For fans of Clutch, Wolfmother, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Rage Against the Machine, or Soundgarden, and if ten more bands that influenced Crobot's sound were needed to be named, they easily could be.
The powerful packed punch of the vocals of lead singer Brandon Yeagley is a great one-two with the spellbinding, head bobbing guitar riffs of Chris Bishop; not to mention the stellar solidity of the low frequencies of Sam Grim on bass guitar. Bishop brings his unique style of art to the table to add images to the stories unveiled by lyricist and frontman Brandon Yeagley. The two also plan on creating a graphic novel based on the songs from the album, set for an undetermined future release.
Crobot have spilled their sweat and tones on such stages as Philadelphia's Theater of Living Arts and Xfinity LIVE, The Paramount in Huntington, NJ, the Stanhope House in Stanhope, New Jersey, and Anchorage, Alaska's Chilkoot Charlie's and plan on embarking on a tour not limited to the venues listed previously.
Crobot is:
Brandon Yeagley - Vocals, Harp
Chris Bishop - Guitar, Vocals
Sam Grim - Bass
Tony Kobel - Percussion
Cloud Spiller
Crobot Lyrics
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My head felt so heavy, like a broken down levee
And to my surprise I met that lake's lovely child
Well, oh yeah how she sheds her light
The one thing that keeps me alive
She fell down right from the sky
Cloud spiller, she saved me
And now I'm free
After I shook the hooks of that succubus
The sun left its radiance and ran for the coast, oh
The cries of Skinwalkers cuts through the night
Oh yeah how she sheds her light
The one thing that keeps me alive
She fell down right from the sky
Eyes from the north got plenty of reasons why
Cloud spiller, she saved me
And now I'm free
Gravity's my only enemy
Why do you have to pull down on me?
Gravity's my only enemy
Why do you have to pull down on me?
Oh baby, keep me alive!
She fell down right from the sky
Eyes from the north got plenty of reasons why
Cloud spiller, she saved me
And now I'm free
Yea, I'm free
The song "Cloud Spiller" by Crobot is a rock ballad that appears to be about a man who is seeking refuge by a lake. He describes feeling heavy and burdened, perhaps by the weight of his own emotions, and seeking solace by the water. Here, he encounters a young woman who seems to radiate light and energy, saving him from his struggles. The lyrics suggest that this woman may have fallen from the sky, and there are references to Skinwalkers, which are mythological creatures in some Native American cultures that can shapeshift. The song's repeated refrain highlights the idea that the woman's light and energy are what keep the singer going and give him the strength to carry on.
The themes of this song are open to interpretation, but one possible reading is that it's about finding salvation and connection in unexpected places. The lake and the woman who appears there represent a kind of spiritual refuge, and the Skinwalkers and gravity are the challenges that the singer has to overcome in order to reach it. The lyrics also suggest a sense of loneliness and alienation, as the singer implies he is struggling alone and feels oppressed by the forces around him.
Overall, "Cloud Spiller" is a melodic, emotive song that showcases Crobot's ability to weave together storytelling, mythology, and rock music into a compelling whole.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I went down to the water, just to wipe my brow
I went to the water to refresh myself
My head felt so heavy, like a broken down levee
I felt overwhelmed and burdened
And to my surprise I met that lake's lovely child
I met a beautiful natural wonder by the lake
Well, oh yeah how she sheds her light
The natural wonder emits light that's uplifting
The one thing that keeps me alive
The natural wonder gives me hope and keeps me going
She fell down right from the sky
The natural wonder seems to have flown from the sky
Eyes from the north got plenty of reasons why
The northern sky has a multitude of inspirations
Cloud spiller, she saved me
The natural wonder has a nurturing effect on me
And now I'm free
I feel liberated and empowered
After I shook the hooks of that succubus
After overcoming a difficult obstacle
The sun left its radiance and ran for the coast, oh
The sunlight vanished beyond the horizon
The cries of Skinwalkers cuts through the night
Horrific sounds can be heard at night
Gravity's my only enemy
Gravity is the challenge that holds me down
Why do you have to pull down on me?
Why does gravity have to keep me from soaring?
Oh baby, keep me alive!
Please let me keep experiencing the joy of life!
Yea, I'm free
I'm finally unencumbered and unconstrained
Writer(s): FIGUEROA JACOB PETER, BISHOP CHRISTOPHER SEAN, YEAGLEY BRANDON SCOTT, FIGUEROA PAUL LOUIS
Contributed by Alexander R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brandon Charles
Saw these guys with Chevelle and didnt want them to end their set! Incredible...simply incredible. Its good to see great music still being made these days! Crobot ROCKS
newbowmore
No mate, it was at the Roundhouse in Camden, London, think the Norwich gig is the 17th.
Joseph O'Shea
@newbowmore is that in Norwich?
newbowmore
I am gonna see them support Black Label Society in Feb......Looking forward to that....Should be a great evening........
mr. KLOB
This may be my favorite off the album. These guys ROCK!
GRUDE Emilien
2:22 <3
Akash Ashky
vocals reminds me of Myles Kennedy
TheLazyOne00
When i heard them the first time i thought it was his second band