Fred Cole has engineered most of the band's recordings and mastered them on a mono lathe that was used for The Kingsmen's version of "Louie Louie."
Their early records, such as In the Graveyard, were released on the Tombstone Records label, named for the musical equipment store Fred and Toody operated at the time. Soon they caught the attention of the German label Music Maniac, and toured Europe successfully. Not until the mid-nineties did they tour the United States. Much of their following is in Europe.
A U.S. filmmaking team (Kate Fix and Jason Summers) produced a 2004 documentary, Unknown Passage: The Dead Moon Story, which played in independent theaters around the U.S., New Zealand, and Melbourne International Film Fest, and might be offered with the upcoming Dead Moon box set on Sub Pop Records. Dead Moon has recorded for labels such as Empty Records, but most releases are on Music Maniac abroad and Tombstone in the U.S. The Tombstone label has also provided cheap mastering and duplication for other bands, serving more as a cooperative than a promotional vehicle.
Fred and Toody are in their sixties. They currently own the Tombstone General Store in Clackamas, Oregon, and are building a shopping center nearby.
Pearl Jam often covers the song It's OK.
In December 2006 they retired:
2006-12-13 - AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM DEAD MOON
After 20 yrs, Dead Moon is retiring. It has been a journey we will always treasure and feel that a worldwide family has emerged in its place. Dead Moon became much bigger than the band itself, it became a DIY underground hopeful for a lot of people. The candle is still burning!
--Fred Cole
(from http://www.subpop.com)
2007-05-18 PIERCED ARROWS
For the first time in a long time, Fred and Toody Cole were nervous. Six months after the breakup of their legendary garage-rock outfit, Dead Moon, the Coles were about to debut a new group—something they haven’t had to do for 20 years. And their new trio, Pierced Arrows, had only six practices under its belt at showtime.
http://localcut.wweek.com/2007/05/23/pierced-arrows-at-ash-street-saloon-may-18-2007/
It's Ok
Dead Moon Lyrics
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It's okay, we've all seen better days
It's okay, you don't have to run and hide away
It's okay
It's okay, yeah we love you anyway
For in those reckless moments
When doubt is creeping in your head
And the dreams you had are cold and dead
I can't reach you anymore
That's gonna take a different man
I can't protect you like before
You've slipped beyond my hands
But it's okay.......
I wish that I could light the path
That leads to a life of no mistakes
Hold you from the damned be done
That living out of safety seems to take
I remember still the child in you
As if only yesterday
It was easy to break through
I only had to kiss the pain
But it's okay.......
This is my chance, this is my life
And my opening hour
This is my choice, this is my voice
There may be no tomorrow
This is my plea, this is my need
This is my time for standing free
This is my step, this is my depth
In a world demanding of me
But is's okay.......
The lyrics of Dead Moon's song "It's OK" convey a sentiment of empathy and encouragement. The chorus reassures that it is okay to have bad days and make mistakes, and that there is no need to hide away or feel ashamed. The verse speaks of moments of doubt and despair, when it feels like one has lost their youth and dreams, and a sense of helplessness when trying to protect someone who has slipped beyond reach. The singer wishes they could prevent their loved one from making mistakes and experiencing pain, but ultimately acknowledges that it is okay to make those mistakes and take risks. The final verse encourages the listener to take control of their life, to speak up for themselves, and to live boldly because there may not be a tomorrow.
The song's message resonates with anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by life's challenges or experienced feelings of self-doubt. It reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles and that it's important to extend compassion to ourselves and others. The lyrics are delivered with a raw, emotive quality that underscores the sincerity of the sentiment.
Line by Line Meaning
It's okay, we've all seen better days
It's normal to go through rough patches in life.
It's okay, you don't have to run and hide away
It's okay to face your struggles rather than avoid them.
It's okay
Despite everything, everything will be alright.
It's okay, yeah we love you anyway
You are loved regardless of what you're going through.
For in those reckless moments
During those careless moments.
When doubt is creeping in your head
When uncertainty is slowly taking hold of you.
Feeling like you've lost your youth
Feeling like you've lost your freshness and vitality.
And the dreams you had are cold and dead
And the aspirations you once had are now unfulfilled and forgotten.
I can't reach you anymore
I can't seem to connect with you anymore.
That's gonna take a different man
That requires a different approach or person.
I can't protect you like before
I can't keep you safe and secure like I used to.
You've slipped beyond my hands
You've become out of reach or control for me.
But it's okay.......
But despite all these, it's still okay.
I wish that I could light the path
I want to show you the way to a better life.
That leads to a life of no mistakes
That leads to a perfect life without any errors or regrets.
Hold you from the damned be done
Shield you from the harm and mistakes that might befall you.
That living out of safety seems to take
That comes with living life cautiously and safely.
I remember still the child in you
I still remember the innocent and carefree side of you.
As if only yesterday
As if it was just the other day.
