Saddle Creek also released Letting Off the Happiness in November 1998, a ten-track record that boasted a much more focused and clear sound than the previous album. According to the Saddle Creek press release, it features members of Lullaby for the Working Class, Neutral Milk Hotel, and Of Montreal. It was predominantly recorded in the Oberst family basement in Omaha on an analog eight track reel to reel; with some work also done at keyboardist Andy Lemaster's Athens, GA studio. Although almost all of the tracks feature a full band, June on the West Coast is performed with only acoustic guitar and vocals. Padraic My Prince gives a dramatic fictional account of the death of Oberst's imagined baby brother.
In 2000 Bright Eyes released Fevers and Mirrors, a demonstration of the immense improvement in production quality and musical vision of the band. New instruments such as flute, piano, and accordion were introduced into the song arrangements. After An Attempt to Tip the Scales, a mock radio interview takes place. The mock radio interview features Todd Fink of The Faint doing an impression of Conor Oberst while reading a script that Oberst wrote. The man interviewing is Matt Silcock, a former member of Lullaby for the Working Class. In this interview, the fake Oberst intentionally presents a strange, contradictory explanation of his attitude towards his music. The interview acknowledges criticisms of his lyrics as overblown and insincere, which had begun to appear as the popularity of the band increased, but responds by stating that the lyrics are meant for personal interpretation. In a 'real' interview with KittyMagik.com, Oberst stated about the mock one: "It was a way to make fun of ourselves because the record is such a downer. I mean, that's one part of who I am, but I also like laughing and fucking around."
2002 saw the release of Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground, and since then Oberst has released an almost constant stream of new material on collaborative EPs, split singles, tribute albums, and charity records. He ventured into the studio with Nebraska folk-pop outfit Tilly And The Wall, co-producing their debut album Wild Like Children and released it on his newly established record label, Team Love.
January 2005 saw the release of two albums: I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning, which is a country-tinged mélange of Conor’s finest acoustic songs, featuring guest vocal appearances from Emmylou Harris and Jim James of My Morning Jacket; and Digital Ash In A Digital Urn, which is a more produced, electronic album featuring cameo appearances by Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
One single from each album, Take It Easy (Love Nothing) from Digital Ash and Lua from I'm Wide Awake took the top two slots on Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, the first time for any artist since 1997.
As had become expected of Bright Eyes recordings, the albums feature an array of talented comrades including members of Rilo Kiley, Tilly And The Wall, Cursive, Now Its Overhead, The Good Life, Azure Ray, The Faint, The Bruces, Neva Dinova, The Postal Service and Audrye Sessions.
In October 2006, Bright Eyes released a compilation of rare tracks called Noise Floor: Rarities 1998-2005.
Bright Eyes released their sixth studio album called Cassadaga on April 9, 2007, preceded by an EP entitled Four Winds on March 6, 2007.
A further 25-30 tracks have been recorded in Portland, Oregon and New York City, with another session planned in Omaha, Nebraska. Some of these tracks had already been performed at live shows.
On February 15, 2011, the band released their seventh studio album, The People's Key.
On June 22, 2020, they released Down In The Weeds Where The World Once Was, their first album on Dead Oceans after a long history with Saddle Creek.
Make a Plan to Love Me
Bright Eyes Lyrics
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Another big idea to get you rich
Make a plan to love me sometime soon
You said you had your foot in the door
You buy and then you sell, you buy some more
Make a plan to love me sometime soon
Death doesn't ask
It don't owe you that
Some things you lose
You don't get back
So just know what you have
And make a plan to love me sometime soon
First you want to ride off into the sun
Then you want to shoot straight to the moon
Make a plan to love me sometime soon
When you are young the world is a ferris wheel
I know we will grow old it is lovely, still
Make a plan to love me sometime soon
Life is too short
To be a fool
I don't owe you that
Do what you feel
Whatever is cool
But I just have to ask
Will you make a plan to love me?
