Autumn's Vicar
Lambchop Lyrics
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My uncle's uncle's uncles fester
To chesnutt's empty sound
One by one they hit the ground
It's fall and it's warm
And I've got a sweater
Tell me nothing nothing's better
But it's not the cold
It's the dryness
That makes it so, (groovy)
Believe you me
Believe me you
Let it roll
God cues his trees to drop their load
I've got some used cowboy boots
You've got some weed
It's a noisy cracked accumulation
Of golden brown, mr. Brown's first born
Can anyone get it
It's not too obvious
Two friends locked in a dutch romance
It's the angry middle aged distraction
Your postman stumbles in the yard
With a message long
You communicate through song
And take it up with the vicar
Believe you me
Believe me you
Grateful for the score
The nuts today you store
Could come in handy in the future
The lyrics to Lambchop's "Autumn's Vicar" are enigmatic, full of obscure imagery and seemingly disconnected phrases. The first verse begins with a description of a chickadee removing leaves from its nester. This could be seen as a metaphor for the process of shedding old attachments in order to make room for new growth. The second line of the verse, "My uncle's uncle's uncles fester," is more opaque, but could be interpreted as a reference to a long line of ancestral baggage that can be difficult to escape. The reference to Chesnutt could be to Vic Chesnutt, an influential indie singer-songwriter, who passed away in 2009.
The chorus finds the singer reveling in the beauty of the season, claiming that nothing is better than the warm weather and a cozy sweater. The stanza that follows laments the wilting of flowers due to the weight of falling leaves, but it's not the cold that's to blame, it's the dryness that comes with autumn. The word "groovy" at the end of the stanza feels like a playful nod to the era of 60s counterculture, suggesting that even though the singer may be reflecting on the serious issues of aging and loss, there's still room for whimsy and joy.
The third verse returns to more cryptic imagery with references to "golden brown" and "Mr. Brown's first born." The line "It's not too obvious" seems to acknowledge that the song's meaning may be unclear, but perhaps that's part of its charm. The bridge introduces ideas of communication and connection through song, implying that even if the words don't always make sense, there's still value in sharing experiences and emotions through art. The final chorus suggests that even though autumn may bring sadness and loss, there's still reason to be grateful for what we have.
Line by Line Meaning
Chickadee tosses leaves out of her nester
The birds are clearing out their nests to make room for the leaves that have started to fall
My uncle's uncle's uncles fester
The singer is reflecting on his family history and the way past generations have been forgotten
To chesnutt's empty sound
The sound of the falling leaves is paired with the image of empty chestnuts
One by one they hit the ground
The leaves are falling slowly and one by one as autumn progresses
It's fall and it's warm
Although it's autumn, it's still relatively warm outside
And I've got a sweater
The singer is prepared for the cooler temperatures with a warm sweater
Tell me nothing nothing's better
The singer is enjoying this moment and feels that nothing could be better than the present
The flowers wilt from the weight of the leaves
The flowers are struggling to survive under the weight of the fallen leaves
But it's not the cold
The cause of the flowers wilting is not because of the cold weather
It's the dryness
The flowers are wilting due to a lack of moisture in the soil
That makes it so, (groovy)
Despite the challenges faced by the flowers, the singer still finds this time of year to be enjoyable
Believe you me
The singer is emphatically insisting that what they are saying is true
Believe me you
The singer is attempting to convince the listener of the truth of their words
Let it roll
The singer is letting go of worry and embracing the moment
God cues his trees to drop their load
The singer believes that the changing of the seasons is divinely orchestrated
I've got some used cowboy boots
The singer is wearing boots appropriate for the season and environment
You've got some weed
The singer's friend has brought along a recreational substance
It's a noisy cracked accumulation
The leaves and other debris have piled up and are making a lot of noise
Of golden brown, mr. Brown's first born
The leaves are described in a poetic and symbolic way
Can anyone get it
The meaning of the song might be difficult to discern
It's not too obvious
The song's meaning is not immediately apparent
Two friends locked in a dutch romance
The singer and their friend are sharing a deep kinship
It's the angry middle aged distraction
The singer is referring to a difficult time in their life
Your postman stumbles in the yard
A stranger arrives in the singer's yard
With a message long
The stranger has something to say, and it will take some time to get through it
You communicate through song
The singer is expressing themselves through their music
And take it up with the vicar
The singer is contemplating seeking guidance from a religious leader
Grateful for the score
The singer is expressing their gratitude for the blessings in their life
The nuts today you store
The singer is preparing for the future by gathering resources
Could come in handy in the future
The singer is preparing for potential challenges in the future
Lyrics © SCHUBERT MUSIC PUBLISHING INC.
Written by: KURT WAGNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@arti86am
ci sono note, voci, parole che ti penetrano cosi' in profondita' e ti sconvolgono in maniera cosi' piacevole e per quei pochi minuti, il tempo di 1 canzone, quel sentire in modo cosi' viscerale ti da' una felicita' indescrivibile...
@jayonenote7527
He's a Genius
@simonharesnape6578
Awful, nobody. Listens, if it's not famous, nobody knows. Well Lambchop. All you need to know is. The people that matter love it, your fans. Bril, bog of the. Nobodies