Dandi Wind was started in 2003 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada by Da… Read Full Bio ↴Dandi Wind was started in 2003 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada by Dandilion Wind Opaine (vocals) and Szam Findlay (music). It was following Opaine's 3-year collaboration with Findlay as a sculptor and animator accompanying his instrumental music. They were joined in 2006 by Evan Pierce (drums). Afterwards Opaine went on to form the disco band Fan Death.

They have released 8 EPs/singles, two full length albums (Concrete Igloo, Yolk Of The Golden Egg), and a remix album (Sacrificial).

"Doing to the humble pop stage what hurricane Katrina did to New Orleans".
- Less Common

"I've not once seen a performance where they didn't put the other bands on the bill to shame"
- NME

"Personally, I'm quite prepared to be slightly alarmed in the name of such a good cause... "
- Drowned in Sound

"The boundless energy of Axl Rose with the compelling singularity of Kate Bush"
- i-D

"It's music like this that makes me wish i knew how to dance like Napoleon Dynamite."
- Artrocker

"Modern scream crossbreeds of colourised fifties rock'n'roll and tribalized dance beats"
- Plan B

"Blending music and performance art into one beautiful listening experience."
- Discorder

"Music to dance to, or to see in a blurry sunrise after trashing your friend's new flat"
- One Week to Live

Biddings
Dandi Wind Lyrics

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Ignore drumbeat behind his eyes.

Talk so much telling lie, suit and tie.

Card glossy, he pause for decision.

Seal the deal making his commision.

Anything to make a quota - no guilt not an iota.

Because everybody wants to be the first; go ahead be the first.

Name it, got it, how bout more.

Everything we've got in store.

What you got oh let me see.

What you got is it for me?

I'm so eager, i'm so eager i'm so eager, i am so i am so eager.

So eager, promise and grin.

He reveals the least to win.

Little games, prize irrelevant.

The addict plays until he's triumphant.

Overall Meaning

The song Biddings by Dandi Wind highlights the theme of greed and how it can turn individuals into slaves under its influence. The opening line, "Ignore drumbeat behind his eyes" sets the tone for the song as the singer urges the listener to disregard the inner voice that tells one to be content with what they have. The singer of the song is a charming and manipulative individual who wears "suit and tie" and "talks so much telling a lie." He is a smooth-talking salesman who would do anything to make a sale and earn his commission. The line, "Anything to make a quota - no guilt not an iota" shows that he is ready to sell anything, even if it's not in the buyer's best interest, as long as he meets his target.

The chorus section, "What you got oh let me see, what you got is it for me?" serves to illustrate the excessive eagerness on the part of the singer. He is willing to trade anything, be it material or emotional, to satisfy his insatiable appetite for more. The line, "So eager, promise and grin" portrays how he uses his charm to lure people into his trap. The song's bridge, "Little games, prize irrelevant, The addict plays until he's triumphant" is a metaphor for how greed can turn an individual into an addict, always wanting more, and only stopping when they get what they want, regardless of the consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

Ignore drumbeat behind his eyes.
Disregard the inner turmoil and struggles he may be facing.

Talk so much telling lie, suit and tie.
He puts on a façade of success and professionalism, but cannot stop himself from compulsively lying.

Card glossy, he pause for decision.
He takes his time to make calculated decisions, but ultimately prioritizes personal gain over moral responsibility.

Seal the deal making his commision.
He values profits over integrity, and will do whatever it takes to secure a successful transaction and earn a commission.

Anything to make a quota - no guilt not an iota.
His focus is always on meeting or surpassing his sales targets, and he feels no remorse for any deceitful or manipulative tactics he uses to achieve them.

Because everybody wants to be the first; go ahead be the first.
He justifies his actions by believing that everyone else is also driven by the desire for success, so he should do whatever it takes to come out on top.

Name it, got it, how bout more.
He has everything he wants, but remains unsatisfied and always striving for more.

Everything we've got in store.
There is no limit to what he is willing to sell, as long as there is a demand for it.

What you got oh let me see.
He is always hungry for more material possessions and opportunities for personal gain, constantly looking to see what others have to offer him.

What you got is it for me?
He sees everything as a means to an end, and is only interested in others if they can provide him with something he wants.

I'm so eager, i'm so eager i'm so eager, i am so i am so eager.
He is consumed by his desire for more and constantly chasing after the next big opportunity.

So eager, promise and grin.
He uses a friendly demeanor and empty promises to gain people's trust and manipulate them into doing what he wants.

He reveals the least to win.
He is strategic and calculated, only showing people what he wants them to see in order to benefit himself.

Little games, prize irrelevant.
He enjoys playing manipulative games with people, regardless of the outcome or consequences.

The addict plays until he's triumphant.
His insatiable desire for success and material gain is like an addiction, driving him to play whatever games he needs to until he comes out on top.

Contributed by Landon M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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