The band's identifying characteristics, and those that distinguish them from their contemporaries, include noticeable and abrupt transitions from loud to quiet, Joy's distinct arpeggiated guitar (often undistorted and picked), and Vance's esoteric, sometimes meandering lyrical content. Earlier recordings of the band are remniscent of early Joy Division, particularly in guitar style, while later songs embodied a less blunt approach, noted by some detractors as making Moss Icon "like Grateful Dead for punks." The band championed, among other issues, the plight of indigenous peoples in the Americas, and opposed the US Government's involvement in Nicaragua and Guatemala.
Moss Icon recorded their debut 7", "Hate in Me", in January 1988 and entered the studio several months later to record their second 7", Mahpuia Luta. Their "Lyburnum Wits End Liberation Fly" LP was recorded by Les Lentz and Tony French throughout 1988 and released in mid-1994 by Vermiform. In 1990 a splinter project of Moss Icon was formed called Breathing Walker, containing all four members of Moss Icon plus Alex Badertscher on bass, Zach Fusciello on percussion, and Tim Horner on violin; Breathing Walker released a cassette that was re-released in 2001 by Joy's Vermin Scum label along with live tracks. Moss Icon's third 7", entitled "Memorial", was recorded in January 1991 along with a split LP with Silver Bearing. In 1994 Ebullition Records released the It Disappears LP, compiling several songs from "Memorial" and the split LP along with live versions of several songs.
After the dissolution of Moss Icon, guitarist Joy was a member of the bands Born Against, Lava, Universal Order of Armageddon, The Great Unraveling, and The Convocation Of.... Other band members were less involved in music, excepting Laurence's drums in Lava, and DiGialleonardo's Blue Condors. Moss Icon reformed to play a handful of shows with Brooks Headley on drums, including the 2001 More Than Music Fest in Columbus, Ohio and at the renovated Charles Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland.
Since 2007 Joy, Vance, Zak Fusciello, and Alex Badertscher have been occasionally working on new material in Baltimore, MD for a possible new recording. A complete reissue of the Moss Icon discography is slated for release by Temporary Residence Ltd. in May 2012, with live performances planned in support.
Mirror
Moss Icon Lyrics
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You know maybe we are brothers
I don't think that he said anything although it was obviously said
And strongly and wise
god the strength you have
You know I always watch you anticipate you
We're the same when it gets down to it
We're the same when it gets down to it
Respect is more than envy
Respect is more than jealousy
Its respect
I respect you
the mirror
strength you have
Strength you have
Strength comes with knowledge
we could be from the same mother
You know maybe we are brothers
I don't think that he said anything although it was obviously said
And strongly
And wisely
we could be from the same mother
We are brothers
We are brothers
Strong
And wise.
what do you want me
To do
I wish I could feel the cut of the glass
Salt in my veins
Just like you
We're called brothers and were more than that
We're enemies
And I hate you
We're enemies
And I hate you
We're one and the same and I hate you
Because we're
One and the same
The song “Mirror” by Moss Icon is a reflection on identity and relationships, specifically between two individuals who could be brothers. The lyrics suggest that despite their differences, these two individuals share a deep connection and understanding of each other. The verses outline the admiration and respect the singer has for the other person, while also acknowledging their potential for conflict due to their striking similarity. The repeated lines “we could be from the same mother,” and “we are brothers” emphasize the singer's desire to be connected to this other person, while also highlighting the tension and friction that can arise from such a close relationship. The lyrics culminate in the lines “We're enemies and I hate you/ We're one and the same and I hate you/ Because we're one and the same,” suggesting that perhaps the singer's feelings of envy and frustration towards this other person stem from a deeper self-hatred and insecurity.
Line by Line Meaning
We could be from the same mother
We share many commonalities and could possibly have the same origin.
You know maybe we are brothers
We share a close bond and could be considered family.
I don't think that he said anything although it was obviously said
Although something was implied, it was not directly stated.
And strongly and wise
Possessing strength and wisdom in equal measure.
god the strength you have
Your level of strength is impressive and godlike.
You know I always watch you anticipate you
I pay close attention to your actions and am always predicting your next moves.
We're the same when it gets down to it
We share fundamental similarities when it comes down to it.
Though I'm not sure what it is
I cannot identify exactly what those fundamental similarities are.
Respect is more than envy
Respect is not just feeling envious of someone, but recognizing and admiring their qualities.
Respect is more than jealousy
Respect is not just feeling jealous of someone, but acknowledging their talents and abilities.
Its respect
The feeling of respect towards someone is genuine and valuable.
I respect you
I hold a high level of admiration and respect towards you.
the mirror
The reflection and self-examination of one's own qualities and actions.
strength you have
Your level of strength is impressive and commendable.
Strength comes with knowledge
Strength is not just about physical strength, but also mental strength that comes with acquiring knowledge and understanding.
We are brothers
We share a close bond like family.
Strong
Possessing great strength and resilience.
And wise.
Showing excellent judgement and insight based on experience and knowledge.
what do you want me
What is your intention or desire for me?
To do
What specific action do you want me to take?
I wish I could feel the cut of the glass
I wish I could experience the same level of pain and hardship you have been through.
Salt in my veins
The feeling of pain and struggle running through my entire being like salt in the bloodstream.
Just like you
Feeling a sense of solidarity with you because we have both experienced hardship.
We're called brothers and were more than that
Although we are referred to as brothers, our relationship and connection goes deeper than that label.
We're enemies
Despite our close connection, we also have a strong sense of conflict and opposition towards each other.
And I hate you
My feelings towards you are strong and negative, bordering on hatred.
We're one and the same and I hate you
Despite our shared qualities and experiences, my strong negative feelings towards you persist because we are so similar.
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