Band of Horses was formed by Ben Bridwell (guitar, vocals) and Mat Brooke (guitar) in 2004 after the break-up of their previous band, Carissa's Wierd. Rob and Creighton were formerly of the mathrock band The New Mexicans before joining Band of Horses. The group initially got attention from Sub Pop records after opening for Iron & Wine in Seattle area shows. In 2005, the band released their debut EP, Band of Horses Tour EP, which was sold exclusively at shows and on Sub Pop's website. Their debut full-length, Everything All the Time was recorded in 2005 with producer Phil Ek and released on March 21, 2006 to generally good reviews.
On July 13, 2006, Band of Horses appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman sans Brooke. As of July 25, 2006, Mat Brooke left Band of Horses to focus more on his other band, Grand Archives, who had also signed to Sub Pop.
The band's second album, Cease to Begin, was released on October 9 2007. The band has recently moved its base of operations from Seattle to Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Their album, Infinite Arms, was released in May of 2010.
Their album, Mirage Rock, was released in September 2012.
Their latest album, Why Are You OK? was released in June 2016.
Dull Times / The Moon
Band of Horses Lyrics
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Put the garbage where it doesn't belong
All is numb, two minutes to one
What's your life like with all that you've done?
You've done, you've done
Listen close wherever you go
Dull times, let'em seep into your bones
Honest themes every once in a while
In a while, in a while
In a while, in a while
Filthy room, guitars out of tune
Blank thoughts like I promised to you
Underneath is there something to see?
Slower clouds only reflecting
On the water, on the water,
On the water, on the water
Feel's like I'm going insane, why bother?
The home is where the heart is
How long we've apart, it's been hard
Or home is where you are
Which side I live on, I won't say
Home is where the heart is
How long we've been apart
It's been hard-er home
Home is where you are
And which side I live on
Long we've been apart
Home is where the heart
Home is where you are
Blank state and maudlin
In need of something to say
Get to solving this thinking problem
Dissolution at the start of the day, start of the day
I administered badly
Dreaming mysteries up
The stars spinning around and around me
While the tasks keep piling up
Piling up, they're piling up
I might talk to the ceiling
I never need something to do
I never needed a reason to stare into the light, the light of the moon (moon)
Staring at the light (moon)
Home is where the heart is, home is where you are
Long we've been apart, which side I live on
Home is where the heart
Staring at the light (moon)
Staring at the light (moon)
The lyrics to Band of Horses' "Dull Times / The Moon" paint a picture of a man who is lost and disconnected from the world around him. The opening lines, "setting sun, forgot who I was, put the garbage where it doesn't belong," suggest that the singer is struggling to find his place in the world. He is numb and wondering about the meaning of his life.
As the song progresses, we see the singer grappling with feelings of isolation and ennui. He longs for connection and honesty, but finds himself stuck in a "filthy room" with "guitars out of tune" and "blank thoughts." He wonders if there's something more to life than what he's experiencing, something that he's missing.
The repeated refrain of "home is where the heart is" provides a glimmer of hope for the singer. He acknowledges that he's been apart from his true self for too long, but believes that he can find his way back to where he belongs. The final lines of the song, "staring at the light (moon)," suggest that he's beginning to find solace in the natural world, and that he's rediscovering his place in the universe.
Overall, "Dull Times / The Moon" is a powerful exploration of the human experience, and the ways in which we can find our way back to ourselves when we've lost our sense of direction.
Line by Line Meaning
Setting sun, forgot who I was
As the sun sets, I feel lost and forgetful of my own identity.
Put the garbage where it doesn't belong
I am acting haphazardly and carelessly, not taking proper care of my surroundings.
All is numb, two minutes to one
I feel emotionally detached and disconnected, and am aware of the passage of time.
What's your life like with all that you've done?
I question the meaning and value of my own actions and accomplishments.
Listen close wherever you go
I advise not to ignore the mundane and unremarkable experiences in life.
Dull times, let'em seep into your bones
It is important to embrace and integrate the seemingly mundane moments in life, allowing them to affect and shape you.
Keep it kind, always in time
I remind myself to always act with compassion and to stay present in the moment.
Honest themes every once in a while
Occasionally, it's important to speak and reflect on the more difficult, raw aspects of life.
Filthy room, guitars out of tune
My environment is cluttered and disorganized, with neglected and discordant tools of creation.
Blank thoughts like I promised to you
I am struggling to generate meaningful ideas, however I had previously made promises to someone about creating something of value.
Underneath is there something to see?
I question if there is a deeper, hidden meaning or purpose underlying my current experience.
Slower clouds only reflecting
The pace of life seems sluggish, while life simply mirrors or reflects itself back.
On the water, on the water,
This reflection is mirrored on the surface of water.
Feels like I'm going insane, why bother?
I feel like I am losing my mind and question the point of even trying.
The home is where the heart is
The place where one feels most loved and comfortable is their true home.
How long we've apart, it's been hard
Being separated from someone I love for a long time has been emotionally difficult.
Or home is where you are
Home is determined by the person or people I love, rather than a physical location.
Which side I live on, I won't say
I choose not to reveal which side I live on, for reasons left unexplained.
Blank state and maudlin
I feel uninspired and melancholic.
In need of something to say
I am looking for inspiration to generate meaningful words or ideas.
Get to solving this thinking problem
I recognize a need to solve or overcome my current mental challenges.
Dissolution at the start of the day, start of the day
I feel a sense of disintegration or weakening, at the beginning of a new day or chapter.
I administered badly
I handled or managed something poorly or incorrectly.
Dreaming mysteries up
I am creating or imagining mysterious or unknown situations in my mind.
The stars spinning around and around me
I feel surrounded or overwhelmed by the vastness and wonder of the universe.
While the tasks keep piling up
Despite these feelings, responsibilities and burdens continue to accumulate.
Piling up, they're piling up
The weight of these responsibilities is becoming increasingly heavy.
I might talk to the ceiling
I may find myself talking to unresponsive or inanimate objects due to feelings of loneliness or isolation.
I never need something to do
I am never lacking in tasks or responsibilities.
I never needed a reason to stare into the light, the light of the moon (moon)
I find myself gazing at the moon without need for justification or purpose, simply because it brings me peace or wonder.
Staring at the light (moon)
Continued fixation on the light emitting from the moon.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BENJAMIN BRIDWELL
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