Describing themselves as “string-rock”, the band started up in 2009 and quickly took hold of New England’s musical imagination. Playing over 100 shows during their first year of touring, the band created a seamless, exhilarating sound at the intersection of rock, classical, and folk music. Their self-produced six-song EP 1 earned high praise for its craftsmanship and originality, and their brand new subscription album Pilot Machines was released in 2012.
Whippoorwill
Darlingside Lyrics
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Drawing up plans from wicker thrones
All of the best ideas they come from you
You let me find them on my own
And we parade them into every room
And when you leave I let them go
All my kingdom for a weekend
Another draft in your apartment
Catch the smell of rust and pine
Mixing in winter coffee cansiters
Gin up a spell that stalls for time
All my kingdom for a weekend
All our kingdoms slip away
All of your favorite time it comes from me
So you put it on your calender
Try to save it in your phone
All my kingdom for a weekend
All our kingdom slip away
The lyrics of Darlingside's "Whippoorwill" present a nostalgic, melancholic reflection on a lost time and a lost connection with someone. The song's title refers to an old cabin, which presumably holds some sort of sentimental value to the singer and their companion. The cabin is a symbol of a simpler and happier time, when the two used to sit on "wicker thrones" and brainstorm ideas. The singer acknowledges that all the "best ideas" used to come from their companion, but they were allowed to discover them on their own. The two would then share their ideas with each other, and the new insights would be exhibited in every room of the cabin.
However, the song takes a somber turn when the companion leaves. The singer is left alone, and they have to let go of the ideas that they had created together. The lyrics "all my kingdom for a weekend, all our kingdoms slip away" indicate the regretful recognition that the closeness between the two has slipped away, and they are mourning the loss of it. In the second verse, the singer seems to be reminiscing on another moment in time, possibly a more recent memory, where they were with their companion, drafting something in an apartment. There is a sense of sensory detail in the lyrics, such as "the smell of rust and pine" and "winter coffee cansiters," that evoke a sense of coziness and familiarity. However, even in this memory, there is a certain bittersweetness, as they "gin up a spell that stalls for time."
In the final verse, the singer reflects on the fact that their companion seems to have less time for them now. The lines "all of your favorite times it comes from me, so you put it on your calendar, try to save it in your phone" suggest a longing for things to go back to the way they were. The song ends on the same note of melancholy and nostalgia, with the lyrics "all my kingdom for a weekend, all our kingdoms slip away" repeated again, as if to emphasize the poignancy of the loss.
Line by Line Meaning
We call that old cabin the Whippoorwhill
The old cabin we stay in is named after the bird we hear calling at night
Drawing up plans from wicker thrones
We sit on wicker chairs making plans for our stay at the cabin
All of the best ideas they come from you
You always have the best ideas for our cabin getaways
You let me find them on my own
You allow me to explore and discover the best ideas for myself
And we parade them into every room
We proudly showcase our ideas in every room of the cabin
And when you leave I let them go
When you're not around, I don't hold onto the ideas we came up with together
All my kingdom for a weekend
I would give anything to have just one weekend with you
All our kingdoms slip away
All of our worries and responsibilities fade away during our weekends together
Another draft in your apartment
We work on another version of our plans for the cabin in your apartment
Catch the smell of rust and pine
We can smell the combination of rust and pine, reminding us of the cabin
Mixing in winter coffee cansiters
We mix our drinks in winter-themed coffee containers
Gin up a spell that stalls for time
We come up with a strategy to make time go by slower so we can enjoy our getaway longer
All of your favorite time it comes from me
I make sure that all of your favorite things happen during our weekends together
So you put it on your calender
You schedule our weekends together in advance so we don't miss out
Try to save it in your phone
You try to save our plans on your phone, so you don't forget any details
All my kingdom for a weekend
I would give anything to have just one weekend with you
All our kingdom slip away
Our weekends together make all of our worries and responsibilities fade away
Contributed by Max O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gang Of Four
Their vocal harmonies amaze me. The greatest since Crosby, Still and Nash.
guitarvocs
They are out on tour here in 2022. I saw them last night in York PA with a female bass player and drummer who both sing, and Caitlin Canty opening, who joined them on several tunes. I too used to compare them to CSN, but last night put me more in mind of the Association. The harmonies were off the chart.
Youcanplaygamesonlinux
I always say the same thing when I watch their videos, it's criminal how overlooked these guys are.
deniseg812
Just heard them on tnis is us. Awesome harmony. So many talented u recognized musicians on you tube. Love finding them.
CuberJacques
My favorite song by one of my favorite bands! Never gets old.
Saika Magoichi
Their voices blend together so beautifully
Fred NET
Man this is amazing, why are these guys not more recognized?
Sheila Barron
Haven't heard these guys before Digging there sounds God Bless Y'all No Matter Where Your From✌💙
KodenameKrusty
Great song and absolutely great harmonies.
Linda King
I have been playing their CD on the way to work for over a year! Last night I saw them for real....OM Goodness they are just amazing !...brought the house down at Union Chapel which I was so to be part of the night....