… Read Full Bio ↴Colour Revolt is an American indie rock band from Jackson, Mississippi.
Colour Revolt's members first played together while they were high school students at Jackson Academy in Jackson, MS under the name Foxxe, then changing to Fletcher and releasing a full length entitled "Friends Don't Speak". They then moved on to become college students at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. They take their current name from Edwin Abbott's mathematical novel, Flatland.
The group had intended to record their first EP in Mississippi in August of 2005, but Hurricane Katrina interrupted the recording session, and so they recorded it in the house of local label Esperanza Plantation's owner. The self-titled EP came out in December of 2005; following this the group toured with Brand New and signed to Interscope Records, who re-released the EP on their subsidiary Tiny Evil in October 2006.
The group has also performed at SXSW and toured with Dinosaur Jr., Black Lips, Okkervil River, Menomena, Paper Rival, Explosions in the Sky, Malajube, Anathallo, and Manchester Orchestra.
They then signed with Fat Possum Records; their full-length debut, produced by Clay Jones, was released on April 1, 2008. In 2008, Boston newspaper The Phoenix named them the Best New Band from Mississippi.
Jesse Coppenbarger - vocals, guitar, keyboard
Sean Kirkpatrick. - vocals, guitar, keyboards
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Len Clark - drums, vocals
Drew Mellon - bass
Patrick Addison - bass
Jimmy Cajoleas - guitar
Moses of the South
Colour Revolt Lyrics
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And listen as they lay
Whispered little sounds
Cracking to a pound
Pummeling the town
Everything you say
It's a beautiful wondered display
You are the Moses of the south
Temples crumble down
Flood from your mouth
It's violent and insane
And crucifying the insane
I while dancing, horned sirens fly
They cackle at the sun
They're spitting at the earth
Plunder, beg and curse
Pure and fearful children flee north
At the sound of the king's horn
And i will send you up a sign
Everything is fine
All the vines and branches are torn
It's violent and insane
And crucifying the inane
Cause prophets here linger in lightening
They're giddy and livid in love
They're weeping and laughing from pleasure
Cause the sky one day must eat the earth
I light fire to the world
And listen as it lays
Whispered little sounds
Cracking to a pound
Pummeling the town
Everything you say
It's beautiful wondered dismay
You are the Moses of the sound
Devil worship now
Temples crumble down
Flood from the mouth
It's violent and insane
And crucifying the inane
Cause brother you are my weakness
I'll listen and learn from your kindness
Your wisdom is very thoughtless
But your window is worth looking out from
The lyrics to "Moses of the South" by Colour Revolt speak to themes of power, violence, and destruction. The singer appears to be describing a figure who holds great power and influence in the region, referred to as the "Moses of the South." This figure is associated with fire, violence, and devil worship, and appears to be causing chaos and destruction throughout the land. Despite this, however, the singer seems drawn to this figure, describing them as a source of wonder and fascination.
The lyrics are rich in imagery and metaphor, suggesting a complex set of emotions and ideas behind the narrative. The references to Moses and devils suggest religious and mythological themes, while the violent and destructive elements of the language suggest a sense of danger and unpredictability. The line "you are my weakness / I'll listen and learn from your kindness / Your wisdom is very thoughtless / But your window is worth looking out from" further complicates the singer's feelings, suggesting a sense of admiration mixed with fear and uncertainty.
Overall, the lyrics to "Moses of the South" are cryptic and open to interpretation, but they suggest a powerful and dangerous figure whose influence is both alluring and destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
I light fire to your world
I am causing destruction and chaos in your world
And listen as they lay
I am observing the aftermath of my destructive actions.
Whispered little sounds
There are subtle sounds as my chaos settles.
Cracking to a pound
The chaos and destruction is loud and forceful.
Pummeling the town
The town is being attacked and destroyed.
Everything you say
I am paying attention to everything you're saying.
It's a beautiful wondered display
The destruction I've caused is mesmerizing.
You are the Moses of the south
You have a powerful influence in the region.
Devil worship now
There is a sense of evil and darkness present.
Temples crumble down
Even holy places are being destroyed.
Flood from your mouth
Your words are overflowing like a flood.
It's violent and insane
The situation is extremely volatile and irrational.
And crucifying the insane
The chaos is causing harm and suffering to those who are already mentally unstable.
I while dancing, horned sirens fly
Amidst the chaos, there are strange and frightening things happening.
They cackle at the sun
There is a sense of mockery and disrespect towards nature and life.
They're spitting at the earth
There is a sense of disdain and disrespect towards the world and its inhabitants.
Plunder, beg and curse
People are pillaging and begging for their survival.
Pure and fearful children flee north
Innocent and scared children are escaping to the north.
At the sound of the king's horn
The king's orders and presence are causing the people to flee.
And I will send you up a sign
I will give you a clear indication of something important.
Everything is fine
Despite the chaos, everything is actually fine.
All the vines and branches are torn
The destruction is widespread and affecting natural life.
Cause prophets here linger in lightening
There are powerful and prophetic figures present in the midst of the chaos.
They're giddy and livid in love
These prophets are experiencing a strange mixture of joy and anger.
They're weeping and laughing from pleasure
The situation is causing an emotional overload.
Cause the sky one day must eat the earth
There is a sense of inevitability in the destruction.
Cause brother you are my weakness
You are someone who has a powerful influence over me.
I'll listen and learn from your kindness
I will learn from you, even if you show me kindness amidst the chaos.
Your wisdom is very thoughtless
Your perspective and knowledge may seem contradictory or paradoxical.
But your window is worth looking out from
Despite this, I still value your perspective and insight.
Contributed by Reagan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.