It was easy to break through
It was easy to overcome anything that came your way.
I only had to kiss the pain
All I had to do was make it better for you.
This is my chance, this is my life
This is my opportunity to live my life to the fullest.
And my opening hour
This is my chance to take the first step towards my dreams.
This is my choice, this is my voice
I'm in control of my life and I'm using my voice to make my own decisions.
There may be no tomorrow
There's no guarantee that there will be another day to live, so I have to make the most of today.
This is my plea, this is my need
This is what I ask for and what I must have to live a fulfilling life.
This is my time for standing free
This is my time to stand up for myself and live free.
This is my step, this is my depth
This is my journey and I'm ready to take the deep dive into it.
In a world demanding of me
In a world that expects too much from me.
But it's okay.......
But despite all the pressures and expectations, it's still okay.
Contributed by Elijah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@matekdd4134
It's okay, we've all seen better days
It's okay, you don't have to run and hide away
It's okay
It's okay, yeah we love you anyway
For in those reckless moments
When doubt is creeping in your head
Feeling like you've lost your youth
And the dreams you had are cold and dead
I can't reach you anymore
That's gonna take a different man
I can't protect you like before
You've slipped beyond my hands
But it's okay.......
I wish that I could light the path
That leads to a life of no mistakes
Hold you from the damned be done
That living out of safety seems to take
I remember still the child in you
As if only yesterday
It was easy to break through
I only had to kiss the pain
But it's okay.......
This is my chance, this is my life
And my opening hour
This is my choice, this is my voice
There may be no tomorrow
This is my plea, this is my need
This is my time for standing free
This is my step, this is my depth
In a world demanding of me
But is's okay......
@denvercampbell1634
Lyrics (Complete) -
Lyricss-
It's okay - We all seen better days
It's okay - You don't have to run and hide away - It's okay
It's okay - Yeah we love you anyway
For in those reckless moments when doubt is creeping in your head
Feeling like you've lost your youth & the dreams you had are cold and dead
I can't reach you anymore, that's gonna take a different man
I can't protect you like before, you've slipped beyond my hands
But it's okay - (It's okay)
We all seen better days
It's okay - (It's okay)
You don't have to run and hide away
It's okay - (Yeah it's okay)
Okay, okay, okay
It's okay - (Oh it's okay)
We love you anyway
I wish that I could light the path that leads to a life of no mistakes
Hold you from the damned be done that living out of safety seems to take
I remember still the child in you, as if only yesterday
It was easy to break through, I only had to kiss the pain
And it's okay - (Yeah, it's okay)
We all seen better days
It's okay - (It's okay)
You don't have to run and hide away
It's okay - (Yeah it's okay)
It's okay - (Yeah it's okay)
We love you anyway
This is my chance, this is my life, & my opening hour
This is my choice, this is my voice, there may be no tomorrow
This is my plea, this is my need, this is my time for standing free
This is my step, this is my depth, in a world demanding of me
It's okay - (It's okay)
We all seen better days
It's okay - (Yeah, it's okay)
You don't have to run and hide away
It's okay - (Oh, it's okay)
Okay, okay, okay
It's okay - (Yeah, it's okay)
We love you anyway
It's okay - (It's okay)
We love you anyway
It's okay - (Yeah, it's okay)
We love you anyway
It's okay - (Oh, it's okay)
We love you anyway
It's okay - (Yeah, it's okay)
We love you anyway
@foxxxgloved
RIP Tami. I will always think of you when I hear this. You were a free spirit, a real one.
@robhaakman9730
Some people tear up over soppy love or sad songs, but this one gets me every time. Had the pleasure of sharing a stage with them a few times and fell in love at first bite. They interviewed Toody on our national (NZ) radio this morning and was delighted to hear her laugh again.
@arenaleiterint1448
I was named after Toody because my parents like the band, they were also very sad, when Andrew and Fred died. And learnt to love their music because of my parents. I'm kinda proud to be called 'Toody'.
@dalakerdaniel9240
Lucky you
@wolfshade7169
I'm proud for you too bud!
@edhelvey
That's an even cooler anecdote than my friends naming their daughter "Scout" after Addicus Finch's daughter in "To Kill A Mockingbird".
@jamessievert350
You should be. I lived in Portland for a long while when I was younger. Andrew rented me a room in his apartment. I was good friends with two of his brothers. Unfortunately they are all gone. I live in N.Y.C. now but occasionally I'll see a Dead Moon t-shirt and I've gotta talk to the person. 😆🌉🌿👌🗽🤣
@heathcornbeef
I've meet them many times here in Aotearoa new Zealand very nice people and a F..KING GREAT BAND @@jamessievert350
@juzmonger
Classic! Love this song. Had the pleasure of seeing Dead Moon play in Melbourne. Such an uplifting song. Thank you Dead Moon ❤️❤️❤️
@themonstreboy5765
Jante?