In various combinations and guises, the group had already played a long time together before the "crystalization event" in July 2000 on the slopes of the famous volcano Mt. Hood. Since then they have performed for audiences of all ages and socioeconomic groups, mostly playing close to home and for many years distributing recordings like itinerant madmen, for free.
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War on Machines
Blitzen Trapper Lyrics
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Like a tiger in the rain
My blood is drippin' but I'm bringing you with deadly veign
Salty ocean but my tears will bring me home again
I'm coming at you
Kill the love of a brother or friend
So don't worry
Another night
Burning out like a fire
I'm gonna catch you by the - teacher
There was an empty world awaiting for the love that you give
Chorus
So don't you worry darlin about the things you got
'cause what you're not
Just tries to take away
I'm going home
Like a tiger in the rain
My body's freezin but it's bound to make you whole again
River's winding around the mountains here before the bend
A rushing water fall will never rest -
Chorus
I'm gonna catch you be the tail
And teach you how to live
There wasn't an answer but I'm ready for the love that you give
The lyrics to "War on Machines" by Blitzen Trapper are open to interpretation, but they seem to be about coming home and facing the challenges of life. The singer is like a tiger in the rain, fiercely determined to make it back to someone they care about. Their blood is dripping but they are still deadly, suggesting they have been through a lot of hardship but are still able to carry on. They refer to a salty ocean and tears, which could represent a difficult journey, but ultimately they are coming home again.
The second verse switches gears a bit and talks about the weather making war on machines. This may be a metaphor for the forces of nature or society that can disrupt our lives and throw us off course. Despite this, the singer seems confident that they will catch and teach someone how to live, and that they are ready for the love that this person has to offer. Overall, the song seems to be a meditation on the resiliency of the human spirit in the face of adversity, and the importance of holding onto hope even in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going home
I'm returning to a familiar place
Like a tiger in the rain
I'm moving fiercely and relentlessly, despite obstacles
My blood is drippin' but I'm bringing you with deadly vein
I'm hurt and bleeding, but I'm also causing you harm
Salty ocean but my tears will bring me home again
I'm crying, but those tears point to where I belong
I'm coming at you
I'm attacking you
Kill the love of a brother or friend
I'm capable of harmful acts, even towards those close to me
So don't worry
You shouldn't be concerned
The weather's making war on machines
Natural forces are opposing man-made devices
Another night
Yet another evening
Burning out like a fire
Fading away quickly and violently
I'm gonna catch you by the - teacher
I'll capture you, I'm opposed to authority
There was an empty world awaiting for the love that you give
There used to be a void, but your affection filled it
So don't you worry darlin about the things you got
You shouldn't feel anxious about your possessions
'cause what you're not
Because things you lack
Just tries to take away
Only serve to subtract from who you are
My body's freezin but it's bound to make you whole again
I'm cold, but my actions will benefit you
River's winding around the mountains here before the bend
A river twists around the terrain before reaching a turn
A rushing water fall will never rest -
A waterfall is in constant motion
I'm gonna catch you be the tail
I'll ensnare you from behind
And teach you how to live
I'll show you how to exist
There wasn't an answer but I'm ready for the love that you give
There was no explanation, but your love is welcome
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Written by: ERIC EARLEY
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