After sending demos to Joel Ford (Autre Ne Veut, Oneohtrix Point Never, Cyril Hahn), the two began a collaboration and recorded Gundelach's debut EP in New York alongside Al Carlson (Ariel Pink, Tim Hecker, Neil Young). The first single from the EP, "Spiders" went into heavy rotation on Norwegian radio P3 as well as grabbing #1 on Hype Machine, being played regularly on BBC1 and getting attention from Pharrell Williams on his Beats1 show. Gundelach’s intricate electronics overlaid with wispy vocals and pulsating beats, have since earned him “ones to watch in 2016” status from Spotify, TIDAL and NRK P3.
Spiders
Gundelach Lyrics
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Lying sleepless when you're gone
And I don't know how to be you
'Cause I can stand no more
No, I can stand no more
...
There are spiders on the floor
I don't know how you live with it
And the pictures on the wall
...
Lying sleepless when you're gone
And I don't know how to be you
'Cause I can stand no more
No, I can stand no more
...
Absence of your name holding me down
Find me in the rain, find me somehow
Absence of your name holding me down
I can't stand no more
Find me in the rain, find me somehow
...
Lying sleepless when you're gone
And I don't know how to be you
'Cause I can stand no more
No, I can stand no more
...
There are spiders on the floor
I don't know how you live with it
And the pictures on the wall
And the pictures on the wall
End
The lyrics in Gundelach's song "Spiders" centers around a feeling of frustration and helplessness. The singer is unable to sleep when their partner is gone, and they feel overwhelmed by their environment. The repeated line "And I don't know how to be you" highlights a sense of inadequacy and confusion. The mention of spiders and pictures on the wall seem to represent the messiness and chaos in the singer's surroundings. The chorus repeats the line "No, I can stand no more," emphasizing the overwhelming feeling and the need for change.
The lyrics may also hint at a troubled relationship dynamic between the singer and their partner. The singer seems to struggle with their partner's way of living and may feel suffocated by it, as evidenced by the line "I don't know how you live with it." The mention of finding the singer in the rain and the absence of their partner's name holding them down could suggest a desire to break free from this relationship.
In summary, "Spiders" is a song filled with frustration, confusion, and a desire for change. The singer seems to be struggling with their environment, relationship, and sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying sleepless when you're gone
Unable to sleep when you're not here with me
And I don't know how to be you
I don't understand how to be like you, to handle things the way you do
'Cause I can stand no more
I have reached my limit, I cannot bear it anymore
No, I can stand no more
I am at my breaking point, I cannot take it any longer
There are spiders on the floor
I see spiders crawling around on the ground
I don't know how you live with it
I am surprised that you can tolerate this situation
And the pictures on the wall
Also, I notice the pictures hanging on the walls
Absence of your name holding me down
Your absence is weighing heavily on me, bringing me down
Find me in the rain, find me somehow
I am lost and looking for a way out of this situation, hoping to be found in the rain
Contributed by Brayden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@malx_ethno
Lying sleepless when you're gone
And I don't know how to be you
'Cause I can stand no more
No, I can stand no more
...
There are spiders on the floor
I don't know how you live with it
And the pictures on the wall
And the pictures on the wall
...
Lying sleepless when you're gone
And I don't know how to be you
'Cause I can stand no more
No, I can stand no more
...
Absence of your name holding me down
Find me in the rain, find me somehow
Absence of your name holding me down
I can't stand no more
Find me in the rain, find me somehow
...
Lying sleepless when you're gone
And I don't know how to be you
'Cause I can stand no more
No, I can stand no more
...
There are spiders on the floor
I don't know how you live with it
And the pictures on the wall
And the pictures on the wall
@sf6555
What a smooth beat! Wonderful. Came here from Spotify to leave a comment
@lucif3r84
I shazamed this. What a song:) So so good!
@villageremanation3787
Me too
@hrh7886
Me three
@titasmurauskas3621
its just perfect
@mariamadelgadoortiz6941
love it ♥️
@matthewstrachan645
Beautiful
@asarna2411
I am in love at the first time .......
@simonhaworth5948
Transcendental sonics. Great track.
@PacificNWGrl
Yes!! I found this through the Unge Ferrari/Arif cover. Love it!