A faction of musicians who played music by a bay.
Captive Cows
Bay Faction Lyrics
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My favorite sound
Why do you switch?
To english frowns
I crumbled like old coffee grounds
When I tried to break into your house
When I smell blood, oh oh You should go now
Before the wolves come back to pound the jesus from the ceiling grout
before the mayor accepts his crown
and runs into the ground
I'll take you out on the town
We'll make curly q's on captive cows
But you fell apart like old coffee grounds
When I brought you back to my house
When I smell blood, oh oh You should go now
Before the wolves come back to pound the Jesus from the ceiling grout
You should go now
Before the mayor accepts his crown
And runs into the ground
You should go now
Before the wolves come back to pound the Jesus from the ceiling grout
You should go now
Before the mayor accepts his crown
And runs into the ground
The song "Captive Cows" by Bay Faction is a melancholic piece that speaks about failed attempts to connect with someone. The first stanza reveals the singer's attraction and attachment to a particular sound which he/she adores. However, things change, and the subject switches to something negative, English frowns, which the singer dislikes. The song progresses to narrate a failed relationship as the singer tried to break into someone's house, only to crumble like old coffee grounds. The second stanza uses metaphorical language, comparing the wolves to people who destroy the things they love, and the Jesus in the ceiling grout as a symbol of hope being destroyed. The singer advises the subject to leave before the wolves return to cause more damage.
The chorus repeats twice, with the singer urging the subject to leave before the mayor ruins everything. They talk of going out and having fun, but the subject falls apart like old coffee grounds, and they cannot connect. The last line of the chorus reiterates that the subject should leave before things become worse. The song is melancholic and sad as the singer expresses his/her inability to connect with someone he/she loves.
Line by Line Meaning
That sound that sound
The sound that brings me comfort and familiarity.
My favorite sound
Of all the sounds, this one is my favorite. It fills me with happiness.
Why do you switch?
I can sense that you are not comfortable in your own skin. Why do you try to be someone you're not?
To english frowns
You are attempting to change yourself to fit a societal norm that is foreign to you, and in doing so you look unhappy and unfulfilled.
I crumbled like old coffee grounds
I fell apart and lost my composure when I tried to force my way into your life without your permission.
When I tried to break into your house
I acted without thinking and invaded your privacy, causing you distress and discomfort.
When I smell blood, oh oh You should go now
I have a feeling that things are about to get violent or difficult. You should leave before it's too late.
Before the wolves come back to pound the jesus from the ceiling grout
It's best to leave before things get extremely violent or dangerous, before we are physically attacked and beaten mercilessly.
you should go now
I am telling you sincerely, please leave. It's not worth risking your safety to stay here any longer.
before the mayor accepts his crown
Things are about to get out of control, even on a larger scale. Society may descend into chaos if we do not act quickly.
and runs into the ground
If we do not take action soon, everything will crumble and be destroyed.
I'll take you out on the town
I want to show you a good time, to help you forget your worries.
We'll make curly q's on captive cows
We'll have an adventure, doing something unexpected and perhaps even a little strange.
But you fell apart like old coffee grounds
You were not ready for what I offered you. You cracked under the pressure of my unexpected invitation.
When I brought you back to my house
I should have respected your boundaries and not pressured you into anything you were not comfortable with.
Before the wolves come back to pound the Jesus from the ceiling grout
I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to leave before it's too late. Things are about to get dangerous.
Before the mayor accepts his crown
The world is about to change, and it may not be for the better. We must be prepared to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
And runs into the ground
If we do not act quickly and decisively, everything we know and love may be destroyed.
You should go now
Please, I implore you to leave. It's not safe for you here anymore.
Before the wolves come back to pound the Jesus from the ceiling grout
The situation is getting more and more dangerous by the moment. Please, don't wait any longer to leave.
You should go now
I don't want to see you hurt or worse. Please, leave while there's still time.
Before the mayor accepts his crown
The world is changing, and not for the better. We must be prepared to face the challenges ahead.
And runs into the ground
If we do not act now, everything we know and love may be lost forever.
Contributed by Adam P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dick Albertson
I’ve been lyin’ bout
Where I’ve been drinkin’
Dangerously distant
Am I losing you but..
In this age, you can’t feel peace.
Loose cannoning atrophy
Only twenty-odd months
To twenty-three
If I wanted to swim would you hold my leash?
You’re so much
older does it feel weird?
Having me over when you get so drunk
you can’t fuck, you won’t let me go
So what rot your teeth out drinkin’ on the quad
I can smell it but I won’t say shit keep quiet
I’ll go home
Young heart full of blood
everybody smokes but not that much
we hung out all night but didn’t touch once ‘cuz
In this age you can’t feel peace
Loose cannoning atrophy
Only twenty-odd months
To twenty-three
If I wanted to swim would you hold my leash?
You’re so much
older does it feel weird?
Having me over when you get so drunk
you can’t fuck, you won’t let me go
So what rot your teeth out drinkin’ on the quad
I can smell it but I won’t say shit keep quiet
I’ll go home
James does this thing where he stretches out vowel sounds, bearing that in mind I think this is the most accurate transcription out there.
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I just heard the insta live version of this. I really wonder how long this song was in the making for and why its just lost in time now. From the live version sounds like James was touching up alotta of things heavily :(
(Idk if links work but heres the ig live: https://youtu.be/1hy_DsV1mZo)
:)
@gabe I really liked this version of older !! I can only wonder why it didnt make it in flordia guilt. I also feel the same way about them breaking up. It was so strange seeing them go silent on their socials and then disbanding. I was so suprised. Im really glad though that theres people who really saw something special in these guys like I did :)
gabe
good find !! i like that version a lot, takes on a totally different mood but still delivers the same message :’) i feel like bay fac disbanded way sooner than any of them actually planned/wanted to — they removed their self titled from streaming services, leading fans to believe they were going to put out a lot more music that differed from that genre, only to call it quits shortly after releasing Swan Dive. it’s pretty strange
Dick Albertson
I’ve been lyin’ bout
Where I’ve been drinkin’
Dangerously distant
Am I losing you but..
In this age, you can’t feel peace.
Loose cannoning atrophy
Only twenty-odd months
To twenty-three
If I wanted to swim would you hold my leash?
You’re so much
older does it feel weird?
Having me over when you get so drunk
you can’t fuck, you won’t let me go
So what rot your teeth out drinkin’ on the quad
I can smell it but I won’t say shit keep quiet
I’ll go home
Young heart full of blood
everybody smokes but not that much
we hung out all night but didn’t touch once ‘cuz
In this age you can’t feel peace
Loose cannoning atrophy
Only twenty-odd months
To twenty-three
If I wanted to swim would you hold my leash?
You’re so much
older does it feel weird?
Having me over when you get so drunk
you can’t fuck, you won’t let me go
So what rot your teeth out drinkin’ on the quad
I can smell it but I won’t say shit keep quiet
I’ll go home
James does this thing where he stretches out vowel sounds, bearing that in mind I think this is the most accurate transcription out there.
airdanimals
dude ur a god thank u sm
gabe
@Austin Uecker love how that sounds, thanks a bunch ^^
Austin Uecker
Another part I think you may have made a mistake on is at “you’re so much older, does it feel weird having me over” instead of “it’ll be” I could be wrong though
gabe
@airdanimals that’s what makes sense right ? i just don’t really hear him making an E sound at the end of the word he’s saying, more of a D sound which is why i put hold! i’m sure you could be right though!!
airdanimals
also! i think the lyric might be "I'll go home" and not "I'll go hold"!
layton h
Sweet