The most striking and consistent aspect of Oneida's music is their use of and fascination with repetition. Their 2002 LP, Each One Teach One, for instance, begins with two especially long tracks, Sheets of Easter and Antibiotics, the former over fourteen minutes long, the latter more than sixteen. Both of these songs are composed of one repeated riff (with a few short interludes on Antibiotics). In addition to the use of repetition Oneida's music can be distinguished by the bandmember's extensive use of and enthusiasm for antique keyboards and analog electric pianos.
Originally recording on Turnbuckle Records (their first two albums in 1997 and 1999), the band now runs Brah Records, an imprint of Jagjaguwar (Jagjaguwar group at Last.fm). In September 2007 the group celebrated 10 years of existence with a concert at the P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center in NYC.
The current lineup is:
* Kid Millions - drums, vocals participated as drummer 53 in the Boredoms 77 Boadrum performance which occurred on July 7th, 2007 at the Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park in Brooklyn, New York
* Bobby Matador - organ, guitar, vocals
* Hanoi Jane - guitar, bass
* Double Rainbow (aka Phil Manley of Trans Am and The Fucking Champs) - guitar
* Shahin Motia (of Ex Models) - guitar
Papa Crazy (aka PCRZ) of Oakley Hall is a former member of Oneida, and has revived connections with Oneida by recording OH's most recent album Gypsum Strings on Oneida's Brah Records label.
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Pointing Fingers
Oneida Lyrics
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Why the sad all swoon?
Ugly people talk about it
Don't go on so loud!
I will sell the night through
I will celebrate you
By the way I talk about it
Isolation builds on nothing
By the way I'll give you nothing
Offer up your soul to take
Silence it just lies awake.
The lyrics to Oneida's song Pointing Fingers seem to be about the singer's introspection and reflection on life. The first verse "Why the fallen moon? Why the sad all swoon? Ugly people talk about it Don't go on so loud!" could be interpreted as the singer observing how others talk about their problems and makes a point about not being too loud about one's own sadness. The line "I will sell the night through I will celebrate you" could be an allusion to the concept of Carpe Diem, seizing the day and enjoying life, even in darkness. The singer seems to be suggesting that they will celebrate in the night and enjoy life even if everything seems sad and depressing. The lines "By the way I talk about it, By the way I live" show that the singer is not just talk but also action. They communicate their message through the way they live and act in the world.
The second verse "Isolation builds on nothing By the way I'll give you nothing Offer up your soul to take Silence it just lies awake" could be interpreted as the singer rejecting the idea of isolation and not giving anything, but rather giving something to hold onto, perhaps wisdom or knowledge. The line "Offer up your soul to take" could mean that the singer is offering their advice to whoever is listening, and the line "Silence it just lies awake" could be a message about the importance of communication and not being silent about issues.
Overall, Pointing Fingers seems to be a song about overcoming sadness and despair by seizing the day and communicating one's message to others. It's a message about being active in the world and not just brooding in isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
Why the fallen moon?
I question the reason for the moon being down and out.
Why the sad all swoon?
The sadness is evident everywhere and it's affecting everyone.
Ugly people talk about it
Those who lack beauty discuss it openly.
Don't go on so loud!
Please don't be so vocal, I'm not interested in what you have to say.
I will sell the night through
I plan to spend the entire night awake and alive.
I will celebrate you
In your honor, I'll spend the night joyously.
By the way I talk about it
The manner in which I speak gives evidence of my passion for the night.
By the way I live.
My style of life is a reflection of my love for the night.
Isolation builds on nothing
Being alone doesn't add anything meaningful to your life.
By the way I'll give you nothing
Just as isolation doesn't contribute to you, I won't be sharing anything with you either.
Offer up your soul to take
Sacrifice everything in order to gain something.
Silence it just lies awake.
Not speaking doesn't solve anything, it makes the things just stay the way they are and linger.
Contributed by Emma F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Art Edwards
I enjoy your content. I'm a few years behind you. I'm still in the basic compound bow stage. Oneida is still above my budget 😄
TRIBE DRAKE
Thanks buddy
Donald Shires
I like your videos, I'm learning a lot from you. I just bought me a Oneida Eagle Aeroforce, it's old but seems to be in good shape. I'm still tuning it, but I love these type bows. Anyhow, thanks for the videos they help along.
Robin Lawson
Good instructional vid thank you sir.
TRIBE DRAKE
Tha is buddy , good luck with the aero force
Master Blaster
They need to come out with an AMBIDEXTROUS Riser for ONEIDA EAGLE PHOENIX. 😎 Call it the Pheonix Rising series! 💪🇺🇸👊 60-90 lb draw weight. Please introduce the idea to Oneida Eagle bows
Kevin 0518
Have you heard of a bow sight scope company called ARD(adjustable red dot) that type of scope on an Onheida bow has been fazed out but the difference is it’s adjustable. Looks interesting.
TRIBE DRAKE
Yes alot of guys use them
Guys on Oneida bow hunters on Facebook could tell you more about them
Roland Shyti
Felicidades, es un buen ejemplo. 356 sentadillas son unos QQGIRLS.Uno muchas y un buen ejercicio. Se deja ver que hay muy buenos resultados 😍👍 Saludos desde la Cd.. de world 🌹😉💖 los mortalesr abian apreciado tan hermosa mujer.k
Bow Hunters World
Another good video brother!