Billy Boyd is also known as the actor who played Peregrin 'Pippin' Took in the Lord of The Rings trilogy movie and wrote the end credits song for The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies in collaboration with Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens.
More info about them from their Myspace.com page:
"The recipe for Beecake was created over a bottle of malt whiskey in a bar in Glasgow. When four friends got together with three guitars and a box and remembered how much they liked to play music together. Some time later...here we are...Beecake."
They have released an LP titled "Just B" and an album titled "Soul Swimming". Their latest release is the album "The World Of Things."
Dogs Waltz
Beecake Lyrics
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Running full pell through the long wet grass
Enjoying every moment for as it came and went
Not a second of my existence spent,
worrying about a future I knew nothing about
I laid panting on some cool concrete
And watched the humans busily rushing back and forth
Shouting, crying laughing in a language I didn't understand
Buying and selling
Hoping their second house investment was a good one
fighting wars for oil, or land,
or because their God is a better God,
a vengeful God
the only God
And I close my eyes
When I wake, I find a stick,
and I busy myself, throwing it around
enjoying the stick for all that it is
Then I see another dog
With a better stick
and I think to myself
"I might fight him for it"
Maybe I'm evolving
The lyrics to Beecake's song "Dogs Waltz" describe a dream where the singer is a dog, living in the present moment and enjoying every second without worrying about the future. The dog observes humans rushing around busily, consumed by their plans and material possessions, and fighting wars over their beliefs. When the singer wakes up, they find a stick and enjoy playing with it, but when they see another dog with a better stick, they have the sudden impulse to fight for it. These lyrics suggest a commentary on human obsession with material possessions and their constant need for competition and power, even at the expense of others.
The dream sequence in the song represents an escape from the pressures of modern society. The dog symbolizes a simpler and more peaceful way of being, free from anxieties about the future and external expectations. The human world is depicted as noisy and messy, with people caught up in their own agendas and oblivious to the wonder and joy of the present moment. The singer's reaction to the other dog's stick shows that even animals can be subject to the influence of greed and competition, but it also suggests that this behavior may be part of an evolutionary process.
Overall, "Dogs Waltz" is a thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to reflect on their own relationship with material possessions, ambition, and competition. It highlights the importance of being present and enjoying the simple things in life, as well as questioning the motives and values that society often takes for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
I dreamt I was a dog
I had a dream that I was a dog
Running full pell through the long wet grass
I was running really fast through long and wet grass
Enjoying every moment for as it came and went
I was taking pleasure in every experience as it happened, without worrying about the future
Not a second of my existence spent, worrying about a future I knew nothing about
I didn't waste any time worrying about a future that was uncertain
I laid panting on some cool concrete
I rested on a cool concrete surface, breathing heavily
And watched the humans busily rushing back and forth
I observed the humans as they hurried back and forth
Shouting, crying laughing in a language I didn't understand
The humans were making loud noises, sometimes crying and laughing, in a language I couldn't comprehend
Trying to stick to their 5-year plans
The humans were attempting to adhere to their long-term goals
Buying and selling
They were engaging in commerce
Hoping their second house investment was a good one
They had invested in second homes and were hoping they would pay off
fighting wars for oil, or land, or because their God is a better God, a vengeful God, the only God
The humans were fighting wars for resources or religion
And I close my eyes
Then I shut my eyes
When I wake, I find a stick, and I busy myself, throwing it around
When I woke up, I found a stick and entertained myself by tossing it
enjoying the stick for all that it is
I appreciated the stick for what it was
Then I see another dog
Suddenly, I notice another dog nearby
With a better stick
This dog had a nicer stick than mine
and I think to myself
I contemplate
"I might fight him for it"
I consider fighting the other dog for the stick
Maybe I'm evolving
I wonder if I am becoming more aggressive or territorial
Contributed by Skyler T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.