Herman Dune have worked with several other bands and singers such as Julie Doiron, Leah Hayes, and Laura Hoch.
Although the band has nine official albums, they have worked on many side projects, some of which include Kungen, Ben Haschish, Ben Dope, John Trawlings, Fountain Boats, Satan's Fingers, and Fast Ganz. They have also played as the backing band for recordings by Julie Doiron (ex-Eric's Trip) and Kimya Dawson (ex-Moldy Peaches). Both André and David-Ivar have also released numerous solo CDs (mostly self-released CDRs). André and David-Ivar each contributed a song to the 2006 album by Françoiz Breut, Une Saison Volée.
Official Site: www.hermandune.com
Label: http://www.label-gum.com/collections/hermandune
Discography
Albums
* Turn Off The Light (2000, Prohibited Records)
* They Go To The Woods (2001, Shrimper)
* Switzerland Heritage (2001, Prohibited Records)
* The Whys And The Hows of Herman Düne & Cerberus Shoal (2002, North East Indie)
* Mas Cambios (2003, Track & Field Records)
* Mash Concrete Metal Mushrooms (2003, Shrimper Records)
* Not on Top (2005, Track & Field Records)
* Giant (2006)
* Next Year in Zion (2008)
* Strange Moosic (2011, City Slang)
This Summer
Herman Düne Lyrics
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Recess is over, i heard the call
I still want to write it on the wall
This summer's riding for a fall
Others will come in a little while
Others will come in a little while
I see them waiting there in indian file
Others will come in a little while
Recess is over, i heard the call
I still want to write it on the wall
This summer's riding for a fall
If you think they're right and you are going insane
If you think that they are right and you are going insane
It's just the lithium fucking with your brain
If you think they're right and you are going insane
This summer's riding for a fall
Recess is over, i heard the call
I still want to write it on the wall
This summer's riding for a fall
I've only had half a bottle, let me see the rest of it
I've only had half a bottle, let me see the rest of it
I'm not drinking only for the taste of it
I've only had half a bottle, now let me see the rest of it
This summer's riding for a fall
Recess is over, i heard the call
I still want to write it on the wall
This summer's riding for a fall
Herman Düne's "This Summer" is a song about the end of carefree summer days and the impending doom of fall. The first line of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics by implying that the good times of summer are coming to an end and that hardship is on the horizon. The line "Recess is over, I heard the call" further reinforces this idea, as it suggests that the fun and games of summer have come to an end, and it's time to get serious.
In the next verse, the lyrics "Others will come in a little while, I see them waiting there in Indian file" hint that the singer is not alone in their perception of the impending doom of fall. These lines suggest that others are also aware that better times are coming to an end and that they are waiting for what lies ahead. In the third verse, the lyrics "If you think they're right and you are going insane, it's just the lithium fucking with your brain" can be interpreted as a commentary on the current state of mental health and the overuse of medication to treat it.
The final verse of the song addresses the singer's drinking habits. "I'm not drinking only for the taste of it" suggests that the singer may have a problem with alcohol and is using it as a coping mechanism to deal with the end of summer and the anxieties that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
This summer's riding for a fall
The current season is bound for failure and disappointment.
Recess is over, i heard the call
The time for leisure and fun has come to an end, and duty calls.
I still want to write it on the wall
I am compelled to express my thoughts and feelings, even if they seem futile or irrelevant.
Others will come in a little while
New people or opportunities will arise soon enough.
I see them waiting there in indian file
I observe a line of individuals patiently waiting for their turn or chance.
If you think they're right and you are going insane
If you believe others' opinions are correct and you feel as though you are losing your mind.
It's just the lithium fucking with your brain
It could be the medication affecting your mental state.
I've only had half a bottle, let me see the rest of it
I have not finished my drink yet, may I have some more?
I'm not drinking only for the taste of it
I am consuming alcohol for reasons beyond mere enjoyment of its flavor.
Contributed by Annabelle V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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