Their debut album "In The Dream Of The Sea Life" struck the hearts and ears of internet music dorks, and they have been riding a residual wave of praise since. Their sound and their aesthetic is familiar and unique; they smoosh Pet Sounds harmonies through Animal Collective gurgle and approach the aftermath with naivety and wonder. Their music is both classic and totally modern.
Candy Claws explores the wonders of our natural world through the lenses of mid-century lounge music, 60s pop, 70s nature documentary soundtracks, a single 80s drum fill, 90s shoegaze, and modern sampling techniques.
A remastered version of 'In the Dream of The Sea Life' was released on Irish label Indiecater Records on August 4, 2009. A CD version was released on October 26, 2009.
Into the Deep Time
Candy Claws Lyrics
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Parched riverbeds, harsh desert land
We listen for the water′s edge (we listen for the edge)
Earth recovering
Twenty million years
In silent time
Strange new life (strange new life)
Will appear
Green flow of trees
Lands drifting toward water
Lands drifting toward land
Earth recovering
Twenty million years
In silent time
Strange new life (strange new life)
Will appear
The lyrics of Candy Claws's song "Into the Deep Time" describe the natural cycle of the earth's landscapes through time. The opening line, "Wild wind hidden lands," sets the tone for the evocative language and imagery to come. The next line, "Parched riverbeds, harsh desert land," suggests a barren and lifeless environment, but the following verse offers hope with the line "We listen for the water's edge." This implies that despite the harshness of the environment, there is still a chance for regeneration and growth.
The next few lines detail the process of renewal that the earth undergoes, stating that it takes "Twenty million years in silent time" for new life to appear. The line "Lands drifting toward water/Lands drifting toward land" further emphasizes the connection between water and life, and how the earth's shifting can lead to new growth. The final verse repeats the idea of earth's cycle of renewal, ending again with "strange new life will appear."
Overall, "Into the Deep Time" is a meditation on the resilience of nature and the inevitability of change. The descriptions in the lyrics are vivid and powerful, but there is a sense of hope that lingers throughout, emphasizing the idea that even in the harshest environments, life can persist and flourish.
Line by Line Meaning
Wild wind hidden lands
Strong and untamed winds sweep through lands that are hidden and unknown to many
Parched riverbeds, harsh desert land
The riverbeds are dry and the land is rugged and unforgiving
We listen for the water's edge (we listen for the edge)
We are trying to find where the water meets the land, where there is life and sustenance
Earth recovering
The planet is healing from previous damage and destruction
Twenty million years
This process has taken an incredibly long period of time
In silent time
Nature quietly continues to heal and evolve over this time span
Strange new life (strange new life)
New and unusual forms of life have arisen from this healing process
Will appear
This is a certainty, it is just a matter of time
North and South Poles
The farthest points of the planet are also experiencing changes in the environment
Green flow of trees
Amidst all of the change, there are still thriving areas of vegetation
Lands drifting toward water
The movement of the land is shifting it closer to the water
Lands drifting toward land
The land is also moving towards other land masses, creating new formations
Earth recovering
The healing process of the planet continues
Twenty million years
This process takes an incredibly long period of time
In silent time
Nature quietly continues to heal and evolve over this time span
Strange new life (strange new life)
New and unusual forms of life have arisen from this healing process
Will appear
This is a certainty, it is just a matter of time
Writer(s): Ryan Jacob Hover
Contributed by Jacob C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mooltz
I’ve listened to this and the album for yeeeeaaars but i just got NICE headphones and i’m drunk and i COULD NOT BE HAPPIER!!!!
@iagree3495
this made me happy
@animeprofilepicture8855
i know the feeling my dude. i'm glad you enjoyed yourself haha
@milkybee4298
I love this
@JoeFKing
I KNOW RIGHT
@OLDMANWAFFLES
Ive come back to this album every once in awhile, since its release. It just floods me with emotion and also makes me feel like I’m floating in a void
@bob-fc3by
This album tells a story, with just melodies, it's fucking insane and beautiful at the same time. One of the best Shoegaze albums I've ever heard.
@calebtyler10cb
Tripped so hard to this, really can't explain how much I love it.
@oh_slime
Best opener to an album.
@Sandayylmao
shut up