Tera Melos play a brand of math rock music characterized by quickly alternating rhythmic patterns, start-stop dynamics, improvisation, two-handed tapping on the guitar, extended open-ended bridges, and the use of effect pedals and samplers. After releasing a four song demo in 2004, they self released their untitled debut full-length on October 4, 2005. The album comprises eight tracks, and was re-issued in 2008 on Sargent House. While some of the tracks on the album feature distorted vocals that are somewhat undecipherable, (guitarist) Nick Reinhart started contributing more prominent vocals to the music with the release of their 2007 split with By the End of Tonight, called Complex Full of Phantoms.
Right before they started recording their second EP Drugs to the Dear Youth, one of the guitarists, Jeff Worms, left the band. It is rumored that Worms left to become a football star. This has been confirmed by Worms, although he has not cited what college he is currently playing for. On January 19, 2007, Tera Melos released the LP on Sargent House. ‘Drugs’ for short, was a step away from the previous sound they had before and farther into more progressive and original regions.
Tera Melos have over the past few years, developed a cult-like fan base around the United States and have recently gained some popularity in Europe, Asia, and South America.
Tera Melos announced on their MySpace page on April 2, 2007, that drummer Vince would be leaving the band to pursue other things, namely returning to college to pursue a career as a math professor. The band began searching for a new drummer shortly thereafter. After a little more than a year, the band announced the addition of John Clardy as their new drummer. Originally the band had planned a long-awaited LP release after touring, however they ended up releasing an EP of covers, featuring songs by The Beach Boys and Polaris, entitled Idioms, Vol. I.
On November 7, 2009, Tera Melos confirmed a new album due out in 2010 in a myspace bulletin. The post stated that the band was set to begin recording the next day, November 8. The new album, titled Patagonian Rats, was released in September 2010, and like their 2007 split with By the End of Tonight, it included vocals.
Kelly
Tera Melos Lyrics
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Something took my brain for a ride
Now we're carving out your name
and forgot just how to say it
I guess it's off to bed then for now
I'll have to call you later
I'll call you later
The lyrics to Tera Melos's song "Kelly" depict a sense of excitement, as if the singer is experiencing something unexpected that is causing them to feel like they are "jumping out of [their] skin." The line "Something took my brain for a ride" suggests that this experience is almost overwhelming, and perhaps even disorienting. Despite this intensity, however, the singer seems to be in a state of anticipation, as if they are looking forward to whatever comes next.
The next set of lines, "Now we're carving out your name and forgot just how to say it," adds to this sense of confusion and disorientation. It suggests that the experience is so profound that it is causing the singer to forget even the most basic things, such as how to say someone's name. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for being so taken with someone or something that all other details fade away.
The last two lines, "I guess it's off to bed then for now/I'll have to call you later," suggest that the singer is acknowledging the temporary nature of this experience, but is still eager to pursue it further. Overall, the lyrics to "Kelly" suggest a sense of excitement, euphoria, and anticipation, as well as the potential for confusion and disorientation in the face of overwhelming emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
We're jumping out of our skin tonight
We are overcome with excitement and anticipation tonight.
Something took my brain for a ride
Something has completely captivated and overwhelmed my mind.
Now we're carving out your name
We are making a significant impression or impact on your life.
and forgot just how to say it
We may have lost track of how to express our affection for you.
I guess it's off to bed then for now
I suppose we will have to end our interaction for now and sleep.
I'll have to call you later
I will have to communicate with you at a later time.
Contributed by Penelope S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gabrielmaffei7623
We're jumping out our skin tonight
Something took my brain for a ride
Now I'm carving out your name
but forgot just how to say it
I guess it's off to bed for now
I'll have to call you later
I'll call you later
Tried to tell my friends
but they don't understand
That they're coming down all the time
and they grab me by the legs
and they tear out all my veins
hang me by the neck till I die
I'll have to call you later
I'll call you later
@TheOwlEyes
This has always been the better version in my opinion. IDK why. Still love so occult though. I wonder if they ever played "so occult," before this version of the song? It would make my dreams come true.
@grindcoreninja6527
I agree
@vietnow4611
This version not as intense as single e Kelly
@aidancocchiara9092
https://youtu.be/_UBfjI8SEsM
@croatoansounds
@@vietnow4611 agreed but those lyrics in the second verse!
@tresojos
still gold
@codybass5572
Saw ya'll in Austin a few years ago and Nick wouldn't give me a high five cuz my hands were dirty. 10/10
@Joseph-tz1ib
the best!
@aguy8681
still my favorite music video of all time
@smittywarbenyagermangensen4860
But DuH-duH-dUh.. DoNAld TruMp iS In iT yOu rACiSt!!!!!!!!!@!!!!1