The Holydrug Couple have done a lot of growing since their first release wi… Read Full Bio ↴The Holydrug Couple have done a lot of growing since their first release with Sacred Bones Records in 2011. The “couple,” consisting of Ives Sepúlveda and Manuel Parra recorded Noctuary in Santiago, Chile. They put together a home studio and recorded the entire album themselves, from start to finish. Feeling that no one else had been able to capture their sound, Ives decided to take a risk and produce and engineer the album on his own. After four months of obsessively working and barely leaving the house, Ives emerged with a final product of which the band is truly proud. All of this hard work has manifested in a more elaborated, astral sounding album than its predecessor, Awe. While Awe and their Ancient Land EP had a bluesier, woodsy sound, Noctuary plays out like a slow motion 60’s beach party dream that you never want to wake from.

This is not your typical motorik beat kraut album; rather it sounds more like a breezy take on Love or Beau Brummels. The way that songs like “Willoweed” and “Paisley” flow seamlessly into one another, it is easy to see how listeners will become entranced by this new, dream-like world that The Holydrug Couple have created. These two stand-out tracks, as well as “Follow Your Way” really exemplify the growth of this band and signify the new direction they’re headed in.

Counting sailboats
The Holydrug Couple Lyrics

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I'll be there
waiting to sail
I don't know
where I'll go
Go to the sailboats
To the end of the world

Overall Meaning

In "Counting Sailboats", The Holydrug Couple sings about the unknown and the infinite possibilities that come with it. The lyrics convey a feeling of longing for something new and exciting, yet also a sense of uncertainty about what the future may hold. The opening lines, "I'll be there, waiting to sail," suggest a readiness to embark on a journey, but it's unclear where that journey will lead. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Go to the sailboats, to the end of the world," emphasizes the desire to explore and to discover what lies beyond the horizon.

The song's dreamy, psychedelic sound adds to its overall ethereal quality. The instrumentation is minimal, with a steady beat and repeating guitar riff that serve as the foundation for the vocals. The effect is hypnotic, drawing the listener into a trance-like state where the lines between reality and imagination are blurred.

Overall, "Counting Sailboats" is a beautiful and introspective song that invites the listener to reflect on their own desires and sense of adventure.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll be there
I will be present and available

waiting to sail
anticipating a journey by sea

I don't know
uncertain about the future

where I'll go
uncertain about the destination

Go to the sailboats
suggesting using sailboats to explore and discover

To the end of the world
a metaphorical journey to the edge of possibility

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