Orbs is the coming together of friends with the common goal of opening up their minds to every creative possibility in and outside of each song, challenging the common perception of how a song should be structured, and providing an opportunity for the members to explore common interests in matters of science and wanting to better understand and build a better relationship with the nature / animal community.
Fisher's lyrics offer a creative writing palette to help bridge the music with the ideology of the band, with each song presented as a vivid story telling experience where questions are posed and often answered in the form of different characters within a song.
The band finished writing and demoing the songs for their debut full length in the the summer of 2008 and added Clayton West Holyoak (Fear Before) on drums, and Chuck Johnson (Nightbear) on bass, and entered The Basement recording studio in Winston-Salem, NC with producer / engineer Jamie King and recorded the 9 song, 66 minute album in January-February 2009.
The band takes a similar sound of the progressive rock of Between the Buried and Me and the later experimental sound from Fear Before the March of Flames.
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Sayer of the Law
ORBS Lyrics
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Though I know you've things to say, but if your words get out they will surely destroy.
Miss are you spoken for? because I'd like to speak at you...
Hold on to your seats while I try to transcend (using only my stories) the lies of men.
Mr. dress suit hold your tongue, I have the speaking stick now!
I wandered off the path one day. Great watcher turned, and I ran away.
I lost myself amongst some trees.
Sat atop the mushroom growths and drank the tea of forrest folk.
I did not mind, I sat alone until a hopping toad approached.
He spoke of things you'd not believe.
He whispered truths that tickled me.
I lost myself in fairy tales though truth be told, these tales were real.
The toad and I we shared a smoke and I lent my ears as for hours he spoke.
He bestowed his knowledge upon me, the women he'd known, the places he'd seen...
In the forrest where I found god, I licked it's back and finally saw
the place where all the good ones go, who births the rain what births the snow.
In the forrest where I found gof I licked it's back and finally saw.
Everyone was tripping, the whole world was dancing and I thought
maybe I was tripping for the animals were singing and I thought
"I know this song! I know this song!"
and it's finally making sense now...
I've found a way to transcend the lies of men
and man found a way to destroy everything worth loving.
Keep your tongue in your mouth!
Is that too much to ask of you?
I sat for hours while he spoke and asked him why he came a toad
said he'd always looked that way was not disguised just for today...
In the forest where I found god I licked it's back and finally saw
so many colors I'd never seen. The here and now the in between.
He's not who I thought he was
but I like her much better as
it's not like I thought it was
but I feel that I fit these paws...
It's not like I thought it was
but I like it much better as
it's not like I thought it was but I feel that I fit these paws.
The song "Sayer of the Law" by ORBS presents a conversation between two characters who appear to have conflicting views. The first character is commanding the other to keep their tongue in their mouth, warning that if they speak out loud, they will destroy everything. The second character is curious and wants to speak, suggesting a desire for communication and understanding. The song then shifts to a scene in a forest where the second character has lost themselves, experiences spiritual awakening, and encounters a toad from whom they learn truths that were previously unknown to them. The toad bestows knowledge about life, places, and women, as the singer delves deeper into their spiritual journey.
The song appears to be a commentary on the importance of communication, listening, and understanding within society. The first character's fear of destruction highlights how harmful words can have lasting consequences. Meanwhile, the singer's journey through the forest, served as a metaphor for their journey in life - trying to make sense of the world around them, learn new things, and ultimately make peace with who they are. The toad's revelations, which include conversations about places and relationships, suggest that knowledge and wisdom can come from unexpected sources.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep your tongue in your mouth.
Please don't speak the things you know will cause destruction.
Though I know you've things to say, but if your words get out they will surely destroy.
Even though you have information to share, it could bring destruction if spoken.
Miss are you spoken for? because I'd like to speak at you...
Excuse me miss, are you in a relationship? I would like to engage in conversation with you.
Hold on to your seats while I try to transcend (using only my stories) the lies of men.
Please bear with me while I attempt to rise above the falsehoods spread by men by using my storytelling.
Mr. dress suit hold your tongue, I have the speaking stick now!
Sir wearing the suit, please remain silent as I have the right to speak now.
I wandered off the path one day. Great watcher turned, and I ran away.
I deviated from the intended route at some point, and when I noticed I was being observed I fled.
I lost myself amongst some trees. Birds and lizards paid no mind to me.
I got lost amongst the trees, and the birds and lizards didn't seem to notice me at all.
Sat atop the mushroom growths and drank the tea of forrest folk.
I sat on the growing mushrooms and drank the forest folk's tea.
He spoke of things you'd not believe. He whispered truths that tickled me.
He spoke of unbelievable things and whispered truths that amused me.
I lost myself in fairy tales though truth be told, these tales were real.
I became absorbed in stories that seemed like fairy tales, but they were based in reality.
The toad and I we shared a smoke and I lent my ears as for hours he spoke.
The toad and I smoked together, and I listened for hours as he spoke.
He bestowed his knowledge upon me, the women he'd known, the places he'd seen...
He imparted his knowledge to me, including the women he had met and the places he had been.
In the forrest where I found god, I licked it's back and finally saw the place where all the good ones go, who births the rain what births the snow.
In the forest where I found my spirituality, I had a humbling moment and finally understood the birthplace of rain and snow, and the final resting place for good souls.
Everyone was tripping, the whole world was dancing and I thought 'I know this song! I know this song!' and it's finally making sense now...
People were all euphoric and the world was in a state of dance, and I recognized the music and thought things were finally starting to make sense.
I've found a way to transcend the lies of men and man found a way to destroy everything worth loving.
I've discovered a way to transcend deceitful behaviors of mankind, but at the same time, humanity has found a way to destroy everything valuable.
Is that too much to ask of you?
I'm asking you to remain quiet, is that too difficult?
I sat for hours while he spoke and asked him why he came a toad said he'd always looked that way was not disguised just for today...
I sat listening to him speak for hours and asked why he took the form of a toad, to which he replied that he'd always been that way and it wasn't a disguise for the day.
so many colors I'd never seen. The here and now the in between...
I was captivated by a wide range of colors I'd never before witnessed, in the present moment and the space between moments that I finally perceived.
He's not who I thought he was but I like her much better as it's not like I thought it was but I feel that I fit these paws...
The entity that I thought was one thing turned out to be something else entirely, but I'm more comfortable with this new understanding and feel like it's a good fit for me.
Contributed by Mackenzie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.