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.
Dust
Parquet Courts Lyrics
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It comes through the floor
It comes through the roof and
It comes through the door
Dust is everywhere
Sweep
It sneaks in ignored
It follows, now swallow
You're biting it now
Suffocate, suffocate
Breathe
Dust is everywhere
Sweep
The song "Dust" by Parquet Courts is a commentary on the experience of living in a space that is constantly accumulating dust. The lyrics depict the omnipresence of dust, as it seeps through windows, doors, and roofs, and stacks up around unnoticed until it becomes suffocating. The repeated use of the word "sweep" emphasizes the futile attempts to remove dust, which always finds its way back.
The lyrics are metaphorical, as the dust represents the accumulation of the mundane and trivial aspects of life. The lines "It follows, now swallow, you're biting it now" suggest that we unknowingly consume and internalize these trivialities, perhaps leading to a sense of feeling overwhelmed or suffocated. The repetition of "suffocate, suffocate, breathe" indicates the struggle to find a balance between embracing the chaos and finding a sense of peace within it.
Line by Line Meaning
It comes through the window
Dust enters through the slightest opening
It comes through the floor
Dust rises from the ground beneath us
It comes through the roof and
Dust descends from above
It comes through the door
Dust flows in with every entry
Dust is everywhere
Particles are ubiquitous and inescapable
Sweep
The only remedy is constant cleaning
It sneaks in ignored
Dust is often disregarded until significant accumulation occurs
It stacks up around
Over time, dust forms visible layers on surfaces and objects
It follows, now swallow
Inhaling dust can lead to health issues
You're biting it now
Dust can be tasted in the mouth
Suffocate, suffocate
Severe dust exposure can impair breathing
Breathe
Remember to take in fresh air and avoid excessive dust exposure
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Maxwell Savage, Austin Brown, Andrew Savage, Sean Yeaton
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Roque Nonini
You're not wrong. But you're forgetting:
The Velvet Underground
The Fall
Talking Heads
The Clash
Devo
Wire
Gang of Four
Brian Eno
Joy Division
Sonic Youth
Pavement
...and many other bands that Parquet Courts draws heavily from.
aaronleclair
If Dust is in any way representative of the album as a whole, Human Performance represents a serious push to the mainstream and has the potential to be the most accessible thing Parquet Courts has ever done. Ready for Parquet Courts chart domination? The hype is real. I'm looking forward to seeing them (third time) in May as well.
celiatr-98
Parquet Courts never disappoint me
Melissa Munson
Love this song. It just is what it is. Me and my kids rock the eff out to this.
deerhooffan413
im obsessed with this snare sound theres really nothing quite like it
Dee Tepper
Thanks for pointing that out
Empire of Flies
the fact that it sounds like a broom sound is cool
flyinspirals
If you want to sound like The Modern Lovers crossed with The Fall, it's fine by me. There can never be too much good music in the world.
UcopiedYibo
Sounds like that with a little sleater kinney thrown in there as well. Good stuff
nicotine&gravy
great track, can't wait for the album!
jcork
This is my very favorite song to sweep the floor to