has been working hard to find his place, to speak to an … Read Full Bio ↴Caleb Engstrom
has been working hard to find his place, to speak to an audience of both visual and aural interest. Generally using an acoustic guitar to create “songs that capture elements of alt. country and intelligent 60’s pop song craft” (Sean Moeller – Daytrotter.com), Engstrom has presented over two hundred shows in the past three years. 2007 marked the release of “A Mountain or a Bird, and”, an assemblage of songs “featuring mellow folk with heartfelt melodies, spare beauty and surprising turns” (NPR), released with the venerated Undertow Music Collective. The past few years have led him to share stages with some of his musical mentors and contemporaries, most notably, Phil Evelrum, Jose Gonzalez, Horse Feathers, & Arbouretum.
In addition to performing songs, video, performance/installation, and painting/drawing projects compel him. “Forty Balls, Sixteen Miles, or Four Hours”, a site specific performance (consequently documented with video), has gathered international attention. This piece particularly has informed his current projects. His work that deals with concepts of ephemerality, tests of will, and time space perspective; exploration of ideas not unfamiliar to the work of influences such as Tom Marioni, Bruce Nauman, and John Baldessari. (*Side Note: Recently enjoying work by artists David Horvitz and Francis Alÿs)
Engstrom completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art, concentrating on sculpture, ceramics, and intermedia art at The University of Iowa where he studied with Isabel Barbuzza and Jon Winet.
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Six
Caleb Engstrom Lyrics
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Your face mine
Her place fine
During the building day one
Chance to hear someone
One two three
Keys turn smile
Dress spoon cry
During the building day one
Designed for the
Chance to hear someone
One two three
The lyrics of Caleb Engstrom's song Six are mysterious and open to interpretation. The repetition of "One two three" creates a rhythmic and hypnotic effect, while the rest of the lyrics are sparse and abstract. It is possible that the song is describing a moment of intimacy between two people, perhaps a romantic encounter. The lines "Your face mine" and "Her place fine" suggest a shared space and a sense of ownership or belonging. The image of "Keys turn smile" could be a reference to the pleasure of opening a door and seeing a familiar face. The line "Dress spoon cry" is particularly enigmatic, but it could be interpreted as a metaphor for vulnerability or emotional release.
Line by Line Meaning
One two three
Counting down and signaling the start of an event or action.
Your face mine
I have possession of your attention and focus.
Her place fine
She is situated comfortably and happily.
During the building day one
At the outset of a project or endeavor.
Designed for the
Intentionally created with a specific purpose in mind.
Chance to hear someone
An opportunity to actively listen and connect with another person.
Keys turn smile
A moment of happiness when unlocking or achieving something desired.
Dress spoon cry
Emotions of sadness or grief, possibly related to loss or disappointment.
One two three
Repeating the countdown and continuing the action or event.
Contributed by Josiah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
besoundnow
I like it very much.
Demetrius Harmon
I went to High school with him!! Maquoketa, IA!!