Acoustic five-piece playing bittersweet and beguiling folk-indie-pop songs about love, jealousy, apathy, imaginary friends, and pirates. Having released two albums to critical acclaim, the band announced on December 2, 2007 that after a short tour of Great Britain ending in February 20, 2008 in Scotland, the band would go on an 'indefinite hiatus' Singer-songwriter Nat Johnson is currently working on solo material and recently formed Nat Johnson and the Figureheads with former MSTU member Kevin Gori. Rob Dean has joined The Pete Green Corporate Juggernaut.
For more information, see the official MSTU site.
Down
Monkey Swallows the Universe Lyrics
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At the end of one big sound
That's how we run over the ground
And we talk without a sound
When we fall we were already down
Down
You're the everyone everyone has
And so we run over the ground
And we talk without a sound
When we fall we were already down
Down
Oh I always knew there'd be someone like you
Oh I always knew there'd be someone like you
That's how we run over the ground
And we talk without a sound
When we fall we were already down
Down
The lyrics to Monkey Swallows the Universe's song "Down" are somewhat ambiguous but convey a sense of movement and a particular kind of connection between two people. The opening lines set the tone, evoking both speed and sound ("At the speed of one white cloud / At the end of one big sound"), though the exact meaning is difficult to pin down. It could be interpreted to mean that the singer and the person they're addressing move through life quickly and with intensity, always looking for the next big thing.
Despite this sense of constant motion, there is also a feeling of profound stillness ("We talk without a sound"), which suggests a deep understanding and intimacy between the two people. The repetition of the line "When we fall we were already down" adds to this sense of inevitability and the inevitability of their connection. Although the lyrics don't explicitly say it, there is a sense that the singer is speaking to a loved one or someone they are very close to.
The final lines of the song, "Oh I always knew there'd be someone like you," give the impression that the two people are meant to be together, that their connection was preordained. The overall effect is one of dreamy, slightly wistful nostalgia, and a sense that the singer feels lucky to have found someone so special.
Line by Line Meaning
At the speed of one white cloud
Moving quickly and effortlessly, like the fluffy and peaceful white clouds in the sky
At the end of one big sound
Following a loud and grand moment or event that has just passed
That's how we run over the ground
Describing the way in which we move through life
And we talk without a sound
Communicating without words, using gestures, facial expressions, or a sense of understanding
When we fall we were already down
Feeling defeated or hopeless before anything goes wrong, anticipating failure
You're the only fun I have
Expressing how much joy and pleasure somebody brings into one's life
You're the everyone everyone has
Being an individual who is widely loved and respected, someone who is important to a lot of people
Oh I always knew there'd be someone like you
Having a sense of destiny or fate, feeling like this person was always meant to come into one's life
That's how we run over the ground
Reiterating the description of how we move through life
And we talk without a sound
Reiterating how we communicate without words
When we fall we were already down
Restating the feeling of anticipating failure or disappointment
Down
Repeating the word that is a metaphor for feeling low or sad
Contributed by Lillian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Firstname Lastname
never heard of this band, but they are great. thank you.
Panda Pantz
I love this song, thanks for sharing. Please post more random music that is not Elliott, I've enjoyed most of what you've posted thus far.
Dave Noland
I think this one of the best songs of all time.
StephenAndrew777
My taste is all over the place but I always love everything you ever upload.
shargram
Lovely vocal delivery, strange title, but still a good original song.
Unangepasst Blog
<3 Merci for uploading!
StephenAndrew777
lol I never checked that one out until just now. it's definitely interesting.
mymayapapaya
:)
mymayapapaya
even bitchifi? ;)