Foxxhound is set to release their third and most ambitious album, The Devil You Know, on June 25th, 2013. The record was produced by Anthony Arvizu (Elliott Smith, Ryan Adams, Paul McCartney) and mastered at Capital Records by Kevin Barley. For Daniel, The Devil You Know was about “letting go and inviting more people in.” The band did this in a literal sense by adding drummer Ron McGill, redefining Foxxhound as a trio and giving them the opportunity to add another dimension to their ever-evolving sound.
Sinking Treasures
Foxxhound Lyrics
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Amongst these hipsters, ironic grifters, their silver spoons and their plastic plates
I can see the muddy waters rising, self delusion has temporarily blinded us
To the fact, that you and I we're not all that, special
Yea we are all the same
So are we going to grow up or are we gonna go down
You're taking too long
My heart is aching, the world is breaking down and all I keep saying is
Hurry up, baby please, hurry up, you better now, hurry up, and make up your mind
If you're going down with the ship, are you going down is this it
Are you going down or are you going to grow up
Oh oh oh
Seems like it's only getting harder to find a little honesty
Amongst these whores, thieves, and the forgotten
Well they're just called friends to me
I can see those delta waters rising, self-delusion has temporarily blinded us
To the fact, that you and I we're not all that special, but we are all unique
So are you going down
So as we climb aboard this sinking ship, destination who gives a shit
My heart is aching, the world keeps breaking down and all I keep screaming is
Hurry up, baby please, hurry up, I'm begging you, hurry up, and make up your mind
If you're going down with the ship, tell me, are you going down is this it
Are you going down or are we going to grow up
In Foxxhound's song "Sinking Treasures," the lyrics express a sense of disillusionment and frustration with the lack of sincerity and honesty in the world. The singer laments the prevalence of superficiality among certain groups of people, such as hipsters and grifters, who seem to be disconnected from reality with their silver spoons and plastic plates. The rising "muddy waters" symbolize the deepening sense of self-delusion that blinds individuals from recognizing their own ordinariness. The repeated refrain questioning whether they will grow up or go down reflects a sense of urgency and impatience with the status quo.
As the narrative progresses, the imagery of climbing aboard a sinking ship creates a metaphor for facing a seemingly inevitable and dire situation with a sense of apathy towards the destination. The singer's heartache and the world's breakdown emphasize the overwhelming despair and urgency of the moment. The pleas to hurry up and make a decision imply a frustration with indecisiveness and a desire for clarity amidst chaos. The question of whether one will go down with the ship encapsulates the broader theme of facing challenges and deciding whether to confront them head-on or succumb to them.
The second verse delves deeper into the struggle to find honesty and authenticity among a different group of individuals, including "whores, thieves, and the forgotten" who are still seen as friends by the singer. The mention of delta waters rising suggests a sense of being engulfed by external pressures and illusions, further emphasizing the theme of self-delusion. Despite acknowledging the uniqueness of each individual, the singer emphasizes the shared humanity and imperfections that connect everyone.
Ultimately, the song reflects a call to action and introspection, urging listeners to confront the harsh realities of the world and make a choice between facing challenges head-on or succumbing to them. The urgency in the lyrics and the repeated questioning of whether one will grow up or go down highlight the importance of making decisive choices in the face of adversity and staying true to oneself amidst a sea of illusions and superficiality.
Line by Line Meaning
Seems like it's only getting harder to find some sincerity
It's becoming more difficult to find genuine honesty
Amongst these hipsters, ironic grifters, their silver spoons and their plastic plates
Amid superficial people with privileged backgrounds
I can see the muddy waters rising, self delusion has temporarily blinded us
Our illusions are preventing us from seeing the truth
To the fact, that you and I we're not all that, special
We're not as unique or exceptional as we think
Yea we are all the same
Ultimately, we are all alike
So are we going to grow up or are we gonna go down
Will we mature or will we decline?
You're taking too long
You're delaying the inevitable decision
So as we climb aboard this sinking ship, destination who gives a shit
We're getting on a doomed journey with no clear purpose
My heart is aching, the world is breaking down and all I keep saying is
I'm overwhelmed by the chaos and uncertainty
Hurry up, baby please, hurry up, you better now, hurry up, and make up your mind
Make a choice quickly and decisively
If you're going down with the ship, are you going down is this it
Will you accept defeat or will you make a change?
Are you going down or are you going to grow up
Will you give up or will you mature and learn?
Oh oh oh
A wordless expression of emotion or realization
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Daniel Morones
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