Under the Lemon Demon name, Neil has released seven full length albums and two EPs. Neil is also known for being the creator of a genre of Flash animation called "Animutation" which is characterized by unpredictable montages of pop-culture images set to music, often in a language foreign to the intended viewers. He is also known from his YouTube channel, 'NeilCicierega', most famous for his Potter Puppet Pals series.
Behold the FUTURE
Lemon Demon Lyrics
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My associates and I, we come to you from the future.
That′s right, we come from the future and we have many
Stories to tell.
Stories of war, stories of science, oh yes, things that
Will change your lives forever.
But all we're prepared to divulge today is this cryptic
To a pathway full of sunny looking times.
In the year 2005, stopwatch futures took a dive,
Leaving us with nothing more than cents and dimes.
In the years we′ve yet to see,
We do not know, but we agree
That there will be no rest,
We'll pass our test,
Become obsessed and free.
In the year 2006, we discovered magic tricks,
Which we used for waging war against the odds.
In the year 2007, they invited us to heaven,
And we plundered the Casino of the Gods.
In the years we've yet to know,
There is no rain, there′s only snow.
And there will be no sound,
No sky, no ground,
So turn around and go.
(And go.)
In the year 2008, Don LaFontaine sealed our fate,
In the shady corner of Pandora′s Box.
In the year 2009, we turned water into wine,
Then to Diet Dr. Pepper on the rocks.
In the years we've yet to see,
We do not know, but we agree
That there will be no rest,
We′ll pass our test,
Become obsessed and free.
In the year 2010, we were out the door again,
But our methods of respect were misconstrued.
In the year 2011, we were summoned back to heaven
For a lecture of unearthly magnitude.
In the year 2012, we were sadly forced to delve
Into a leather-bound compendium or two.
In the year 2013, we destroyed the new machine,
Thus completing what we thought we'd never do.
The song "Behold the FUTURE" by Lemon Demon is an eclectic and intriguing take on the theme of time travel. The song starts with a mysterious introduction from a group claiming to be from the future, telling the people of "humbler times" that they have stories to tell about war and science. The song then delves into a series of cryptic revelations about events in the years 2004-2013. In 2004, there were sunny times ahead, while in 2005, there was a downturn in futures. The years yet to come promise no rest, only obsession and freedom. The year 2006 brought magic tricks used for waging war, while 2007 saw the plundering of the Casino of the Gods. In the unknown years that lie ahead, there will be no rain, only snow, and no sound, sky, or ground.
In 2008, Don LaFontaine sealed their fate, and the shady corner of Pandora's Box was opened. In 2009, water was turned into wine, then Diet Dr. Pepper on the rocks. In 2010, their methods of respect were misconstrued, and 2011 saw them summoned back to heaven for a lecture of unearthly magnitude. In 2012, they were sadly forced to delve into a leather-bound compendium or two, and in 2013, they destroyed the new machine, thus completing what they thought they would never do. This song's lyrics are cryptic, open to interpretation and leave the listener with a sense of curiosity, confusion, and foreboding.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the progression of time and technology and the uncertainty it brings. However, it is up to the listener to decipher exactly what each occurrence means and what the band is trying to convey. It's a song that invites interpretation and begs for multiple listens to catch all the nuances and details it contains.
Line by Line Meaning
Good morning, people of humbler times!
We, time travelers from the future, greet the people of this era.
My associates and I, we come to you from the future.
We are from the future and have come back to share our stories with you.
Stories of war, stories of science, oh yes, things that Will change your lives forever.
We have tales of war and discoveries which will have an impact on your lifestyle.
But all we're prepared to divulge today is this cryptic
However, all we can reveal for now is this puzzling detail.
In the year 2004, we were opening the door To a pathway full of sunny looking times.
In 2004, we started on a path towards good times.
In the year 2005, stopwatch futures took a dive, Leaving us with nothing more than cents and dimes.
In 2005, we lost our investments and were left with almost nothing.
In the years we’ve yet to see, We do not know, but we agree That there will be no rest, We'll pass our test, Become obsessed and free.
In the future, we do not know what will happen, but we are sure that we will not stop until we achieve our goals and become independent.
In the year 2006, we discovered magic tricks, Which we used for waging war against the odds.
In 2006, we harnessed magical powers to fight against all odds in battle.
In the year 2007, they invited us to heaven, And we plundered the Casino of the Gods.
In 2007, we went to heaven and robbed the Casino of the Gods.
In the years we've yet to know, There is no rain, there’s only snow. And there will be no sound, No sky, no ground, So turn around and go. (And go.)
In the upcoming years, there will only be a snowy world with no sound, sky, or ground. It is advisable to leave immediately.
In the year 2008, Don LaFontaine sealed our fate, In the shady corner of Pandora's Box.
In 2008, we encountered Don LaFontaine, who determined our fate in the ominous section of Pandora's Box.
In the year 2009, we turned water into wine, Then to Diet Dr. Pepper on the rocks.
In 2009, we transformed water into wine, and later, into Diet Dr. Pepper served over ice.
In the year 2010, we were out the door again, But our methods of respect were misconstrued.
In 2010, we departed once more, but our methods of showing honor were misunderstood.
In the year 2011, we were summoned back to heaven For a lecture of unearthly magnitude.
In 2011, we were called back to heaven for an extremely important lecture.
In the year 2012, we were sadly forced to delve Into a leather-bound compendium or two.
In 2012, we had to delve into a couple of hardcover books, which was regrettable.
In the year 2013, we destroyed the new machine, Thus completing what we thought we'd never do.
In 2013, we accomplished something we never thought we would by destroying a new machine.
Contributed by Kaitlyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gyro_max5655
IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND TWENTY GOD WAS ACTING KINDA FUNNY
@starrynight1165
you mean satan
@RottenLegacy
I want someone to make an updated version of this song with years 2013 - 2023
@sincerecinnamon
In the year 2021 nobody was having fun
@punkupine4975
@@starrynight1165 I have a friend who's a satanist so
It's god who's acting kinda funny imo
@ElijahsXbl00d
In the year 2022 humanity became dumb out of the blue
@kanalet8460
I can’t stop imagining a bunch of guys hopping out of a portal into 2004 and showing this presentation of what’s going to happen in the future while they all sing and play various instruments. hey maybe i’ll animate that one day
@MorkedUP1
Please do!!
@kanalet8460
@@MorkedUP1 I will certainly maybe try sometime. I have many ideas for animatics i never make
@imp-tweekakarainbow_washov8991
@@kanalet8460 that is such a mood