They have convened as "Once and Future Band" with the purpose of performing and recording Joel's massive library of songs before they are lost to the ages after the Great Hard Drive Crash of '12. Songs that weave woozy psychedelics, deep pocket grooves and heart-worn melodies to create expansive harmonic vistas suitable for lining up the family in front of and take the goddamn picture already. Grand Canyon jams.
When you first experience Once and Future sounds, you may begin aiming at the dartboard of Familiar Musical ReferencesTM. When every dart is thrown and you find that none have reached their target, a profound sense of confusion may arise: How can I be familiar with all of this and perhaps not know it at all? A potent lungful of Nostalgia invades the blood and brain, yet you are not sealed in a hyperbaric time capsule with a bunch of moldy records. No, your body begins to move to the warping rhythms as you wrestle with these contradictions and realize that none of them matter.
Joel Robinow - Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals.
Raj Ojha - Drums, Percussion
Eli Eckert - Bass, Guitar, Vocals
Hide & Seek
Once and Future Band Lyrics
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I'll pick mine
Hide and Seek
I'll Find you every time
Sara on the white couch
I could see our old playground from here
You were young and I was afraid
But nothing cuts as deeply as your smile did
Subtle machinations never seemed so clear to me
Sara in the white dress
You stood out from the rest
I was old and you were just nice
As a shotgun blast to the chest
But nothing cuts as deeply as your smile did
Subtle machinations never seemed so clear to me
You pick your side
I'll pick mine
Hide and seek
I'll find you every time
Sara in the white room
Kept safe and secret hidden away
Some day love may tear down these walls
'Til then we'll have visiting days
But nothing cuts as deeply as your smile did
Subtle machinations never seemed so clear to me
You pick your side
I'll pick mine
Hide and seek
I'll find you every time
So darling let the game begin
Don't play at all unless you play to win
The song "Hide & Seek" by Once and Future Band is about two people, Sara and the singer, playing a game of hide and seek with their emotions. They seem to be on opposite sides or have different perspectives, and the game they're playing is a way to navigate through their emotions. The singer is confident that they'll always find Sara, no matter how well she hides or how hard the game becomes. The first verse describes a moment in the past when the two were young and the singer was unsure of Sara's intentions. However, her smile was so captivating that the singer couldn't resist or ignore it. The second verse describes a time in the present or maybe the future, where Sara is older and has grown up beautifully while the singer feels like they have aged. Even though things have changed, the game of hide and seek still exists, and the singer is confident they'll always find Sara.
The bridge of the song takes a darker turn, where Sara is hidden away in a white room or a metaphorical place of safety or seclusion. The singer seems to be reassuring Sara that someday they'll break down those walls, and they'll be able to be together without hiding. However, until then, they'll have to settle for visiting days or moments where they can see each other but not be completely together. The song ends on a warning or a challenge - let the game begin, but don't play unless you're willing to play to win.
Overall, "Hide & Seek" is a song about the thrill of chasing after someone you care about while navigating the obstacles of life. It's a game of emotions, and the singer is confident that they'll always find Sara. However, the song acknowledges that sometimes love and life may seem like a game, but if you're going to play, you have to be willing to play to win.
Line by Line Meaning
You pick your side
Separating into our own groups
I'll pick mine
Choosing a different side than you
Hide and seek
Playful game of hiding and finding each other
I'll find you every time
I know you so well, I can easily locate you
Sara on the white couch
Remembering a moment with Sara sitting on a white sofa
I could see our old playground from here
The memory was at a place where they used to play
You were young and I was afraid
Sara was younger and he was hesitant to approach her
You would be a play thing not a peer
He felt that she was too young to be his equal
But nothing cuts as deeply as your smile did
Sara's smile had a profound impact on him
Subtle machinations never seemed so clear to me
He was able to perceive Sara's intentions more clearly after that moment
Sara in the white dress
A different memory of Sara wearing a white dress
You stood out from the rest
She caught his attention more than anyone else
I was old and you were just nice
He was much older than her and appreciated her kindness
As a shotgun blast to the chest
Her impact on him was intense and sudden
Sara in the white room
Another memory of Sara, this time in a white room
Kept safe and secret hidden away
She was being kept hidden and protected
Some day love may tear down these walls
He hopes that one day they will be able to be together
'Til then we'll have visiting days
They can only see each other on certain occasions
So darling let the game begin
He is ready to start the chase and pursuit of her affection
Don't play at all unless you play to win
He is serious about wanting to be with her and not interested in a casual fling
Contributed by William V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.