Their first EP, “Four Letter Words”, was written and released in the snow-covered part of 2009 and was soon followed by “The Good Land” in 2010. The band is hard at work on a new full-length album with a planned release in the fall of 2012.
Mule
Buffalo Gospel Lyrics
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In over a year
And I'm double bred for a death
By fire and fear
Blue collar bastard I am
With the blood on my hands
Sometimes I'm lonesome
Sometimes I'm grand
This town's a lesson in lonesome
Lonesome and love
And I've had one hell of a life
But I've had enough
Mine is a history of blues
Worn out and used
Well I'm damned if I don't
And I'm damned if I do
And the heaviest thing that I carry is my heart
And you never know that a little love is all you need
Till a little love is all you got
And you never know that a little love is all you need
Till a little love is all you got
And you never know that a little love is all you need
Till a little love is all you got
I ain't said nothing worth saying
In over a year
And I'm double bred for a death
By fire and fear
Blue collar bastard I am
With the blood on my hands
Sometimes I'm lonesome
Sometimes I'm grand
And the heaviest thing that I carry is my heart
And the heaviest thing that I carry is my heart
And the heaviest thing that I carry is my heart
The lyrics of Buffalo Gospel's song "Mule" paint a picture of a haunted and weary soul, one who feels as though they have nothing left to say or give. The lyrics speak to a sense of hopelessness and resignation, with the singer acknowledging their own rough edges and the toll that life has taken on them.
The line "I'm double bred for a death by fire and fear" speaks to a sense of fatalism and dread, while the reference to being a "blue collar bastard" suggests a rough and tumble existence. The lyrics also touch on themes of loss and loneliness, with the singer noting that "the things that I've seen are tearing me apart." Ultimately, the song seems to be about carrying the weight of one's own heart, and the burden that comes with it.
One interesting element of the song is the use of repetition, particularly in the chorus, where the line "And you never know that a little love is all you need/Till a little love is all you got" is repeated three times. This repetition serves to underscore the idea that love can be a fleeting and elusive thing, but that it's also incredibly powerful and necessary for survival. The song also features sparse, haunting instrumentation that underscores the bleakness of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't said nothing worth saying
I have been silent for the past year because I have nothing significant to share.
In over a year
I have not spoken for a year.
And I'm double bred for a death By fire and fear
I am prepared to die either by fire or fear.
Blue collar bastard I am
I am a hard-working, working class person.
With the blood on my hands
I have done some dirty work.
Sometimes I'm lonesome Sometimes I'm grand
Occasionally, I feel lonely and sometimes, I feel good about myself.
But the things that I've seen are tearing me apart
My past experiences have affected me negatively.
This town's a lesson in lonesome Lonesome and love
Living in this town has taught me the lesson of being lonely while being surrounded by love.
And I've had one hell of a life But I've had enough
I have done a lot in my life, but I have had it up to here.
Mine is a history of blues Worn out and used
My past experiences have left me feeling worn out and exhausted.
Well I'm damned if I don't And I'm damned if I do
Whether I act or not, there will be consequences, either way.
And the heaviest thing that I carry is my heart
My emotional burdens weigh me down more than anything.
And you never know that a little love is all you need Till a little love is all you got
Love is something that we often forget the importance of until it is all that we have.
I ain't said nothing worth saying In over a year And I'm double bred for a death By fire and fear
I have been silent for a year and I am ready to die either due to fire or fear.
And the heaviest thing that I carry is my heart And the heaviest thing that I carry is my heart And the heaviest thing that I carry is my heart
My emotional baggage is the most significant burden on me and affects me the most.
Writer(s): Ryan Andrew Necci
Contributed by Daniel D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.