Kunek was a genre smoothie. Toss some indie, folk, post-rock, and ambient in a blender and set to awesome. In August 2008, Kunek announced via their Myspace that Kunek will live on only through their fantastic but lone album, Flight of the Flynns. Five members of Kunek have transferred to a new band under the Other Lives moniker. The debut album from the Stillwater, Oklahoma band is finished as of August 2008, produced by Joey Waronker (Beck, REM) and will be released via TBD records (Radiohead, Underworld). Their sophomore album, Tamer Animals, was released in May 2011 on TBD records.
The 5 members of Other Lives/Kunek are as follows:
Colby Owens Drums
Josh Onstott: Bass, Organ
Jonathan Mooney: Keyboards (Acoustic Guitar),
Jenny Hsu: Cello,
Jesse Tabish: Lead Vocals (Piano, Guitar)
Desert
Other Lives Lyrics
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reclaims the land,
and we return full in colour.
Dark Sea
don't bother me,
when water turns into land.
Oh our end
and we return full in colour.
Oh I see
I see the fires ahead,
but in my mind
it's turning cold.
The Sun
will freeze
and our fate don't bother me.
The rise
of the sea
does not concern me when
all of your city lights
turn you brightest day
into sleepless night.
But it's not me,
No, it's not me.
The Sun
will freeze,
and our fate don't bother me.
The rise
of the sea,
does not concern me when
all of your city lights
turn your brightest day
into sleepless night.
and the rising and all,
you are now watching out.
But it's not me,
No it's not me.
It's not me, It's not me.
The song "Desert" by Other Lives appears to be a reflection on the inevitability of change and our ultimate insignificance in the face of natural forces. The opening lines "Desert reclaims the land, and we return full in colour" suggest a cycle of destruction and renewal. While the desert may be harsh, it also allows for new growth and vitality. The line "when water turns to land" implies that this transformation can be made possible through enduring hardships.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "The sun will freeze, and our fate don't bother me" and emphasizes that despite our best efforts and worries, the natural world will continue to function regardless of our existence. The singer seems to find solace in this fact, indicating that they are not concerned with the eventual outcomes because they recognize their lack of control. The final lines of the song - "But it's not me, No it's not me. It's not me, It's not me" - suggest that the singer has achieved a level of detachment from their ego and recognizes that their individual concerns are small in comparison to the larger picture.
Overall, the lyrics of "Desert" convey a sense of acceptance and appreciation for the natural world, even in the face of its inherent difficulties and tenuousness. It is a reminder to listeners that we are all a part of a larger, constantly shifting reality and that our own anxieties and fears are ultimately insignificant.
Line by Line Meaning
Desert reclaims the land,
The land is being taken over by the desert.
and we return full in colour.
We are coming back, but with more vibrancy and life.
Dark Sea don't bother me,
I am not afraid of the scary ocean at night.
when water turns into land.
I only fear the unknown transformation of land to water.
Oh our end has come at last,
The journey has reached its conclusion.
and we return full in colour.
The end may be near, but we still come back with more life.
Oh I see I see the fires ahead,
There are fires visible ahead.
but in my mind it's turning cold.
Despite the warmth of the fire, I still feel cold inside.
The Sun will freeze
The ultimate doom is coming- the sun will freeze.
and our fate don't bother me.
I am not concerned about the fate that awaits us all.
The rise of the sea
The sea level is rising.
does not concern me when
I am not affected by the rise of the sea.
all of your city lights turn you brightest day into sleepless night.
The bright city lights are interfering with the natural cycle of day and night, causing restlessness.
But it's not me, No, it's not me.
I am not part of this chaos, it's not affecting me.
and the rising and all,
Despite everything else happening around, the sea level continues to rise,
you are now watching out.
You are paying attention to it now.
But it's not me, No it's not me.
Just a repetition that nothing is affecting me.
It's not me, It's not me.
Repeated again for emphasis.
Contributed by Dominic G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Khalil Djenandar
This song dates years and many years ago when I was walking on the Algerian desert while listening to this at 7 in the morning. The sand dunes from afar looked so mysterious, I felt alienated from the universe and wanted to keep walking and gazing at the emptiness around me all day.
Tokio Thai
been listening to this album for years, still embodies the feeling of each song. this sounds like I'm roaming the desert on camel
Erica Farglow
Perfect. Beautiful. Haunting. Exotic. Timeless. I can go on, you know....
ttmuma
Good to know music like this still exists. Thank you Radiohead for bringing them into focus for me.
eunisgrc
Deser Replenish the lightAnd leave me some fallen cause Dark sea Don't bother me When water sheds in tonightOh alrightHouse has fallen apartAnd leaving me with some fallen cause All I see I see the fires aheadBurning my mindSending coalThe sun will free Nothing don't bother meThe rise of the seaDoes not come to stop me whenAll of your city lightsTurn your brightest day into sleepless nightBut it's not me No it's not me [..] And the lives and allYou want to want it all But it's not meIt's not me
Jonathan Pavon
Thanks for such wonderful music.
aznauk
I love this! Makes me want to dance with a rose between my teeth!
ELLIOT BETANCOURT
LIKE IT !!!!!
yas S
goosebumps
Reverend Shadow
Where can one find the lyrics for this song? :)