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."
The Clown
Beecake Lyrics
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Makes you hold what you've got
Makes you hold on tight
Makes you plan for the fight
But you won't take a hand
You'd rather crash than have help land
And you're strong as a Bear
But you weep when nobody's there
You see you're not in control
Smile and Hope
Hold on, Hold on, Hold on, Hold on
Choosing the love over fear
Knowing the truth is so near
Cheer Up
Hold on, Hold on, Hold on, Hold
Repeat 3 times
Repeat 4 times.
But the sweetest sound is
When it all comes tumbling down
Can you still sing along
When you don't know the song
Hold on, Hold on, Hold on, Hold on
Give it up you know just what you've got
It's pulling you down to that hole in the ground
It fills you with fear, It's all that you hear
As the night takes away, say goodbye to the day that you've lost
When you can't find your feet
Taste the Honey, still as sweet
The lyrics to Beecake's song The Clown speak of the struggle of holding on in the face of adversity, even when things seem to be falling apart. The first few lines describe the feeling of being stuck in a perpetual state of fear, planning for a fight that may never come. The song then moves on to describe the singer's struggle with accepting help, even when it is offered, and their tendency to push others away even when they need them the most.
Despite this struggle, the song ultimately speaks of hope and choosing love over fear. The repeated lines of "Hold on, Hold on" serve as a reminder to keep fighting and choosing to remain hopeful in the face of hardship. The final lines of the song offer a message of resilience and perseverance, suggesting that even when things feel like they are falling apart, there is still sweetness to be found in life.
Overall, The Clown is a powerful reflection on the human struggle with fear, pain, and the need for connection and hope in difficult times. The song's lyrics are both poetic and insightful, offering a message of hope and resilience that is sure to resonate with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
This Ancient Rot
The enduring decay and negativity in your life
Makes you hold what you've got
Forces you to cling onto what little good you have left
Makes you hold on tight
Compels you to keep a firm grip on anything good that remains
Makes you plan for the fight
Makes you prepare for the struggles and conflicts you will inevitably face
But you won't take a hand
You refuse any assistance from others
You'd rather crash than have help land
You would rather fail completely than accept help from anyone
And you're strong as a Bear
You are tough and resilient
But you weep when nobody's there
You break down and cry when you are alone with your thoughts
You see you're not in control
You come to accept that you cannot control everything in your life
Smile and Hope
Find happiness and optimism even in difficult times
Hold on, Hold on, Hold on, Hold on
Stay strong and persevere through challenges
Choosing the love over fear
Opting for positivity and love over negativity and fear
Knowing the truth is so near
Understanding that the solution or answer is close at hand
Cheer Up
Be hopeful and optimistic
Repeat 3 times
Reinforce the message of 'hold on'
But the sweetest sound is
The most satisfying thing is
When it all comes tumbling down
When everything falls apart
Can you still sing along
Can you still find happiness despite adversity
When you don't know the song
Even when you do not know what to do
Give it up you know just what you've got
Accept and acknowledge the good things in your life
It's pulling you down to that hole in the ground
Negativity is dragging you into despair
It fills you with fear, It's all that you hear
Fear and negativity consumes you and is all you think about
As the night takes away, say goodbye to the day that you've lost
Accept that the past cannot be changed and move on from it
When you can't find your feet
When you are lost and don't know what to do
Taste the Honey, still as sweet
Find happiness and sweetness in life even during tough times
Contributed by Brooklyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alexrodgers925
This Ancient Rot
Makes you hold what you’ve got
Makes you hold on tight
… Makes you plan for the fight
But the sweetest sound
When it all comes tumbling down
Can you still sing along
When you don’t know the song
Hold on, Hold on, Hold on, Hold on
(Chorus)
Give it up you know just what you’ve got
It’s pulling you down to that hole in the ground
It fills you with fear, It’s all that you hear
As the night takes away, say goodbye to the day that you’ve lost
When you can’t find your feet
Taste the Honey, still as sweet
But you won’t take a hand
You’d rather crash than have help land
And you’re strong as a Bear
But you weep when nobody’s there
You see you’re not in control
Smile and Hope
Hold on, Hold on, Hold on, Hold on
(Chorus) x4
Give it up you know just what you’ve got
It’s pulling you down to that hole in the ground
It fills you with fear, It’s all that you hear
As the night takes away, say goodbye to the day that you’ve lost
Choosing the love over fear
Knowing the truth is so near
Cheer Up!…
Hold on, Hold on, Hold on, Hold
(Love this song btw)
@gingey1423
This Ancient Rot
Makes you hold what you’ve got
Makes you hold on tight
… Makes you plan for the fight
But the sweetest sound is
When it all comes tumbling down
Can you still sing along
When you don’t know the song
Hold on, Hold on, Hold on, Hold on
Chorus:
Give it up you know just what you’ve got
It’s pulling you down to that hole in the ground
It fills you with fear, It’s all that you hear
As the night takes away, say goodbye to the day that you’ve lost
When you can’t find your feet
Taste the Honey, still as sweet
But you won’t take a hand
You’d rather crash than have help land
And you’re strong as a Bear
But you weep when nobody’s there
You see you’re not in control
Smile and Hope
Hold on, Hold on, Hold on, Hold on
Choosing the love over fear
Knowing the truth is so near
Cheer Up!…
Hold on, Hold on, Hold on, Hold
@DillyStein
Came for Boyd, found myself another favorite band.
I'm all for pleasant surprises!
@patrickcruz8633
This is where good music does not get any attention at all while the stupid ones gets it all.
@007Keera
This is one of my favorite music videos. I never get tired of listening to Beecake. They have such a relaxing yet thought-provoking sound.
@eruveresilverblade7175
this song is one of the most amazing displays of pure art I have ever seen
@jasondahmer800
can't escape the Vitas
@roary3282
This is one of the most eerily captivating songs I have ever listened to.
I have myself another favorite band now.
@Naruakita
This is beautiful.
So sad how many talented people just don't get as much attention as some bullshit you can hear over there.
@rivengard7390
Sadly so true ugh
@meli_yt15
Espera... Tu usuario está en español, hablas español?
@judge1609
...and they put all the THINGS in a boat called "PARADISE" which promptly sank when they crossed the river...I guess you can't take it with you, And note they have on their painted faces which are not their true selves. Thanks Beecake! Only you guys could make this song.