After breaking up with his girlfriend, moving out of his house, and joining a 12-step program for addiction, Ebert began work on a story about a messianic figure named Edward Sharpe. According to Ebert, Sharpe "was sent down to Earth to kinda heal and save mankind ... but he kept getting distracted by girls and falling in love." Ebert later met singer Jade Castrinos in Los Angeles, California, United States. In the summer of 2009, as Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Ebert and Castrinos toured the country with a group of fellow musicians in a big white school bus.
Its song "Home" was voted number 15 on the Australian Triple J Hottest 100's 2009 countdown, the largest music poll in the world.
Members:
Alex Ebert – vocals, guitar, percussion, piano
Jade Castrinos – vocals, guitar (Past member 2009-2013)
Nico Aglietti – guitar, synthesizer, keyboards, vocals
Stewart Cole – trumpet, percussion, keyboards, tenor ukulele, vocals
Tay Strathairn – piano, vocals
Aaron Older – bass, vocals, banjo, percussion
Josh Collazo – drums, percussion, vocals
Orpheo McCord – percussion, vocals
Nora Kirkpatrick – accordion, vocals
Christian Letts – guitar, vocals
Additional personnel:
Chris Richard – vocals, percussion
Anna Bulbrook – violin, vocals
Aaron Embry – keyboards, piano, vocals
Tyler James – piano, vocals
Ryan Richter – guitar, lap steel, vocals
Michael Farfel – announcer, management
Come in Peace
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Lyrics
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There was no eye in me for you to hide
Head low don't show oceans in my eyes
As the waves clap goodbye to sorrow
Daddy's on the mountain yellin' at the bloody sky
Mama's in the mirror actin' out another life
Children in the schoolyard singin' "everybody dies"
I am on the corner singin' sentimental lies
Hopped up on a gypsy train with tracks that you can hide
That way no storm could follow our tomorrows
But shackled to a suitcase full of automatic thunder
Clap
All hail to death's boy-wonder
JJ's in the kitchen talking bout the end of times
Mo's thowin' Kerouac to Catch Her In the Rye
Tempermental yogis bakin' merry weather pie
And I am on the corner with a sentimental eye
I am on the corner singin' sentimental lies
Sometimes said it's sun time
Let it sunshine on my mind
All the same its conscience waiting
Cross the line
Last night I dreamed myself upon a golden glade
The clouds passed in and out of my reflection
And everyone I've known held my hands till they were clay
And the storm finally bled from my complexion
Now Jadey's on the mountain singing "We will never die"
The band is in the rainbow playin' love for you and I
Heath is riding shotgun aimin' at the paper sky
And I am only "I am" now I've opened up my eye
I am only "I am" that I've opened up my eye
Sometimes said its sun time
Let it sunshine on my mind
Healing I need healing
A good feeling I can shine
Feel it like you can see it
Like you can dream it in your mind
Sunny Hallelujah comin' to ya
Rain or shine
All the same its conscience waiting
Cross the line
All the same its conscience waiting
The song "Come in Peace" by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros is a powerful and complex reflection on the struggles of life and the possibility of finding peace in the midst of chaos. The opening lines of the song set the tone, with the singer identifying himself as the "hurricane boy" with "no eye" for anyone else. The image of a storm is prevalent throughout the song, with references to waves, thunder, and the storm finally "bleeding" from the singer's complexion. The chorus urges the listener to find peace and light even in the midst of difficult times: "Sometimes said it's sun time, let it sunshine on my mind."
The middle verses of the song introduce other characters facing their own struggles, such as JJ talking about the end of times and Mo throwing Kerouac to "Catch Her in the Rye." The singer himself acknowledges that he has been "singing sentimental lies" and is now seeking a new way of being. The final verse brings resolution, with Jadey on the mountain singing "we will never die" and the band playing love for all. The singer is now "only 'I am'" and has opened up his eye to see the beauty and possibility of life.
Overall, the song is a call to find inner peace and togetherness, even in the midst of turmoil and strife. The imagery of storms and chaos is contrasted with the possibility of healing and light, and the song invites the listener to join in the quest for peace and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time I was the hurricane boy
I used to be a person full of unrest and chaos.
There was no eye in me for you to hide
I was so consumed by my own issues that I couldn't see you or your perspective.
Head low don't show oceans in my eyes
I'm trying to keep my emotions hidden because they would suggest vulnerability.
As the waves clap goodbye to sorrow
My troubles are slowly, but surely, dissipating.
Daddy's on the mountain yellin' at the bloody sky
My father is shouting aggressively at the sky, perhaps as a form of release or rebellion.
Mama's in the mirror actin' out another life
My mother is trying to escape from the mundanity of her own existence by pretending to be someone else in front of the mirror.
Children in the schoolyard singin' "everybody dies"
Even young children are aware of the harsh realities of life.
And I am on the corner with a sentimental eye
I'm trying to process all these thoughts and feelings I'm experiencing.
I am on the corner singin' sentimental lies
I am trying to sound optimistic and fool myself into thinking everything is okay.
Hopped up on a gypsy train with tracks that you can hide
I'm pretending to embark on an exciting adventure when really I'm just trying to run away from my problems.
