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
Zephyr
King Buffalo Lyrics
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Hoping for a gentle breeze to push you on
You sever from everything you left behind
Do you feel alive? Did you think that you would ever get this far?
The tide begins to billow up from below
Spurs you farther from the bosom of the shore
The clouds begin darkening up above
The wind begins to howl, the thunder starts lumbering in
The rain come crashing down, you're never gonna go back home
As the tempest presses on, eating up the sky above
You eagerly try to break out of the storm
Shadows burgeon overhead, forging lightning bold and red
Leaves you clamoring for the refuge of the shore
The waves keep crashing down, the water starts to swallow you in
You remember what you left behind, you pray the wind will carry you home
The lyrics of "Zephyr" by King Buffalo depict a voyage, both literal and metaphorical. The song begins as the singer sets sail, leaving everything behind in search of something new. They are filled with anticipation and wonder if they would ever reach this point in their life. However, as they venture farther, they encounter a storm building up. The wind intensifies, the thunder rumbles, and the rain pours down, making it impossible for them to go back home.
Despite the tempest raging around them, the singer desperately tries to break free from it, seeking refuge in the familiarity of the shore. But the storm continues to grow, overshadowing everything. The lyrics portray a sense of urgency and a realization that the waves are crashing down, and the water is starting to consume them. At this moment, they reminisce about what they left behind and hope that the wind will guide them back home.
Overall, "Zephyr" is a song that explores the theme of embarking on a journey and the unforeseen challenges and doubts that arise along the way. It captures the struggle between the allure of adventure and the longing for the comfort and security of what was left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
As you cast off from the shore
As you set sail from your comfort zone
Hoping for a gentle breeze to push you on
Hoping for a small stroke of luck to keep you going forward
You sever from everything you left behind
You distance yourself from all that you have left behind
Do you feel alive? Did you think that you would ever get this far?
Do you feel a sense of vitality? Did you imagine you would achieve such progress?
The tide begins to billow up from below
The rising tide starts to swell beneath you
Spurs you farther from the bosom of the shore
Drives you even further away from the comfort of the shore
The clouds begin darkening up above
The clouds start to darken in the sky
You feel a tempest start to grow
You sense a powerful storm beginning to form
The wind begins to howl, the thunder starts lumbering in
The wind intensifies, accompanied by the distant rumble of thunder
The rain come crashing down, you're never gonna go back home
The rain pours heavily, signifying that there's no turning back
As the tempest presses on, eating up the sky above
As the storm persists, gradually engulfing the entire sky
You eagerly try to break out of the storm
You desperately attempt to escape from the turmoil
Shadows burgeon overhead, forging lightning bold and red
Dark shadows loom above, creating vibrant and forceful lightning
Leaves you clamoring for the refuge of the shore
Leaves you yearning for the safety and comfort of the shore
The waves keep crashing down, the water starts to swallow you in
The waves continue to relentlessly crash, and you begin to feel consumed by the water
You remember what you left behind, you pray the wind will carry you home
You reminisce about what you left behind, desperately hoping that the wind will guide you back to where you belong
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel James Reynolds, Scott D. Donaldson, Seam Michael McVay
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