King Buffalo’s full-length debut was released in March 2016. Ever since the release of their 3 track demo in November 2013, this debut has been highly anticipated by bloggers, reviewers and the stoner hard rock community. The demo, praised for it’s heavy psych fluidity and professional production.
Other project's include their 12″ split with Sweden’s Le Betre on STB Records in February of 2015. The highly anticipated vinyl album sold out in days; selling 350 copies on the first day alone.
King Buffalo was also a part of a Jimi Hendrix Electric Ladyland Compilation. This Kickstarter release by Magnetic Eye Records, features a 180-gram Double Gatefold Vinyl LP, A CD Box Set and artwork done by David Paul Seymour. Other bands included in this release are Earthless, All Them Witches, The Budos Band, Mothership, Wo Fat, Elder, Mos Generator and many more. The album was released in November of 2015.
Members:
Dan Reynolds – Bass & Lights
Scott Donaldson – Drums & Vocals
Sean McVay – Guitar & Lead Vocals
ORION
King Buffalo Lyrics
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Through the smoke and the haze
I'm standing on the mountain side
Eyes red as the river's wide
How did I become so alone?
I'm bound to the sand and stone
I'm reading the sand and stone
The song "Orion" by King Buffalo is a powerful and introspective piece that explores themes of isolation and disconnection. The opening lines of the song, "Orion, can you hear me? through the smoke and the haze" creates a sense of distance and separation, as the singer reaches out to the constellation for guidance and connection. The second line, "I'm standing on the mountain side, eyes red as the river's wide", describes the physical and emotional state of the singer, who is standing on a mountain and overlooking a wide river, with red eyes that could indicate pain or exhaustion.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "How did I become so alone?" twice, emphasizing the feeling of isolation that the singer is experiencing. The second line of the chorus, "I'm bound to the sand and stone", creates a sense of helplessness and captivity, as if the singer is trapped by their circumstances and environment. The final line of the chorus, "I'm reading the sand and stone", adds to the sense of confusion and despair, as if the singer is trying to make sense of their situation but finding no clear answers.
Overall, "Orion" is a deeply introspective and emotional song that captures the feeling of disconnection and isolation, while also acknowledging the power of nature and the universe to offer guidance and solace.
Line by Line Meaning
Orion, can you hear me?
Asking if the constellation Orion can hear a message being sent.
Through the smoke and the haze
Despite the obstacles of smoke and haze, the message is being sent.
I'm standing on the mountain side
The singer is physically located on a mountain side.
Eyes red as the river's wide
The artist has red eyes, emphasizing a sense of weariness or sadness.
How did I become so alone?
The artist is pondering how they came to be isolated from others.
I'm bound to the sand and stone
The singer is confined to (or perhaps feels a deep connection to) the natural elements of sand and stone.
I'm reading the sand and stone
The singer is attempting to find meaning or insight in the natural elements of sand and stone, perhaps as a sort of meditation or personal practice.
Contributed by Ethan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.