re: Stacks
Bon-Iver Lyrics
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Day is Qumran
Everything that happens is from now on
This is pouring rain
This is paralyzed
I keep throwing it down, two
Hundred at a time
When your money's gone
And you're drunk as hell
On your back with your racks as he stacks your load
In the back with the racks and he stacks your load
In the back with the racks and you're unstacking your load
I've been twisting to the sun
I needed to replace
And the fountain in the front yard is rusted out
All my love was down
In a frozen ground
There's a black crow sitting across from me
His wiry legs are crossed
He's dangling my keys, he even fakes a toss
Whatever could it be
That has brought me to this loss?
On your back with your racks as he stacks your load
In the back with the racks and he stacks your load
In the back with the racks and you're unstacking your load
This is not the sound of a new man
Or a crispy realization
It's the sound of me unlocking and you lift away
Your love will be
Safe with me
The lyrics to "re: Stacks" by Bon Iver are introspective and hauntingly poetic. The song is a reflection on the ups and downs of life, love, and the search for meaning. The opening lines, "This my excavation and to Day is Qumran, Everything that happens is from now on, This is pouring rain, This is paralyzed," suggest a sense of being stuck or lost, perhaps in a personal or emotional crisis. The singer is thrown off-balance by life's challenges, but recognizes the need for change.
The repetition of the phrase "On your back with your racks as he stacks your load" highlights the idea of carrying burdens and the struggle to overcome them. The weight of past mistakes or misfortunes is difficult to bear, but in order to move forward, it must be faced head-on. The black crow in the later verses represents the mysteries of fate and chance, as well as the human psyche's capacity for self-reflection and introspection. It shows the singer's willingness to search for answers in even the most unusual places.
The final lines, "This is not the sound of a new man or a crispy realization, It's the sound of me unlocking and you lift away, Your love will be safe with me," bring the song to a hopeful conclusion. The singer is able to find a way to move forward, to let go of the past and embrace the future. Despite the hardships and challenges that must be faced, there is hope that love and acceptance can be found in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
This my excavation and today is Qumran
I am delving deep into my mind, seeking answers and enlightenment, a process similar to that of the discoveries made at the ancient site of Qumran.
Everything that happens is from now on
The past is behind me, and everything that occurs from this moment forward carries great significance.
This is pouring rain. This is paralyzed
I am overwhelmed with emotion, feeling helpless and immobile like a person trapped in a downpour.
I keep throwing it down, two hundred at a time
I am struggling with a great burden, one that requires me to consistently put forth a substantial effort to lessen its impact.
It's hard to find it when you knew it. When your money's gone and you're drunk as hell
In difficult times, it can be challenging to navigate through life with a clear sense of direction, particularly when one's resources are depleted and they are in a vulnerable state.
On your back with your racks as he stacks your load. In the back with the racks, and he stacks your load. In the back with the racks and you're unstacking your load
The physical and mental burden I carry is considerable, and I am struggling to keep up with the demands placed upon me.
I've been twisting to the sun. I needed to replace. And the fountain in the front yard is rusted out
I have been trying to change my perspective and outlook on life, but it has been difficult. The things that once brought me joy are now faded and damaged, like the rusted fountain in my front yard.
All my love was down in a frozen ground
My capacity for love has been stifled, buried beneath the cold, hard earth, and I can no longer access it.
There's a black crow sitting across from me. His wiry legs are crossed. He's dangling my keys, he even fakes a toss. Whatever could it be that has brought me to this loss?
The presence of the crow before me feels ominous, taunting me with the keys that could potentially unlock the answers I seek about what has led me to this point of loss and despair.
This is not the sound of a new man or a crispy realization. It's the sound of me unlocking and you lift away. Your love will be safe with me
This is not a moment of sudden inspiration, but rather a gradual journey of unlocking my emotions and moving beyond my pain. I am ready to release the love that I have kept bottled up within me, and to care for it with the utmost respect and care.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Deyarmond Edison Vernon
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