverse" version of "Pullhair Rubeye," which played the songs in reverse order and with the original lyrics and music restored.
- "Lay Lay Off Faselam" has been cited as an example of Avey Tare & Kra Brekkan's interest in blending folk, avant-garde, and experimental elements in their music.
- The song's lyrics have been interpreted in a number of ways, with some seeing it as a commentary on the struggle for personal growth, and others seeing it as a reflection on the challenges of maintaining relationships in the face of external pressures and distractions.


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Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I wanna cry
At times, I have an urge to shed tears


Well you've seen it in my eyes
You have observed my emotion through my eyes


And I sorta like this place
I somewhat appreciate this location


So, why d'you wanna brace
Then, why do you want to prepare for something unpleasant


It's a funny little thing
It's a peculiar and small matter


Ghostly arrows seem to come and go
Uncanny arrows appear and vanish


With an 'Oh, no'
Exclaimed with a sound of disappointment or concern


We had a quiet thing on the soft ground
We enjoyed a peaceful moment on the gentle Earth


I hear a sad rain killed the calm sound
I perceive a melancholic rain that ended the peaceful noise




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Spud

sometimes I wanna cry
oh you seen it in my eyes
I sorta like this place
so why'd you wanna brace

it's a funny little thing ghostly arrows
seem to come and go with an oh no
we had a quiet thing on the soft ground
I hear a sad rain killed the calm sound



All comments from YouTube:

Stewart Jenkins

I feel a deep sadness for someone who cannot feel the emotional depth of this song.

leehazlewoodism

I feel the same, it's like they're missing one of their vital senses.

All the music Avey and Kria made together is magical.

Tristan Vogel

this song helped me understand my breaking heart. I can’t imagine my heart’s recovery without this song.

baconarchitect

probably the most overlooked album in the AC catalog. It started pouring rain when this song came on during my first listen of the reversed album and it was just a perfect moment

ariel fauna

I love this song so much I cant stop listening to it

Spooky Gumbo

This song guts me every time. Wish I could go back in time and see you again. I miss you.

Tony

this is a coool photo of them!!!! one of my fav songs from dis album

David Anderson

I like this so much more the way you've reversed it. wish this was the version on the album

Josh K

One of the only good songs ever

Justino

Can't argue with this

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