Origins
In the spring of 2010 Schneider traveled from Los Angeles to Northern Michigan. At Lake Huron, he developed songs for the first Lord Huron EP. He named the recording, Into the Sun. Upon his return to L.A., Schneider set to work putting a band together. The first to join him was his percussion-playing childhood friend Mark. Each of the band members of band hail from Michigan.
Into The Sun and Mighty
Lord Huron released two EPs in 2010, Into the Sun and Mighty. Pop & Hiss, the LA Times Music Blog, described Mighty as "full of lush acoustic guitars and Midwestern-accented harmonies as warm as a winter fireplace, but it's the Caribbean-influenced percussion that fans Lord Huron's folk sound into flame,"and Pitchfork could only classify it as "a stylistic superball, bouncing off any wall you put around it." NPR's World Cafe wrote "the band's lush harmonies are backed by a hazy whirlpool of polyrhythmic tropical drums and folk guitars."
Despite the fact that Schneider played all of the instruments on both EPs, he has gathered a band for live performances, which have also gotten positive reviews. "The totality of the experience was like being on hand for a combination drum circle, chamber performance, and Calypso street party," wrote LA Weekly.Some of the larger shows the band has performed at include Lollapalooza (2011) and Outside Lands (2011), as well as a marathon ten shows in four days at the SXSW (2011) music festival.
Discography
EPs
Into The Sun (2010)
Mighty (2010)
Time to Run (2012)
LPs
Lonesome Dreams (2012)
Strange Trails (2015)
Vide Noir (2018)
Long Lost (2021)
Ends of the Earth
Lord Huron Lyrics
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Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Oh, there's a river that winds on forever
I'm gonna see where it leads
Oh, there's a mountain that no man has mounted
I'm gonna stand on the peak
Wanna be the first to arrive
No time for ponderin' why I'm-a wanderin'
Not while we're both still alive
To the ends of the earth, would you follow me?
There's a world that was meant for our eyes to see
To the ends of the earth, would you follow me?
Well if you won't, I must say my goodbyes to thee
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Oh, there's an island where all things are silent
I'm gonna whistle a tune
Oh, there's a desert thats size can't be measured
I'm gonna count all the dunes
Out there's a world that calls for me, girl
Headin' out into the unknown
Wayfarin' strangers and all kinds of danger
Please don't say I'm goin' alone
To the ends of the earth, would you follow me?
There's a world that was meant for our eyes to see
To the ends of the earth, would you follow me?
Well If you won't, I must say my goodbyes to thee
I was a-ready to die for you, baby
Doesn't mean I'm ready to stay
What good is livin' a life you've been given
If all you do is stand in one place?
I'm on a river that winds on forever
Follow 'til I get where I'm goin'
Maybe I'm headin' to die but I'm still gonna try
I guess I'm goin' alone
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Lord Huron's song "Ends of the Earth" is about an adventurous journey towards the unknown. The lyrics speak of a river that leads to an unknown destination, a mountain that has never been climbed before, an island where all things are silent, and a desert with countless dunes. The song describes a restless soul that is always seeking more, eager to explore the world and discover new places. The singer sings of wanting to be the first to arrive, and the call of the world that promises adventure and danger.
The chorus asks a metaphorical question, "To the ends of the earth, would you follow me?" The singer is asking if the other person would be willing to go on this journey with them, a journey to seek out the unknown and to experience it to its fullest. However, the singer also acknowledges that not everyone has the same goals, and if the person doesn't want to come along, they will have to say goodbye.
The final verse of the song is a reflection on life, and the idea that it's not enough to simply exist in one place. The singer emphasizes that he's still moving forward, still exploring, and still trying even if it leads to his death. This adventurous spirit is what drives him forward, and what gives him a sense of purpose in life.
Overall, "Ends of the Earth" is a song about the human desire for exploration and adventure, about the joy of discovering new things, and the importance of pursuing one's passions in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, there's a river that winds on forever
There is a seemingly never-ending river in this world
I'm gonna see where it leads
I am going to follow this river and see where it takes me
Oh, there's a mountain that no man has mounted
There is a mountain that no man has successfully climbed
I'm gonna stand on the peak
I am determined to be the first person to reach the summit of this unconquered mountain
Out there's a land that time don't command
There is a land in this world where time seems to stand still
Wanna be the first to arrive
I want to be the first person to discover and explore this timeless land
No time for ponderin' why I'm-a wanderin'
I don't have time to question why I have such a strong urge to explore the unknown
Not while we're both still alive
I feel the urgency to do this while I am still alive and able to experience it
To the ends of the earth, would you follow me?
