The group includes Zach Yudin, his twin brother Ben Yudin on bass, Banah Winn on keyboards, Casey Wojtalewicz on drums, and Christian Koons on guitar.
The band signed to Secretly Canadian in 2012.
Zach Yudin, then a musician for nearly five years, posted his first song under the name "Oregon Bike Trails" on January 18, 2011.[He was associated with Father/Daughter Records in the early part of his career.
In 2012, Yudin expanded from a solo project to a band and he officially changed the group's name from Oregon Bike Trails to Cayucas.
Cayucas signed with indie record label Secretly Canadian in October 2012, and soon after released a single, "Swimsuit," and announced a tour with Ra Ra Riot for February 2013.
In February 2013, Cayucas announced a handful of European tour dates.
In March, the band performed in a Secretly Canadian showcase at South by Southwest. Their debut full-length album Bigfoot, was released on April 30 by Secretly Canadian.
The album was produced by fellow Secretly Canadian artist Richard Swift.
Champion
Cayucas Lyrics
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Pass the rosenthals and blankets
You hear the footsteps coming down the hall
Bronze and silver medals hung on the wall
And the punches thrown in the air
And some punches, if no one is standing there
And the lighter finally comes
Until
But you lost
A thousand times before
It wasn't over
And sometimes
It seems there is no explanation
It's just because
You could be a champion
Left, uppercut
If only for the night
Fell faceless over the pavement
Above the two story house, you've taken flight
Written words of Elizabeth plan
6 o'clock
It's half past
Live like Walice and his women
She had champane for us
As dreamers do
I did believe
There will be consequences for my foolish
Put the tape in the VCR
Go to channel 3
You could be a champion
Left, uppercut
If only for the night
Fell faceless over the pavement
Above the two story house, you've taken flight
Was it William Duke of Normandy
Fought his last fight, before nightfall
Advancing armies from the left and right
They lit the cannons, but didn't fire
They didn't fire
But you lost, a thousand times before
It wasn't over
I know sometimes, It seems there is no explanation
It just because
Champion (til end)
The lyrics to "Champion" by Cayucas describe the moments before and after achieving a victory. The first verse starts with the singer scrolling through a long list and passing by various objects, including "rosenthals and blankets." As they proceed down the hall, they hear footsteps approaching and notice bronze and silver medals hanging on the wall. They execute punches in the air but realize that sometimes punches fall flat, and "sometimes it seems there is no explanation." The chorus emphasizes the idea of being a champion, at least for one night.
The second verse shifts to a more surreal tone as it references falling faceless over the pavement and taking flight above the two-story house. The lyrics mention Elizabeth plan and Walice and his women, which may be allusions to historical or cultural references. The singer believes that there will be consequences for their foolish behavior, potentially referencing a lack of preparation or recklessness. The song concludes with another mention of being a champion, with the added detail of a battle between William Duke of Normandy and advancing armies.
Overall, the lyrics to "Champion" seem to celebrate the feeling of triumph despite the potential for failure. The verses describe different moments and sensations leading up to and following a win, while the chorus emphasizes the idea that anyone can be a champion, at least for one night.
Line by Line Meaning
Drag your finger down the long list
Start reading through a list of accomplishments or aspirations.
Pass the rosenthals and blankets
Skipping over the mundane things that don't catch your attention.
You hear the footsteps coming down the hall
Anticipation builds as people approach, but it could be anyone or anything.
Bronze and silver medals hung on the wall
Reminders of past victories, even if they are lower tier accomplishments.
And the punches thrown in the air
Celebratory gestures marking a prideful win.
And some punches, if no one is standing there
Trying to relive moments of victory, even if nobody is there to share in it.
And the lighter finally comes
After the tension and anticipation, celebration can take place. The one who has the lighter has the power to set the tone.
Until
Cause you won
But you lost
A thousand times before
Winning can be fleeting, and past losses must be overcome to maintain the crown.
It wasn't over
And sometimes
It seems there is no explanation
It's just because
At times, things just fall into place because they do, and there's no logical explanation to it.
You could be a champion
Left, uppercut
If only for the night
Fell faceless over the pavement
Above the two story house, you've taken flight
Victory is temporary, but a feeling of triumph can linger even after it fades. A champion can rise and fall quickly, but in that brief moment, they can soar.
Written words of Elizabeth plan
6 o'clock
It's half past
Live like Walice and his women
She had champane for us
As dreamers do
I did believe
There will be consequences for my foolish
The lyrics here are somewhat cryptic, but seem to reference specific people and events with a celebratory tone. There is also an acknowledgement of consequences for bad decisions.
Put the tape in the VCR
Go to channel 3
A reference to simpler times and the excitement of approaching events like TV shows or movies.
Was it William Duke of Normandy
Fought his last fight, before nightfall
Advancing armies from the left and right
They lit the cannons, but didn't fire
They didn't fire
An appreciation for history and the emotions of battle. Perhaps a metaphor for previous battles and the importance of restraint.
But you lost, a thousand times before
It wasn't over
I know sometimes, It seems there is no explanation
It just because
Repeating the message that past losses must be overcome to move forward. Accepting that things can just happen because they do.
Champion
The song's title repeated as a reminder of the possibilities of triumph, even in the face of past failures.
Writer(s): Benjamin Richard Yudin, Zach Perry Yudin
Contributed by Lincoln B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.