Curt lives in Austin, Texas.
In 2006, his band Meat Puppets reformed with Cris and new drummer Tim Alexander (of Primus) as the replacement of Derrick Bostrom. The band has already planned to write and record their eleventh studio album, due for release sometime in 2007.
Ted Marcus now sits on the drums for the Meat Puppets. "CURT KIRKWOOD: Well, you know, it's basically the same lineup -- because it's my brother and I ... then Ted, the drummer, he's a Meat Puppets fan."
Snow
Curt Kirkwood Lyrics
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I've seen that rainbow before
And I've seen that pot of gold shine
Where we're headed I don't care
I don't care also that's not fair
I guess dreaming has a dusty line
Just like snow settles on barbed wire
And we find our troubles no matter where we are
Just like snow settles on barbed wire
I can see it in my mind
It's snowing hard not far behind
Where we were and where we'll be in time
Let's go nowhere that sounds fine
As I've got nowhere on my mind
Doing anything at all would be a crime
And it seems the sweetest things are hidden in the fire
Just like snow settles on barbed wire
And we find our troubles no matter where we are
Just like snow settles on barbed wire
And it seems the sweetest things are hidden in the fire
Just like snow settles on barbed wire
And we find our troubles no matter where we are
Just like snow settles on barbed wire
Just like snow
The lyrics of Curt Kirkwood's song Snow can be interpreted as an introspective reflection on life's uncertainties and the elusive nature of happiness. The singer starts by acknowledging that they do not know where they are going, but they have seen a rainbow and a pot of gold before. This suggests that the singer has experienced hope and possibilities in their life, but they are unsure if they will ever reach those heights again. The next two lines -"Where we're headed I don't care/I don't care also that's not fair"- express a sense of resignation and possibly even apathy towards the future. The singer then reflects on the nature of dreams: they can be inspiring and beautiful, but they also have a "dusty line" -a hint of uncertainty and impermanence.
The chorus, "And it seems the sweetest things are hidden in the fire/Just like snow settles on barbed wire/And we find our troubles no matter where we are/Just like snow settles on barbed wire", is a poetic metaphor that highlights the bittersweet nature of life. The sweetest things- love, joy, beauty- are often hidden in the midst of difficulty and adversity. The image of snow settling on barbed wire suggests a paradoxical combination of fragility and resilience. Similarly, the line "we find our troubles no matter where we are" implies that life's challenges are universal and unavoidable.
The last two stanzas of the song seem to suggest a desire for escape and freedom. The singer imagines a snowy landscape where they are heading towards, but also expresses a certain ambivalence towards it- "Let's go nowhere that sounds fine/As I've got nowhere on my mind/Doing anything at all would be a crime". This can be interpreted as a desire for a break from the pressures and expectations of life, yet not wanting to commit to any particular course of action. Overall, Snow is a poignant and reflective song that captures the complexities of human emotions and the elusive nature of happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Where we're going I don't know
I don't have a clear direction for the future
I've seen that rainbow before
I have experienced similar bright moments before
And I've seen that pot of gold shine
I have witnessed moments of success and abundance
Where we're headed I don't care
I am indifferent to where we are heading
I don't care also that's not fair
It's unfair to expect me to have a preference
I guess dreaming has a dusty line
My ability to dream is limited and hindered
And it seems the sweetest things are hidden in the fire
The most precious moments are often found in the most difficult times
Just like snow settles on barbed wire
This image represents the way troubles can cling to us no matter where we go
And we find our troubles no matter where we are
We are unable to escape our problems, no matter our location
I can see it in my mind
I can imagine something clearly
It's snowing hard not far behind
There is a coming storm, like impending difficulties
Where we were and where we'll be in time
Comparing the past and the future
Let's go nowhere that sounds fine
Staying still and avoiding action seems like a good plan
As I've got nowhere on my mind
I don't have any particular goals or plans
Doing anything at all would be a crime
Any action seems like a mistake or potentially harmful
Just like snow
Reiterating the idea that troubles cling to us
Contributed by Luke C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nottymyname7192
I really like anything this guy does. I wish he was my dad or uncle so I could hear him noodling around the house all the time
@jamesburns9714
it was so nice to see the Meat Puppets play this their first reunion tour in 2007... It holds such a old school MPs vibe,,,
@monkeyjackbridge9093
Monkey Like...the very first listen put a lump in my throat and my eyes welled up...I don't know why. It would seem that I found one of those songs I've been waiting for my whole life.