The first song completed, "Mod Volatile", appears on Grayskul's 7" released by Fieldwerk Recordings in June 2009. The new partnership culminated in December 2009 with Dark Time Sunshine's Believeyoume, a nine song EP, released as a free download and limited CD from Fake Four Inc.. In April 2010 Dark Time Sunshine released their first full-length LP, the acclaimed Vessel (Fake Four Inc.).
With two superb releases and extensive touring in the U.S. with the likes of Sole and the Skyrider Band, AWOL One, Pigeon John, and DJ Abilities. Dark Time Sunshine quickly became an indie favorite and 'Vessel' became one of the most well received hip hop albums of 2010. Dark Time Sunshine's performance at Soundset 2010, one of indie hip hop's most celebrated festivals, continued to increase their fanbase and expose new listeners to 'Vessel', often referred to as "psychedelic Gang Starr". Dark Time Sunshine released Cornucopia, an EP of unreleased material, for their Fall 2010 "Make A Darwish" tour. In October 2010, Zavala was named to URB's 10 Awesome New Beat Makers.
E.R.
Dark Time Sunshine Lyrics
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No longer can I muster up strength, breathe for me.
Pain went away, and so did memory, I can′t remember anything I'm saying, don′t ignore me.
When I push this button, better be a dime nurse,
'Cause this hurts.
No it doesn't, but what′s worse is that my TV bloody crooked,
Look what you did!
I feel like I′m in a capsule, that beat beat sound is still seeping out, and it longs to show my value.
Be alive, paralyze, analyze, hypnotized,
Under the in-fluence of sedation, I crystallize.
Lung like, habits at it accurate, no insurance coverage
′Cause I made those mistakes,
Teenager (worth it kids!)
'Cause even though the powder in the plastic tucked away inside my cheek,
I′m playin' keep away
I couldn′t keep your arms away.
Blue in the face, IV in the vein, tube down the throat,
No longer can I muster up strength, breathe for me.
Pain went away, and so did memory, I can't remember anything I'm saying, don′t ignore me.
When I push this button, better be a dime nurse,
′Cause this hurts.
No it doesn't, but what′s worse is that my TV bloody crooked,
Look what you did!
I feel like I'm in a capsule, that beat beat sound is still seeping out, and it longs to show my value.
New machine,
Not a dream.
Fred Astair,
George Burns,
Unaware,
Gray hair from the beginning kids,
Breathe for me,
While I′m here,
Unplugged,
Underwater,
Suffocating,
Got a daughter,
Got a son, he is the architect,
And I'm the author,
I′m the father,
She the mother,
Always hear those voices saying "Jump!,
Or hold your head up!"
Breathe for me,
Adore me,
Happy with your courtship,
This hospital's makin' me trip, the drip is too strong for me.
The lyrics of Dark Time Sunshine's song E.R. depict the experience of a person lying in a hospital bed with a tube down their throat and an IV in their vein. The person is unable to breathe on their own and at the mercy of the hospital staff. They are in pain, but also experiencing the effects of medication which has caused them to lose their memory and sense of reality. The person is aware of their situation and wants the nurse to be attentive when they push the button, but also resentful of their circumstance and the hospital.
The lyrics also convey a sense of regret, as the person reflects on the decisions that led them to be in the hospital bed. They mention mistakes they made and the fact that they did not leave a note to explain their actions. There is a sense of isolation and detachment, as the person feels like they are in a capsule and is only able to hear the beat of their own heart. They mention their family, including a son who is an architect and a daughter, but also hear voices that tell them to jump.
Overall, the lyrics of E.R. are a powerful commentary on the experience of being hospitalized and the sense of helplessness that can come with it. The song also touches on themes of regret, isolation, and the consequences of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue in the face, IV in the vein, tube down the throat,
I am in a critical state, with medical implements sustaining my life.
No longer can I muster up strength, breathe for me.
I am too weak to breathe on my own and require assistance.
Pain went away, and so did memory, I can't remember anything I'm saying, don't ignore me.
The pain relief is causing memory loss, but my words still hold value.
When I push this button, better be a dime nurse, 'Cause this hurts.
If I press the call button, I hope a skilled nurse responds promptly.
No it doesn't, but what's worse is that my TV bloody crooked, Look what you did!
My hallucinations are distorting reality, and I am holding someone responsible.
I feel like I'm in a capsule, that beat beat sound is still seeping out, and it longs to show my value.
I feel confined and dehumanized by the medical equipment keeping me alive, but I still have worth.
Mouth is on those meds because I won't swallow for nobody, I did this to myself without a note to explain those that mark me DEAD.
I refuse to swallow pills to maintain control, but I am aware of the consequences of my actions.
Be alive, paralyze, analyze, hypnotized, Under the in-fluence of sedation, I crystallize.
The sedation is powerful enough to immobilize me and make me feel like I am frozen in time.
Lung like, habits at it accurate, no insurance coverage 'Cause I made those mistakes, Teenager (worth it kids!)
My current respiratory issues may be caused by my previous poor choices that were worth the risk as a teenager.
'Cause even though the powder in the plastic tucked away inside my cheek, I'm playin' keep away, I couldn't keep your arms away.
I am struggling with addiction and relapse and feel unsupported.
New machine, Not a dream. Fred Astair, George Burns, Unaware, Gray hair from the beginning kids.
The medical technology is advanced and real, not a figment of my imagination. I am also aware of my aging and mortality.
Breathe for me, While I'm here, Unplugged, Underwater, Suffocating, Got a daughter, Got a son, he is the architect, And I'm the author, I'm the father, She the mother,
I am reflecting on my life and the relationships I hold dear, while also feeling suffocated by my current situation.
Always hear those voices saying "Jump!, Or hold your head up!" Breathe for me, Adore me, Happy with your courtship,
I am struggling with suicidal thoughts and need someone to support and care for me during this difficult time.
This hospital's makin' me trip, the drip is too strong for me.
The hospital environment and medication are causing me to hallucinate and become disoriented.
Writer(s): Jang Geun Park, Dong Hyun Shin, Yong Hwan Lee, Joon Seok Ham, Michael Chung Kim
Contributed by Amelia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@soundcloud_official
This is a type of hip hop hidden so feep underground few have enough faith to dig this far
@rotvalo
I heard about DTS, Xen Arcade, and Ivan Ives & Fresh through last.fm. I'm loving their jazzier styles - they remind me a bit of Tribe, De la, and even early OutKast.
@krewkid23
Fucking sick ass group saw them live with aesop rock un salt lake city, the killed it
@stinothrowinelbows8403
2018 still bumpin
@eaglestrikeman194
new DTS album coming in a few month ;)
@dial8
Amazing! And only 1,348 hits???
@edwincano896
dts is my every day ritual
@ianroberts2426
The people who like an comment on this song is a dying breed of hip hop followers im proud to be of this crowd.
@ghirignogno
lyrics anyone?
@rawjhaw
next. level. shit.