Chuck Schaaf - Guitar, Vocals
Alan Short - Guitar
Jay Minish - Guitar
Reid Raley - Bass, Vocals
Phillip Schaaf - Drums, Vocals
Eclipse of the Rye
Deadbird Lyrics
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the cliffs by the rye
the assumption
that any of this matters
is the assumption
that all of this matters
and the assumption
that nothing gets through
peeled back the night sky
something else stares
through our eyes
as shadows move
breach the other side so...
if a body
catch a body
fell through worm holes
in my head
lunatic wig
created this myself...alone.
The lyrics to Deadbird's song "Eclipse of the Rye" convey a sense of existential dread and uncertainty about the meaning of life. The singer seems to be reflecting on the futility of human endeavors, suggesting that the assumption that anything matters at all is itself an assumption. The mention of "the catcher" is likely a reference to the classic novel "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger, which deals with similar themes of alienation and disillusionment. The phrase "peeled back the night sky" suggests a moment of intense introspection or a realization that there is something beyond what we can see with our eyes.
The final lines of the song are particularly haunting, as they suggest a descent into madness or a self-imposed isolation from the rest of society. The phrase "if a body catch a body" seems to be a reference to the traditional African-American spiritual "Dem Bones," which describes how the parts of the body are interconnected and dependent on one another. The phrase "fell through worm holes in my head" suggests a detachment from reality or a belief in alternate dimensions or realities. The idea of a "lunatic wig" reinforces the sense of madness or instability, while the reference to having "created this myself...alone" suggests a lack of connection to others or a rejection of society's norms and values.
Line by Line Meaning
eclipse of the rye
The darkness seems to have taken over and everything is in shadow.
the cliffs by the rye
The scenery around me is rough and untouched by human hands.
the assumption
The belief that this world we live in is significant and has value.
that any of this matters
The falsehood that the things happening around us hold weight in the grand scheme of things.
is the assumption
The belief that everything happening will have an impact, but it won't.
that all of this matters
The idea that everything we do is important and has meaning.
and the assumption
Furthermore, believing that nothing can slip through or be ignored.
that nothing gets through
The perspective that all events and moments are significant and impactful.
the catcher
The person who sees the world as black and white and doesn't appreciate the ambiguity of life.
peeled back the night sky
Looking up at the sky, we can see the universe beyond our own world.
something else stares
We become aware that something else is watching us in this vast universe beyond.
through our eyes
Through our perception of the world, we can gain insight into the larger universe beyond our comprehension.
as shadows move
The shadows hint at a deeper meaning behind our experiences and existence.
breach the other side so...
The line implies that we are ready to cross over and reach for a new understanding of the world around us.
if a body
If someone else was to experience what I am going through right now,
catch a body
They would come to appreciate the wider universe and the insignificance of our daily experiences.
fell through worm holes
A metaphor for understanding the world beyond our own, beyond scientific understanding.
in my head
Only through our own apprehension and understanding of the world can we comprehend the wider universe around us.
lunatic wig
This metaphorical image represents the mind's kaleidoscope of thought which creates a new understanding and worldview.
created this myself...alone.
The idea that through thinking and examining our beliefs, we must create our own understanding of the world, alone.
Contributed by Jayce W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Favorite Deadbird song!!!
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