The band released this statement:
"I'm going to keep this short, and hopefully fairly devoid of pompous self-importance. Snowing has come to an end at the ripe old age of 3 and a half (that's over 90 in emo years!). Words are really escaping me right now, so I'll just say this: We had a blast writing songs, driving across the country playing shows, imbibing copious amounts of alcohol, and earning future grey hairs by reading all about ourselves on message boards. Thanks for everything."
I Think We're in Minsk
Snowing Lyrics
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real life: it will get you every time (get you every time)
oh my god. now let me contradict the last few things I wrote, like, "I'm not morbid. I'm just forgetful". because I am morbid. the dam is fucking breaking.
In Snowing's song "I Think We're in Minsk," the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is contemplating the end of their life, but not in a depressing way. They suggest playing Vera Lynn's music at their funeral because they don't think they will meet again. The lyrics reflect forgetfulness, which is not necessarily related to death, but they find it funny to end their life with a touch of humor. However, they state their intention to wait for the light, indicating that they are not ready to die. They will find the light and drag it back home while facing the struggles of daily life like sunburns and sleeplessness. The lyrics also reveal the singer's desire to surround themselves with friends and the fear of the real-life that can get one at any time.
The next few lines contradict the initial statement about not being morbid. Here the singer acknowledges the morbid thoughts creeping into their mind. However, they may want to express their thoughts as a preemptive measure to prevent their feelings from overtaking them. They confess that the dam is breaking. These lyrics indicate that despite the lightheartedness present in the song, the singer is still grappling with heavy thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
play vera lynn at my funeral, though I don't think we will meet again.
I want my funeral to have a touch of humor and play Vera Lynn's music in it, but deep down, I don't believe in an afterlife.
I'm not morbid. I'm just forgetful and I think it'd be a funny way to end.
When I said I'm not morbid and just forgetful, I was lying. I have a dark sense of humor and think it would be amusing to have Vera Lynn's music at my funeral.
But I can wait to get there. I know that light is somewhere so I'll fucking find it I swear.
However, I am in no rush to leave this world. I believe there is light at the end of the tunnel, and I will find it no matter what.
Tie it down and drag it back home. sunburnt like every summer. sleepless like every new year.
I am determined to find the light, even if it means tying it down and dragging it back home. I've been through countless summers, getting sunburnt, and countless new years, staying sleepless.
if I die, I'm dying right here. all my friends I'm begging you stay close.
Although I don't plan on dying anytime soon, if it happens, I want it to happen where I am right now. I also want my friends to stay close and be there for me.
real life: it will get you every time (get you every time)
The truth about life is that it will always get you in the end. No matter what happens, we all end up in the same place.
oh my god. now let me contradict the last few things I wrote, like, "I'm not morbid. I'm just forgetful". because I am morbid. the dam is fucking breaking.
Despite my previous statements, I admit that I am indeed morbid. My thoughts sometimes spiral out of control, and I feel like I'm about to break.
Contributed by Ruby P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Colin Rose
these lyrics give me chills
Taufik Menjez
"Play Vera Lynn at my funeral, though I don't think we will meet again. I'm not morbid, just forgetful, and I think it'd be a funny way to end. But I can wait to get there. I know that light is somewhere so I swear I'll fucking find it, tie it down, and drag it back home. Sunburnt like every summer, sleepless like every New Year; If I die, I'm dying right here. All my friends, I'm begging you to stay close. Real life: it'll get you every time. Oh my god. Now let me contradict the last few things I wrote, like "I'm not morbid, I'm just forgetful". Because I am morbid.
The dam is fucking breaking"
rarmaesor
Snowing: "Play Vera Lynn at my funeral, though I don't think we will meet again. Im not morbid, just forgetful, and i think itd be a funny way to end."
Pink Floyd: "Vera, Vera, what has become of you? Remember how you said that we would meet again, some sunny day"
Vera Lynn: "we'll meet again. Don't know where, don't know when. But I know we'll meet again some sunny day"
ivanvaneck
сынок проснись ты в минске
paulcot
Play Vera Lynn at my funeral, though I don't think we will meet again. I'm not morbid, just forgetful, and I think it'd be a funny way to end. But I can wait to get there. I know that light is somewhere so I swear I'll fucking find it, tie it down, and drag it back home. Sunburnt like every summer, sleepless like every New Year; If I die, I'm dying right here. All my friends, I'm begging you to stay close. Real life: it'll get you every time. Oh my god. Now let me contradict the last few things I wrote, like "I'm not morbid, I'm just forgetful". Because I am morbid.
The dam is fucking breaki
Just3Boyz
oh those drums at :38
ihyisaac
guys i think hes in minsk
Arnulfo Segovia
oh my god
picodes
Yes yes
Happy Corporate
What does John sing at .33?????