Deerhoof is an American independent music group formed in San Francisco in … Read Full Bio ↴Deerhoof is an American independent music group formed in San Francisco in 1994. While it began as an improvisational bass/harmonica solo project of Rob Fisk (subsequently in 7 Year Rabbit Cycle, Common Eider, King Eider), it currently consists of founding drummer Greg Saunier, bassist and singer Satomi Matsuzaki, and guitarists John Dieterich and Ed Rodriguez. Initially performing improvised noise punk, Deerhoof became widely renowned and influential in the 2000s through self-produced creative output combining "noise, sugary [pop] melodies, and an experimental spirit into utterly distinctive music". They have released a dozen or more studio albums since 1997; their album "Mountain Moves" was released in September 2017.

Pitchfork labeled Deerhoof as "the best band in the world.” The New York Times described them as “one of the most original rock bands to have come along in the last decade.” From their humble beginnings as an obscure San Francisco noise act, they've become one of indie music's most influential bands with their ecstatic and unruly take on pop.

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Satan
Deerhoof Lyrics

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And 1 And 2 And 3
Over and Over and Over
Meow meow meow meow
See 3 of me in your tree
Satan is

Overall Meaning

a confusing and enigmatic song by experimental rock band Deerhoof from their 2002 album "Reveille". The lyrics are perplexing and difficult to decipher, but they seem to be a stream-of-consciousness ramble with no clear narrative or thematic structure. The opening lines, "And 1 And 2 And 3/ Over and Over and Over" suggest a counting rhythm or a mantra, while the repetition of the phrase "Meow meow meow meow" evokes a playful, childlike tone or perhaps a reference to a cat. The final line "See 3 of me in your tree/ Satan is" is particularly cryptic, as it's unclear what the "3 of me" are or what the relationship is to Satan.

Some possible interpretations of the song include a commentary on mental illness, the deconstruction of language and meaning, or a nonsensical exploration of the unconscious. However, ultimately, one of the most remarkable aspects of the song is its open-endedness and the way it invites listeners to create their own interpretations.

Line by Line Meaning

And 1 And 2 And 3
Counting down to an impending event, emphasizing its inevitability

Over and Over and Over
Repetition, implying a sense of monotony or boredom

Meow meow meow meow
Nonsense syllables, possibly conveying a childlike sense of playfulness or whimsy

See 3 of me in your tree
Imagery of multiple selves or personas, blending reality and fantasy

Satan is
A sudden, ominous statement that could potentially signify a shift in tone or subject matter

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