Bardo Pond are an American psychedelic rock band formed in Philadelphia, PA… Read Full Bio ↴Bardo Pond are an American psychedelic rock band formed in Philadelphia, PA, United States in 1991. They are currently signed to London based label Fire Records. The current members are Michael Gibbons (guitar), John Gibbons (guitar), Isobel Sollenberger (flute and vocals), Clint Takeda (bass guitar), Jason Kourkonis (drums), and Aaron Igler (synth/electronics). Bardo Pond's drug-inspired music is often classified as space rock, acid rock, post-rock, shoegaze or noise rock. Many Bardo Pond album titles have been derived from the names of esoteric psychedelic substances. Their sound has been likened to Pink Floyd, Spacemen 3 and My Bloody Valentine.

Allmusic describes Bardo Pond as having "lengthy, deliberate sound explorations filled with all the hallmarks of modern-day space rock: droning guitars, thick distortion, feedback, reverb, and washes of white noise." Bardo Pond are a taper-friendly band who encourage fans to make recordings of their shows.

Rumination
Bardo Pond Lyrics

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Rumination
Your face your hair your eyes
Rumination
Screaming skyward is the thing
Your hands were the last thing
That I'd seen
Existing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bardo Pond's song "Rumination" are quite abstract and open to interpretation. However, the verses offer some insight into the emotional state of the singer. The repeated phrase of "Rumination" suggests a preoccupation with a particular thought or feeling. The following line of "Your face your hair your eyes" could be interpreted as the singer fixating on the person they miss. The third line, "Screaming skyward is the thing" could suggest a sense of frustration or desperation, with the singer screaming out into the sky.

The last line of the verse is particularly poignant: "Your hands were the last thing / That I'd seen / Existing". This could suggest that this person that the singer is missing has passed away, and the memory of their hands is particularly vivid for the singer. Alternatively, it could be interpreted as the last memory the singer has of this person before they left their life.

Overall, the lyrics to "Rumination" are evocative of a person grappling with a strong emotion or memory, and trying to come to terms with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Rumination
Persistent thoughts and contemplation

Your face your hair your eyes
Memories of your physical features linger in my mind

Rumination
My thoughts continue to revolve and obsess

Screaming skyward is the thing
My emotions are so strong that I feel like screaming towards the sky

Your hands were the last thing
The final memory I have of you is the image of your hands

That I'd seen
It is the last visual reminder of you that I have

Existing
I am feeling the distress and heaviness of your absence

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