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.
Will "The Thrill"
Cayucas Lyrics
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Saint Laurence built in the safe of these
No intelligent thing left to say
Oh what's done and bid them wash away
Load a cycle nineteen fifty-three
Yellow mounting carpet Indian chief
Rusted in then old bent dumpy shed
Pushed the wheel barrel over the tire tread
And I was like, "Oh my God, is this actually happening to me?"
Off of the side of the road you looked over cautiously
Rolled down the window, said you look like a girl I used to know
Why don't we leave this town together wherever the wind blows?
Through the deaf fields in cold lundy uh
Had to hitchhike back to Montezuma
Ended up in some place far away
Cowboy boots till don a switch blade
Seven seventy M-W
Series deep that goes a hunch then soon
Sittin' on the leather worn and torn
Muddy boot prints cover up the floor
And I was like, "Oh my God, is this actually happening to me?"
Off of the side of the road you looked over cautiously
Rolled down the window, said you look like a girl I used to know
Why don't we leave this town together wherever the wind blows?
Look at the posters that are on the wall
Michael Jordan standing six feet tall
It's in your closet or behind your bed
No feel if feel the sense of bloody red
Like wind, my friend
The lyrics of Will "The Thrill" by Cayucas paint a vivid picture of a traveler's journey through different locations and experiences. The song's opening line talks about slimy green things beating underneath, suggesting a dark and eerie atmosphere. The next lines mention Saint Laurence, a reference to the patron saint of travelers, possibly alluding to the singer's reliance on faith during their journey.
The subsequent lines convey a sense of nostalgia as the singer recollects memories of 1953, Indian carpets, rusty old sheds, and wheelbarrows. These images signify a longing for simpler times or a connection to the past. The chorus then introduces a new character, who offers the singer an escape from their current town, leaving "wherever the wind blows" as the final destination.
As the song progresses, the lyrics describe more of the singer's adventures, including hitchhiking, switchblades, and muddy boots. The final lines mention Michael Jordan, a symbol of success and achievement, yet the mention of "bloody red" undermines any uplifting sentiments conveyed earlier. The song's melancholic tone and varied imagery create a vivid atmosphere, capturing the essence of a traveler's journey through uncertainty and nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
Underneath what's beating slimy green
Referring to something lurking beneath the surface that is unpleasant or unexpected
Saint Laurence built in the safe of these
Reference to a church or other religious institution that provides a safe haven from the unpleasantness outside
No intelligent thing left to say
A speechless moment, not knowing what to say next
Oh what's done and bid them wash away
Accepting past mistakes and moving on
Load a cycle nineteen fifty-three
Revisiting a moment in the past
Yellow mounting carpet Indian chief
Reference to a Native American artwork, potentially possessing a sentimental value to the singer
Rusted in then old bent dumpy shed
A worn down, abandoned place
Pushed the wheel barrel over the tire tread
Recalling the act of pushing around a wheel barrel in a particular location
And I was like, "Oh my God, is this actually happening to me?"
An expression of surprise or excitement
Off of the side of the road you looked over cautiously
Being cautious or wary of someone encountered unexpectedly
Rolled down the window, said you look like a girl I used to know
A nostalgic moment or memory from the past
Why don't we leave this town together wherever the wind blows?
A suggestion to leave and begin a new adventure, regardless of the destination or outcome
Through the deaf fields in cold lundy uh
A reference to a cold, barren landscape that feels lifeless or abandoned
Had to hitchhike back to Montezuma
Desperately needing to get back to a certain place or memory
Ended up in some place far away
Taking a chance and ending up in a new location
Cowboy boots till don a switch blade
A shift or change in attitude, persona, or appearance
Seven seventy M-W
Potentially referencing a specific model of car or a highway
Series deep that goes a hunch then soon
Uncertainty or anticipation about future events
Sittin' on the leather worn and torn
In a state of contemplation, reflection, or relaxation
Muddy boot prints cover up the floor
Evidence of past experiences, travels, or emotions
Look at the posters that are on the wall
Noticing and reflecting on the memories or emotions associated with posters or artwork in a particular space
Michael Jordan standing six feet tall
A nostalgic reference to a time period in which Michael Jordan was popular or admired
It's in your closet or behind your bed
Hinting at the possibility of secrets or memories kept hidden
No feel if feel the sense of bloody red
Not feeling much emotion, but a hint of intensity or passion
Like wind, my friend
A metaphor or comparison to something fleeting or unpredictable
Contributed by Addison P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@LaloDagach
Jessica Day brought me here.
@Crespo_9125
La verdad es que tiene una buena banda sonora esa serie.
@valentinaf5985
me too
@sharvaripb5217
samee
@lara8253
y'all can't imagine how bad i wanted to find this song after i heard it on new girl
@Hannah-nj2tf
New girl brought me here ;)
@fuzzbat6255
someone at Secretly Canadian has impeccable taste I must say, my last three big discoveries in music are all signed to S.C!
@basedty8882
Everytime I listen to the Bigfoot album, flashbacks from drives along the Orange County coastal line.
@0Nathre0
Love this song <3
@ahmed220011111
asombroso