The Disco Biscuits are also well-known for their ability to run long sets together, sometimes even playing their songs backwards, in styles referred to as "inverted" and "dyslexic." An inverted version of a song occurs when the band starts a song by playing its ending segment, followed immediately by its beginning segment and a jam that segues out of that song and into another. A dyslexic song is played the same way as an inverted one, with its main difference being that the pieces of the song are not played consecutively (e.g. ending of 1 -> 2, 3, 4, beginning of 1 -> 5). Another technique employed by the band is a fakeout, which occurs when the band plays a jam that usually leads into one song, but segues into another unexpectedly.
Due to the separation of their segments, dyslexic songs can begin on one night's show and end the next night. The nature of their setlists is both a blessing and a curse; while the myriad variations on their songs are interesting to hardcore fans of the band, it can confuse people who are not already familiar with their catalog. This forces the listener to be immediately willing to immerse themselves in the Disco Biscuits' large catalog, which can prove to be a rather overwhelming task for novices to undertake. On the other hand, many are fascinated by the game of "what song are they going to play next", and are disappointed when their ears are attuned enough to know the answers in advance.
The band has 2 rock operas as part of their catalog: the Hot Air Balloon (written by guitarist Jon Gutwillig) and the Chemical Warfare Brigade (written by bassist Marc Brownstein).
On 11/5/04 The Disco Biscuits announced that drummer Sam Altman was leaving the band to attend medical school. The band had toured only sporadically from the end of the summer of 2003 until Sammy's official departure was confirmed. The band announced that Allen Aucoin would replace Altman as the full-time drummer on 12/12/05, ending months of speculation.
In 2007, the band co-headlined the D.U.M.B. (Disco-Umphrey's McGee-Biscuits) tour with Umphrey's McGee. Bandmembers from both Umphrey's and Bisco have further more found each other in the Brain Damaged Eggmen, a Pink Floyd and Beatles coverband
Discography
* Encephalous Crime (self-released, 1996)
* Uncivilized Area (1998)
* Bisco Lives (2000)
* They Missed the Perfume (2001)
* Señor Boombox (2002)
* TranceFusion Radio Broadcast Vol. 1-4 (2003)
* Wind at Four to Fly (2006)
* Rocket 3 (2007)
* Planet Anthem (2010)
Home Again
The Disco Biscuits Lyrics
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And the prophets said, 'Be careful what you wish.'
Never had to think twice,
Always knew my home was in paradise.
The first line of The Disco Biscuits's song Home Again can be interpreted as the singer expressing a sense of awe and wonder at their surroundings. They have never felt at home in a place like this, which could suggest either that they have a deep connection to the place or that they are unaccustomed to their new setting. The second line, "And the prophets said, 'Be careful what you wish,'" can be seen as a warning against being too attached to one's own desires. The singer may have wished for this new home or for a sense of belonging, but they are being cautioned to temper their desire and not become too attached to their new environment.
The third line, "Never had to think twice," suggests a sense of security and comfort in their new surroundings. The singer doesn't have to question whether or not they belong; their sense of belonging is innate. The final line, "Always knew my home was in paradise," adds to the theme of belonging and comfort by using the word "always." The singer has always felt like they belonged in paradise and now they have found their way home.
Overall, the lyrics to The Disco Biscuits's song Home Again express a deep sense of comfort, security, and belonging in a new environment. The singer has found their way home and is being warned not to become too attached to their newfound sense of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
Never had a home like this
I've never had a place to call home quite like this one.
And the prophets said, 'Be careful what you wish.'
I've been warned to be cautious about what I desire.
Never had to think twice
I never had any doubts about where my home was.
Always knew my home was in paradise.
I've always felt that my true home was in a heavenly place.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Melodie Der Welt GmbH, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: - DJ PAT BO, PHIL D. YOUNG, WALTER MERZIGER, ARNO KAMMERMEIER, PETER HAYO
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@cwbyfan93
This video is like a time capsule. Most of the comments are several years old, some nigh a decade, some longer than that. I can’t help but imagine where everyone is at in their lives now, where they are on their paths, which all at some point managed in all of the infinite possibilities to intersect here, on this video. I don’t know if it’s the song, the nostalgia or what but I feel incredibly uplifted in this very moment. Peace and love to everyone who sees this and I hope you all look back on your story one day when you’re old and grey and with conviction say to yourself that you did it the best you possible could
@calebcooley2554
B4L! Much love brother, feeling the same.
@cookele
It’s the dopamine flashback for me ❤ 10 years later - be careful what you wish!
@420karma
i,ve seen the biscuits many times but never went to camp bisco...till this year...the biscuits playing in the rain not letting nothing stop them then shooting lazers almost as if they hit every drop projecting a colorful bliss of amazment...biscuits are amazing...but you have to see them at bisco. its thier home, its my home, its your home
@estyron27858
one of my favorite songs from them. Could listen to it every day and vibe on it just as much as the first time, never gets old<3
@catphishjuan2383
I have always have been a fan of them, but this album specifically when it came out changed my world!
@chicostick12
the disco biscuits and owl city strike the same emotional chord in me. they make me feel like im in some distant universe where all is right all the time.
@idignh
One of my favorite songs of all time. Definitely cheers me up if I'm having a bad day.
@EpicHighTimeShow
This song has an amazing impact on my life. It's so magical and amazing that i feel like a child all over again. This brings back so many loving warm memories of a specific part of my life. That a couple nights ago when this played randomly on Pandora i nearly cried. I am this song, this song is me.
@surfmora
It's imposible to have a "bad trip" with this song!