Buffalo
The Phoenix Foundation Lyrics
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Shining stars in the sweep of the corners
Feedin' on the plant and the moon is a lantern, I follow its pattern
Mellow, some are floatin' in the open water
I'm on the sea floor, I am the mammal you adore
I'm on the sea floor, closer to the planet's core
I am the buffalo, through the ocean I do roam
I'm on the sea floor
I am the mammal you adore
I'm on the seafloor, closer to the planet's core
I am the buffalo, through the ocean I do roam
The lyrics to The Phoenix Foundation's song Buffalo can be interpreted in a number of ways, but one common interpretation is that they are describing a sense of alienation and loneliness in a big city. The lines "Floating in the harbor washed and I/Shining stars in the sweep of the corners" suggest someone feeling lost and adrift in a city that is full of stimulation but lacking in connection. The references to following the moon and being on the sea floor could be a metaphor for seeking a deeper connection to the natural rhythms of the world in order to find solace and meaning.
The refrain of "I am the buffalo, through the ocean I do roam" could be seen as a statement of individuality and resilience in the face of the overwhelming forces of modern life. The buffalo is a symbol of strength and endurance, and by identifying with it the singer is asserting their own ability to survive and thrive despite the challenges they face. The final line of the chorus, "calling home, calling home" adds a note of longing and nostalgia, suggesting that the singer yearns for a sense of belonging and rootedness that they have yet to find.
Overall, Buffalo is a powerful meditation on the human condition, and the search for meaning and connection in an increasingly disconnected world.
Line by Line Meaning
Floating in the harbor washed and I
I am floating in the harbor, feeling refreshed
Shining stars in the sweep of the corners
The stars are shining in the corners of my eyes
Feedin' on the plant and the moon is a lantern, I follow its pattern
I am nourishing myself on the plants, and I follow the pattern of the moon as it lights my way like a lantern
Mellow, some are floatin' in the open water
I am relaxed and floating in the open water, as are some others around me
I'm on the sea floor, I am the mammal you adore
I am on the sea floor, and I am the mammal that you admire
I'm on the sea floor, closer to the planet's core
On the sea floor, I am closer to the core of the planet
I am the buffalo, through the ocean I do roam
I am like a buffalo, wandering through the ocean
I am the buffalo, calling home, calling home
As I roam, I am calling out for my home
Contributed by Lily M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rebekah Warrior
Omg this is SUCH a great tune!!!!! Love Phoenix Foundation! 💗👌👍
ཀཔཧ།ངོ ཀ༠པཧཛ
The end still makes me cry, probably because I can't get to home
I don't think I'll make it out alive, I'm surprised I've survived this long.
HeirOfJezuz
I don't know about you all, but I'm on the sea floor, I am the mammal you adore, I'm on the seafloor, closer to the planet's core, I am the buffalo, through the ocean I do roam
Sommitch Thammachai
luv this song!
Peter Trott
Brilliant lads
Gordon boredom
So good :D road trip song.
Anastasiya Skachok
Perfect:3
toxicterms
Mellow, summer, floatin in the open water I'm on the sea floor I am the mammal you adore
Seakcson San
Roloooon!!!!!
DanyPrasad T K
cross country song.. thank u #Volvo V40