The band is a musical project based around songs written and played by Ross Cowman (previously part of The Pasties) with various line-ups over the band's history. They use, at various times, the guitar, cello, harp, melodica, flute, glockenspiel, banjo, and of course, voices. Topics range from mental illness, gender standards, and male privilege, to the celebration of relationships and place.
Lineups:
A Long and Ugly Road
-Ross Cowman was previously part of The Pasties.
-Sara Lankutis sang and performed on the first album, A Long and Ugly Road.
The Winged Life
-Ross Cowman
-Onyx of Olympia, who sings and plays harp in The Winged Life, has performed and recorded solo and is a founding member of Olympia DIY supergroup Polka Dot Dot Dot.
-Christopher Schiel, who sings and plays cello in The Winged Life, has performed and recorded solo as SON.
-Bobby Joe Watson sings and plays banjo.
Battlegrounds
-Ross Cowman
-Danielle Chiero sings and plays flute.
-Micah Ellison, who sings and plays melodica in Batllegrounds, has performed and recorded in Seattle as Secret Plan.
Lions of Cascadia
-Ross Cowman
-Molly McDermott
-Sean Carson
-Danielle Chiero
Ross Cowman and Micah Ellison regularly perform in the band and are sometimes joined by Danielle Chiero.
An Early Spring
June Madrona Lyrics
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The forests and fields awaken
And it is good to be alive
In this world of sweet air
And growing life.
Spring took us all by surprise
We opened the door to let heat inside
Of white cherry blossoms
And hunted down the honey-secret of lilac
Blooming months before its time
Last night, last night i dreamt that portland
Filled up with gardens and people on bicycles
Passing me by on streets lined with fruit trees
And bright colored squashes
Oh how the greens and yellows took me by surprise
I broke down in the streets
Overcome with nostalgia for this place i'd never been
And now i wonder how we got so far away
From what we could be.
The lyrics of June Madrona's song "An Early Spring" are a beautiful ode to the feeling of awakening that comes with the arrival of spring. The opening lines, "Oh July, July I feel you coming, the forests and fields awaken," immediately set the mood for a sense of anticipation and excitement that comes with the change of seasons. The lyrics create vivid images of new life emerging, such as "blooming months before its time" and "streets lined with fruit trees" that are not only visually stunning but also evoke a feeling of hope for what is to come.
The song also reflects on the idea of nostalgia, as the singer dreams of a place she has never been, overcome with emotion at the thought of what could be possible. The line "And now I wonder how we got so far away from what we could be" speaks to a longing for what could have been, and a desire to reconnect with the beauty of nature and the world around us. Overall, the lyrics of "An Early Spring" are a poignant reminder of the power of nature to inspire and uplift us, and a celebration of the joy of being alive in such a vibrant and vibrant world.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh july, july i feel you coming
I sense the approach of summer and all it brings
The forests and fields awaken
Nature emerges from its slumber, full of life
And it is good to be alive
Life is wonderful and worth cherishing
In this world of sweet air
We are surrounded by clean, fresh oxygen
And growing life.
Plants and animals thrive and flourish
Spring took us all by surprise
The change of season caught us off guard
We opened the door to let heat inside
We welcomed the warmth of the sun into our homes
Yesterday we rode bikes through a tunnel
We took a leisurely bike ride through a scenic path
Of white cherry blossoms
We passed through a canopy of beautiful, blooming trees
And hunted down the honey-secret of lilac
We searched for the elusive fragrance of lilacs
Blooming months before its time
The flowers were early, surprising us with their early arrival
Last night, last night i dreamt that portland
I had a dream about the city of Portland
Filled up with gardens and people on bicycles
The city was filled with greenery and residents who commuted via bike
Passing me by on streets lined with fruit trees
Bicyclists rode past me on roads flanked by fruit-bearing trees
And bright colored squashes
I saw vividly colored squashes growing in the city
Oh how the greens and yellows took me by surprise
The colors of the city's flora were stunning and unexpected
I broke down in the streets
I was moved to tears by the beauty of the city
Overcome with nostalgia for this place i'd never been
I was filled with longing for this city I had never visited before
And now i wonder how we got so far away
I am curious how we have drifted so far from our connection to nature
From what we could be.
We have lost sight of what we are capable of becoming
Contributed by Evelyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.