Led and fronted by counter-tenor singer and composer Ben Wigler, this band is the sequel to his previous band Arizona which achieved significant success after relentless touring with bands like the Band of Horses, Derek Trucks, The Slip, Dead Confederate, and the Indigo Girls.
After Arizona, with a more focused lens, Wigler teamed up with his childhood friend and drummer phenom Tony Waldman to get his new project rolling. Some friends from an adjacent avant-garde group suggested they invite notorious tuba-rocker TubaJoe Exley to be the low end instead of a more predictable electric bass. At the band’s sold-out debut in Manhattan, the trio met the kind, hairy, soulful and single-named lefty guitar shredder Yazan and asked him to join them. This freaky Brooklyn-stew of bearded characters then took immediate refuge in a cellar under a dive bar in Williamsburg and tirelessly cooked up an epic LP called NEW BEARD CITY.
A sequel to their successful and radio-friendly EP “Moment of Peace”, “New Beard City” picks up where Arizona’s acclaimed “Welcome Back Children” left off. With influences from Elliot Smith to Megadeath, this massively orchestrated album was tailored by Gustav Ejstes of the Swedish band Dungen. Ejstes and New Beard crafted a beautiful and powerful record which delightfully rolls from Indie rock to prog metal to swing to Japanese folk music with joyous fluidity. After summoning the backing presence of an entire orchestra of the most diverse and creative instrumental voices from the Brooklyn scene (including New Beard’s newest member, the sax-blasting Maria Christina Eisen), Shoulder Tap records’ New Beard City now sets the scene for their live show as they hit the road and trip the heavy fantastic with this powerful and unique debut LP.
Doom
New Beard Lyrics
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see me takes over my head and I know I know
what I can do return in my life is fun as ever
and I know I might not be in myself
no don't, no don't
You won't stand still
so why should the world, why should the world
you don't stand still
well I won't be standing in your way
every corner I turn around
every easy target
putting too many OMG I was .
when was the last time I had a shape
someone stop ramble and I will slap to bed
You won't stand still
so why should the world, why should the world
you don't stand still
so why should the world, why should the world
well I won't be standing in your way
why should I, why should I
Why should, why why why
why should I, why should I
why should
You won't stand still
so why should the world, why should the world
you don't stand still
so why should the world, why should the world
well I won't be standing in your way
In New Beard's song "Doom," the lyrics paint a picture of a person who is feeling overwhelmed by the speed of their life. The lines "Faster than the hour it takes to clear our half floor level, see me takes over my head and I know I know" set the scene of someone who is struggling to keep up with the pace of their life, feeling as though everything is happening too quickly. Despite this, the singer seems to be resigned to their situation, acknowledging that they "might not be in [themself]," but expressing a sense of nostalgia for the times when their life was "fun as ever."
In the chorus, the lyrics shift to a more assertive tone. The lines "You won't stand still, so why should the world, why should the world, you don't stand still, so why should the world, why should the world" suggest a defiance against the fast pace of life, challenging the world to keep up with them. The final lines "well I won't be standing in your way" further emphasize this sense of resolve, indicating that the singer is determined to move forward with their life no matter what obstacles come their way.
Overall, "Doom" is a song about the struggle to keep up with the pace of modern life, and the sense of resignation and defiance that can come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Faster than the hour it takes to clear our half floor level
I'm moving quickly and efficiently, getting things done in less time than it takes to clean my living space.
see me takes over my head and I know I know
My thoughts and ideas are consuming me and I'm confident in my abilities.
what I can do return in my life is fun as ever
Returning to the things I enjoy doing is bringing me happiness.
and I know I might not be in myself
I'm aware that I may not be my usual self due to my intense focus.
no don't, no don't
I won't let anything hold me back or stop me from accomplishing my goals.
You won't stand still
I'm urging someone to keep moving forward and not to give up, even when faced with challenges.
so why should the world, why should the world
If you won't stop moving, why should the world stop for you?
well I won't be standing in your way
I won't hold others back, nor will I let anyone hold me back in pursuing my ambitions.
every corner I turn around
I'm constantly motivated and searching for new opportunities to grow and improve myself.
every easy target
I'm taking on challenges that are achievable but still require hard work and dedication.
putting too many OMG I was .
I'm surprised and pleased with my accomplishments and how far I've come.
when was the last time I had a shape
I'm reflecting on the last time I felt like I had a meaningful purpose or direction in life.
someone stop ramble and I will slap to bed
I'll stop talking and get some rest once I've achieved what I set out to do.
why should I, why should I
I'm questioning why I should let anything hold me back from reaching my goals.
Why should, why why why
I'm really emphasizing my point and reiterating that nothing should stop us from succeeding.
Contributed by Carter G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Stefan Paolini
this tune still smacks after almost ten years!
DRWarrior
This is awesome :P Love the song~
Melodeego
Love the video! You guys were fantastic at the Milky Way last night, I hope we cross paths again. Check out our page, if you like our music maybe we can share a gig!
Ian O'Connor
Playing that tuba like a boss!
jay91fray
one of my fav
Ian O'Connor
Wow good stuff.
Dave Toms
Fan-freaking-tastic
sublimeade
good outro solo
whiteydiamond
Ewwww