A mixture of jiving mpc beats, alongside a myriad of effected keys, guitar, bass and cello is set off by an overlay of soulful female and male vocals.
Soft rolling noise and catchy melodies makes for many formats of ethereal sound scapes with a draw string of gyrating drops that pulls all together to form a collection of loose structured ‘move your mind and feet’ pop songs.
Black Fur
Elder Island Lyrics
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Set in stone say we dunno we dunno we dunno
Come alone [along?] if you fall you'll be undone
Stretch and strung saying oh no oh no oh no
It's a thinking a feeling that's so hard for me to say
A symbol of home life and you can't take that away
I gotta think of the small things it's got 4 small bins with clothes in it and a bullet face for your neighbor
Name [every [?] caught up]
parade all you want love cause I started a fire in my mind
Take all you can do
Complain if you want to cause I black fur rise and fall. Rise and fall. Rise and fall
Fate unknown say you'll settle for alone
Set in stone say we dunno we dunno we dunno
Come alone if you fall you'll be undone
Stretched and strung saying oh no no oh no no oh no no
Say you were caught up
Parade all you want love cause I started a fire in my mind
Take all you can do
Complain if you want to cause I black fur
Rise and fall 9x
The lyrics of "Black Fur" by Elder Island speak about being content with being alone, while also acknowledging the uncertainty of the future. The first few lines of the song establishes this feeling, with the phrase "Fate unknown said I'll settle for alone" suggesting that the singer is accepting that they may never find a companion. Furthermore, the phrase "Set in stone say we dunno we dunno we dunno" can be interpreted in different ways, but it could suggest the idea that while the future may be unpredictable, the decision to be alone has already been made and is definite. However, there is also a sense of vulnerability, signified by the line "Come alone [along?] if you fall you'll be undone," which could suggest that being alone is not always easy and that there is a risk of getting hurt.
The song transitions to a chorus, where the lyrics reveal the conflicting emotions and thoughts of the singer. The line "It's a thinking a feeling that's so hard for me to say" suggests that the singer is struggling to express themselves, as they are conflicted between feeling at home and feeling isolated. The reference to "four small bins with clothes in it and a bullet face for your neighbor" is an interesting and obscure detail that could be interpreted in different ways. It could suggest that the singer is living in a small space with a shared laundry area and an unfriendly neighbor. Alternatively, it could represent the sense of detachment and loneliness that comes with living in a big city or an impersonal environment.
The rest of the lyrics repeat the chorus and add some variation, with the phrase "Parade all you want love cause I started a fire in my mind" suggesting that the singer is determined to hold onto their independence and creativity, despite feeling lonely. Overall, "Black Fur" is a thoughtful and introspective song that speaks to the paradoxical nature of being alone and how it can be both a choice and a burden.
Line by Line Meaning
Fate unknown said I'll settle for alone
The uncertainty of what is to come has led me to accept the idea of being alone
Set in stone say we dunno we dunno we dunno
Although we've made a decision, we are not sure if it's truly the right one
Come alone [along?] if you fall you'll be undone
If you agree to come with me, you must understand that the risk of failure is high and potentially devastating
Stretch and strung saying oh no oh no oh no
Feeling tense and anxious about what's to come, anticipating the worst
It's a thinking a feeling that's so hard for me to say
These complex thoughts and emotions are difficult to articulate
A symbol of home life and you can't take that away
This object represents my home and its comfort, and its value to me cannot be underestimated or removed
I gotta think of the small things it's got 4 small bins with clothes in it and a bullet face for your neighbor
In order to cope with larger uncertainties, I am focusing on small details that provide a sense of stability and familiarity
Name [every [?] caught up]
Give a title to this overwhelming feeling of being consumed and trapped
Parade all you want love cause I started a fire in my mind
You can try to distract or discourage me, but my internal passion and motivation cannot be extinguished
Take all you can do
Do everything within your power
Complain if you want to cause I black fur rise and fall. Rise and fall. Rise and fall
Even with struggles and difficulties, I will continue to persevere and overcome. It's a cycle of rising and falling, but I won't give up
Say you were caught up
Admit that you also feel trapped and consumed by something
Stretched and strung saying oh no no oh no no oh no no
Still feeling tense and anxious, experiencing an intensification of these emotions
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.