The name 'Bon Iver' (pronounced "bon ee-VAIR") is a play on the French phrase 'bon hiver' meaning 'good winter'. Vernon independently released Bon Iver's debut album For Emma, Forever Ago in 2007, most of which was recorded during a four-month stay in a remote cabin in Wisconsin.
While in high school and college Vernon founded the indie-rock bands Mount Vernon and DeYarmond Edison in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where he still resides.
According to the For Emma Songfacts, after the break-up of De Yarmond Edison, Vernon retreated to his father's log cabin, out in the woods of north-east Wisconsin to hibernate for three snowy months. There he collected his thoughts and formulated them into a suite of songs, For Emma, Forever Ago . The album was originally self-released in late 2007 in a run of 500 copies and sold out instantly.
The album garnered critical acclaim, and was picked up by the indie-rock label Jagjaguwar, which gave the album a proper release on February 19th, 2008. The album was released in the UK and Europe by iconic indie 4AD on May 12, 2008.
When released in the UK, For Emma, Forever Ago received 5/5 and "Album of the Month" reviews in both MOJO and Uncut magazines. It is currently the third highest rated album of 2008 on review-aggregator site Metacritic, with accolades from publications including The Village Voice, The Hartford Courant and The A.V. Club.
The group's second album Bon Iver, Bon Iver was released on June 17, 2011 to universal acclaim. It was named by Pitchfork Media as the best album of 2011 on their annual list. At the 2012 Grammys, the album won Best Alternative Album and the group was awarded Best New Artist, despite having debuted in 2007.
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10 Beth Rest
Bon Iver Lyrics
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And the rain let in
The hawser rolls, the vessel's whole and Christ, it's thin
Well I'd know that you'd offer
Would reveal it, though it's soft and flat
Won't repeat it, cull and coffers that
For the soffit, hang this homeward
Sending lost and alone standing offers
It is steep, it is stone
Such recovery
From the daily press, the deepest nest, in keeper's keep
All the news at the door
Such a revelry
Well, it's hocked inside of everything you said to me
It was found what we orphaned
Didn't mention it would serve us picked
Said your love is known
I'm standing up on it
Aren't we married?!
I ain't living in the dark no more
It's not a promise, I?m just gonna call it
Heavy mitted love
Our love is a star
Sure some hazardry
For the light before and after most indefinitely
Danger has been stole away
The lyrics of Bon Iver's song "10 Beth Rest" express a sense of confusion and uncertainty in the face of an overwhelming experience. The opening lines speak of the extreme heat of a star and the sudden onset of rain, suggesting a violent and unexpected change. The ship's hawser (rope), which controls its stability, rolls and the vessel is described as "thin," possibly indicating a sense of fragility or instability. The singer then appears to address a lover, suggesting that they have offered comfort or reassurance, but the singer hesitates to repeat what was said, perhaps suggesting a fear of disappointment or rejection.
The second verse suggests a desire for escape from the pressures of a daily routine or a social environment. The singer longs for a moment of recovery or retreat, perhaps to a place of safety or solitude. However, the news at the door and the revelry (noise and excitement) that follow suggest that escape is not possible, at least not entirely. The final lines of the verse describe a discovery that has the potential to serve the characters in the song, but which was previously overlooked or ignored.
The final stanza suggests a desire for commitment and stability, but also a fear of being trapped or left in the dark. The line "Aren't we married?!" might be interpreted as a plea for acceptance or validation, but it is immediately followed by a determination to step out of the darkness and into the light. The final line, which describes danger being "stole away," could be seen as a hopeful sign of resolution, as though a threat or obstacle has been removed.
Line by Line Meaning
Errant heat to the star
The heat is misdirected towards the star
And the rain let in
The rain seeped through
The hawser rolls, the vessel's whole and Christ, it's thin
The rope is rolling, the ship is complete but fragile
Well I'd know that you'd offer
I am aware that you would help
Would reveal it, though it's soft and flat
I would show it, although it's not exciting
Won't repeat it, cull and coffers that
I won't say it again, it's been edited
For the soffit, hang this homeward
Attach this to the ceiling, bring it home
Pry it open with your love
Open it with your affection
Sending lost and alone standing offers
Offering help to those who are lost and alone
It is steep, it is stone
It is a difficult climb
Such recovery
But it is worth the effort
From the daily press, the deepest nest, in keeper's keep
From the busy life, the deepest hiding places, protected and guarded
All the news at the door
All the latest news is available
Such a revelry
It's a joyful occasion
Well, it's hocked inside of everything you said to me
It's buried in all the things you told me
It was found what we orphaned
We recovered what we lost
Didn't mention it would serve us picked
Didn't expect it would be useful to us
Said your love is known
Said that your love is recognized
I'm standing up on it
I'm relying on it
Aren't we married?!