Will you make a plan to love me?
Will you make a plan to love me sometime soon?
In Bright Eyes's song "Make a Plan to Love Me," the singer talks about their desire for their partner to prioritize their relationship and make a plan to love them soon. The first verse talks about the partner's constant need for success and their focus on making money, possibly pursuing new pyramids or big ideas to get rich. The singer is asking the partner to make a plan to love them, indicating that perhaps they feel neglected or overlooked in the partner's pursuit of success. The chorus emphasizes the brevity of life and the importance of love, urging the partner to make a plan to prioritize their relationship before it's too late.
The second verse shifts to the partner's desire to adventure and explore, wanting to ride off into the sun or shoot straight to the moon. The chorus repeats the same message, reminding the partner that life is too short to be a fool and that they need to prioritize what they have with the singer. The repeated question at the end of the song, asking the partner to make a plan to love the singer, emphasizes the urgency and importance of the request.
Overall, the song is a plea for the partner to prioritize their relationship and not let their pursuit of success or adventure overshadow the importance of love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard you're scheming new pyramids
I have heard that you are coming up with new ideas to become wealthy.
Another big idea to get you rich
You are always scheming and constantly seeking ways to obtain wealth.
Make a plan to love me sometime soon
However, I am hoping that you will take some time to develop a plan to love me in the near future.
You said you had your foot in the door
You have told me that you are poised to take advantage of some great opportunity.
You buy and then you sell, you buy some more
Moreover, you are constantly buying and selling, and then buying again.
Make a plan to love me sometime soon
Despite that, I am still hoping that you will make a plan to love me in the near future.
Life is too short
It is believed that one's life is simply too short to be wasted on foolishness.
Death doesn't ask
Death is not interested in your answers or reasons regarding why you have not accomplished something before it takes you.
It don't owe you that
Death isn't indebted to you to allow you to fulfill your desires before it takes you away.
Some things you lose
There are certain things you will lose and you won't be able to regain them in the future.
You don't get back
Once those things are gone, they will be irretrievable, so you should cherish what remains.
So just know what you have
Be aware of what you have while you still have it, because there are things you will lose that you may never realize were valuable.
And make a plan to love me sometime soon
With that realization, it is therefore incumbent upon you to create a plan to love me.
First you want to ride off into the sun
You have grandiose aims and aspirations of surpassing any limits and obstacles in life.
Then you want to shoot straight to the moon
Additionally, you want to attain even greater heights and become a symbol for others to emulate.
Make a plan to love me sometime soon
Despite these grand goals, however, I am still patiently awaiting a plan from you to love me in the not-too-distant future.
When you are young the world is a ferris wheel
The world appears to turn on a grand and magical axis when you are young and still learning about the world around you.
I know we will grow old it is lovely, still
Despite the wear and tear of aging and the harshness of life, the beauty and splendor of the world remains effervescent and worth cherishing.
Make a plan to love me sometime soon
Therefore, given the magnificence of life, is it too much to hope that you will make a deliberate and careful plan to love me soon?
Life is too short
Once again, this statement reminds us that our time on Earth is very short and that we should make the most of it.
To be a fool
It is absurd and foolish to waste one's time on trivial and meaningless things when there is so little time available on this planet.
I don't owe you that
Furthermore, I am not obligated to participate in your foolish pursuits, so take stock of your life before it's too late.
Do what you feel
You should, of course, follow your instincts and do what you believe is correct.
Whatever is cool
As long as you're not being foolish or jeopardizing your future, you should pursue whatever makes you feel happy and content in life.
But I just have to ask
However, I cannot help but ask this one question...
Will you make a plan to love me?
Will you please take some time to create a plan to love me?
Will you make a plan to love me?
Once more, I request that you develop a plan to love me soon.
Will you make a plan to love me sometime soon?
So, are you willing to make a genuine plan to love me in the not-so-distant future?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CONOR OBERST
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