Formed in 1992, Lync was comprised of guitarist/vocalist Sam Jayne, bassist/vocalist James Bertram and drummer Dave Schneider. Lync's distinctive sound of distortion, cryptic lyrics, and irregular tuning created a chaotic, visceral sound which drew comparisons to Fugazi, Unwound, The Fall, and Slint.
The band went on to release singles on Magic Pail, Candy Ass, Landspeed and K Records, and one full-length album on K, These Are Not Fall Colors, before disbanding in 1994.
In 1997, Troubleman Unlimited and K collected the band's singles and unreleased tracks and release them on one compact disc, Remembering The Fireballs (Part 8).
After disbanding, Sam Jayne and Dave Schneider played in Love as Laughter, and James Bertram plays regularly with Red Stars Theory and 764-Hero, and has played with Beck, Built to Spill, and Satisfact.
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Turtle
Lync Lyrics
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Push with that, I think it's me now
And the shell is broken, but I'm not out yet
The light comes in, and the light comes in
The light comes in, and the light comes in
The light comes in, and the light comes in
Why a turtle get excited?
Why a turtle get excited?
Why a turtle get excited from my shell?
Push with hands, push with hands
Push with that, I think it's me now
And the shell is broken, but I'm not out yet
The light comes in, and the light comes in
The light comes in, the light comes in
And the light comes in, the light comes in
Why a turtle get excited?
Why a turtle get excited, get excited?
Why a turtle get excited?
Why a turtle get excited from my shell?
Why a turtle get excited?
Why a turtle get excited, get excited?
Why a turtle get excited?
Why a turtle get excited from my shell?
The lyrics to Lync's song "Turtle" speak to the idea of coming out of one's shell and embracing the world around them. The singer describes pushing with hands and breaking out of their shell, allowing the light to come in. However, despite this newfound freedom, the singer is still unsure of why a turtle would get excited and come out of its shell.
The use of a turtle as a metaphor for coming out of one's shell is cleverly done. Turtles are known for their slow and cautious movements, often retreating into their shells when they sense danger. The act of breaking free from this protective shell represents a bold move towards taking risks and exploring the world.
The repeated questioning of why a turtle would get excited from coming out of its shell demonstrates the singer's uncertainty and fear of the unknown. However, the fact that they have already broken out of their shell shows a willingness to take that leap of faith and embrace what's on the other side.
Line by Line Meaning
Push with hands, push with hands
Trying hard to move and change things
Push with that, I think it's me now
Realizing that the power to make a difference comes from within
And the shell is broken, but I'm not out yet
Facing difficulties, but not giving up
The light comes in, and the light comes in
Finding hope and positivity in a difficult situation
Why a turtle get excited? Why a turtle get excited, get excited?
Questioning why something might seem surprising or unexpected
Why a turtle get excited? Why a turtle get excited from my shell?
Wondering why the source of excitement or change is coming from oneself
Contributed by Evelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@underworld6103
Push with hands, push with hands
Push with that, I think it's me now
And the shell is broken, but I'm not out yet
And the light comes in, and the light comes in
The light comes in, and the light comes in
The light comes in, and the light comes in
Will I have trouble getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started, getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started from a shell?
Push with hands, push with hands
Push with that, I think it's me now
And the shell is broken, but I'm not out yet
And the light comes in, the light comes in
The light comes in, the light comes in
And the light comes in, the light comes in
Will I have trouble getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started, getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started from a shell?
Will I have trouble getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started, getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started from a shell?
@ephraimdrakeful
good shows at veal and one of the most of privalaged to have seen lync...love you germeeee, sam, James and all the rest... you guys made me.
@Liam_Dee
Love this, full sound, raw mixture of vocals, wish they were more well renowned!
@ephraimdrakeful
best to all my loved. miss you all and your shows, maybe bout time for a show in seattle?
@Rshields388
This band deserves more credit and views..:(
@vance7659
"why a turtle get excited" lmao I thought the lyrics were "well I have trouble getting started"
@DoodleNoodle26
really? i swear I hear him pronouncing a "b". I won't lie, "well I had trouble getting started" sounds so much better, I hope it's the real lyric! amazing song anyway.
@jarrodallen3199
@DoodleNoodle26 he definitely says "Will I have/had trouble getting started, from a shell". I swear the lyrics on websites are never right.
Edit: Spelling correction
@shawarmaboy4844
The vinyl reissue that just came out has a lyrics sheet, I've seen it myself and there's photos on Discogs I think. It's "I had trouble getting started"
@underworld6103
Push with hands, push with hands
Push with that, I think it's me now
And the shell is broken, but I'm not out yet
And the light comes in, and the light comes in
The light comes in, and the light comes in
The light comes in, and the light comes in
Will I have trouble getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started, getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started from a shell?
Push with hands, push with hands
Push with that, I think it's me now
And the shell is broken, but I'm not out yet
And the light comes in, the light comes in
The light comes in, the light comes in
And the light comes in, the light comes in
Will I have trouble getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started, getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started from a shell?
Will I have trouble getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started, getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started?
Will I have trouble getting started from a shell?
@hellohell77
Fugazi vibes. But still pretty original