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.
Never Cry Wolf
Dark Time Sunshine Lyrics
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I left, I left, because you really believed I was hurt
Yes, you came running as if I deserved your time.
All this time, all this time, all this time, all your time.
I'm gonna cry, open the sky,
Because I know your black magic is a white lie.
But with the sun, head on my gun
You don't understand that I will take you where the wolf lies dead.
She not a wolf anymore,
Why don't you cry about it? Much more tame, Tawny Kitaen,
Cry about it. Write your name upon a white snake with a sharpie,
Put a plus with a name right next to yours, malarky.
But it isn't so you etch it in a tree in hopes that everybody stumbles upon it when walking home
See, want everybody to know you're going steady like a plastic surgeon's hand,
Are you ready for the rice and confetti.
Mixing it in with this rain, why don't you cry about it?
The augumented pleasure that goes with pain,
Hocus pocus, aim sheer, good day, locomotive, train, all aboard again,
Marty McFly Nike, party with five mic's, electric chair ride going once or twice, lightning.
For shock value the hal no longer happens, we mean it this time, let's go,
Dorothy get them heels clackin'.
I took my time now to think about what I've become
Don't have to change me, look at this lady,
Are you listening, can't you hear me calling?
I need to know now.
Photographic memory ruining boogie monster,
I won't forget the name no wimpering the true impostor.
They wanna cry about it.
Have you come running with a chandelier to put upon the neck, good will hunting.
I heard that yelp, way before the critics chimed in at frequency only a dog could hear,
So I climbed in.
Smothered that wolf mother with a sad pillow
€˜till the cries of the lambs began to teeter on crescendo.
Sad day when I got to use mass saving, skating round the issue while fencing, touché!
To skill your sports, man, the search of the fox,
My basset hound still basketville, sipping on scotch,
The finer things in life we never cry about.
Only watch, listen and learn,
I bet on horse number seven, was seven in line, give it a go,
Gentle woman no fibs or we'll be forced to focus on
Thugging like libbin Freddy Gibbs.
I'm gonna cry, open the sky,
Because I know your black magic is a white lie.
But with the sun, head on my gun
No need to resort to violence if I don't come, come.
You don't understand that I will take you where the wolf lies dead.
The lyrics of Dark Time Sunshine's song "Never Cry Wolf" touch on several themes, including manipulation, deceit, and violence. The singer is addressing someone who has hurt them in the past, calling out their attempts to manipulate and control them. The references to "black magic" and "wolf lies" suggest that this person has been using deceitful means to achieve their ends, perhaps through emotional manipulation or gaslighting.
The reference to the "wolf lies dead" is significant, as it suggests that the singer has triumphed over their manipulator and overcome the "monstrous" aspects of their personality. However, the song also suggests that the singer has been forced to resort to violent means in order to do so. The line "with the sun, head on my gun, no need to resort to violence if I don't come" implies that the singer is ready to use physical force if necessary to protect themselves.
Overall, the lyrics of "Never Cry Wolf" are both powerful and enigmatic, leaving plenty of room for interpretation and analysis. Through its use of vivid imagery and powerful wordplay, the song paints a picture of a world where manipulation and deceit are all too common, and where those who are strong enough to fight back are all too rare.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I have pointed at you and I
I have accused you before
I left, I left, because you really believed I was hurt
I left because you believed something that wasn't true
Yes, you came running as if I deserved your time.
You gave me attention that I didn't deserve
All this time, all this time, all this time, all your time.
You've given me a lot of your time
I'm gonna cry, open the sky,
I'm going to express my emotions in a dramatic way
Because I know your black magic is a white lie.
You're deceiving me with your tactics
But with the sun, head on my gun
I have power and control over the situation
No need to resort to violence if I don't come, come.
I can resolve the situation without aggression if necessary
You don't understand that I will take you where the wolf lies dead.
I have the ability to harm you and bring you to a place where there is danger
She not a wolf anymore,
You're no longer a threat
Why don't you cry about it? Much more tame, Tawny Kitaen,
You can no longer cause harm, so it's not worth getting upset
Cry about it. Write your name upon a white snake with a sharpie,
Express your emotions in a harmless way
Put a plus with a name right next to yours, malarky.
Make it seem like there's a connection between us when there isn't
But it isn't so you etch it in a tree in hopes that everybody stumbles upon it when walking home
You're trying to make our connection known to others
See, want everybody to know you're going steady like a plastic surgeon's hand,
You want others to think we're close
Are you ready for the rice and confetti.
Are you ready to celebrate our fake connection?
Mixing it in with this rain, why don't you cry about it?
Using this opportunity to express emotions
The augmented pleasure that goes with pain,
There's satisfaction in experiencing both positive and negative emotions
Hocus pocus, aim sheer, good day, locomotive, train, all aboard again,
Referencing a magical or supernatural experience
Marty McFly Nike, party with five mic's, electric chair ride going once or twice, lightning.
Referencing pop culture and excitement
For shock value the hal no longer happens, we mean it this time, let's go,
We're not doing things just for shock value anymore
Dorothy get them heels clackin'.
