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.
They Live In the Meadow
Black Moth Super Rainbow Lyrics
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We don't know (know, know know)
Got away (away, away, away)
By the sunny side (side, side, side)
People (people, people, people)
We don't know (know, know know)
Got away (away, away, away)
By the sunny side (side, side, side)
People (people, people, people)
We don't know (know, know know)
Got away (away, away, away)
By the sunny fields (fields, fields, fields)
People (people, people, people)
We don't know (know, know know)
Got away (away, away, away)
By the sunny fields (fields, fields, fields)
People (people, people, people)
We don't know (know, know know)
Got away (away, away, away)
By the sunny side (side, side, side)
People (people, people, people)
We don't know (know, know know)
Got away (away, away, away)
By the sunny side (side, side, side)
The lyrics of Black Moth Super Rainbow's song "They Live In the Meadow" appear to be simple and repetitive on the surface, but upon closer inspection, they may have a deeper meaning. The repetition of the phrases "people, people, people" and "we don't know, know, know" seems to suggest a sense of confusion and disorientation. The line "got away by the sunny side/fields" could be interpreted as a desire to escape and find solace in nature.
The use of the word "sunny" creates a sense of warmth and comfort, which may be perceived as a contrast to the confusion and uncertainty expressed in the other lines. The recurring theme of people "getting away" could be interpreted as a comment on the human desire for escape and the search for a better life. However, it is also possible that the song is simply about enjoying the beauty of nature as an escape from the stress of everyday life.
Interestingly, the song's music video features a masked figure driving through a deserted landscape, seemingly searching for something. The video's surreal and otherworldly atmosphere is consistent with Black Moth Super Rainbow's general aesthetic. The song's dreamy, lo-fi sound is also typical of the band's unique style.
Line by Line Meaning
People (people, people, people)
There are people, multiple people
We don't know (know, know know)
We don't have knowledge or information
Got away (away, away, away)
Escaped or moved away from something
By the sunny side (side, side, side)
Near a bright or cheerful location
People (people, people, people)
There are people, multiple people
We don't know (know, know know)
We don't have knowledge or information
Got away (away, away, away)
Escaped or moved away from something
By the sunny fields (fields, fields, fields)
Near a bright and open grassy area
People (people, people, people)
There are people, multiple people
We don't know (know, know know)
We don't have knowledge or information
Got away (away, away, away)
Escaped or moved away from something
By the sunny side (side, side, side)
Near a bright or cheerful location
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