Other band members were Dave Sherman (bass and vocals) and Gary Isom (drums). Weinrich credits them for encouraging him to join the band and become active musically again, after he had abandoned his music career.
Thought the band has officially split, it is believed the band split-up a short time after their tour in 2002.
After the band's demise, Weinrich joined Place of Skulls, founded a new band, The Hidden Hand, and contributed vocals and guitars to Dave Grohl's project Probot. Sherman went on to join long-time stoner drummer Eric Little to form the band Earthride.
Their song "Dove-Tongued Aggressor" was featured on the Tony Hawk's American Wasteland soundtrack.
Spirit Caravan
Spirit Caravan Lyrics
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To being and that perceived
Contentions, inventions
Atrophy's a pale reprieve
Tensions, injections
Passion's pain to be bereaved
Illusions, seclusions
Losin' confusion
Ain't no winning, ain't no pay
Fuck your laws and your ways
Predictions, diction
Why and when it was conceived
Contradictions, sorry fiction
Cast aside for victory
Caravan flies onward
Love and faith is a trusty steed!
The lyrics to Spirit Caravan's self-titled song are a commentary on the struggles and challenges of living in society. The first few lines speak to the various societal norms and expectations that people face, which can often lead to rejection and contention. The mention of atrophy as a pale reprieve suggests that conforming to society's expectations can lead to a kind of stagnation or decay.
The following lines touch on themes of rebellion and nonconformity, with outlaws and castaways being presented as an alternative to the constraints of society. The phrase "losing confusion" suggests that even those who reject society's norms can struggle to find their way, and there is no clear winner or loser in this struggle. The final lines of the song encourage listeners to continue moving forward, guided by love and faith, and to reject the narrow-minded laws and ways of the world.
Overall, the lyrics to "Spirit Caravan" are a call to reject the constraints of society and find one's own path, even in the face of confusion and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Conventions, rejections
Rejecting traditional societal norms and expectations
To being and that perceived
Embracing individuality beyond how one is perceived by others
Contentions, inventions
Creating new ideas and pushing against the status quo
Atrophy's a pale reprieve
Allowing oneself to stagnate and deteriorate is not a satisfying escape
Tensions, injections
The pain of passion and pushing oneself
Passion's pain to be bereaved
Despite the pain, one cannot live without passion and purpose
Illusions, seclusions
Believing in things that may not be real and isolating oneself
Outlaws and castaways
Identifying as an outsider or rebel
Losin' confusion
Feeling lost and unsure of one's purpose
Ain't no winning, ain't no pay
Success and monetary gain are not the only measures of a fulfilling life
Fuck your laws and your ways
Rejecting societal rules and expectations
Predictions, diction
Analyzing past events and how they were communicated
Why and when it was conceived
Understanding the origins and intentions behind certain ideas
Contradictions, sorry fiction
Realizing falsehoods in one's beliefs and actions
Cast aside for victory
Letting go of untrue beliefs to achieve success and growth
Caravan flies onward
Continuing to move forward and grow
Love and faith is a trusty steed!
Believing in love and faith to guide and support one's journey
Contributed by Sebastian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
freddylang
I'm a huge Wino fan and have seen him live on his last solo album, listened to st. Vitus and the obsessed a little....just listened to spirit caravan today and bought the album. I think is wino's best work!!!
UHF
I love everything Wino lays his hands on, I mean everything! The man is an underground legend! I saw Spirit Caravan in 2000 with COC and Mystick Krewe of Clearlight. Still one of my favorite shows!
Kara Williams
I saw them on this same tour! Def one of the most memorable shows I’ve ever seen.
breadman
For me Spirit caravan was the most memorable project that Wino ever did
Acajous
What a sound! Great Wino++
MrBlackmoon2010
HEAVY METAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James Keffer
Has a cult vibe to it
Kevin Griffiths
YAARH!