In 2000 Pierce released the five song EP Collaborations with contributions from artists such as Jim O'Rourke, Aki Tsuyuko and Nobukazu Takemura and started adding vocals to his records with 2004's Obrigado Saudade. Mice Parade's albums were all initially released on Pierce's record label, Bubble Core and later FatCatRecords.
Current band members are Adam Pierce, Doug Scharin (HiM), Dylan Cristy (The Dylan Group), Rob Laakso, Caroline Lufkin, Dan Lippel, Brandon Knights, and Josh Mckay (Macha).
After a decade hiatus, Mice Parade released the album "Iapopo" in 2022. It includes a number of his former collaborators, including Daniel Lippel on guitar.
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Swing
Mice Parade Lyrics
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To slow and follow
Each and every
Cricket in the grass
Would a picture help
To make the moment last?
It wouldn't matter
Standing in
The middle of the zoo
Same as all those other times
From me to you
The lyrics to Mice Parade's song Swing are poetic and contemplative, exploring the idea of capturing fleeting moments and making them last. The opening lines speak to this idea of slowing down time, of finding a way to follow every cricket in the grass, suggesting a desire to fully immerse oneself in the present moment. The subsequent question, "Would a picture help to make the moment last?" reflects a common human desire to capture and hold on to experiences, especially those that are meaningful or beautiful.
The second stanza continues this theme of capturing and preserving moments, but takes a more philosophical turn with the line, "And if one got away, it wouldn't matter." This could be interpreted as a reflection on the impermanence of life, or a reminder not to get too caught up in trying to control or hold on to every experience. The final lines of the stanza, "Standing in the middle of the zoo, same as all those other times from me to you," suggest a sense of familiarity and repetition, perhaps highlighting the cyclical nature of life.
Overall, the lyrics to Swing evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for the world around us, but also acknowledge the transient nature of life and the importance of being present in each moment.
Line by Line Meaning
And if I found a way
If I discover a method
To slow and follow
To decrease speed and track
Each and every
Every single one
Cricket in the grass
The small insects in the ground cover
Would a picture help
Would capturing an image aid
To make the moment last?
In preserving the present?
And if one got away
Even if one escapes
It wouldn't matter
It wouldn't make a difference
Standing in
Positioned within
The middle of the zoo
The central area of a zoo
Same as all those other times
Similar to previous occasions
From me to you
From my perspective to yours
Contributed by Carter W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.