Darnielle began the new millennium with The Coroner's Gambit for Absolutely Kosher before signing to 4AD for the release of the surprisingly polished Tallahassee in 2002. We Shall All Be Healed followed in 2004, and one year later, Darnielle was back with The Sunset Tree. Remaining as prolific as ever, Darnielle turned away from the intensity of The Sunset Tree for a calmer, more reflective set of songs on 2006's Get Lonely. The accessible and assured Heretic Pride appeared in 2008. Next up was the Bible verse-inspired The Life of the World to Come, the group's sixth album for 4AD, in 2010. Switching to Merge Records in 2011, Darnielle released All Eternals Deck, which was recorded in four different studios in Brooklyn, Boston, North Carolina, and Florida with four different producers -- John Congleton, Scott Solter, Brandon Eggleston, and Morbid Angel guitarist and Hate Eternal frontman Erik Rutan -- helming various tracks. That year the band was also handpicked by Jeff Mangum of Neutral Milk Hotel to perform at the All Tomorrow's Parties festival that he was curating in Minehead, England, but they were ultimately unable to appear due to scheduling issues.
Fresh Berries for You
The Mountain Goats Lyrics
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And the dandelions come up like recurring dreams
And the swallows give up their fragile little songs
In the new world
And i know you're only watching out for yourself,
And i know i'm not to take it real personal-like
And i know you only want what's best for everybody.
But you better be nice, or the easter bunny's
Gonna strike you name out of the
Little red book with the silver hinges on it
That he carries.
They've implemented a new system on the
Exhaust lines of the buses
And now the air is fresh and sweet and clean when they pass by.
And the bright sun shines down on our fair city,
And young cats play on people's front lawns.
And the time is coming.
And the time is coming.
And i can feel the time coming.
And i know that you can feel the time coming, yourself.
And the easter bunny's coming,
And god knows i'd hate for you to miss it.
And it's gonna be so nice.
When the easter bunny comes.
And it's gonna be so nice.
When the easter bunny comes.
And it's gonna be so nice.
When the easter bunny comes.
And it's gonna be so nice.
When the easter bunny comes.
The Mountain Goats question the listener's intentions in "Fresh Berries for You." The world has begun to bloom and change, and while the swallows have returned to offer their songs, the singer seems to feel that there's a warning behind the listener's words of encouragement. They know the listener is only trying to help, but it feels more self-serving and impersonal this time around, and they might not be giving as much attention to those around them.
But as the world changes, the singer suggests that there might be something coming, something that they're looking forward to. It's the time of Easter, represented not through a religious connection, but through the Easter Bunny. It's a time of newness and new beginnings--perhaps the one time of year when people can count on something fresh and positive. The singer hopes that everyone can enjoy this moment, but warns that there will be a price to pay for insincerity.
Line by Line Meaning
The world's overrun with new shades of green,
The world is full of new growth and opportunities.
And the dandelions come up like recurring dreams
Dandelions are a symbol of persistent hope and imagination.
And the swallows give up their fragile little songs
The birds sing cheerful melodies despite the challenges of the new world.
In the new world
The world is changing, and adapting to the future is necessary.
And i know you're only watching out for yourself,
I understand you have your own interests to protect.
And i know i'm not to take it real personal-like
I won't take it personally, even if it affects me.
And i know you only want what's best for everybody.
I believe you have good intentions for everyone.
But you better be nice, or the easter bunny's
You need to act kindly or face the consequences by the fictional character Easter Bunny.
Gonna strike you name out of the
Your name will be removed from
Little red book with the silver hinges on it
The book that contains the names of those who have been good or bad.
That he carries.
The book is carried by the Easter Bunny.
They've implemented a new system on the
A new, better system has been implemented to
Exhaust lines of the buses
Reduce the pollution caused by the buses.
And now the air is fresh and sweet and clean when they pass by.
The air is fresh and clean when buses pass by due to the new system.
And the bright sun shines down on our fair city,
The city is bright and optimistic about the future.
And young cats play on people's front lawns.
The youth play joyfully, enjoying the new world.
And the time is coming.
Change is inevitable and will come soon.
And i can feel the time coming.
I have a sense that change is around the corner.
And i know that you can feel the time coming, yourself.
I believe you can feel the impending change too.
And the easter bunny's coming,
The fictional character Easter Bunny is arriving.
And god knows i'd hate for you to miss it.
I would feel upset if you missed the joy of Easter.
And it's gonna be so nice.
Easter will be enjoyable and satisfying.
When the easter bunny comes.
The arrival of the Easter Bunny is a cause of celebration.
And it's gonna be so nice.
Easter will be enjoyable and satisfying.
When the easter bunny comes.
The arrival of the Easter Bunny is a cause of celebration.
And it's gonna be so nice.
Easter will be enjoyable and satisfying.
When the easter bunny comes.
The arrival of the Easter Bunny is a cause of celebration.
And it's gonna be so nice.
Easter will be enjoyable and satisfying.
When the easter bunny comes.
The arrival of the Easter Bunny is a cause of celebration.
Contributed by Alexander T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.