The track was released on February 11th and features characteristic eerie vocals, Sabbath-like heavy guitar riffs and psychedelic keyboards.
The video was directed and produced by Exquisite Corps. Productions, Ben Jacques and Justin Gradin and shot at Pigfreeze Studios (Vancouver, BC).
mothers of the sun
Black Mountain Lyrics
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Your children had it rough
Ain't no fooling
We're back in school
Ain't no fooling
When you've been fooled
Let's count together our _____
What you've been ____________ has messed us around
What a confusion ____ of our
Mothers of the sun
Your children had it rough
Ain't no fooling
We're back in school
Ain't no fooling
When you've been fooled
Mothers of the sun
Your children had it rough
Ain't no fooling
(Let's come together _____)
The song "Mothers of the Sun" by Black Mountain seems to be addressing some issues faced by the younger generation, who have had a difficult journey so far. The lyrics suggest that the "Mothers of the Sun" (possibly referring to the goddesses of the sun) have been neglectful or absent in guiding and protecting their children, leaving them to face hardships and turmoil. The opening lines "Your children had it rough, ain't no fooling" indicate that the challenges faced by the youth are real and significant.
The song goes on to express a sense of confusion and disillusionment felt by the younger generation, possibly due to societal or political issues that have impacted their lives. The line "What you've been missing has messed us around" suggests that the neglectful attitude of the mothers has had negative consequences for their children. The reference to "white light in crimson dreams" could be a metaphor for the hope and optimism of youth that has been crushed by harsh realities.
The refrain "Ain't no fooling, we're back in school" seems to indicate a call for action and a desire to take control and make a change. The line "Let's come together [missing word]" suggests that the younger generation needs support and guidance from the Mothers of the Sun, who may need to come back and take an active role in their children's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Mothers of the sun
Addressing the powerful force that represents the sun in nature.
Your children had it rough
The difficult life experiences that living beings on earth face in relation to the harsh realities of nature.
Ain't no fooling
No deception or false assumptions should be made about the actual state of things.
We're back in school
Life is a continuous learning experience, and there is always more knowledge and experience to be gained.
Ain't no fooling
A repetition emphasizing not to underestimate how much there is to learn.
When you've been fooled
The realization of being deceived or tricked and the need to be cautious moving forward.
Let's count together our _____
As a collective, let us acknowledge and recognize our individual hardships and struggles.
What you've been ____________ has messed us around
The consequences of someone's actions have affected us negatively and caused confusion and disorder.
We've seen the white light in crimson ____
We have witnessed the destructive force of nature, which was once perceived as pure and uncontaminated.
What a confusion ____ of our
The current state of confusion and uncertainty we find ourselves in.
Mothers of the sun
Addressing the powerful force that represents the sun in nature, once again to emphasize its importance.
Your children had it rough
Reiteration of the difficult life experiences that living beings on earth face in relation to the harsh realities of nature.
Ain't no fooling
Repeating the importance of not being deceived or making false assumptions.
(Let's come together _____)
Encouraging unity and solidarity towards the coming struggles and hardships we might face.
Contributed by Jeremiah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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One of our most fav tracks!! 👌👌👌. For lyrics 👇
Ain't no fooling
We're back in school
Ain't no fooling
When you've been fooled
Let's come together upon heaven's ground
What you've been scholling has messed us around
We've seen the white light and crimson ball
While all confusion sours us all
Mothers of the sun
Your children had it rough
Ain't no fooling
We're back in school
Ain't no fooling
When you've been fooled
Mothers of the sun
Your children had it rough
Ain't no fooling
fleabag
The 70's vibes are strong with this one.
MAGAVELLI
Yeah I LOVE that there are still people out there trying to make REAL music like this till today. Whether I like the band or not I respect these ppl for keeping rock n roll alive. I just wish this somg was a little faster but it's great lol.
J.D. Casey IV
Listening to Black Mountain is a spiritual experience. They've helped me through many dark periods of my life.
Simon Dare
Possibly the most Black Mountain track of all Black Mountain tracks to date. Massive.
Jack Lantern
Some of the most stylistic and refreshing stoner rock I've heard
Karla Solis
Same as soon as I heard this song I had to light up, man..
Todd Wooton
Steve McMeme when I was introduced to their music, it was described to me as "seriously righteous stoner music for the seriously righteous stoner."
Cammo
@Todd Wooton omit righteous and you may have half a point.
DazReht
If you want to listen to when it gets good start it at 0:00.
cookingtunes
And than once again at 0:00