The band's current configuration is Isaac Brock (vocals, guitar), Tom Peloso (strings, horns, bass, keyboards), Jim Fairchild (guitar), and Eric Judy (bass)). Plummer has recently become the new drummer for The Shins.
Brock came up with the name "Modest Mouse" when he read the Virginia Woolf stream of consciousness essay The Mark On the Wall in which the author described the working middle class as "modest mouse-coloured people"
Brock frequently moved around with his mother when he was a child. Around this time, his mother left his father for his father's brother (Brock's uncle). Brock's mother's house flooded and forced them to move into his mother's new husband's trailer, but there was no room for Brock. Brock stayed behind, living in the second story of the flooded house, until he was eventually evicted by police. He then moved into a shed next to his mother's house and it is said this is where Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green and bassist Eric Judy first began playing music.
In 1994, the band recorded their debut EP, Blue Cadet-3, Do You Connect?, at Calvin Johnson's Dub Narcotic Studios, which was then released on Calvin's record label K Records. Then followed a single with Sub Pop that was recorded by producer Steve Wold at Moon Studios. Wold, who in the mid-2000's would begin to perform under the name Seasick Steve, would also perform on the band's albums, but was never an official member of the band. After moving to Up Records Modest Mouse put out several releases recorded at Moon Studios, including 1996's This Is A Long Drive For Someone With Nothing To Think About. This double LP was produced and recorded by Steve Wold. The next offering on UP was Interstate 8; also produced by Steve Wold. 1997's The Lonesome Crowded West, (also recorded at Moon Studios, by Scott Swayze) turned out to be the band's breakthrough album. The Lonesome Crowded West gained the band a cult following and is now widely considered by many critics to be one of the defining albums of mid-90s indie rock.
In 2000, Modest Mouse released The Moon And Antarctica, their first album on a major label (Epic Records). The band enjoyed some success on alternative radio with the singles "3rd Planet" and "Gravity Rides Everything." Lead singer Isaac Brock has since put out an album with his side project Ugly Casanova on Sub Pop Records.
In 2003, drummer Jeremiah Green quit the band; the official word was that he was quitting to work with his side project, Vells. He was replaced with two members, drummer Benjamin Weikel (who also drummed for The Helio Sequence) and guitarist Dann Gallucci (Murder City Devils). Weikel being new to the band and Gallucci returning to the band for the first time since This is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About. On April 6, 2004, Modest Mouse released the platinum-selling Good News For People Who Love Bad News, which scored two hits with "Float On" and "Ocean Breathes Salty". In 2004 Jeremiah Green returned to the band, and Benjamin Weikel now drums exclusively for The Helio Sequence. Dann Gallucci left the band in August, and they toured with Hutch Harris of The Thermals during the fall of 2004.
Modest Mouse was mentioned by name in the 2005 Supreme Court decision in the case of MGM v. Grokster. Justice Souter wrote that on the Grokster P2P network, "Users seeking Top 40 songs, for example, or the latest release by Modest Mouse, are certain to be far more numerous than those seeking a free Decameron, and Grokster and StreamCast translated that demand into dollars."
In 2005, multi-instrumentalist Tom Peloso, who already played various instruments on Good News For People Who Love Bad News, officially joined the band. In 2006, Johnny Marr, former guitarist for The Smiths, became an official member of the band.
On March 20, 2007, the band released their fifth album, We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank. Four singles were released from the album: "Dashboard", "Missed the Boat", "We've Got Everything" and "Little Motel". The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart. James Mercer of The Shins provides backing vocals on three songs.
In 2009, they released No One's First And You're Next, an EP of unreleased songs from around the time Good News and We Were Dead were recorded, and two songs that had already been released, "I've Got It All (Most)" and "King Rat". The video for King Rat was directed by late actor Heath Ledger.
In 2009, Johnny Marr left the band and was replaced by Jim Fairchild, formerly of Grandaddy. The band performed at several festivals throughout 2009 and 2010, including the main stage of the Reading and Leeds Festivals in 2010.
After an 8 year wait, the band's latest full-length is "Strangers To Ourselves", released March 17th, 2015- two weeks after the original release date, March 3rd, 2015. The album art is an aerial photo of an RV resort located in Mesa, Arizona. Five singles were released before the album, "Lampshades on Fire", "Coyotes", "The Ground Walks, with Time in a Box", "The Best Room", and "Of Course we Know".
Drummer Jeremiah Green passed away from cancer on December 31, 2022 at the age of 45.
