Longform
The Dodos Lyrics

ba ba ba ba
The song starts with a vocal melody without lyrics.

we never know what's coming next
Life is unpredictable and we cannot anticipate what each day will bring.

i have no clue, i just continue
Although we cannot predict the future, we have to carry on living and facing whatever comes our way.

and gather scenes for my next guess
One may learn from past experiences to make calculated guesses about what might happen in the future.

in from the rues, an artifice
This line is not clear in its meaning and likely refers to a metaphorical or abstract concept.

to place an installation now
Creating something new and tangible in the present.

for all to come, and bring what they think about
Inviting others to share their own interpretations of the artwork or idea created.

you define then torn apart
The work or idea is initially given a definition, but it may be criticized or dissected by others.

the recognizable shapes froms its space when it starts!
Once an idea or artwork is put into the world, it takes on a life of its own, and people may draw their own conclusions and meanings from it.

we waited for this day to come
Anticipating a significant event to take place for some time, with eagerness or anxiety.

and now it's here so we can leave when we cannot
Despite the long wait, there may be circumstances outside of our control preventing us from fully experiencing the event.

you know it just because
The artist acknowledges that the listener may have a sense of intuition or understanding about the situation.

that speech you wrote, you won't give up
Refusing to back down on a point, possibly referencing a speech or debate.

so stand beside insidious ones
People who are deceitful, cunning or crafty surround us, so we must always be aware.

with conquered eyes, the things that they're living on
Even if others are fake or inauthentic about their experiences, they still carry on living their lives and dealing with their own problems.

suicide, your repertoire
The repetitiveness of suicidal or self-destructive behaviors, whether literal or metaphorical.

they criticize us, to create this relation to us!
Other people may criticize and judge the artist or artist, forming a relationship or connection between them.

go!
An exclamation, possibly meant to motivate or energize.

you're a fiend!
Addressing someone as a fiend, implying that they may be a cruel or wicked person.

move on
An encouragement to let go of negative feelings or situations and continue forward.