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.
Feud
Band of Horses Lyrics
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I can't tell the weak thing is tough
You better get this go
But that is space I want to go on
I got to move far
I don't want it no more, more
Feel the
Just a little justice
Give a little money and a house and the car
Filling up your pockets but it's all that you got
I want you to feud, feud
It's just a freak show, wait till you see on the inside
He was caught sleeping, steady dreaming with the ship
I'm on top, my heart, my heart
Give a little money and a house and the car
Filling up your pockets but it's all that you got
I want you to feud, feud
The song "Feud" by Band of Horses seems to describe the feeling of struggling to achieve success in the entertainment industry. The opening lines, "Oh, oh where we get this hope, I can't tell the weak thing is tough," suggest that the singer is uncertain about how to achieve success and feels like giving up. The following lines, "You better get this go, but that is space I want to go on, I got to move far, I don't want it no more, more," imply that the singer wants to succeed but feels like they need to move on to a different place or mindset to do so.
The chorus, "Feel the today you are the TV, I need you to feud, just a little justice," seems to suggest that the singer is aware of the cutthroat nature of the industry and is willing to fight for their chance to be seen on television or become successful. They want justice in the form of recognition for their hard work.
The next verse, "Give a little money and a house and the car, filling up your pockets but it's all that you got, I want you to feud, feud," seems to describe the sacrifices that people make to succeed in the entertainment industry. The singer is aware that success often comes at a cost, such as giving up financial stability or personal comfort. They want others to understand this and be willing to make similar sacrifices in order to compete in the industry.
Overall, "Feud" seems to be a reflection on the difficulties of achieving success in a cutthroat industry and the sacrifices that must be made to do so. The singer is willing to fight for their chance to be seen and wants others to understand the price of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh where we get this hope
Questioning the source of hope in their life.
I can't tell the weak thing is tough
Having doubts about whether something weak can become strong.
You better get this go
Encouraging someone to take action and move forward.
But that is space I want to go on
Desiring to explore an unknown or distant place.
I got to move far
Feeling the need to physically and mentally distance oneself from a situation or person.
I don't want it no more, more
Expressing a desire to break free from something unwanted and unnecessary.
Feel the
An incomplete sentence, possibly meant to convey a feeling or emotion.
Today you are the TV, I need you to feud
Asking someone to engage in conflict, possibly to bring excitement or entertainment to their life.
Just a little justice
Seeking a fair outcome or resolution to a situation, but only to a small degree.
Give a little money and a house and the car
Reflecting on material possessions and the desire for more of them.
Filling up your pockets but it's all that you got
Acknowledging that accumulating wealth does not necessarily bring happiness or fulfillment.
I want you to feud, feud
Reiterating the desire to engage in conflict with someone.
It's just a freak show, wait till you see on the inside
Viewing something or someone as abnormal or strange, with the expectation of finding even more oddities upon closer inspection.
He was caught sleeping, steady dreaming with the ship
Observing someone who is not fully present and engaged in their surroundings, but rather lost in their thoughts or imagination.
I'm on top, my heart, my heart
Feeling confident and in control of oneself and one's emotions.
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Written by: Benjamin Bridwell
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