We
Modest Mouse Lyrics
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Well, these are the places that we're lucky just to be between
This is our bed and these are our sheets
Da-da-da-da-da-da
These are the stars and these are the seas
Well, these are the places that we're lucky just to be between
This is the plant and these are the seeds
It takes a lifetime to ever figure out that there
There ain't no lifetime that's ever figured out
These are my eyes and these are my feet
Well, these are some places that I'm lucky just to be between
These are the stars and these are the seas
Da-da-da-da-da-da
It takes a lifetime to ever figure out that there
There ain't no lifetime that's ever figured out
These are the stars and these are the seas
Well, these are some places that we're lucky just to be between
These are the stars and these are the seas
Da-da-da-da-da-da
It takes a lifetime to ever figure out that there
There ain't no lifetime that's ever figured out
These are the stars and these are the seas
Well, these are some places that we're lucky just to be between
It takes a lifetime to ever figure out that
These are the stars and these are the seas
These are some places that we're lucky just to be between
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
The lyrics to Modest Mouse's song "We" are a reflection on the beauty and complexity of life, and the fleetingness of our time here. The opening lines "These are the stars and these are the seas, Well, these are the places that we're lucky just to be between" convey the wonder and awe of the universe around us. The repetition of these lines throughout the song reinforce the idea that we are small, insignificant beings in the grand scheme of things, but we should appreciate the time we have on this earth.
The line "It takes a lifetime to ever figure out that there, there ain't no lifetime that's ever figured out" could be interpreted in a few different ways. It may suggest that no matter how much time we have, we'll never completely understand the mysteries of life and the universe. Alternatively, it could be interpreted as a commentary on the futility of trying to find meaning and purpose in life - that even if we live a long time, we may never truly figure out what it's all about.
The repeated refrain "These are the stars and these are the seas" creates a sense of rhythm and musicality, almost like a lullaby. It adds to the introspective and reflective tone of the song, creating a contemplative mood.
Overall, "We" is a beautifully written song that encourages us to appreciate the world around us, while acknowledging the ambiguity and uncertainty of life.
Line by Line Meaning
These are the stars and these are the seas
This is the vast universe and the great oceans that we should appreciate and feel fortunate to inhabit.
Well, these are the places that we're lucky just to be between
These are the spaces in the cosmos and the terrestrial realm that we find ourselves inhabiting, and which we should consider ourselves fortunate to experience.
This is our bed and these are our sheets
This is our sleeping arrangement, the place where we rest and recharge our energy.
Da-da-da-da-da-da
A nonverbal vocalization that accompanies the previous line.
It takes a lifetime to ever figure out that there
It takes one's entire life to begin to comprehend that
There ain't no lifetime that's ever figured out
No person has ever fully grasped the complexities of existence.
These are my eyes and these are my feet
These are the respective organs with which I see and travel.
These are some places that I'm lucky just to be between
These are some of the locations that I'm fortunate to have encountered or lived in.
These are the stars and these are the seas
These are the aforementioned wide open spaces that we should cherish.
It takes a lifetime to ever figure out that there
It takes one's entire life to begin to comprehend that
There ain't no lifetime that's ever figured out
No person has ever fully grasped the complexities of existence.
These are the stars and these are the seas
These are the aforementioned vast regions that we should regard as precious.
Well, these are some places that we're lucky just to be between
These are the various physical and metaphysical spaces that we occupy, and which we should feel grateful to have experienced.
It takes a lifetime to ever figure out that
It takes one's whole existence to begin to comprehend that
These are the stars and these are the seas
These are the massive features in our surroundings that we should feel fortunate to engage with.
These are some places that we're lucky just to be between
These are the various locations in which we are privileged to find ourselves.
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
A nonverbal vocalization that concludes the song.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Isaac Brock, Jim Fairchild, Jeremiah Green, Tom Peloso, Russell Higbee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
Hello, hello, hello
This is the worst part
We are, we are, we are
Mirrors of our own faults
Hello, hello, hello
This is the best part
We are, we are, we are
Driven by our own thoughts
[Chorus]
We are between, we are between, yeah, we are
Somewhere between dust and the stars
Swung open, then slam shut, yeah, but here we are
We are between, we are between, yeah, here we are
[Verse 2]
Hello, hello, hello
This is the worst part
We are, we are, we are
Made up of rocks and salt
Hello, hello, hello
This is the best part
We are, we are, we are
Made up of grasps at straw
[Chorus]
We are between, we are between, yeah, we are
Somewhere between dust and the stars
Swung open, then slam shut, yeah, but here we are
We are between, we are between, yeah, here we are
[Outro]
We are between, we are between, yeah, we are
Somewhere between dust and the stars
Swung open, then slam shut, yeah, but here we are
We are between, we are between, yeah, here we are
We Are Between by Modest Mouse
Lyrics source: Genius
@mmagoo3175
Brought me comfort at 13... Bringing me comfort at 31. My goodness does life go by quick.
@echubbard00
In your 40s you'll hit another gear and it'll go even faster. Hang on, it gets rough ahead. 😏
@chocolatedon7931
The years go fast but the days go so slow.
@mjortiz1098
Songs trash bro
@chocolatedon7931
@@mjortiz1098 cringe
@ShinyGundamZero
@@mjortiz1098 This song slaps, you just have bad taste.
@carloslaguna-driscoll5319
RIP Jeremiah. Thank you for everything.
@carbon6390
For a band to create such amazing songs after being around for 28 years is next level, there are no bad Modest Mouse albums, only great ones. Definitely on my list of favorite bands of all time. Thank you for making this!
@emiliojaimes1021
Strangers to ourselvess is pretty meh
@jbarnett2246
@@emiliojaimes1021 I’ll admit it took a little getting used to, but it’s still good IMO.