After bassist, Kile Brewer, left Kaddisfly with his wife to 'start a new chapter of his life' in early winter 2008, with no hard feelings by the remaining Kaddisfly cast--a new band was formed,Water & Bodies.
Mercury
Kaddisfly Lyrics
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Sometimes we talk, we talk so damn much
That we forget why we ever started talking
In the first, the first place
In a land of pirates, I'd be more concerned
With what comes from your mouth and what you believe
So flood your deck with quips fit for royal tea
Energy, by nature, perspectives
Divergent views on the surface underneath connected
And what a state we're in when we can't forgive anyone
For the same mistakes we've made ourselves a million
Times before we've become
To place the blame on others'
In a land of pirates, I'd be more concerned
With what comes from your mouth and what you believe
So flood your deck with quips fit for royal tea
I bet your ship sinks with the wave of so many
We have begun to replace wisdom with vanity
And hold others accountable for the coalition of our own feat
In a land of pirates, I'd be more concerned
With what comes from your mouth and what you believe
So flood your deck with quips fit for royal tea
I bet your ship wrecked with the weight of so many
There's a battle in a backyard alley
Brothers fight over almost nothing
These siblings will be sad to find that war is the winner
We keep fighting for position in a human race that never began
Where the start and the end are both made up with same thing
The lyrics of Kaddisfly's song "Mercury" explore the complexities of communication and the consequences of our words and beliefs. The opening lines suggest that sometimes we talk excessively, to the point where we forget the initial purpose behind our conversations. The repetition emphasizes the overwhelming nature of our constant chatter.
The reference to a land of pirates serves as a metaphor to highlight the importance of being mindful of what we say and believe. In this context, the mouth represents the weapon and words have the power to either build or destroy. The mention of flooding the deck with quips fit for royal tea alludes to the superficiality and shallowness of our conversations. The image of the ship sinking with the weight of so many speaks to the destructive impact of too much empty talk.
The singer reflects on the state we find ourselves in, where forgiveness becomes rare and instead, we tend to place blame on others. This observation suggests a lack of self-awareness and the tendency to repeat the same mistakes. The lyrics also criticize the replacement of wisdom with vanity and the habit of holding others accountable for our own shortcomings.
The final lines depict a battle in a backyard alley, symbolizing trivial conflicts among individuals. The sad realization is that war becomes the winner, highlighting the futility of fighting for position in a human race that never truly began. The start and end being made up of the same thing suggests the cyclical nature of human existence.
Overall, "Mercury" serves as a critique of excessive communication, superficiality, and misplaced accountability, prompting us to reflect on the significance of our words and actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes we talk, we talk oh so much
Sometimes we engage in excessive conversation
Sometimes we talk, we talk so damn much
Sometimes our talking becomes overwhelming
That we forget why we ever started talking
We lose sight of the initial purpose of our conversations
In the first, the first place
In the very beginning
In a land of pirates, I'd be more concerned
If I were in a chaotic environment, I would prioritize
With what comes from your mouth and what you believe
Being cautious about the words you utter and your beliefs
So flood your deck with quips fit for royal tea
Surround yourself with clever remarks, suitable for high social status
I bet your ship sinks with the wave of so many
I predict that your reputation will suffer due to excessive chatter
Energy, by nature, perspectives
The inherent nature of energy influences our viewpoints
Divergent views on the surface underneath connected
Superficially differing opinions are actually linked
And what a state we're in when we can't forgive anyone
We are in a troubled state when forgiveness is elusive
For the same mistakes we've made ourselves a million
Repeating the same mistakes countless times
Times before we've become
We have become accustomed
To place the blame on others'
To assign responsibility to others
We have begun to replace wisdom with vanity
We have started substituting wisdom with superficiality
And hold others accountable for the coalition of our own feat
We blame others for the consequences of our own actions
There's a battle in a backyard alley
Conflict arises in a small, ordinary setting
Brothers fight over almost nothing
Siblings quarrel over insignificant matters
These siblings will be sad to find that war is the winner
They will be disappointed to realize that conflict prevails
We keep fighting for position in a human race that never began
We continue striving for status in a race that has no true origin
Where the start and the end are both made up with same thing
Where the beginning and the end are composed of identical elements
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Chris Torres
I love this song, my favorite on the new album.
Matthew Kuba
Damn, this sounds so perfect. Kaddisfly is the best live band I've ever heard. I saw them in Connecticut at Take Action, and they get no props for their amazing talent. It sounds just like the album...even the vocalist.
David Brown
Yeah, i love it. The EP is great. These guys say that they are on hiatus though, so there's still hope for "Horses Galloping On Sailboats" surely...
Zvanunhoft
agreed. very underrated.. i've been a big fan since unicorn.. i keep waiting for them to get big.
russelld2
I'm from a little villiage in the UK and I know Kaddisfly are so far away but I think they are just the best band ever. Their albums are life changing. Keep rocking guys
Red Letters Tv
My fave song!
David Brown
Words cannot describe how much this band rule(d?).
ihavechappedlips
I love this band so much.. Now it's over
zeroanima
Ruled.. unfortunately, but hey, have u listened to their new project water and bodies?