Since their first performance at LA’s The Smell in April 2006, the band have continued Wives’ tradition of incendiary live shows, playing as frequently as possible, expounding a visceral energy on an equal footing with their recorded output, via guitar, drums, vocals and a minimal amount of effects. No Age’s music is deceptively simple in its construction, yet thoroughly compelling. Raw, considered and skilfully arranged, these eleven tracks are overflowing with ideas, ambition and intent. Both Randy and Dean are also involved at The Smell in a curatorial, social, and artistic sense. The Smell is an all ages space dedicated to underground music and art. Citing The Smell as seminal and inspirational to many, and at least partially responsible for the existence of both their bands to date, it’s a mutually supportive grass roots space reflecting No Age’s DIY ethic. It is this building that features on the front cover of their debut album for FatCat, ‘Weirdo Rippers’. The band also make video, performance and visual art under the name No Age and by themselves, and curated the ‘Get Hurt’ exhibition in LA, featuring works by Devendra Banhart, Rich Jacobs, Ron Rege Jr., Matthew Thurber, Susan CianCiolo, and Ashley Macomber to name a few.
They have released three albums to date, 2007's "Weirdo Rippers" (a compilation of early material). The band released five limited vinyl-only releases on a variety of DIY indie labels across the globe on the same day. Weirdo Rippers is a collection of highlights for these releases. Despite its multiple sources, the tracklisting for Weirdo Rippers follows a narrative of its own, cohering effectively as an album. In mid-2008, the band released the single "Eraser", which has since become the band's best known song. This was followed by "Nouns" their second release in 2008 titled Nouns, on Sub Pop. The album was rated 9.2 (out of 10) by Pitchfork Media. In 2009 they put out their second Sub Pop release, an EP of loop and sample-based songs called Losing Feeling, a continuation of their punk-filtered pop songs with a few straightforward songs and a few more abstract compositions that harken back to their early EPs. The third release was 2010's "Everything In Between".
Glitter
No Age Lyrics
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Everywhere I go
I don't fear nothing
Unless it's broke
I got it over
None till you're ahead
'Cause I know
That's where you've been
Take it all now
Don't miss a thing
Your human country
Has been conquering
I don't fear god
I don't fear anything at all
'Cause I know
That's where I've been
Thoughts are moving
I've been wondering
When they take my turn to get a win
Everyone is out to get you again
But I want you back
Underneath my skin
Thoughts surround me
Everywhere I go
I don't fear nothing
Unless it's broke
I got it over
Not till you're ahead
'Cause I know
That's where we've been
Thoughts will move me
I've been wondering
When they take my turn to get a win
Everyone is out to get you again
But I want you back
Underneath my skin
Thoughts will move me
I've been wondering
When they take my turn to get a win
Everyone is out to get you again
And I want you back
Underneath my skin
Thoughts will move me
I've been wondering
When they take my turn to get a win
And you feel like
Everyone is out to get you again
I want you back
Underneath my skin
In "Glitter," No Age explores themes of uncertainty, anxiety, and resilience. The song opens with the lyrics "Thoughts surround me, Everywhere I go," highlighting the constant barrage of thoughts that can weigh one down. However, the singer asserts that they don't fear anything as long as it's not broken. This can be interpreted as not fearing external factors that are beyond one's control, but rather fearing what can be influenced and changed.
The second verse delves into the idea of conquering and power dynamics. The line "Your human country has been conquering" suggests that humans have been taking over and uprooting the natural world. The singer declares that they don't fear God or anything at all, signifying a refusal to be intimidated by those in power. The chorus repeats the theme of not fearing unless something is broken, and emphasizes the importance of being ahead to avoid falling behind.
The final verse shifts to a more personal perspective as the singer grapples with feelings of vulnerability and the fear of being attacked by others. The line "Everyone is out to get you again" shows that the singer may have experienced this before and is concerned about it happening again. However, despite this fear, the singer desires to have this person back "underneath my skin," perhaps suggesting a desire for closeness and comfort.
Overall, "Glitter" can be seen as a commentary on the struggles of navigating our complex world, but with an underlying message of perseverance and resilience in the face of uncertainty and anxiety.
Line by Line Meaning
Thoughts surround me
The singer is consumed by their own thoughts, which seem to persist no matter where they go
Everywhere I go
The singer cannot escape their own constant thoughts no matter where they travel
I don't fear nothing
The singer is not afraid of anything
Unless it's broke
The only thing the artist fears is something that is not functioning properly
I got it over
The artist has overcome their fears
None till you're ahead
The singer will not stop until they have succeeded
Cause I know
The singer is confident in their own abilities
That's where you've been
The artist has been through similar situations and come out successful
Take it all now
The artist urges the listener to grab every opportunity
Don't miss a thing
The listener should not let any opportunities slip by
Your human country
The singer is referring to the listener's physical body as their 'country'
Has been conquering
The listener's body has been fighting to stay alive and healthy
I don't fear god
The singer does not fear a higher power
I don't fear anything at all
The singer is fearless
Cause I know
The singer is confident in their own abilities
That's where I've been
The artist has been fearless in the face of challenges and come out successful
Thoughts are moving
The artist's thoughts continue to be persistent and active
I've been wondering
The singer is curious and pensive
When they take my turn to get a win
The singer is awaiting their chance to succeed
Everyone is out to get you again
The artist feels like everyone is against them and trying to bring them down
But I want you back
The artist desires a previous state of being where they were successful and unafraid
Underneath my skin
The artist wants their success and fearlessness to be a part of them internally
Thoughts will move me
The singer believes their thoughts will inspire action
And you feel like
The artist acknowledges the listener's own feelings of being targeted
I want you back
The singer desires a previous state of being where they were successful and unafraid
Underneath my skin
The singer wants their success and fearlessness to be a part of them internally
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dean Allen Spunt, Randy Randall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@73dustpan
Miss these guys
@03bryony
what is that not the offical music video wow its really good
@KojiRecords
This New Age song is sheer perfection, on this same brilliant level as Joy Division-"Love Will Tear Us Apart" but better; thanks for posting
@dlinkk
@StocktoSong im not surprised they liked it. your video perfectly articulates the ecstatic loneliness this song makes me feel.
@TheMastMusic
awesome footage, works really well with this song, and the rotating sunspots and glitter at the end--perfect.
@mobilenotarygroup4778
This song is sweet. I just LOVE IT.
@mayhewcj
again, awesome job here. I find myself watchhing this video every couple of weeks. this rocks.
@TramMcDooley
Absolutely beautiful. Good show.
@sharpiefinepoiny
Great job, I love a fan music video with real narrative!!
@grinder99er
Wow, really well made...great job.