Deep in the woods of western Pennsylvania vocoders hum amongst the flowers and synths bubble under the leaf-strewn ground while flutes whistle in the wind and beats bounce to the soft drizzle of a warm acid rain. As the sun peeks out from between the clouds, the organic aural concoction of Black Moth Super Rainbow starts to glisten above the trees.
Forever Heavy
Black Moth Super Rainbow Lyrics
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Forever,
In the sun,
Forever,
Should we know,
Forever,
In the field,
La-da da duh-da
Chewing on bubblegum,
Living in the field,
Chewing on bubblegum,
Living in the field,
Chewing on bubblegum,
Living in the field,
Chewing on bubblegum,
Living in the field,
Sitting in a field,
You were sitting the whole time,
Laying in the sun,
You were doing all kins,
You were chewing all the gum,
You were doing all kinds of-
Laying in the field.
Oh-oh-oh...
Am heavy,
Forever,
In the sun,
Forever,
Should we know,
Forever,
In the field,
La-da da duh-da
Chewing on bubblegum
Living in the field,
Chewing on bubblegum
Living in the field,
Chewing on bubblegum
Living in the field,
Chewing on bubblegum
Living in the field,
Sitting in a field,
You were sitting the whole time,
Laying in the sun,
You were doing all kins,
You were chewing all the gum,
You were doing all kinds of-
Laying in the field.
Oh-oh-oh
The lyrics to "Forever Heavy" by Black Moth Super Rainbow are quite abstract and open-ended, allowing for a wide range of interpretations. At its core, the song seems to evoke a sense of weight or heaviness, both physical and emotional, that persists indefinitely. This weight is juxtaposed with images of living in a field, laying in the sun, and chewing on bubblegum, which suggest a carefree and idyllic existence. However, the repetition of these lines also reinforces a kind of stagnation or stasis, as though the subject of the song is trapped in this pastoral setting, unable to escape or progress.
The idea of being forever heavy can be read as a metaphor for depression or a general sense of disaffection with the world. Despite the beauty and simplicity of the natural setting, the subject of the song seems unable to fully enjoy or engage with it, instead remaining stuck in a cycle of chewing gum and laying in the sun. The final lines of the song--"you were doing all kinds of / laying in the field"--could be interpreted as either a celebration of this kind of aimless existence or an indictment of it, depending on one's perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Am heavy,
I feel weighed down, burdened
Forever,
This feeling is never-ending
In the sun,
Under the bright, hot sun
Forever,
This sensation is permanent
Should we know,
Is there any reason for us to be aware of this?
Forever,
This feeling will never go away
In the field,
Amidst the grass and nature
La-da da duh-da
Non-lexical vocables without any particular meaning
Chewing on bubblegum,
Casually passing time, enjoying a simple pleasure
Living in the field,
Existing in the natural surroundings
Sitting in a field,
Remaining stationary in the grass
You were sitting the whole time,
You spent every moment seated
Laying in the sun,
Basking in the warmth of the sun's rays
You were doing all kinds,
Engaging in a wide range of activities
You were chewing all the gum,
You were enjoying a sweet taste and occupying your time
Laying in the field.
Relaxing and enjoying nature underneath you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Thomas James Fec
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Caroline Appel
I was in rehab about three years ago, and was allowed an mp3 player, yet this was the only song on it. Man, for being in rehab, this was hell of a psychedelic outlet.
Connor Behr
We weren’t allowed music where I was I can only imagine the pleasant relief this woulda provided! , hope your doing well meow!
Life of a Shaman
@Connor Behr same I remeber begging the rehab workers to play music. One fateful night I got one of the older cats to play some bob marley. Its messed up that they won't even let you have music for comfort but they'll pump you full of a shit ton seroquil and other shit that still gets you some kind of fucked up.
TheCr0wing
You don't even need drugs it plugs you right in
billman2112
Lies do not become us.
Nadine Hall
I know what you mean...sobering up this would be awesome. the world. the earth coming back
I R
I heard this LIVE and it by far the best moment in my life...Please if they stop by your city, make the effort to go listen to the legends themselves!!!
Tobie Wobie
Yeah, my mom is friends with this guy who knows tobacco. I got a t-shirt signed by him. It was fantastic.
I R
lemon poppy seed muffin thats so awesome!! I managed to get good ol T to sign one of his albums for me when i saw them live, but i couldnt form a simple sentence. Had to leave it off with “ok thanks, i love you!”
Tobie Wobie
@I R all that I could say to him was "you're really rad....bye."😂