After Hodges returned to Portland, Oregon, following a four-year stint in New York City, he released two Sexton Blake records on Expunged, including Plays the Hits, a lo-fi album of '80s covers. Looking to convert his musical endeavors into a more lighthearted project, Hodges recruited Mr. Fredrick's Shawn Glassford and formed a new group with Junkface's Ryan Bjornstad. With notable live performances that featured some instrument swapping, dual drumming, and stage diving, as well as some outlandish costumes, Dylan Magierek's attention was drawn to their set and he signed the band to Badman Recording Company. Hodges and Magierek took some of their home recordings to the Type Foundry to round out their eponymous debut record with some intricate layering, and in September 2008, the album was released to the public and hailed by critics for its abundance of dance-friendly hooks. Multi-instrumentalist Keil Corcoran joined in 2009.
Experiencing some mainstream success in the form of a mass-market-retailer campaign that sampled "Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second," the band wrestled with a name change, considering PYRAMID and Pyramiddd in their short list of options. Ultimately, they decided to embrace the absurdity of their moniker and stuck with Starfucker for 2011's Reptilians, which was released on Polyvinyl. Some lineup changes ensued as time went on, with Bjornstad leaving the band and touring guitarist Patrick Morris taking his place as a full-time member in late 2011. The group continued to grow in popularity, and again grappled with a name change. They opted for the shortened STRFKR in 2012, and between tours completed work on their third album, Miracle Mile, which was released in early 2013. It marked their debut on the Billboard 200, where it reached number 178.
Slimmed down to the lineup of Hodges, Glassford, and Corcoran, STRFKR returned with Being No One, Going Nowhere in November 2015 on limited-edition "early bird" vinyl, with a full release following in 2016. It landed on several Billboard charts, including vinyl, rock, alternative, independent, and the Heatseekers Albums chart, where it hit number one. Early the next year, Polyvinyl began releasing a three-volume series of demos rescued from Hodges' dying laptop, with Vault, Vol. 1 arriving in February 2017. Vault, Vol. 2 followed in July, and Vault, Vol. 3 wrapped up the 64-track set that December.
For STRFKR's fifth long-player, Hodges revisited material from sessions in 2014 with Mathias Janmat and David Hoogerheide in Amsterdam. With input from Janmat and Hoogerheide, Hodges, Glassford, and Corcoran worked on fleshing out the initial recordings with an atmospheric, low-key approach rooted in acoustic guitar and synths. The resulting Future Past Life arrived on Polyvinyl in April of 2020. A solo Hodges followed it in August of that year with the STRFKR instrumental-synth album Ambient 1.
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The White of Noon
Starfucker Lyrics
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I know
We are dreaming
Feeling
Destroy me
I am nothing
I am nothing
Slowly
I know
Without you
We are dreaming
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
Don't leave
I know
We are dreaming
Feeling
Destroy me
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
The lyrics to Starfucker's song The White of Noon convey a sense of loneliness and despair through repetition and simple, direct language. The singer seems to be addressing an absent lover, begging them not to leave and acknowledging that without them, they are nothing. The phrase "we are dreaming" could be interpreted as a reference to the experience of feeling alone and disconnected from reality, lost in one's own thoughts and emotions. The repetition of the line "I am nothing" underscores this feeling of worthlessness and emptiness, as if the singer has lost all sense of self and identity without the presence of their lover.
The sparse instrumentation and repetitive melody of the song only serve to heighten this sense of emptiness and yearning. The music is simple and almost hypnotic, lulling the listener into a trance-like state that echoes the singer's disconnection from reality. The overall effect is haunting and melancholy, evoking a sense of hopeless longing that is difficult to shake.
Line by Line Meaning
Slowly
The song starts off with a slow and steady pace, possibly indicating a contemplative mood.
I know
The singer seems to have a certain awareness or understanding about something.
We are dreaming
The singer feels like they, or possibly other people, are in a state of dreaming, which may represent a certain detachment from reality or a metaphorical dreaming state.
Feeling
This line is possibly a continuation of the previous two lines, indicating that even though the singer or others may be in a dreamlike state, they are still feeling emotions.
Destroy me
This line is a drastic expression of the singer's self-deprecation, possibly indicating feelings of worthlessness or self-hatred.
I am nothing
The singer repeats this phrase multiple times, driving home the point of their self-worthlessness or lack of value.
Without you
The singer indicates that there is possibly someone else in their life who is affecting the way they feel.
Don't leave
This line is a plea, possibly directed towards the person mentioned in the previous line.
I know
The singer re-emphasizes their sense of understanding or knowing about something.
We are dreaming
The singer repeats this phrase again, possibly indicating that they feel like they and/or others are not fully present or aware of their surroundings.
I am nothing
The singer continues to repeat this phrase, indicating that their feelings of self-deprecation have not subsided.
Contributed by Isabelle Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ryan welch
Slowly
I know
We are dreaming
Feeling
Destroy me
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
Slowly
I know
Without you
We are dreaming
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
Don't leave
I know
We are dreaming
Feeling
Destroy me
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
Alexander Hunt
Slowly
I know
We are dreaming
Feeling
Destroy me
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
Slowly
I know
Without you
We are dreaming
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
Don't leave
I know
We are dreaming
Feeling
Destroy me
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
Negro Entertainment System
Evocative of beautiful sunsets at a sea-scented beach in a gorgeous summer. As the sun sets, the sky becomes blue, and the positive, happy feeling stays in the air, which holds still without wind. I am loving.
Chaotic Content
My favorite band, a celestial highway to mental goodness.
Kozmo617
One of my new favorite starfucker songs.
nkha23
Years later, this is still my favorite track by them. This song gets stuck on repeat whenever I hear it.
Ryan welch
Slowly
I know
We are dreaming
Feeling
Destroy me
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
Slowly
I know
Without you
We are dreaming
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
Don't leave
I know
We are dreaming
Feeling
Destroy me
I am nothing
I am nothing
I am nothing
Nightpool
This song takes me to a place far away from the troubles of this life. I am happy.
TheLamas408
Beginning sounds like it's about to be a rap song.... THEN IT GOES AWESOME!
karina Kroeze
I remember I was on youtube and accidently clicked on starfucker and i ended up loving this band. Its too bad not a lot of people know about them :/
Emma Cat
I found these guys on Reddit in a "funny and hilarious facts" thread. Thank you, Reddit for introducing me to this band!
Leah Carter
I remember dancing on acid to this album <3