Calico
Fever the Ghost Lyrics


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Oh my god, state your will
Marigold stereo, who's up still?
I seem like someone else
Holding back, making time, to crack this shell

Is it meant what isn't said? Ride audio
Are these colours something that we choose?
Will I find descendants there repaired for me?
I will take it even if I lose

We spin sides, align these things
Buy the fruits, spin through mine, clear by weeks
Up all night, avoiding fights
Shoot me down in a dream, so will I sit?

Heaven sent, courage spent, curiosity
Will I find things that aren't there?
Calico, descendant of the company
Bide your time and let it take you there

Oh my god, state your will
Marigold stereo, who's up still?




I seem like someone else
Holding back, making time, to crack this shell

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Calico" by Fever the Ghost is uniquely surreal, leaving the listeners on an indescribable emotional ride. The song explores themes of self-discovery and metamorphosis, which is evident in the opening verse, “Holding back, making time, to crack this shell.” It reflects the singer's desire to move past his present state and emerge as someone new, as if breaking out of a cocoon.


The chorus of the song, “Is it meant what isn't said? Ride audio/Are these colors something that we choose?/Will I find descendants there repaired for me?/I will take it even if I lose” touches upon the idea of the meaning of life. Is what is left unsaid or unknown fate, or do we have some control over it? Do our experiences shape us or is it what's written in our DNA? The metaphor of "descendants" suggests that the singer is searching for deeper knowledge of himself.


The line “Marigold stereo, who's up still?' speaks to the singer's need for connection and communication. The seemingly jumbled words are representative of the way thoughts run through our minds at night, making us feel small and insignificant. The song suggests that by allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and letting go of control, we can find peace and a deeper sense of self.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh my god, state your will
Asking a higher power to reveal their intentions or desires


Marigold stereo, who's up still?
Questioning who else is awake and listening to music


I seem like someone else
Feeling disconnected from oneself or one's identity


Holding back, making time, to crack this shell
Struggling to confront and overcome personal barriers


Is it meant what isn't said? Ride audio
Wondering if there's a hidden meaning or message in the music being listened to


Are these colours something that we choose?
Questioning how much control we have over our own perceptions and experiences


Will I find descendants there repaired for me?
Asking if there are future generations who will benefit from our actions and decisions


I will take it even if I lose
Willingness to accept risks and potential failure in pursuit of something greater


We spin sides, align these things
Working together to make progress and create harmony


Buy the fruits, spin through mine, clear by weeks
Investing time and energy into a pursuit, and hoping for positive results in the future


Up all night, avoiding fights
Struggling with conflict or tension in personal relationships


Shoot me down in a dream, so will I sit?
Questioning if the fear of failure or vulnerability is causing a lack of action or stagnation


Heaven sent, courage spent, curiosity
Having a desire to explore and discover, despite previous setbacks or obstacles


Will I find things that aren't there?
Questioning if expectations or assumptions are leading to inaccurate perceptions


Calico, descendant of the company
Referencing a specific cat breed, potentially as a symbol for something else


Bide your time and let it take you there
Being patient and trusting that the path or journey will lead to the desired destination




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Oh my god, state your will
Marigold stereo, who's up still?
I seem like someone else
Holding back, making time, to crack this shell

Is it meant what isn't said? Ride audio
Are these colours something that we choose?
Will I find descendants there repaired for me?
I will take it even if I lose

We spin sides, align these things
Buy the fruits, spin through mine, clear by weeks
Up all night, avoiding fights
Shoot me down in a dream, so will I sit?

Heaven sent, courage spent, curiosity
Will I find things that aren't there?
Calico, descendant of the company
Bide your time and let it take you there

Oh my god, state your will
Marigold stereo, who's up still?
I seem like someone else
Holding back, making time, to crack this shell



All comments from YouTube:

@demypeace

if THAT is this group' style.

FELIX COLGRAVE AS AN ANIMATOR IS A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN. now I get why he animated a song for them lol

@DaCrazyChameleon

He did not animate the song for them he animated it for his own channel without any rights.

@engineerengifar5713

I wouldn't expect anything less weird from Fever the Ghost.

@therandomshowthing8413

This band and MGMT are both very good

@evieisleavie

"How many mushrooms have you had today, sir?"

"ALL OF THEM"

@The2004NissanXTERRA

Annoying Person: ummm good sir? How many cells you runnin'

Me: ALL OF THEM

@hias8096

Looks more like lsd

@unexplainedproductions4077

concerned partner : how many acids have you done with in the past five minutes?
me : YES!

@cjr6920

Unexplained Productions police:how many illegal drugs are you on sir
Me: YES

@micklenier6152

The sleep paralysis demon: you ok buddy
that moldy sandwich from yesterday:

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