In its earlier days, the band had duel vocals performed by De Marrais and Fischer; later, De Marrais would become the lead vocalist in the majority of their songs. The band's many tours and intimate live shows at venues such as Brooklyn's Northsix (now Music Hall of Williamsburg), Washington, D.C.'s The Black Cat, Bowery Ballroom in NYC, and Chapel Hill's Cat's Cradle helped to grow its fan base and fuel album sales.
On November 6, 2006, the band announced, through Pitchfork Media, that the December 16th show at New York City's Bowery Ballroom would be their last. They played one more show on December 17th at Northsix, which De Marrais referred to as "home" because it also served as the band's rehearsal space.
The band reformed in 2014 with a reunion show at Bowery Ballroom on December 31. Additional shows were added for February 14 and April 18, 2015 at Lincoln Hall in Chicago and Union Transfer in Philadelphia, respectively.
In 2017 the band released S/T, their first album in 11 years.
04. Feeling Neglected?
Rainer Maria Lyrics
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i go to sleep at dawn,
and feel alone although you're warm.
oh what way did i take to come to this place?
halfway home
and ready to drag it out
because this slowing down
five days a week,
i drive you home from work
and see the way
your face is marked with fatigue.
fatigue suits me.
and i'm feeling neglected anyway.
it's the reason i'm leaving you.
The lyrics to "04. Feeling Neglected?" by Rainer Maria are deeply introspective and introspective, conveying a sense of loneliness and detachment from the people around the singer. The first verse depicts the singer's insomnia and the feeling of being physically warm but still emotionally isolated. The second verse seems to shift focus to the singer's partner, who is also tired and worn out. However, the singer still finds comfort in their own lethargy and withdraws even further from the relationship. Ultimately, the repetition of "feeling neglected anyway" indicates that the singer has decided to end the relationship because they feel unsupported and ignored.
Overall, the song is a powerful exploration of a common human experience: the feeling of being disconnected from others, even those we love. The lyrics are haunting and lyrical, perfectly capturing the melancholic mood of the music. The repetition of certain phrases adds to the sense of circularity and inevitability that the singer feels, giving the song a sense of tragedy and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
five days a week
On five weekdays, recurring regularly, as a routine.
i go to sleep at dawn,
I sleep late into the morning sun, neglecting my own well-being.
and feel alone although you're warm.
Despite your physical proximity, I still feel isolated and detached.
oh what way did i take to come to this place?
I am introspective and pondering the choices and decisions that led me here.
halfway home
I am en route, still on my way to my destination.
and ready to drag it out
I am prepared to delay and procrastinate to elongate the journey.
because this slowing down
I find comfort in the deceleration of progress.
suits me.
It's something that matches and complements my personality and lifestyle.
five days a week,
On five weekdays, recurring regularly, as a routine.
i drive you home from work
I act as your chauffeur, escorting you from your workplace to our shared residence.
and see the way
I take notice of your state and condition as a means of understanding you better.
your face is marked with fatigue.
I can see signs of exhaustion etched upon your features, demonstrating the toll of your work.
fatigue suits me.
I find myself drawn to and comfortable with the sensation of weariness and physical exhaustion.
and i'm feeling neglected anyway.
Despite your attempts to connect and relate, I still sense a lack of attention and care.
it's the reason i'm leaving you.
This feeling of neglect is the sole impetus for my desire to terminate our relationship.
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