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.
Going to Chino
The Mountain Goats Lyrics
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to all our friends from chino.
to the people of chino, hello.
I'd like to say hello
to all our friends from chino.
to the people of chino, hello.
I know how hard it is, down in chino.
I know they got farm fresh eggs, down in chino.
and tract homes, reasonably priced!
I'd like to say hello
to all our friends from chino.
to the people from chino, hello.
I'd like to say hello
to all our friends from chino.
to the people from chino, hello.
convenient access to the 60 freeway.
accredited medical care, down at chino valley hospital.
a unified school system, the likes of which you won't find elsewhere.
and friendly people.
I would like to say hello
to all our friends from chino.
to the people from chino, hello.
I'd just like to say hello
to all our friends from chino.
to the people from chino....hello.
The Mountain Goats's song Going to Chino appears to be a tribute to the town of Chino, California. The song is a simple and straightforward description of what the town has to offer. The lyrics are filled with small but meaningful details that portray Chino as a place that is worth visiting or living in. The tone of the song is empathetic towards the people of Chino, perhaps recognizing their struggles and hardships. Through the song, the artist attempts to connect with the people of Chino and acknowledge their worth and contributions.
The repeated line "I'd like to say hello to all our friends from Chino" suggests that the artist is perhaps not from Chino but is aware of the value that this town has to offer. By saying hello over and over again, the artist is trying to establish some kind of relationship with the people of Chino. The lyrics are simple and straightforward but they convey a sense of warmth and appreciation towards this town. The artist is trying to highlight Chino's strengths such as the farm fresh eggs, affordable housing, and quality medical care.
In conclusion, Going to Chino by The Mountain Goats is a simple yet heartwarming tribute to the town of Chino, California. By acknowledging the town's strengths and struggles, the artist is trying to connect with the people of Chino and recognize their worth.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to say hello
Greetings
to all our friends from chino.
To those who hail from the city of Chino
to the people of chino, hello.
To the residents of Chino, a friendly welcome.
I know how hard it is, down in chino.
I understand the difficulties one may face while residing in the city of Chino.
I know how you struggle, just to get by.
I acknowledge the challenges faced by the residents of Chino in order to make ends meet.
I know they got farm fresh eggs, down in chino.
I am aware that the city of Chino boasts farm-fresh eggs.
and tract homes, reasonably priced!
In Chino, one can find affordable housing options in the form of reasonably priced tract homes.
convenient access to the 60 freeway.
The city of Chino has the advantage of convenient access to the 60 freeway.
accredited medical care, down at chino valley hospital.
Chino Valley Hospital is known for its accredited medical care services.
a unified school system, the likes of which you won't find elsewhere.
The educational system in Chino is unified and unmatched by any other location.
and friendly people.
The people of Chino are known for their friendly nature.
I'd just like to say hello
Here's one more friendly greeting.
Contributed by Peyton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
blainy
I'd like to say hello
To all our friends from Chino
To the people of Chino, hello
I'd like to say hello
To all our friends from Chino
To the people of Chino, hello
I know how hard it is down in Chino
I know how you struggle just to get by
I know they got farm fresh eggs down in Chino
And tract homes reasonably priced
I'd like to say hello
To all our friends from Chino
To the people from Chino, hello
I'd like to say hello
To all our friends from Chino
To the people from Chino, hello
Convenient access to the 60 freeway
Accredited medical care down at Chino Valley Hospital
A unified school system, the likes of which you won't find elsewhere
And friendly people
I would like to say hello
To all our friends from Chino
To the people from Chino, hello
I'd just like to say hello
To all our friends from Chino
To the people from Chino
Hello
skivit
I love you John. I mean, I'm not gay, but I just totally completely love you.
MrMallard
I skipped over this side of The Mountain Goats for about a year and a half, and I'm just now getting into it. Already, I feel that this is one of the most direct and heartfelt and wonderful songs John's performed - not just of his cassette recording days, but in general. Like a lot of his other work is a lot more subdued and subtle in its meaning, if not direct with its phrasing - this is just a guy yelling about how much he loves Chino, subtlety be damned. It's beautiful and raw, and I don't think John's recorded anything quite like this since. Really, this song is just one of the greats - so firm and passionate and loud. I love it.
TheHeakes
Probably the most powerful Mountain Goats song there is. Just listen to the longing in John's voice, pining to deliver a friendly greeting to his "friends" in Chino. He knows how hard it is down there, despite the farm fresh eggs, reasonably priced tract homes, convenient access to the 60 freeway, accredited medical care down at Chino Valley Hospital, a unified school system the likes of which you won't find elsewhere, and friendly people.
In the Vast Forest
They played this to open their set in Denver last night, and a bunch of people were familiar with it. That was my kind of crowd.
skivit
Matter of perspective. I lived in Chino for a while then moved one town over to Chino Hills, which despite being one of the richest communities in the state, sucks a bag of dicks. I miss Chino quite a lot.
votejello
I want this played at my funeral.
Point Three
Same.
skivit
You kidding? I love Chino. I love the cheap movie theater next to the Prehistoric Pets. I love Magnolia Junior High. I love Super Chili Burger. I even love Chino Valley Medical. Like JD says, we struggle just to get by. But the struggle's the most important part. Chino makes me feel like I'm slowly living.
blainy
I'd like to say hello
To all our friends from Chino
To the people of Chino, hello
I'd like to say hello
To all our friends from Chino
To the people of Chino, hello
I know how hard it is down in Chino
I know how you struggle just to get by
I know they got farm fresh eggs down in Chino
And tract homes reasonably priced
I'd like to say hello
To all our friends from Chino
To the people from Chino, hello
I'd like to say hello
To all our friends from Chino
To the people from Chino, hello
Convenient access to the 60 freeway
Accredited medical care down at Chino Valley Hospital
A unified school system, the likes of which you won't find elsewhere
And friendly people
I would like to say hello
To all our friends from Chino
To the people from Chino, hello
I'd just like to say hello
To all our friends from Chino
To the people from Chino
Hello
Garage Gamer
I so miss Chino!!! Best place I have ever lived.