That way no storm could follow our tomorrows
If we keep moving, we can avoid the troubles that await us in the future.
But shackled to a suitcase full of automatic thunder
Despite my efforts to escape, I am still weighed down by my own internal conflict.
JJ's in the kitchen talking bout the end of times
My friend JJ is discussing how everything is about to end.
Mo's thowin' Kerouac to Catch Her In the Rye
My friend Mo is throwing a book across the room, perhaps in frustration or desperation.
Tempermental yogis bakin' merry weather pie
Even yoga enthusiasts who are supposed to be calm and centered are struggling to cope with life.
And I am on the corner with a sentimental eye
I am still trying to process everything happening around me.
I am on the corner singin' sentimental lies
Despite everything, I am still trying to convince myself that things are going to be okay.
Sometimes said it's sun time
Let it sunshine on my mind
I am hopeful for better days ahead.
All the same its conscience waiting
Cross the line
I know deep down that I need to address my own moral and ethical dilemmas.
Last night I dreamed myself upon a golden glade
I had a dream about serenity and peace.
The clouds passed in and out of my reflection
Even in this idyllic dream world, there are still obstacles and uncertainties.
And everyone I've known held my hands till they were clay
In the end, the people close to me will no longer be there.
And the storm finally bled from my complexion
I have finally found inner calm and acceptance.
Now Jadey's on the mountain singing "We will never die"
My friend Jadey is expressing optimism and hope for the future.
The band is in the rainbow playin' love for you and I
People are coming together to express love and positivity.
Heath is riding shotgun aimin' at the paper sky
Heath is trying to shoot something that doesn't exist, perhaps out of hopelessness.
And I am only "I am" now I've opened up my eye
I have found internal acceptance and am ready to move forward.
I am only "I am" that I've opened up my eye
I am only myself, but I have realized the importance of self-acceptance.
Sometimes said its sun time
Let it sunshine on my mind
Healing I need healing
A good feeling I can shine
Feel it like you can see it
Like you can dream it in your mind
Sunny Hallelujah comin' to ya
Rain or shine
I am trying to tell myself to focus on positivity and healing, to achieve a sense of happiness and brightness.
All the same its conscience waiting
Cross the line
Despite everything, I cannot run away from my own ethical responsibilities and must face my own moral dilemmas head-on.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALEX EBERT, ALEX M.T. EBERT, NICOLO JOSEPH AGLIETTI
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@Kaito_Iscariotes
Once upon a time I was the hurricane boy
There was no eye in me for you to hide
Head low don't show oceans in my eyes
As the waves clap goodbye to sorrow
Daddy's on the mountain yellin at the bloody sky
Mama's in the mirror actin out another life
Children in the schoolyard singin 'everybody dies'
And I am on the corner with a sentimental eye
I am on the corner singin sentimental lies
Hopped up on a gypsy train with tracks that you can hide
That way no storm could follow our tomorrows
But Shackled to a suitcase full of automatic thunder
CLAP!
All hail to death's boy-wonder
JJ's in the kitchen talking bout the end of times
Mo's thowin Kerouac to Catch Her In the Rye
Tempermental yogis bakin merryweather pie
And I am on the corner with a sentimental eye
I am on the corner singin sentimental lies
Sometimes said it's suntime
Let it sunshine on my mind
All the same its conscience waiting
Cross the line
Last night I dreamed myself upon a golden glade
The clouds passed in and out of my reflection
And everyone I've known held my hands till they were clay
And the storm finally bled from my complexion
Now Jadey's on the mountain singing 'We will never die'
The band is in the rainbow playin love for you and I
Heath is riding shotgun aimin at the paper sky
And I am only 'I am' now I've opened up my eye
I am only 'I am' that I've opened up my eye
Sometimes said its suntime
Let it sunshine on my mind
Healing I need healing
A good feeling I can Shine
Feel it like you can see it
Like you can dream it in your mind
Sunny Hallelujah comin to ya
Rain or shine
All the same its Conscience waiting
Cross the line
Bom proveito :3 ^u^
@hinder90
Ever have a song that's so incredibly uplifting you feel like you body is going to simply burst apart in sunlight? This is one of those.
@mindyhaller579
That was pleasant!
@poeticalish
this is robbed from Radiohead. go to sleep!
@jtrobison
Im nearly positive this song is about finding God
@mmaja2737
“Run your fingers through my soul. For once, just once, feel exactly what I feel, believe what I believe, perceive as I perceive, look, experience, examine, and for once; just once, understand.” - this song
@KogalNoriko
My dad fought in Vietnam and my mom was a hippie who protested the Vietnam War, and my mom heard this song and thought it was a band from her high school years in the late 60s LOL I made her a huge fan of this band! I actually bought this album on vinyl and that's the only way my mom and I like to listen to it because she said it feels nostalgic to her.
@chadyou812
This song almost has a Zero7 feeling its absolutely wonderful
@rustleskate
The album Up From Below is probably the best thing that has happened to the human race ever...
@zacharyting2590
The nostalgia is high when I listen to this song.
@TheNightOwl1981
I found this band today and all i can say is WOW! Feel good music, awesome!