Aren't we committed to each other?
I ain't living in the dark no more
I'm not living in ignorance anymore
It's not a promise, I?m just gonna call it
It's not a guarantee, but I'm going to say it's true
Heavy mitted love
Overwhelming love
Our love is a star
Our love shines bright
Sure some hazardry
There is some risk involved
For the light before and after most indefinitely
For the light that will continue to shine before and after a long time
Danger has been stole away
The danger has been taken away
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@dasaddestklown2896
I'm not sure what Justin's meaning of this section is but it so parallels my final devastating conversation with my then wife after I found out she had been cheating on me behind my back for so long. These are the only lyrics I even "hear" when listening to this song. And it's all I can think about when I hear it.
"Aren't we married?"
"I ain't living in the dark (of your infidelity) no more"
"It's (your marriage vows) not a promise (anymore)"
"I'm just gonna call it (calling this marriage off)"
As sad as this is to me, I listen to it multiple times a week. It's been 13 years since the event.
@rashidulhasan5873
Errant heat to the star
And the rain let in
And the hawser rolls
The vessel's whole
And Christ, it's thin
Well, I'd know that you'd offer
Would reveal it, though it's soft and flat
Won't repeat it, cull and coffer's that
Or the Prophet, sing this homeward
Pry it open with your love
Sending lost and alone standing offers
It is steep / it is stone
Such recovery
From the daily press
The deepest nest
In keeper's keep
All the news at the door
Such a revelry
Well, it's hocked inside
Of everything
You said to me
It was found what we orphaned
Didn't mention it, would serve us picked
Well your love is known, I'm standing up on it
Aren't we married?
I ain't living in the dark no more
It's not a promise, I'm just gonna call it
Heavy mitted love
Our love is a star
Sure some hazardry
For the light before
And after most indefinitely
Danger has been stole away
This is axiom
@rkitekt5076
[Verse 1]
Errant heat to the star
And the rain let in
And the hawser rolls, the vessel's whole and Christ, it's thin
[Chorus 1]
Well, I'd know that you'd offer
Would reveal it, though it's soft and flat
Won't repeat it, cull and coffers that
For the soffit, hang this homeward
Pry it open with your love
Sending lost and alone standing offers
[Verse 2]
It is steep, it is stone
Such recovery
From the daily press, the deepest nest, in keeper's keep
All the news at the door
Such a revelry
Well, it's hocked inside of everything you said to me
[Chorus 2]
It was found what we orphaned
Didn't mention it would serve us picked
Said your love is known, I'm standing up on it
Aren't we married?!
I ain't living in the dark no more
It's not a promise, I'm just gonna call it
[Verse 3]
Heavy mitted love
Our love is a star
Sure some hazardry
For the light before
And after most indefinitely
[Outro]
Danger has been stole away
This is axiom
@MrDbrizzle
This song is CRIMINALLY underrated.
@chrilborn4138
Big facts
@banjocricketusa
Agreed Derek.
@alexamaral1262
so TRUE
@richardgeorge6255
I think it's my favourite song of all time.
@scalz420
@Richard George if you like this song you will also like Primitive Radio Gods - Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth With Money In My Hand
@icecreammmmman1991
Justin described this song as "'Beth seems like this really cool name for a place you just go to be in paradise forever... Eventually, you start waking up to the fact that you might be ready to spend your life with somebody and still feel good about who you are and what kind of changes you're going to go through no matter what. And 'Beth/Rest' is that reward. It's that place you get to be in for the rest of your life…" It's so cool how he depicts that place in this music video.
@nickdaboii
Wow this gave me the dopest chills. Thank you.
@JulieMae
Damn I love this 🙏💚💙
@user-rl3iu4vd2g
It's weird how sad the song sounds to me. And that that's his description of it