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Justin Levy – Keyboards, Vocals
Dave Rogoza – Guitar
Dan Vellucci - Drums
Scott Hesel – Bass
Courtney Hastings - Violin, Keyboards
Nathan Royer - Horns, Percussion
The Still Life
Eureka Birds Lyrics
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Stare at the Camel pack where you can run and hide
Let your hair down long, let your breath go deep
And let your song along as you drift to sleep
All these crazy things you think that you can't show to the world
All these crazy things you think
If you could change your mind, would you meet again?
Or would you come undone? Would you call it off?
Or would you turn and run to your attic loft?
The lyrics to Eureka Birds' song The Still Life speak to the desire for respite and escape from the stresses of life through the power of imagination. The first verse describes the act of creating a safe and private space, away from the demands of the world, where one can freely express themselves. The idea of painting one's windows black and hiding behind a Camel pack suggests a desire for a sense of security and privacy, perhaps even a retreat from reality. The second half of the verse introduces the idea of music and the potent ability it has to transport us, enabling us to "drift to sleep" and escape our troubles.
The following verses reflect on the various internal struggles that we all face, the "crazy things" that we keep hidden from the world. The lines "In a quiet time you sat and thought of him / If you could change your mind, would you meet again?" speak to the power of memory and the desire to revisit past mistakes or regrets, to wonder what might have been. The final lines "Or would you turn and run to your attic loft?" suggest that even in the midst of reflection, we may still crave the escape and refuge afforded by the imagination.
Overall, The Still Life speaks to the power of imagination and music as a means of escape, a way to process and transcend the challenges of our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Paint your windows black put your clothes aside
Block out the outside world and let go of your physical self
Stare at the Camel pack where you can run and hide
Find comfort in something ordinary and familiar
Let your hair down long, let your breath go deep
Release your inhibitions and take a deep breath
And let your song along as you drift to sleep
Find peace in expressing yourself through music as you fall asleep
All these crazy things you think that you can't show to the world
You have thoughts and desires that you feel society won't accept
All these crazy things you think
You are constantly thinking about these hidden desires
In a quiet time you sat and thought of him
You are reflecting on someone you care about
If you could change your mind, would you meet again?
If given the chance, would you reconnect with this person?
Or would you come undone? Would you call it off?
Or would you let your fears and doubts get the best of you and end things?
Or would you turn and run to your attic loft?
Or would you retreat to a safe space, both physically and emotionally?
Contributed by Leo C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.