Elverum explained this change in an 2003 interview with Discorder, asserting that "Mount Eerie is a new project. The Microphones was completed, or at least at a good stopping point. I did it because I am ready for new things. I am new."
As Mount Eerie, Phil typically works with synthesizers, guitars, drums, and the accenting voices of Mirah, The Blow, and fellow K-Records/Anacortes, Washington friends. Mount Eerie's album "Seven New Songs of Mount Eerie" was also the first recording released on Phil's new label, P.W.Elverum & Sun. All songs from that recording are available for free download in the Internet Archive.
In The Bat's Mouth
Mount Eerie Lyrics
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disappears into the night, [and the song of the bat]
the cave beyond the foothills, [the bat]
in the night, is overflowing [and in the bat's mouth]
in song.
In the song "In The Bat's Mouth" by Mount Eerie, there is a beautifully poetic description of the bat's flight as it disappears into the night's sky. The lyrics describe the cave beyond the foothills, where the bat resides, as being "overflowing in song". With this line, the artist seems to be suggesting that even though the bat may be disappearing into the night, its presence is still very much felt in the world. This could be seen as a reminder that even when we feel like we are alone, we are still a part of something greater.
There are many different interpretations that could be drawn from these lyrics, but one possible explanation could be that they are meant to convey a feeling of mysticism or wonder. By describing the bat's song as overflowing and the darkness of the night as a place where hidden things come to life, the artist may be trying to create a surreal, dream-like atmosphere that captures the listener's imagination. Another possible interpretation is that the song is simply a celebration of nature, and the bat is used as a symbol of the beauty that can be found all around us if we take the time to look.
Line by Line Meaning
As the black bird above you
Just as the black bird is above you, the bat is also present in your surroundings.
disappears into the night,
The bat, like the black bird, vanishes into the darkness of the night.
the cave beyond the foothills,
There is a cave situated beyond the foothills, which is the habitat of the bat.
in the night, is overflowing
The cave is full of bats that become active and vocal during the night.
in song.
The bats produce sounds that can be interpreted as a song, filling the cave and your surroundings.
Contributed by Victoria N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.