TLATW takes influence from modern day acts such as , The Manchester Orchestra, Ben Harper, Brand New, Kevin Devine and Ray Lamontagne, whilst cross-referencing more nostalgic artists such as Paul Simon, Nick Drake and Talking Heads. TLATW is an explosive, heartfelt and genuine assault from the simplistic approach of just a voice and a guitar.
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GREEN
The Lion And The Wolf Lyrics
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Everyone knows that the life is so serene
And what's not to love
Under the sky and the shining stars above
Stars above
A subterranean life
I don't get out, don't see much daylight
Familiar ghosts come and haunt me in my sleep
In my sleep
But I
Only stay here for survival
Every day is like the one before, it seems
On Forest Green, the lights go dim
The awful night was creeping in again
In again
It's something that you've known since birth
You understand this place is cursed
It is cursed
And it feels like home
It's in the landlord's smile
The satisfied gaze of the rank and file
We got the sea and the sand
We got colonial days on stolen, stolen land
Stolen land
Farewell to Forest Green
No more oasis in the Anthropocene
Only flat black glass
Under the waves and gone at, gone at last
Gone at last
And only stay here for survival
Always room for new arrivals on the scene
In Forest Green, the lights go dim
The awful night was creeping in again
In again
It's something that you've known since birth
You understand this place is cursed
It is cursed
But it feels like home
Feels like home
And I can't stay long
The lyrics of The Lion And The Wolf's song "Green" highlight the contrast between the serenity of the forest and the subterranean life led by the singer. The opening lines establish the idyllic setting of Forest Green, where life is perceived as peaceful, breathable and serene. The shining stars above and open skies enhance the beauty of the place. However, the singer, who lives a subterranean life, states that they do not get out much hence are not exposed to daylight much. Despite this, the air is sweet, and at night familiar ghosts haunt their dreams. The singer admits that they only stay in this place for survival and everyday seems like the one before.
As the song progresses, the tone shifts, and we learn that the Forest Green is cursed land. It is something that everyone who has known the place since birth understands. It is a sentiment shared through a satisfied gaze by the residents. The sea and sand juxtaposed with colonial days of stolen land highlight the conflict and contradiction of the place. The song concludes when the singer bids farewell to Forest Green. They acknowledge that it is no longer an oasis as the Anthropocene looms, and on the waves below, the place is gone forever. The singer admits that the curse always felt like home despite everything, but they can't stay any longer.
Line by Line Meaning
Here in Forest Green
This is a place called Forest Green
Everyone knows that the life is so serene
The people here understand that life is calm and peaceful
And what's not to love
There is nothing not to love about this place
Under the sky and the shining stars above
The sky is above us and the stars are shining
Stars above
The stars are still shining above
A subterranean life
Life here is cramped and hidden
I don't get out, don't see much daylight
I am underground and rarely see the sun
I guess the air is sweet
The air here is pleasant
Familiar ghosts come and haunt me in my sleep
I am haunted by memories of the past when I sleep
In my sleep
These memories come to me when I am sleeping
But I
Only stay here for survival
I stay here only to survive
Every day is like the one before, it seems
Every day feels the same as the previous one
On Forest Green, the lights go dim
The lights in Forest Green sometimes fade
The awful night was creeping in again
The dark and scary night is coming again
In again
It's something that you've known since birth
This darkness is a familiar feeling that I have had since I was born
You understand this place is cursed
It is cursed
You know that this place is doomed
And it feels like home
Despite the curses, this place feels like home
It's in the landlord's smile
The landlord's smile is a sign of something sinister
The satisfied gaze of the rank and file
The satisfied looks of the ordinary people are unsettling
We got the sea and the sand
In this place, we have the ocean and the sand
We got colonial days on stolen, stolen land
This land was taken through colonization and is now stolen property
Stolen land
This land is not ours to keep
Farewell to Forest Green
Goodbye to Forest Green
No more oasis in the Anthropocene
This place is no longer a refuge in the current time period of mass human impact on the environment
Only flat black glass
What's left is only a barren wasteland
Under the waves and gone at, gone at last
Gone at last
This place is now underwater and gone forever
And only stay here for survival
I am here only to survive
Always room for new arrivals on the scene
There may be more people coming to this doomed place
But it feels like home
In Forest Green, the lights go dim
Despite the curses, this place still feels like home but the lights sometimes fade
The awful night was creeping in again
The dark and scary night is coming again
In again
It's something that you've known since birth
This darkness is a familiar feeling that I have had since I was born
You understand this place is cursed
It is cursed
You know that this place is doomed
But it feels like home
Despite the curses, this place feels like home
Feels like home
This place feels like home
And I can't stay long
I cannot stay here for long
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Arlen Thompson, Dan Boeckner, Spencer Krug
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