Monsters of Folk originally came together in 2004 and toured as Bright Eyes, with Jim James and M. Ward, and developed the name Monsters of Folk while on tour. The band released their self-titled debut album on September 22, 2009 on Shangri-La Music.
Temazcal
Monsters of Folk Lyrics
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Dynamite the mountain, now I'm walking up the road
The love we made at gunpoint wasn't love at all
The dancing in the valley, the moons is the mirrored ball
Blew open my mind, now it's an empty room
Swinging in the hammock, dogs are walking across the roof
I watch you braid your hair, you're from another time
When the earth wasn't so angry
Searching west and east
And all points in-between
Underneath the lines of thought
You're there and then you're not
The mayans stole tomorrow, hid it underground
We come with heavy magnets but it still hasn't been found
I'm sweating out my secrets in the temazcal
They're screaming in the calle that there are stars about to fall
Looking through the trees
Cities and the seas
Things we've seen
Ovnis on the lawn
They're there and then they're gone
There and then they're gone
Searching west and east
All points in between
And underneath the hand of god
You're there and then you're not
The Monsters of Folk's song, "Temazcal", has an esoteric and dreamlike quality that transports the listener into a world of imagination and mystical themes. The song revolves around a series of contemplations on love, time, and space, as well as reflections on the nature of existence itself. The song's lyrics evoke powerful and vivid images of landscapes and time periods, and touch on themes of history, mythology, and spirituality.
The song's opening lines, "Putting on my power, righteous as a rose, Dynamite the mountain, now I'm walking up the road," refer to a sense of empowerment and spiritual elevation, suggesting that the singer is on a journey or pilgrimage of some kind. The lines, "Blew open my mind, now it's an empty room, Swinging in the hammock, dogs are walking across the roof," imply a sense of mental clarity and peace, as if the singer has emptied their mind of all worries and concerns, able to relax and "swing" in the hammock. The song's title, "Temazcal", refers to a traditional Mesoamerican sweat lodge, which is used for ritualistic and therapeutic purposes. The idea of "sweating out my secrets" in the temazcal suggests a desire for purification and release of negative energies, perhaps leading to a new sense of spiritual awareness and connection with the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
Putting on my power, righteous as a rose
I am preparing to face the world with confidence and strength
Dynamite the mountain, now I'm walking up the road
Although it was difficult, I overcame the obstacle and am now moving forward
The love we made at gunpoint wasn't love at all
Coerced affection is not genuine love
The dancing in the valley, the moons is the mirrored ball
The beauty of nature and its celestial bodies inspires joy and celebration
Blew open my mind, now it's an empty room
After experiencing a profound realization, my mind is left feeling empty and open to new possibilities
Swinging in the hammock, dogs are walking across the roof
Enjoying a peaceful moment, despite the chaos happening around me
I watch you braid your hair, you're from another time
Observing someone who seems unfamiliar or disconnected from the present
When the earth wasn't so angry
And god was on our side
Reflecting on a time in the past when life felt simpler and more harmonious
Searching west and east
And all points in-between
Underneath the lines of thought
You're there and then you're not
An exploration for deeper meaning and understanding of concepts, often leading to more questions rather than answers
The mayans stole tomorrow, hid it underground
We come with heavy magnets but it still hasn't been found
Recognizing the mysteries and secrets of ancient civilizations that continue to elude us
I'm sweating out my secrets in the temazcal
They're screaming in the calle that there are stars about to fall
Using the cleansing power of a traditional sweat lodge to release inner turmoil and facing the possibility of great change
Looking through the trees
Cities and the seas
Things we've seen
Ovnis on the lawn
They're there and then they're gone
There and then they're gone
Reflecting on the vastness of life and the fleeting nature of moments and experiences
Searching west and east
All points in between
And underneath the hand of god
You're there and then you're not
Continuing the search for meaning in all aspects of life, realizing it is elusive and constantly evolving
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CONOR M OBERST
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Rafa Jimenez
Putting on my power, righteous as a rose
Dynamite the mountain, now I'm walking up the road
The love we made at gunpoint wasn't love at all
The dancing in the valley, the moons is the mirrored ball
Blew open my mind, now it's an empty room
Swinging in the hammock, dogs are walking across the roof
I watch you braid your hair, you're from another time
When the earth wasn't so angry
And god was on our side
Searching west and east
And all points in-between
Underneath the lines of thought
You're there and then you're not
The mayans stole tomorrow, hid it underground
We come with heavy magnets but it still hasn't been found
I'm sweating out my secrets in the temazcal
They're screaming in the calle that there are stars about to fall
Looking through the trees
Cities and the seas
Things we've seen
Ovnis on the lawn
They're there and then they're gone
There and then they're gone
Searching west and east
All points in between
And underneath the hand of god
You're there and then you're not
Sycamore Shade
Mike Mogis is just the silent mastermind that makes takes this song some place beyond wherever they had it
Riley Notarthomas
Mogis has been alongside Conor for so long. He’s an important human being.
Kate Palmer
Mogis is a fucking genius
Diane Marie 9d9
Sycamore Shade is a supercool name!
Benjamin Diaz
wish they still made music together...we need it here in 2020
Sunnysoft99
Ive read an article few years ago that they will continue, but apparently nothing came out of it.
J S
This is seriously one of the most badass sounding songs. The lyrics are like a chiller version of Cortez the Killer. The harmonies are killer.
Jack Mace
nice connection
msillyfly
I love the harmonizing of Conor and Jim's voice. And I love this version. It's amazing how they could rotate like that and each version is great!
superajoto
sends chills down my spine every time I hear this version.