It's time for action
I took my time now to think about what I've become
I've reflected on myself and my actions
Don't have to change me, look at this lady,
I don't need to change myself, look at this persona I've created
Are you listening, can't you hear me calling?
Are you paying attention to what I'm saying?
I need to know now.
I need an answer or resolution now
Photographic memory ruining boogie monster,
Having a photographic memory is overwhelming and challenging
I won't forget the name no wimpering the true impostor.
I won't forget someone who has deceived me
They wanna cry about it.
They're emotional about the situation
Have you come running with a chandelier to put upon the neck, good will hunting.
An exaggerated way of saying someone is coming to punish or seek revenge
I heard that yelp, way before the critics chimed in at frequency only a dog could hear,
I knew something was wrong before anyone else
So I climbed in.
I took action to investigate or resolve the situation
Smothered that wolf mother with a sad pillow
I put an end to a dangerous situation or person
'Till the cries of the lambs began to teeter on crescendo.
The situation became more dramatic and intense
Sad day when I got to use mass saving, skating round the issue while fencing, touché!
It's a sad day when I have to use cunning or deceptive tactics
To skill your sports, man, the search of the fox,
Using skill and strategy to achieve a goal
My basset hound still basketville, sipping on scotch,
Enjoying the finer things in life
The finer things in life we never cry about.
We don't get upset about luxuries or extravagances
Only watch, listen and learn,
Observing and learning is valuable
I bet on horse number seven, was seven in line, give it a go,
Taking risks and trying new things is worthwhile
Gentle woman no fibs or we'll be forced to focus on thugging like libbin Freddy Gibbs.
It's better to be honest and straightforward or risk facing consequences
Contributed by Benjamin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@matthewgarnier7701
You know I have pointed at you and I
I left, I left, because you really believed I was hurt
Yes, you came running as if I deserved your time.
All this time, all this time, all this time, all your time.
I’m gonna cry, open the sky,
Because I know your black magic is a white lie.
But with the sun, head on my gun
No need to resort to violence if I don’t come, come.
You don’t understand that I will take you where the wolf lies dead.
She not a wolf anymore,
Why don’t you cry about it? Much more tame, Tawny Kitaen,
Cry about it. Write your name upon a white snake with a sharpie,
Put a plus with a name right next to yours, malarky.
But it isn’t so you etch it in a tree in hopes that everybody stumbles upon it when walking home
See, want everybody to know you’re going steady like a plastic surgeon’s hand,
Are you ready for the rice and confetti.
Mixing it in with this rain, why don’t you cry about it?
The augumented pleasure that goes with pain,
Hocus pocus, aim sheer, good day, locomotive, train, all aboard again,
Marty McFly Nike, party with five mic’s, electric chair ride going once or twice, lightning.
For shock value the hal no longer happens, we mean it this time, let’s go,
Dorothy get them heels clackin’.
I took my time now to think about what I’ve become
Don’t have to change me, look at this lady,
Are you listening, can’t you hear me calling?
I need to know now.
Photographic memory ruining boogie monster,
I won’t forget the name no wimpering the true impostor.
They wanna cry about it.
Have you come running with a chandelier to put upon the neck, good will hunting.
I heard that yelp, way before the critics chimed in at frequency only a dog could hear,
So I climbed in.
Smothered that wolf mother with a sad pillow
‘till the cries of the lambs began to teeter on crescendo.
Sad day when I got to use mass saving, skating round the issue while fencing, touché!
To skill your sports, man, the search of the fox,
My basset hound still basketville, sipping on scotch,
The finer things in life we never cry about.
Only watch, listen and learn,
I bet on horse number seven, was seven in line, give it a go,
Gentle woman no fibs or we’ll be forced to focus on
Thugging like libbin Freddy Gibbs.
I’m gonna cry, open the sky,
Because I know your black magic is a white lie.
But with the sun, head on my gun
No need to resort to violence if I don’t come, come.
You don’t understand that I will take you where the wolf lies dead.
@nstew7
best cd I have listened to/ bought in forever. Dark Time Sunshine and Aesop Rock are the best
@michiganmade297
Damn right!!
@thatorulufu9816
DTS always brings the heat, I bumped into them through Big Aesop and never looked back since Thank you for continuing on making beautiful music, Hip-Hop has been in safe hands🙏🏾
@toddmichaeljohnson7139
I wish you guys nothing but heaps and heaps of success. You deserve it, this album is a masterpiece.
@thinkimpulsive
Always come back for the vibes
@marshallschropp7768
505 man your music is flipping amazing. So different from the norm. Thank you man. Sending positive vibes in town of Aztec that's so damn negative. Thank you for that. Times are tough in this dessert
@markaragon2683
We do it FoR Real out here. good looking out. Godsentinel
@markaragon2683
check out Def-I ALBUMS...Eternally Present and Dream Trails. FiRE
@brendangilhooly3951
This song is literally everything I've ever wanted
@GDPlover
Reva Devito killed that ish! Never heard of her in my life and never heard of dark time sunshine until Ceschi big ups and respect