Boyd Rice and Friends is the name of a neofolk 'supergroup' around NON lead… Read Full Bio ↴Boyd Rice and Friends is the name of a neofolk 'supergroup' around NON leader Boyd Rice (this project's only static member). Other members have included: Douglas Pearce (aka Douglas P., of Death In June), Albin Martinek (aka Albin Julius and La Maison Moderne, of Der Blutharsch), Michael Moynihan (aka Coup De Grace, of Blood Axis), Rose McDowall (of Coil, Current 93 and Sorrow), Robert Ferbrache (of Blood Axis) and Tony Wakeford (of Sol Invictus and Death In June).

Another project, Boyd Rice & Fiends, has also included: Rice, Pearce, Martinek, Moynihan and McDowall.

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Bonus Track
Boyd Rice and Friends Lyrics

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Close your eyes the world can wait
It's bitter dreams can all be faced
After the morning comes
We won’t mind if you sleep on
Or choose to chase the setting sun
But we must face the dawn
Don’t look back it’s grown too late
With plow in hand don’t hesitate for long

Don’t leave undone
Oh our hearts beat
Only so often
So where does our life go
In the moments in between
We will sing a song to you
A song to soothe the nightmares too
See now they’re chased away
So this time let the world slide by
Let your voice and body side with all
We have to say
Oh our hearts beat
Only so often
So where does our life go
In the moments in between
Oh our hearts beat
Only so often

So where does our life go
In the moments in between

Overall Meaning

The Boyd Rice and Friends song Bonus Track is a contemplative reflection on the passing of time and the fleeting moments that form our lives. In the opening lines, the singer implores the listener to close their eyes and set aside the pressures of the world, suggesting that the bitter dreams that plague us can be confronted and overcome. Although we may choose to sleep in or chase the setting sun, it is inevitable that we must face the dawn and the challenges that come with a new day. The song urges us not to dwell on the past, but to seize the present moment and not hesitate when it comes to the important things in life.

The chorus repeats the mantra that our hearts beat only so often, and asks the question of where our lives go in the moments in between. The song then shifts gears to offer solace in the form of a song to soothe our nightmares, chasing them away to allow us to let the world slide by and embrace what the singer and their friends have to say. The song concludes with a final repetition of the chorus and the idea that we must cherish the precious moments we are given in life.

Overall, Bonus Track is a thoughtful meditation on life’s struggles and joys, urging the listener to seize the moment and make the most out of the time we have.

Line by Line Meaning

Close your eyes the world can wait
Take a break and ignore the world for a moment

It's bitter dreams can all be faced
Face your fears and worries with courage

After the morning comes
Things will get better

We won’t mind if you sleep on
Take all the time you need to rest

Or choose to chase the setting sun
Do what makes you happy, even if it's not practical

But we must face the dawn
We can't avoid our problems forever

Don’t look back it’s grown too late
Don't dwell on the past, it's time to move forward

With plow in hand don’t hesitate for long
Seize the moment and take action

Don’t leave undone
Finish what you started

Oh our hearts beat
We only have a limited time on this Earth

Only so often
Our life is short and precious