Despite this early success, challenges laid ahead for the band. In 2002, just after the release of the"First EP, " the band’s label, Dead Droid Records, was sued by George Lucas for copyright infringment. The suit resulted in the collapse of the label, and left Mock Orange searching for a new home. The e.p., however, was a progression, yeilding a sound that infused more diverse rthyms, subtle lyrics and angular guitars. The result was natural for a band who cut its teeth on The Flaming Lips’ “Soft Bulletin” and Pavement’s “Slanted and Enchanted.”
Poised to explore this new direction, Mock Orange returned to the studio, this time with producer J. Robbins (Dismemberment Plan, The Promise Ring), and delivered “Mind is Not Brain.” The record would wow critics, causing Alternative Press to call it the "closest to a perfect album we've heard in a long time." The band would also earn loyal new fans as it took to the road with relentless touring over three continents, performing alongside bands like Rogue Wave, Ted Leo, and Minus the Bear. Live appearances on MTV2 and songs on shows like CSI Miami, MTV's Real World and ESPN would follow.
On September 9, 2008, Wednesday Records will release Mock Orange’s latest offering, “Captain Love.” The record was recorded over the better part of last year in Nashville, Tennessee with producer Jeremy Ferguson (Be Your Own Pet, Josh Rouse). Punctuated by the engaging artwork of Kathleen Lolley (My Morning Jacket's Z), the record picks up where Mind Is Not Brain left off and proves to be Mock Orange's most sophisticated, ambitious and affecting release to date.
Mock Orange have also developed a strong following in Japan, touring the country five times with their Japanese label mates The Band Apart and releasing a split ep titled 'Daniels EP'. 2006 also saw the band making their European debut, touring in Germany, Spain, France and Switzerland. The UK leg of the tour was cancelled after the band's van was broken into in Spain.
End of the World
Mock Orange Lyrics
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So I can get the secret in full
No light inside your eyes
And I go, no light inside eyes
No life in your life
Shake down your curls
Diguised wide open, clever girl(?)
It's like trying to face the end of the world
Then we complete the story
Then we repeat the story in full
Slow tears to hide
Tied to the tide
Chased down the world
Surprised but open, clever girl
Those vacant eyes
When I held your heartbeat in mine
You looked inside my constant fear of losing time
So many times, I've tried to face
The end of the world
Tried to face the end of the world
Tried to face the end of the world
I'm trying to face the end of the world
The song "End Of The World" by Mock Orange is a rather introspective piece that touches on themes of loss, detachment, and the fear of the unknown. The first verse of the song is directed towards someone who has "no light inside [their] eyes" and "no life in [their] life". The singer wants to know the secret that this person has, likely hoping that it can bring some sort of resolution to their own feelings of emptiness.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's emotions, describing their fear of facing the end of the world. The clever girl that is mentioned might be a reference to the singer's own inner turmoil, which is often disguised as something else. The vacant eyes that are mentioned here might be a reference to the lack of understanding that the singer feels towards their own emotions.
The chorus is a repetition of the same line over and over again, with the words "tried to face the end of the world" being repeated three times in total. This repetition adds to the introspective and contemplative nature of the song, highlighting the singer's fears and doubts about their own existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, when you get there, call me
Please let me know when you arrive or reach a certain destination
So I can get the secret in full
So I can have all the information and details
No light inside your eyes
There is no spark of life or excitement in your eyes
And I go, no light inside eyes
And I realize that there is no emotion or passion in your expression
No life in your life
Your existence seems empty or unfulfilling
Shake down your curls
Let down your hair and let's talk openly and honestly
Disguised wide open, clever girl(?)
You pretend to be open and honest, but you are cleverly disguising your true intentions
Those vacant eyes
Your eyes appear empty and devoid of real emotion
It's like trying to face the end of the world
It feels like I am dealing with something overwhelming or catastrophic
Then we complete the story
Then we finish or conclude our shared experience or narrative
Then we repeat the story in full
Then we revisit or retell our story in its entirety
Slow tears to hide
Crying slowly and trying to conceal the tears
Tied to the tide
Feeling trapped or controlled by the ebb and flow of life
Chased down the world
Trying to keep up with the fast pace of life or the demands of the world
Surprised but open, clever girl
You are acting surprised or caught off guard, but you are cleverly hiding your true feelings or intentions
Those vacant eyes
Your eyes still appear empty or devoid of real emotion
When I held your heartbeat in mine
When I felt the rhythm of your heart beating close to mine
You looked inside my constant fear of losing time
You understood my constant worry and anxiety about not having enough time or wasting time
So many times, I've tried to face the end of the world
I've faced overwhelming situations or catastrophic events many times before
Tried to face the end of the world
I am currently trying to deal with something that feels overwhelming or catastrophic
Tried to face the end of the world
I am still trying to deal with something that feels overwhelming or catastrophic
I'm trying to face the end of the world
I am actively trying to confront my fears and anxieties about something that feels overwhelming or catastrophic
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jameskennedy5799
I heard of mock orange in a bmx video 20 yrs ago and I still sing these songs alone in my apartment. Thank God for mock orange
@neilshrestha-birtch588
PROPS 37 - summer 2000
@jlange6171
One of my favorite onramp riffs of all time
@pangashi4354
やっぱモックかっけーわ
@tenv
American Exception!
@MH-sp7te
Pr.. Uh, pretty cool.
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End of the World Lyrics
Hey, when you get there call me
So I can get the secret in full
No light inside your eyes
No love
No light inside eyes
No life in your life
Shake down the curls
Disguised but open clever girl
Those vacant eyes
It's like trying to face the end of the world
@ClaudiaStore
The lyrics, bro </3 Pásate los lyrics :l