In January of 2020, the duo packed the entirety of Duterte’s recording equipment into two cars and headed to a rental house in Topanga, CA where over the course of two weeks, they wrote and recorded their debut album Doomin’ Sun. The house had a living room with a baby grand piano in it which they turned into a live room by pushing all the furniture against the walls and setting up drums and amps. About halfway through their stay, Buck Meek and James Krivchenia of Big Thief came by the house. Meek brought pedals and an old Martin acoustic to lend to the project, and Krivchenia tracked drums while Duterte’s partner Annie Truscott (Chastity Belt) recorded strings. Aside from those contributions, Kempner and Duterte spent most of their time in isolation.
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Aurora
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Look up it’s Aurora in the sky
Buzzing jerking he sees through her eye
Slicin’ up my homesick reverie
From way up there the treetops are just
Pilling in the sheets
The stream
Mid October bored in North Conway
Starting up a ball game
Making the rules up as we play
He said the ball was once a C list movie star’s
I miss it cuz I’m laughing
It gets stuck under a car
And I took the joke too far again
Again
The blood
The stream
The song "Aurora" by Bachelor begins with the singer looking up at the Aurora, the mesmerizing natural phenomenon in the sky. The lyrics make a comparison to the buzzing and jerking movement of something observing through Aurora's eye. This imagery suggests a sense of connection or communication with a higher power or mystical force represented by Aurora. The following lines, "Slicin’ up my homesick reverie, From way up there the treetops are just Pilling in the sheets," convey a feeling of nostalgia and longing, as if the memories and emotions of the singer are being dissected and rearranged from a distant perspective. The metaphor of treetops pilling in the sheets further emphasizes a sense of confusion or displacement in the singer's mind.
The repetition of "The blood, The stream" in the chorus serves as a recurring motif, possibly representing the cyclical nature of life and nature, or the interconnectedness of different elements. The imagery of blood and stream could be interpreted as symbols of vitality and flow, hinting at themes of life, growth, and transformation within the song's narrative.
The second verse transports the listener to a specific setting, "Mid October bored in North Conway," where the singer recalls starting a ball game with someone. The playful and spontaneous nature of making up rules as they play adds a whimsical quality to the scene. The mention of the ball being a once C-list movie star's adds an element of absurdity and humor, creating a lighthearted atmosphere in the midst of everyday boredom. However, the humor takes a slightly darker turn when the ball gets stuck under a car, and the singer admits to taking the joke too far, highlighting a sense of impulsivity and perhaps regret in their actions.
The song ends with the repetition of "The blood, The stream," once again drawing attention to those recurring motifs. By bringing together elements of nature, nostalgia, playfulness, and reflection, "Aurora" by Bachelor captures a complex range of emotions and experiences within its lyrics. The juxtaposition of cosmic imagery with mundane moments and the interplay of light and dark themes create a rich tapestry of storytelling that invites interpretation and reflection from the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Look up it’s Aurora in the sky
Gazing at the magical sight of Northern Lights in the sky
Buzzing jerking he sees through her eye
Captivated by the beauty, he sees through her perspective
Slicin’ up my homesick reverie
Tearing apart nostalgic memories of home
From way up there the treetops are just Pilling in the sheets
Observing trees from above as they seem like wrinkles in the landscape
The blood
Referencing a deeper emotional connection or significance
The stream
Symbolizing a continuous flow of thoughts or feelings
Mid October bored in North Conway
Painting a picture of a specific time and place in mid-October in North Conway
Starting up a ball game
Initiating a simple game to pass the time
Making the rules up as we play
Creating rules as they go along, emphasizing a carefree approach
He said the ball was once a C list movie star’s
Adding humor by imagining the ball as a former celebrity
I miss it cuz I’m laughing
Expressing fondness for simple joys and laughter
It gets stuck under a car
Highlighting a mishap or obstacle during the game
And I took the joke too far again
Acknowledging a tendency to push humor to the limit
The blood
Referencing a deeper emotional connection or significance
The stream
Symbolizing a continuous flow of thoughts or feelings
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Melina Mae Cortez Duterte, Ellen Corrine Kempner
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