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)
Meet Me in the Woods
Lord Huron Lyrics
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And I come back changed, I can feel it in my bones
I fucked with forces that our eyes can't see
Now the darkness got a hold on me
Holy darkness got a hold on me
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
How long, baby, have I been away?
Oh, it feels like ages though you say it's only days
There ain't language for the things I've seen, yeah
And the truth is stranger than my own worst dreams
The truth is stranger than in all my dreams
Holy darkness got a hold on me
I have seen what the darkness does
(Say goodbye to who I was)
I ain't never been away so long
(Don't look back, them days are gone)
Follow me into the endless night
(I can bring your fears to life)
Show me yours and I'll show you mine
(Meet me in the woods tonight)
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Yeah, the truth is stranger than my own worst dreams
Holy darkness got a hold on me
I have seen what the darkness does
(Say goodbye to who I was)
I ain't never been away so long
(Don't look back, them days are gone)
Follow me into the endless night
(I can bring your fears to life)
Show me yours and I'll show you mine
(Meet me in the woods tonight)
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Lord Huron’s song ‘Meet Me in the Woods’ is an eerie, haunting song about the experience of venturing into the unknown and coming back changed. The lyrics describe a journey into a dark, unseen world where the singer experiences things beyond words and comes back with a hold on them. The chorus repeats the phrase ‘Holy darkness got a hold on me’, reflecting a sense of being consumed by the darkness that they have encountered. The singer also acknowledges that the truth is stranger than their own worst dreams, and there is a sense of fear and uncertainty throughout the song.
The second verse describes the impact of the darkness on the character, as they say goodbye to who they were and have been away for longer than ever before. This sense of loss and change is reflected in the repeated chorus and the dark, mysterious tone of the song. The final lines encourage the listener to follow the singer into the endless night, where they can bring their fears to life and show each other what they have seen. There is a sense of temptation and danger to this invitation, as the darkness has a hold on them and the listener is encouraged to meet them in the woods, suggesting that there is more to the darkness than we might see on the surface.
Overall, ‘Meet Me in the Woods’ is a beautifully crafted song that captures the essence of an experience outside of our perception, and the fear and darkness that can come with it. The singer's voice glides along smoothly, surrounded by haunting instrumentals to create a mood that matches the lyrics perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
I took a little journey to the unknown
I embarked on a journey to explore uncharted territories
And I come back changed, I can feel it in my bones
I returned transformed, the changes evident in my entire being
I fucked with forces that our eyes can't see
I interacted with powers beyond human perception
Now the darkness got a hold on me
I am now entrapped by the forces of darkness
Holy darkness got a hold on me
The power of darkness has consumed me entirely
How long, baby, have I been away?
I wonder how much time has elapsed since my departure
Oh, it feels like ages though you say it's only days
Despite you insisting it has only been a few days, it feels like an eternity
There ain't language for the things I've seen, yeah
Words cannot capture the things I have witnessed
And the truth is stranger than my own worst dreams
The truth is more bizarre than my wildest imagination
I have seen what the darkness does
I have witnessed the malevolence of the forces of darkness
(Say goodbye to who I was)
(I have bid farewell to my former self)
I ain't never been away so long
I have never been away from home for this length of time
(Don't look back, them days are gone)
(I cannot return to the way things used to be)
Follow me into the endless night
Come with me into the never-ending darkness
(I can bring your fears to life)
(I have the ability to manifest your deepest fears)
Show me yours and I'll show you mine
Share your secrets with me, and I shall do the same
(Meet me in the woods tonight)
(Let's rendezvous in the forest this very night)
Yeah, the truth is stranger than my own worst dreams
Once again, reality has exceeded my craziest fantasies
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ben Schneider
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