In addition to playing in several other projects, including Predator Vision and the Parasails, Mondanile released a split with Dracula Lewis in 2010, before releasing Ducktails III: Arcade Dynamics in 2011. The album took a more bare-bones approach, and marked a notable change in style for Ducktails. By the time 2013's The Flower Lane arrived on Domino Recordings, Mondanile had moved even further away from his bedroom beginnings, recording more traditional mellow pop with a full band. A five-song EP, Wish Hotel, arrived later that year, retaining the same sophisticated style as the album that preceded it, as did 2015's full-length St. Catherine. With producer Rob Schnapf (Elliott Smith, Beck) bringing a touch of warmth and clarity to Mondanile's sincere psychedelic tunes, the album also featured guest appearances by fellow experimental indie artists James Ferraro and Julia Holter.
The lead guitarist parted ways with Real Estate in 2016 before Ducktails' Jersey Devil arrived a year later on Mondanile's own New Images label. Started in Los Angeles but finished after moving back to his hometown of Ridgewood, its collaborators included co-producer John Anderson (Girls, Nick Waterhouse) and Parasol's Chi Yoon Hae, who flew in from South Korea to cover bass.
Biography by Nate Knaebel
Ivy Covered House
Ducktails Lyrics
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I’m at your door come let me in
And you can whisper in my ear
Words of precious and some dear
Snow falls on me every night
With you on me I revive
You will never spend another night
Feel the heart and keep
You shake the leaves off every tree
That I’ve be heading from your head
The grass that grows beneath your bed
Snow falls on me every night
With you on me I revive
You will never spend another night
Alone
The ivy covered house
I’m only spinning out
The ivy covered house
That’s where you live now
The ivy covered house
Away from the
The ivy covered house
I’ve always been without
The ivy covered house
We’re I’m spinning now
The ivy covered house
The lyrics of Ducktails's song "Ivy Covered House" seem to be directed towards a lover or a loved one. The singer shows up at the door of someone's house and wants to be let in. The person inside is asked to whisper some dear and precious words in their ear. The line "Snow falls on me every night" implies that the singer is feeling cold and alone, but being with this other person makes them feel alive again. The singer promises that the person will never spend another night alone.
The rest of the song is a repetition of the chorus, which brings up the notion of an "ivy covered house." This repetition could symbolize the idea that the singer is stuck in a cycle of wanting to be with this person and feeling alone when they aren't. The ivy-covered house could also represent a place where this person and the singer have spent time together, and it holds great sentimental value. The singer seems to be spinning out without being able to be with the person in the ivy-covered house.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ivy Covered House" are emotional and deal with themes of love, loneliness, and nostalgia. The imagery of snow falling and an ivy-covered house adds to the dreamy and wistful quality of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Well hello, it’s me again
I've come back to your doorstep
I’m at your door come let me in
I want to come inside and be close to you
And you can whisper in my ear
You can tell me your thoughts
Words of precious and some dear
Words that mean a lot to you
Snow falls on me every night
I feel cold and alone
With you on me I revive
When I'm with you, I feel alive and warm
You will never spend another night
I'll be here for you whenever you need me
Feel the heart and keep
Listen to your heart and follow it
You shake the leaves off every tree
You have the power to change things
That I’ve be heading from your head
Things that have been bothering you
The grass that grows beneath your bed
The things that you are hiding or ignoring
The ivy covered house
A place of comfort and security
I’m only spinning out
I feel confused and lost
That’s where you live now
Where you feel safe and happy
Away from the
Far from the things that trouble you
I’ve always been without
I've never had such security in my life
We’re I’m spinning now
Where I'm trying to find a place for myself
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: MATTHEW ANTHONY MONDANILE
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@Scyllos
One thing I've always admired about your uploads is how well interrelated your visuals and audio are. Every scene is in perfect sync with the music, its breathtaking.
@mrkeuper4248
Anyone else tearing up on this one?
Asking for a friend.
@JOHN-CLAWD
I’m over here leakin too 😿
@QuestForFilm
I keep coming back for this one.
@volcaniadread
"Tulips Shall Grow" such a great title 💙
@CynicalBastard
the visual element is perfect for the song, which is a new favorite of mine. thanks for making this awesomely endearing video.
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Oh my god, this is one of your best so far!
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Love love , love that !!!!!
@JOHN-CLAWD
Such a gem 💎
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Love this video! :)