Vessel
Dan Mangan + Blacksmith Lyrics
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I'm a vessel in the valley getting riddled with the tally
I'm the middle of a season getting riddled with the reasons
Stop
Wait
Unhand me
(It takes a village to raise a fool. don't you ever)
I'm the widow of a conscience getting riddled with the nonsense
Wait
Unhand me
The song "Vessel" by Dan Mangan & Blacksmith is a moving and introspective piece that delves into the idea of being caught in the crossfire of life's challenges. The opening lines of "I'm a vessel in the valley getting riddled with the tally" paint a picture of someone overwhelmed and weighed down by the pressures of life. The use of the word "vessel" emphasizes the fragility of the human form and how easily it can succumb to the stresses of life.
The themes of the song are further explored as the lyrics progress. The middle of a season is a metaphor for being stuck in the middle of life and unable to move forward. "Getting riddled with the reasons" suggests that the singer is bogged down by the many choices and possibilities in their lives. The refrain of "stop, wait, unhand me" indicates a desperation to escape the weight of these burdens.
The final lines - "I'm the widow of a conscience getting riddled with the nonsense, stop, wait, unhand me" - hint at a deep sense of guilt within the singer. The use of the word "widow" implies that they have lost something dear to them, and the notion of being riddled with nonsense suggests a feeling of being lost and uncertain. Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the struggles of life and the toll they can take on the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Vessel
I am a receptacle, a container, in the low-lying land where I am constantly being marked and judged
I'm a vessel in the valley getting riddled with the tally
I am like a jar in the bottomland, being steadily punctured with every evaluation
I'm the middle of a season getting riddled with the reasons
I am the center of a period of time, yet I am constantly being undermined by explanations that do not make sense
Stop
Halt, pause, put a stop to whatever is currently happening
Wait
Hold on, delay, take a moment to think and reevaluate the situation
Unhand me
Release me from your grip, let me go, do not hold me captive
(It takes a village to raise a fool. don't you ever)
(People can shape the actions and personality of an ignorant person. Do not ever forget that)
I'm the widow of a conscience getting riddled with the nonsense
I am the spouse left behind by my moral values, constantly getting attacked by meaningless ideas and attitudes
Stop
Halt, pause, put a stop to whatever is currently happening
Wait
Hold on, delay, take a moment to think and reevaluate the situation
Unhand me
Release me from your grip, let me go, do not hold me captive
Lyrics © Arts & Crafts Music Inc.
Written by: DAN MANGAN, GORDON GRDINA, JOHN WALSH, KENTON LOEWEN
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I'm a vessel in the valley getting riddled with the tally
I'm the middle of a season getting riddled with the reasons
Stop
Wait
Unhand me (It takes a village to raise a fool don't you ever)
I'm the widow of a conscience getting riddled with the nonsense
Stop
Wait
Unhand me
@rainydays2280
11. Happiness is finding a song that you loved listening to in a movie.
@gmar7836
Yup. It’s how I found this 😊
@dicharachera
What movie?
@josephlaszlo308
Just watched Hector and the Search for Happiness. Inspiring movie and inspiring song. Thank you.
@googlemademedoit1942
Found you thru the Hector movie. Really like this song!
@PubrockCoZa
This song should hang in art galleries across the world and play on repeat until the world implodes.
@oboelizzy
It's always amazes me that Dan Mangan is still so unknown in Canada! He's an incredible talent and a special favourite for those who have good friends (or sisters) who introduce one to his music. Was starving for a new record, Thanks to Dan and Blacksmith!
@addy113
I used to run into him all the time in Vancouer he lived in my neighborhood. Id scream Dan Mangan every time i saw him and hed just laugh and wave.
@vineets16
There's a band named Blue Hawaii. They're so underrated.
Listen to their blue gowns track.
@ourson66
These guys are genius. I'm reminded of early Dave Matthews -- just how tight the band's sound is, the listy non-linear lyrics, that sort of thing... They deserve the great reviews the album is getting!