Da Capo Chamber Players has commissioned over 100 works from composers such as Joan Tower, John Harbison, Chinary Ung, George Perle, Shulamit Ran, Philip Glass, Kyle Gann, Milton Babbitt, Martin Bresnick, and David Lang among others. In recent years, Da Capo has established active creative relationships with prominent Russian contemporary composers, and the ensemble regularly visits Russia for performances and master classes.
Da Capo Chamber Players has been in residence at Bard College since 1982, and starting in the fall of 2006 will be ensemble-in-residence with the new Bard Conservatory. Da Capo has released recordings on labels such as Bridge, New World, CRI, and Innova.
Stinkfist
Da Capo Players Lyrics
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Un-deniable dilemma.
Boredom's not a burden
Anyone should bear.
Constant over stimulation numbs me
And I wouldn't have
It any other way.
It's not enough.
Nothing seems to satisfy.
I don't want it.
I just need it.
To feel, to breathe, to know I'm alive.
Finger deep within the borderline.
Show me that you love me and that we belong together.
Relax, turn around and take my hand.
I can help you change
Tired moments into pleasure.
Say the word and we'll be
Well upon our way.
Blend and balance
Pain and comfort
Deep within you
Till you will not have me any other way.
It's not enough.
I need more.
Nothing seems to satisfy.
I don't want it.
I just need it.
To feel, to breathe, to know I'm alive.
Knuckle deep inside the borderline.
This may hurt a little but it's something you'll get used to.
Relax. Slip away.
Something kinda sad about
The way that things have come to be.
Desensitized to everything.
What became of subtlety?
How can it mean anything to me
If I really don't feel anything at all?
I'll keep digging till
I feel something.
Elbow deep inside the borderline.
Show me that you love me and that we belong together.
Shoulder deep within the borderline.
Relax. Turn around and take my hand.
The lyrics of Da Capo Players' Stinkfist are open to interpretation, but many see the song as a commentary on the search for something deeper and more meaningful in life. The singer appears to be bored and numb, and seeks a way to feel alive again. He/she is willing to go deep "within the borderline" and face discomfort if it means experiencing something real - a theme that also touches on the concept of addiction.
The lyrics seem to suggest that the singer has grown tired of the constant stimulation and superficiality of modern society, and desires a deeper sense of connection and fulfillment. This longing is expressed through the repeated refrain "It's not enough, I need more, nothing seems to satisfy. I don't want it, I just need it, to feel, to breathe, to know I'm alive."
The reference to a "stinkfist" may be interpreted as a metaphor for something unpleasant or even taboo that must be confronted in order to reach that deeper connection. The line "this may hurt a little but it's something you'll get used to" seems to acknowledge that the process of digging deep within oneself may not be easy but is ultimately worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Something has to change.
There is a need for change in my life.
Un-deniable dilemma.
There is an unavoidable problem that needs to be solved.
Boredom's not a burden
Anyone should bear.
Being bored is not something that anyone should have to deal with.
Constant over stimulation numbs me
And I wouldn't have
It any other way.
Excessive stimulation makes me feel numb, but I don't want it to change.
It's not enough.
I need more.
Nothing seems to satisfy.
My current situation is not enough, and I am searching for more to fulfill myself.
I don't want it.
I just need it.
To feel, to breathe, to know I'm alive.
I may not necessarily want what I'm seeking, but I need it to feel alive.
Finger deep within the borderline.
I am pushing my limits to see how far I can go.
Show me that you love me and that we belong together.
I want to feel loved and connected to someone else.
Relax, turn around and take my hand.
Trust me, I can lead you to a better place.
I can help you change
Tired moments into pleasure.
I can help transform negative experiences into positive ones.
Say the word and we'll be
Well upon our way.
If you agree to come with me, we can start our journey together.
Blend and balance
Pain and comfort
Deep within you
Till you will not have me any other way.
I want to push you to your limits, make you feel a mix of pain and comfort until you cannot live without me.
Knuckle deep inside the borderline.
I am testing the boundaries of what is acceptable.
This may hurt a little but it's something you'll get used to.
You may experience discomfort, but eventually, you will learn to cope with it.
Relax. Slip away.
Let go of your negative thoughts and follow me into a more peaceful state.
Something kinda sad about
The way that things have come to be.
I feel a sense of sadness about the current state of things.
Desensitized to everything.
What became of subtlety?
I am numb to everything and wonder what has happened to the small, nuanced aspects of life.
How can it mean anything to me
If I really don't feel anything at all?
If I am numb to the world around me, how can anything truly matter?
I'll keep digging till
I feel something.
I will continue to push myself until I feel something, even if it is pain.
Elbow deep inside the borderline.
I am going far beyond what is normal and accepted.
Shoulder deep within the borderline.
Relax. Turn around and take my hand.
Follow me even deeper into the unknown, and trust me to guide you through it.
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management
Written by: Adam Jones, Daniel Carey, Maynard James Keenan, Paul M D'amour
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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