Their most popular song is probably "Glass Vase, Cello Case", which was the love theme for the indie romantic comedy But I'm A Cheerleader. (The soundtrack for this film was never pressed.)
Moontime
Tattle Tale Lyrics
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For bright and early in the morn you will be up again
With the world safe at rest so our journey begins
For we know when it rises we can't be together then
Through every window, crack, and crawl
Trying to escape from streets outside these broken windows where we may never be safe
Hold onto me one last time before I must slip back
So I just lie back
You as a guide overhead leading me back to my room
Where the resting ones are a rising
So a new game can resume
We slip back into our roles and we play them perfectly fine
Of lying down upon our backs and waiting for moontime
The song "Moontime" by Tattle Tale is a poetic portrayal of escapism that highlights the struggles of an individual trying to escape from the perpetual nature of a monotonous work life. The song starts with the singer urging his "workaholic friend" to join him in escaping from the daily grind and indulge in a much-needed break. The singer asks his friend to "slip into the bubbling bryne" (which could refer to an alternative world, state of mind, or anywhere that provides them with respite from the world) as they embark on a journey that can only happen during the duration of the night.
The song then takes on a more dreamy, almost surreal feel as the singer describes the duo's escape through "every window, crack, and crawl" and how they are trying to evade the "broken windows where we may never be safe." The lyrics hint at a feeling of unease in the world they are leaving behind, suggesting that it may be filled with danger and risks. The singer then says, "hold onto me one last time" as he reluctantly prepares to return to the truth.
The bridge of the song takes a turn towards the peaceful as the singer describes his current state, where he lies back and entrusts himself to his guide who is "leading me back to my room/where the resting ones are arising/so a new game can resume." The song ends with the two friends being content with slipping back into their regular roles, where they wait for the "moontime" so they can escape again.
Overall, the song emphasizes the need for escape, and the feeling of bliss that comes with it. It portrays a positive outlook on the idea of escapism and highlights the importance of taking a break from the monotony of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Slip into the bubbling bryne my workaholic friend
I suggest you relax in the jacuzzi, my overworked friend
For bright and early in the morn you will be up again
You'll be awake and working early, like always
With the world safe at rest, so our journey begins
We'll start our adventure while the world is asleep
For we know when it rises we can't be together then
We can't continue our journey when everyone else is awake
Through every window, crack, and crawl
We look everywhere for a way out
Trying to escape from streets outside these broken windows where we may never be safe
We're trying to escape the dangerous outside world beyond these shattered windows
Hold onto me one last time before I must slip back
Before I have to leave, just hold onto me for a moment
To a world that constantly lies to me
I have to return to a deceitful world
So I just lie back
I lay back and relax
You as a guide overhead leading me back to my room
You guide me back to my bedroom
Where the resting ones are a rising
Where others are just waking up
So a new game can resume
So we can start a new adventure
We slip back into our roles and we play them perfectly fine
We return to our normal lives with ease
Of lying down upon our backs and waiting for moontime
We lay down and wait for the moon to rise
Contributed by Brody T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
losteyesight
Thanks for the upload!