Their first Ghostly release was the City Vs. Country EP in March 2005, which earned critical acclaim for its fusion of pop songs with electronic flourishes, paralleling the work of contemporaries like The Notwist and The Postal Service. The first Mobius Band full-length is August 2005’s The Loving Sounds of Static, which takes the ideas of City Vs Country further, adding a lyrical focus on coming of age and disillusionment with modern America.
Mobius Band's second full-length album, Heaven, was released on October 2, 2007 by Misra Records and Ghostly International.
Close the Door
Mobius Band Lyrics
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But you never know until you try
But in the faces of the rolling crowd
You can see what we come to find out
But you're riding on the local bus
At the mercy of the evening rush
It'll hit you when your guard is down
Held open the door
And we went through
Close it up behind you
You were right this time
You were right this time
Little picture with the face cut out
It's in the last page and it's been torn out
But you know it's happening all at once
Are you asleep while you eat your lunch?
Held open the door
And we went through
Close it up behind you
You were right this time
You were right this time
The little things
The messages that pop up in the corners
The repeating lights that chase themselves around the tires
The little eyes that people make and pretend it didn't happen
And disappear
And manifest
And disappear again
The lyrics to "Close the Door" by Mobius Band are about exploring the unknown and the unexpected things that happen when you take risks. The first verse talks about how you can never truly know what is going to surprise you until you try. The second verse describes the feeling of being caught off guard when you're not expecting it, like the rush of the evening commute. The chorus emphasizes the importance of embracing the unexpected and moving forward through new experiences, as represented by the act of closing the door behind you and moving on.
The third verse offers a metaphor for the way that life can seem incomplete or missing pieces. The "little picture with the face cut out" symbolizes the gaps in our understanding or awareness, and the fact that things can happen without us realizing it. The bridge then offers a series of images that represent the many small moments and details that make up everyday life, from notifications on our phones to the way headlights look on moving cars.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to embrace the unknown and take risks, while acknowledging that there will always be gaps in our knowledge and experiences. It highlights the importance of staying open-minded and continuing to explore the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
We expected that we be surprised
We anticipated being caught off guard by something unexpected
But you never know until you try
One can't know the outcome of a situation until they experience it firsthand
But in the faces of the rolling crowd
The expressions of the moving audience reveal what we came to learn
You can see what we come to find out
The truth becomes apparent as we observe our surroundings
But you're riding on the local bus
You're on a typical and mundane journey
At the mercy of the evening rush
Subjected to the chaos and stress of the busy time of day
It'll hit you when your guard is down
You'll realize something important when you least expect it
Hands get sweaty and your pulse will bound
Your body reacts with intense anxiety
Held open the door
Allowed an opportunity to present itself
And we went through
Took advantage of the opportunity and proceeded through it
Close it up behind you
Leave the chance behind and don't look back
You were right this time
You made the correct choice in that instance
Little picture with the face cut out
An image with a missing detail, significant or otherwise
It's in the last page and it's been torn out
The crucial element has been removed or is missing from the story
But you know it's happening all at once
You are aware that something shifts abruptly or suddenly sets in motion
Are you asleep while you eat your lunch?
Are you oblivious to the world around you and missing important details?
The little things
The minutiae that people often overlook
The messages that pop up in the corners
The small hints and clues that go unnoticed by most
The repeating lights that chase themselves around the tires
The subtle patterns and rhythms that occur in everyday life
The little eyes that people make and pretend it didn't happen
The fleeting glances or exchanges people have without acknowledging them
And disappear
Vanish without a trace
And manifest
Become visible or take shape
And disappear again
Fade out of view once more
Contributed by Kaelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.