The Extraordinaires have produced three full-length albums to date. Their first, "Ribbons of War," is a brilliant themed CD telling the operatic love tale of the brooding Captain, the fair Annelies, and their forbidden love. Their second full-length - "Short Stories" - is a collection of stand-alones featuring tracks such as "The Arsonist" "Warehouse Song" and "Neighborhood Watch". In '08 they opened for Man Man on their acclaimed US tour and released "Battle of the Vans" a split 7-inch with label mates Kill You in the Face.
The Extraordinaires' newest album, entitled "Electric and Benevolent," is set for release on June 19th, 2009, as they kick off their US summer tour in Philadelphia. Music and updates can be found at their myspace: http://myspace.com/theextraordinaires
Anchors and Feathers
The Extraordinaires Lyrics
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The smoke disappeared as the minutes went by and my heart beat faster as the mood intensified
She ran to the glass, she was ready to go, and she climbed out of her window and down the rope
I rowed to the shore with a wedding ring and she met me at the dock and I said one thing:
"Take this diamond we'll use it to write this chapter together anchors and feathers"
Back to the ship up and out we climbed with my darling Annelies there by my side
Half past four we were ready to leave and I towed her single engine out to sea
She asked where to and I said anywhere and she pointed to the horizon, so we went there
"Take this diamond we'll use it to write this chapter together anchors and feathers"
I called for the anchor with the sails unfurled and I retired to my quarters just me and my girl
The song "Anchors and Feathers" by The Extraordinaires speaks about a romantic adventure that the singer and his partner embark on. The song starts with the last firecracker putting a dent in the sky creating silence, and the singer waiting for his partner's reply. As the atmosphere becomes more intense, his partner runs to the glass and climbs out of the window down the rope. At the dock, he gives her a wedding ring and utters the phrase "Take this diamond we'll use it to write this chapter together anchors and feathers". Then, they climb up to the ship where the men formed a rank of five by five, introducing his partner as his blushing bride. As they sailed the horizon, he called for the anchor to be put down and they retreated to their quarters and spent time together.
The song "Anchors and Feathers" speaks of a beautiful love story between the singer and his partner. The line "Take this diamond we'll use it to write this chapter together anchors and feathers" carries a lot of weight as it signifies that the couple will work on this adventure together and make it an incredible journey. The use of the phrase "anchors and feathers" is interesting because it represents a binary opposition. Anchors symbolize something heavy and grounded, while feathers represent something light and carefree. This phrase is metaphorical and represents how the couple will work together to create a balance of staying grounded while being free and spontaneous in their adventures.
Line by Line Meaning
The last firecracker put a dent in the sky and I waited in the silence for her reply
I set off the last firecracker, and as the smoke cleared, I anxiously waited in silence for her response
The smoke disappeared as the minutes went by and my heart beat faster as the mood intensified
As the smoke dissipated, my nerves heightened as the atmosphere became more intense
She ran to the glass, she was ready to go, and she climbed out of her window and down the rope
She quickly got ready and climbed out of her window with a rope in tow
I rowed to the shore with a wedding ring and she met me at the dock and I said one thing:
I rowed to the shore holding a wedding ring, and upon arriving, I uttered one sentence to her
"Take this diamond we'll use it to write this chapter together anchors and feathers"
I presented her with a diamond, which we'll use as a symbol of our unity to create our story with both stability and freedom
Back to the ship up and out we climbed with my darling Annelies there by my side
Together with my beloved Annelies, we climbed up and back onto the ship
The men formed rank they were five by five and I introduced the crew to my blushing bride
The crew formed ranks and I proudly introduced my blushing bride to them
Half past four we were ready to leave and I towed her single engine out to sea
At four thirty, we were ready to embark and sail off with her single engine
She asked where to and I said anywhere and she pointed to the horizon, so we went there
She asked where we were headed, and I responded with anywhere she desires, so she pointed to the horizon and that became our destination
"Take this diamond we'll use it to write this chapter together anchors and feathers"
Reinforcing our commitment, I revisited the diamond and its significance to our journey together, with both security and liberty
I called for the anchor with the sails unfurled and I retired to my quarters just me and my girl
With the sails unfurled and the anchor dropped, I retired to my quarters with my beloved Annelies by my side
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.