Would you be willing to join me on this journey to explore the world?
There's a world that was meant for our eyes to see
There is a vast and beautiful world out there that we were meant to explore
Well if you won't, I must say my goodbyes to thee
If you are not willing to come on this journey with me, I have to say goodbye
Oh, there's an island where all things are silent
There is an island in this world where there is complete silence
I'm gonna whistle a tune
I plan on breaking this silence by whistling a tune on this island
Oh, there's a desert thats size can't be measured
There is an infinite desert in this world that cannot be quantified
I'm gonna count all the dunes
Despite its immeasurable size, I am committed to counting all the sand dunes in this desert
Out there's a world that calls for me, girl
There is a world out there that is calling out to me and begging to be explored
Headin' out into the unknown
I am ready and willing to venture into the unknown territories of the world
Wayfarin' strangers and all kinds of danger
I know that this journey comes with its fair share of dangers and obstacles, including encountering unfamiliar people and places
Please don't say I'm goin' alone
I am hoping that someone will join me on this journey, as I understand the risks involved in going alone
I was a-ready to die for you, baby
I was willing to give up my life for you, my love
Doesn't mean I'm ready to stay
However, just because I was willing to die for you does not mean I am willing to remain in one place for the rest of my life
What good is livin' a life you've been given
What is the point of living a life you have been given, if you never truly live and experience it?
If all you do is stand in one place?
If you remain stagnant and never wander beyond your comfort zone, is that really living?
I'm on a river that winds on forever
I am currently following a river that seems to never end
Follow 'til I get where I'm goin'
I am determined to follow this river until I reach my final destination
Maybe I'm headin' to die but I'm still gonna try
I understand that this journey may lead to my death, but I am still committed to trying
I guess I'm goin' alone
If no one is willing to join me on this journey, then I must embark on it alone
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ben Schneider
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@alexharris3773
Ooh, ooh-ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh ooh
Oh, there's a river that winds on forever
I'm gonna see where it leads
Oh, there's a mountain that no man has mounted
I'm gonna stand on the peak
Out there's a land that time don't command
Wanna be the first to arrive
No time for ponderin', why, I'm a-wanderin'
Not while we're both still alive
To the ends of the earth, would you follow me?
There's a world that was meant for our eyes to see
To the ends of the earth, would you follow me?
If you won't, I must say my goodbyes to thee
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Oh, there's an island where all things are silent
I'm gonna whistle a tune
Oh, there's a desert that size can't be measured
I'm gonna count all the dunes
Out there's a world that calls for me, girl
Headin' out into the unknown
Wayfarin' strangers and all kinds of danger
Please don't say I'm going alone
To the ends of the earth, would you follow me?
There's a world that was meant for our eyes to see
To the ends of the earth, would you follow me?
Well if you won't, I will say my goodbyes to thee
I was a-ready to die for you, baby
Doesn't mean I'm ready to stay
What good is livin' the life you've been given
If all you do is stand in one place?
I'm on a river that winds on forever
Follow 'til I get where I'm goin'
Maybe I'm headin' to die, but I'm still gonna try
I guess I'm goin' alone
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
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Oh, there's a river that winds on forever
I'm gonna see where it leads
Oh, there's a mountain that no man has mounted
I'm gonna stand on the peak
Out there's a land that time don't command
Wanna be the first to arrive
No time for ponderin' why I'm-a wanderin'
Not while we're both still alive
To the ends of the earth, would you follow me
There's a world that was meant for our eyes to see
To the ends of the earth, would you follow me
If you will have a say my goodbyes to me
Oh, there's an island where all things are silent
I'm gonna whistle a tune
Oh, there's a desert that size can't be measured
I'm gonna count all the dunes
Out there's a a world that calls for me, girl
Headin' out into the unknown
Well if there are strangers, and all kinds of danger
Please don't say I'm going alone
To the ends of the earth, would you follow me
There's a world that was meant for our eyes to see
To the ends of the earth, would you follow me
Well if you want, I will say my goodbyes to me
I was a-ready to die for you, baby
Doesn't mean I'm ready to stay
What good is livin' a life you've been given
If all you do is stand in one place
I'm on a river that winds on forever
Follow 'til I get where I'm goin'
Maybe I'm headin' to die but I'm still gonna try
I guess I'm goin' alone
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Indie folk music always evokes freedom, longing, and nature
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