Approaching their debut as if it is a cohesive body of work rather than a chance to splurge all their favourite tricks in one go, it makes sense that they open with delicate vocal harmonies and a bare piano, thereby introducing us gently to their unsettling world. The wonderful ‘Billy Pilgrim’ begins with a Frank Black-inspired acoustic strum, chopped up by stabs of electric guitar. A sense of entrapment drives Pete Stewart’s words but the music is so dense that his non-linear storytelling is secondary.
There’s a heroic pop sensibility to the musicianship, like the way drummer Chris Wirtalla bookends the chords changes on ‘I Wanted To Live (Die)’ with a simple punch of his toms. At times, their lo-fi folk will draw comparisons to Broken Social Scene, but there’s something more compact and focused in the way that Creeping Weeds construct their songs. ‘Our Country Home’ manages to combine the two normally mutually exclusive qualities of humour and ambition as it swishes from simple folk to a stomp where, frankly, Stewart sounds as though he’s singing in the toilet.
But here’s hoping it was the downstairs toilet, next to the garage where, in my imagination, they rehearse, hang out and watch The Year Punk Broke on repeat.
Master Plan
Creeping Weeds Lyrics
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you watch the waves dance right up to your feet
you smile as you turn your head away
you forget the games that you used to play
and where you're going and where you've been
is all part of the master plan
rip it apart until you fall back in
we're going to watch you slip away again
All our hands are waving as you slip away
out you light by the cover of night
you'll remain out of sight
until the coast is alright when it's clear
will you meet us back here
where we will stand still?
All our plans can wait
for this undetermined date
When sunlight breaks the cover of night
do you promise to write every now and again when you can
so we know you're alive and well?
Only time will tell if one day
you'll return to the fray
where your place will be saved
and your bed will be made like before
will you return through the hidden door?
The lyrics to Creeping Weeds's song Master Plan depict the feeling of being lost and unsure of one's next steps in life. The first verse talks about a fragmented memory that is affected by time passing, and the singer watches the waves dance at their feet, feeling content in their momentary peace. But as they turn away, they remember the games they used to play and how unsure they are about their future. The singer acknowledges that their life is all part of a bigger plan, but they want to rip it apart and find their own way again. The chorus shows the sadness of the people around the singer, who are watching them slip away without knowing when or if they will return. The singer promises to keep in touch but recognizes that only time will tell if they will come back to their old life.
The second verse starts with the hope of the singer's return, asking them to promise to write to the people they left behind. The uncertainty of their return is acknowledged, but the singer's friends are willing to wait for them and keep their place ready. The song ends with a question about whether the singer will return through a hidden door, further emphasizing the uncertainty of their future.
Overall, the lyrics of Master Plan convey a sense of loss and uncertainty, but also a desire to break free and find one's own way in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Time altered memory
Our memory is influenced by time and can change over time.
you watch the waves dance right up to your feet
You observe the natural and rhythmic movements of water splashing onto your feet.
you smile as you turn your head away
You smile while avoiding something or someone for personal reasons.
you forget the games that you used to play
You forget about your past experiences and behavior.
and where you're going and where you've been
Your current and previous destinations in life.
is all part of the master plan
Both your past and future are predetermined and interrelated.
rip it apart until you fall back in
Reexamine and transform yourself until you fit back into the master plan.
we're going to watch you slip away again
We will witness you departing again from the plan.
All our hands are waving as you slip away
We bid farewell and wish you well on your journey.
out you light by the cover of night
You depart discreetly during the evening's darkness.
you'll remain out of sight
You will remain hidden and unseen by us.
until the coast is alright when it's clear
You will not return until the situation is favorable and secure.
will you meet us back here
Will you reunite with us in the same location?
where we will stand still?
Will we wait patiently for your return?
All our plans can wait
Our plans can be postponed until you return.
for this undetermined date
We do not know when you will return.
When sunlight breaks the cover of night
When the sun rises after a dark period.
do you promise to write every now and again when you can
Do you promise to occasionally communicate with us when you have the opportunity?
so we know you're alive and well?
So we can verify that you are still alive and healthy?
Only time will tell if one day
Only the passage of time will reveal if one day
you'll return to the fray
You will rejoin the chaotic conflicts of life.
where your place will be saved
Your position in our group will remain vacant in anticipation of your return.
and your bed will be made like before
Your bed will be prepared for you just like it was before.
will you return through the hidden door?
Are you going to return slyly and unnoticed?
Contributed by Emma L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angela Anang
Very educative video. Thank you Sir.
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Just grow bhrami leaves, it will dominate the weed growth and cover your land to protect from direct sunlight. You can sell those leaves if it's growth is excess. This way you can utilize entire land🙏
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Pranay Patil
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pramod hp
Why do you want to kill the weeds in the first place. Weeds infact helps the soil gain fertility and protects from draining the top layer of the soil.
ವಿಶ್ವ ಮಾನವ
@pramod hp most people in india depending on agriculture with less land. They have to manage to use land for max yields. So only alternative is growing useful leaves in place if weeds
Atcera
Salt doesn't work on most weeds in India, trust me I've tried
Abel DEHOUEGNON
How did you make this herbicide?
farmermars123
Whether it will dry or will over till roots.
What about using at large level in guava & lemon farm.
Appreciate your guidelines in this regards. Thank you.
chikezie emmanuel
Sir does it has negative effects on my plantain and water melon plant, when sprayed directly on water melon and plantain field?