1. an indie folk ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands called The Dodos.
1. an indie folk band from San Francisco, CA, United States, formed in 2005
2. a short-lived British punk/rock band that evolved out of Swansea punk band The Urge in 1979
3. a short-lived British rock band that relelased one single in 1967
1. The Dodos are an indie folk band from San Francisco, CA, United States, formed in 2005. Almost all of their albums (except the very first one) are credited to Dodos (without 'The'), but they made their recording début as The Dodos and are listed as such on streaming platforms, which is why most of their scrobbles end up here. The Dodos is the preferred spelling. The band has two core members: Meric Long (vocals, guitar) and Logan Kroeber (drums). They have released eight studio albums since mid-2006: Beware of the Maniacs (2006), Visiter (2008), Time to Die (2009), No Color (2011), Carrier (2013), Individ (2015), Certainty Waves (2018) and Grizzly Peak (2021).
2. Having evolved in late 1979 out of Swansea punk band The Urge, The Dodos were named after the ephedrine-laced asthma tablets, consisting of Dickie Evans (vocals), Phil Roberts (guitar), Anthony Reed (bass) and Steve 'Gagsy' Garland (drums). They contributed a song (1981's 'Blind To Fiction') to a rare compilation called Sex, Violence and the Eternal Truth.
3. The Dodos were a very short-lived British rock band of the late 1960s. They released just one single: 'I Made Up My Mind' b/w 'Can't Make It Out' (Polydor, 1967). Both sides were penned by the band's main songwriter, Alan Hawkshaw.
Time To Die
The Dodos Lyrics
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all your pictures and all your pieces
two months to write
all your alibis to your pretense
i hear a voice
"am i following in your footsteps?"
i clear the noise
with the following of your footsteps
oh i recall
all the promises that you emptied
oh i recall
all the promises that you emptied
oh i recall
all the promises that you emptied
oh i recall
all the promises that you emptied
clipped off, pull the branches in
consumed, with the overhead
more room for everyone
relief, for they came in
good news
good news for everyone
good news
good news for everyone
we tuned, on the able heads
to the news, of the up ahead
no use for everyone
listen up for what the channel said
your pain
your pain is everyones
your pain
your pain is everyones
you're running off again
you're running off again
you're running off again
you're running off again
you're running off again
you're running off again
you're running off again
you're running off again
The lyrics of The Dodos' song Time To Die are intricate and thought-provoking. The song seems to revolve around the concept of mortality and the realization that we all have our time to die. The opening line "It's time to die" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as if someone is speaking directly to the listener, telling them that their time has come to an end. This sense of finality is echoed in the line "all your pictures and all your pieces" which suggests that everything that the listener has ever created or achieved will now be left behind.
The following lines seem to explore the idea of regret and the desire to make things right before it's too late. "Two months to write all your alibis to your pretense" suggests that the listener has been living a lie, and now they have a limited time to fix things. The voices in the lyrics further fuel this notion of self-doubt and questioning, with the line "am I following in your footsteps?" suggesting that the singer is unsure if they're even doing the right thing.
The song ends with a sense of community, with the lyrics "good news for everyone" and "your pain is everyone's" suggesting that we all share the same fate and should, therefore, take care of each other. Overall, the song's message is both grim and hopeful, urging the listener to appreciate the time that they have left and make the most of it.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time to die
It's time for things to change dramatically. Something has to end.
all your pictures and all your pieces
Everything that you have built or made means nothing in the end.
two months to write
You have spent a long time thinking about this moment and you are ready for it.
all your alibis to your pretense
All the excuses and lies that you have used to deceive others will not save you anymore.
i hear a voice
"am i following in your footsteps?"
Someone is questioning if they are following in your path, wondering if they will end up like you.
i clear the noise
with the following of your footsteps
You try to find clarity by following the same path you have always taken.
oh i recall
all the promises that you emptied
You remember all the promises you made, but never fulfilled.
clipped off, pull the branches in
You are cutting off the parts of yourself that are no longer useful or burdensome.
consumed, with the overhead
You feel weighed down by everything that is happening above you, things you cannot control.
more room for everyone
By letting go of the unnecessary, there is more space for others.
relief, for they came in
Others are coming to help and offer relief.
good news
good news for everyone
Things are finally starting to look up for everyone involved.
we tuned, on the able heads
to the news, of the up ahead
People are paying attention to what is coming next and preparing for it.
no use for everyone
listen up for what the channel said
Everyone needs to pay attention to the message being conveyed and act accordingly.
your pain
your pain is everyones
Everyone is going through pain and suffering, it is not unique to any one person.
you're running off again
You are tempted to revert to old habits and run away from your problems.
you're running off again
The temptation to avoid your issues is strong.
you're running off again
You have a tendency to flee from difficult situations.
you're running off again
The instinct to escape this problem is overwhelming.
you're running off again
The desire to avoid facing the consequences is strong.
you're running off again
Trying to outrun the problems again won't make them go away.
you're running off again
The only option you see is to flee from the situation again, but that won't solve anything.
you're running off again
The idea of escaping your issues is once again circulating in your mind.
Contributed by Tristan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gavin Peterson
This band deserves so be heard by so many more.
rodrigo ortega estrada
time to die : D mega like
Daniela Di Biase
che roba è? non si può ascoltare!!! BRUTTISSIMO