Their debut album, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, recorded by Adam Lasus (Genius + Love = Yo La Tengo/the dirt of luck), was self-released in 2005, receiving attention from numerous MP3 blogs and a favorable review from Pitchfork Media, who gave the band a "Best New Music" commendation. The ensuing demand for the album was so great that the band were forced to re-press the CD, as the initial production run was too small. David Bowie and David Byrne were subsequently spotted at some of the band's shows, garnering them even more press. They also received praise from Rolling Stone as the 'Hot New Band' for 2005. On October 3, 2005, they were signed to Wichita Recordings in the UK.
The band released their second album, Some Loud Thunder on January 29, 2007, in the UK, and January 30, 2007, in the United States. On September 18, 2007, Live at Lollapalooza 2007: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah was released on iTunes. It features the band's complete live set from Lollapalooza, professionally recorded on August 4, 2007.
May 2011 brought news the third album, reassuring fans that they had not broken up. The band released Hysterical, produced by John Congleton, on September 12 in the UK, Europe, Japan, and Australia, and on September 20 in the United States. It was announced via a post on the band's official website with a video of the band rehearsing a few new songs from the album in the studio. A vinyl reissue of a remastered edition of the first album, released on June 14, 2011, was also announced. A music video for "Maniac" was made by Belgian director Pieter Dirkx. It was released on September 14, 2011.
On August 1, 2013 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah digitally released their EP Little Moments on their Bandcamp page. It consisted of four songs, two of which were to be included in a different form on their forthcoming LP, Only Run. Little Moments featured a new sound for the band that included a heavier reliance on synths and drum machines and fewer guitars. The band recorded the EP in Alec Ounsworth's home studio, mixing and mastering the EP themselves. Additionally, 500 10 inch vinyl EPs were put on sale on the band's Bandcamp page.
On December 31, 2013 the band announced via email the completion of their forthcoming album called Only Run with a release date of June 3, 2014. Its first single, Coming Down, featured vocals from The National's Matt Berninger.
Let the Cool Goddess Rust Away
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Lyrics
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A new face
A new image staring back at me
Let the cool goddess rust away
Let the cool goddess rust away
You so different
In a different way
So go salvage
Some of that human dignity
It'll be long
Hard
Road
The song "Let the Cool Goddess Rust Away" by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah seems to address the concept of change and self-discovery. The opening lines suggest that the singer has found a new side of themselves or perhaps a new person in their life. They want to let go of their previous persona, which they refer to as the "cool goddess," and explore this new identity.
The next few lines offer a warning, implying that change can be risky and unpredictable. The phrase "what goes up has so far down to fall" suggests that the singer is aware that this new image or person may not always live up to their expectations. However, they urge themselves to continue on this journey of self-discovery and to salvage their human dignity.
The final line, "It'll be long, hard road," acts as a reminder that this journey may not be easy. The new path the singer has chosen may require a lot of work and patience to navigate. Overall, the song is an ode to change and the importance of embracing it, no matter how difficult it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
I found
I discovered something new
A new face
Something unfamiliar
A new image staring back at me
A fresh perspective
Let the cool goddess rust away
Let go of the false image we have of ourselves
Let the cool goddess rust away
Let go of the facade
You so different
You are unique
In a different way
In your own way
But what goes up has so far down to fall
Expect that things can turn around quickly
So go salvage
Rescue something that is still worthwhile
Some of that human dignity
Retain some self-respect in the process
It'll be long
This journey will not be quick
Hard
Challenging and difficult
Road
Path or journey to take
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alec Ounsworth, Lee Sargent, Robbie Guertin, Sean Greenhalgh, Tyler Sargent
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