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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Sheets of Easter
Oneida Lyrics
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The lyrics to "Sheets of Easter" by Oneida contain a repetitive phrase that goes, "You've got to look into the light" repeated over and over again in a hypnotic way. This could be interpreted in a few ways, but one possible interpretation is that it is referring to the idea of enlightenment, and the need to look beyond the surface level of things in order to truly understand them. This concept is often associated with spiritual or philosophical practices, where individuals are encouraged to seek out deeper truths in order to achieve a state of inner peace or understanding. By repeating the phrase so many times, Oneida may be emphasizing the importance of this idea, and urging the listener to pay attention to it.
Another possible interpretation of the lyrics could be related to the symbolism of light. Light is often seen as a symbol of hope, knowledge, or goodness, while darkness can represent ignorance, fear, or evil. By encouraging listeners to "look into the light", Oneida could be encouraging them to focus on the positive aspects of life and to seek out knowledge and truth. It could be interpreted as a call to action, urging people to actively seek out positivity and enlightenment in their lives.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sheets of Easter" are somewhat ambiguous, but the repeated phrase "You've got to look into the light" is a powerful and hypnotic refrain that can be interpreted in a number of different ways. Whether it's seen as a call to action or an expression of spiritual or philosophical ideas, it is sure to leave an impression on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got to look into the
You must focus your attention on
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The source of illumination
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The shining beacon
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The radiant glow
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The brilliant dazzle
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The luminous sparkle
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The effulgent shine
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The forever-present brightness
Contributed by Isaiah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kenni Lorenni
saw them perform this yesterday and IT WAS INTENSE!
Ishtembashtok
for similar droning repetitiveness: look up the band "France" from France. they play concerts with drums, bass and hurdy gurdy ranging from 30 minutes to 60 minutes of the same drum beat, the same note (i have some of their releases on my channel, they are hard to look up/come by). this Oneida song caressed the same part of my brain that France did.
that being said, this is so fucking good!!
demonseed73
Hey man FRANCE fucking rules!
MLM
I've always considered this to be the perfect funeral song
Mike Noble
this song, live in a parking lot with a drunk Papa Crazee making a scene in the crowd, was my first exposure to oneida. INSTANTLY HOOKED.
0531jos
The ideal song to cover at an open mike night.
Transmitter Down
Love this. Play them regularly on my show. - CRMK 8pm Friday UK time
ivan
I listen to it twice in a row
CARL DYDUR
Saw them open w this in Hamilton 2001 or so. I cried! Joy!
Deira Iracheta
Why am I not tired of listening to it? Like, I now I should probably stop but I can't