The bands’ debut release is described as The Fall meets Neil Young- which all makes sense on the band’s debut release, “American Specialties”. The quartet wanders through the American and British underground, picking away their favorite parts with confidence. The lyrics, when intelligible, are bizarre and dramatic. “She looked at me like a fry pan reducing,” moans Savage, from the same lustful subconscious built by the darker moments of psychedelia. Then at times, such as on the 70’s folkish “Square States”, thoughts are more sentimental and transparent. The setting for “American Specialties” ranges from a crusty Brooklyn bodega, to an endless Texas desert. If these sorts of soundscapes appeal to your mind, then you're sure to stumble upon Parquet Courts sooner or later.
Death Will Bring Change
Parquet Courts Lyrics
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My yesterdays were erased
Death will bring change
Then, before the crash, I reveled in potential untapped
Mortality was not contained
Death will bring change
It lays still, drowsy, dreaming, dying to get out
Now I'm anchored though the lines are all tangled
Can't afford to unwind
Then, before this wreck, I found peace in my health
Now my insides rebel
Death will bring change
The bottom of this well is rich with bitter water
It lays still, drowsy, dreaming, dying to get out
The bottom of this well is rich with bitter water
It lays still, drowsy, dreaming, dying to get out
The lyrics to Parquet Courts' song "Death Will Bring Change" explore the idea of change and personal growth through the concept of death. The opening lines suggest that the singer once found peace in their "selfish ways," and that their past has been erased – perhaps through some form of personal transformation or change. The idea of mortality is introduced as something that was once "not contained," implying a sense of invincibility or recklessness.
But as the song progresses, the tone becomes darker – the "crash" and subsequent wreck suggest that the singer has experienced some kind of trauma or tragedy. The lines "Now I'm anchored though the lines are all tangled / Can't afford to unwind" suggest a feeling of being trapped or stuck, unable to move on from the past. The repetition of the phrase "death will bring change" throughout the song serves as a reminder that change is inevitable, whether one is ready for it or not.
The imagery of the "bottom of this well...rich with bitter water / It lays still, drowsy, dreaming, dying to get out" is reminiscent of a stagnant, murky environment – perhaps a nod to the feeling of being stuck and unable to move forward. However, the use of the phrase "dying to get out" suggests a sense of urgency or desire for change.
Overall, "Death Will Bring Change" is a poignant exploration of the human experience and our relationship with change and mortality. The lyrics suggest that while change can be difficult and painful, it is ultimately necessary for personal growth and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
There, before the grief, I found peace in my selfish ways
I used to be content living for myself before tragedy struck.
My yesterdays were erased
All the good times I had before have been forgotten.
Death will bring change
Death is the only guarantee in life and it will inevitably bring about some kind of transformation.
Then, before the crash, I reveled in potential untapped
Before my life turned upside-down, I used to feel excited about undiscovered opportunities.
Mortality was not contained
I was naive in thinking that death was just some abstract concept and not a present reality.
The bottom of this well is rich with bitter water
I feel trapped and suffocated in my current situation.
It lays still, drowsy, dreaming, dying to get out
I am desperate to break free from my current circumstances but feel powerless to do so.
Now I'm anchored though the lines are all tangled
Despite feeling stuck, I am still rooted in my current reality and unable to break away.
Can't afford to unwind
I fear that if I let go of what is currently anchoring me, I will completely unravel.
Then, before this wreck, I found peace in my health
I used to take my physical well-being for granted and only realized its value once I lost it.
Now my insides rebel
I am physically and emotionally struggling in my current situation.
The bottom of this well is rich with bitter water
I am still feeling trapped in my circumstances.
It lays still, drowsy, dreaming, dying to get out
Just like before, I am still desperate for a way out but feel powerless to make it happen.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Andrew Savage, Austin Bradley Brown, Maxwell Savage, Sean Yeaton
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