… Read Full Bio ↴The Uncluded is a duo that consists of Aesop Rock and Kimya Dawson.
In 2007, while on tour supporting his album None Shall Pass, indie rapper/producer Aesop Rock wrote a fan email to folk singer/songwriter Kimya Dawson. A few years later, in 2010, they reconnected during the creation of arts-and-oddities blog 900Bats, which in turn sparked the pair's collaborative musical efforts. After appearing on each other's respective recent solo records, Aesop Rock's Skelethon and Kimya Dawson's Thunder Thighs, both found more worth pursuing within the group dynamic, and The Uncluded were hatched.
The group name, The Uncluded, was chosen based on an excerpt from the book Imaginationally by artist/writer Michael Bernard Loggins. Imaginationally is an illustrated dictionary of words Loggins created to describe his daily experiences and thoughts.
Their debut album, Hokey Fright, was recorded over the course of a year using a variety of locations and devices, from voice memo recorders to fleshed out studios. Aesop and Kimya wrote, performed, and recorded the whole album, with the exception of the drums on "Delicate Cycle", which were played by James McNew of Yo La Tengo.
Having both experienced some loss in recent years, conversations about mortality served as a starting point for what would eventually become an album as much about finding therapy through writing/sharing as it is about being ok with admitting fear in the face of adversity. There is a sense of self-exploration and discovery that happens during the songs, as if the two are doing the problem-solving in front of you. While much of the album maintains a serious tone, Dawson and Rock's oddball humor plays an integral part in humanizing the obstacles that can initially seem too massive to process.
Organs
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In the detail surrounding your death
There will always be a need for the pieces you are made of
You may one day need a few pieces yourself
Jen stood at the finish line
And waited for Dylan to cross
Then she rested her head on the young boy's chest
Outside of the influential arms of your adulteries
The object will be turning goodbyes into good biology
There will be a DOA who has some parts that seem okay
Coinciding with someone you know that needs a piece replaced
And we will stand around the corpse, fishing in a well of ribs
Treasure hunting just before they show you where the devil is
Nobody is judging you to vilify the guilty
I will cut and dry, be leaving with your kidney
It's important to give away your pieces
In the detail surrounding your death
There will always be a need for the pieces you are made of
You may one day need a few pieces yourself
Turtle gave its shell to the
Crab who gave its eyes to the
Bird who gave its wings to the bat
The bat gave its sonar to the
Dolphin who gave its blowhole to the
Whale who gave its tail to the cat
Outside any biases or post mortem reliance's
A moment of silence that needs a poster-boy for science
There will be a system which allows them to unzip your skin
Cherry-picking innards from the synthesis they pickle in
And someone that you never meet will wake on a convenient day
Marvel in the lucky news, plug into your DNA
And know the love inside a dying human's final gesture
I will cut and dry, be leaving with your liver
It's important to give away your pieces
In the detail surrounding your death
There will always be a need for the pieces you are made of
You may one day need a few pieces yourself
It's important to give away your pieces
In the detail surrounding your death
There will always be a need for the pieces you are made of
You may one day need a few pieces yourself
The Uncluded's song Organs delves into the concept of giving away one's organs after death, highlighting its importance and the potential benefits it could bring to others. The song begins by emphasizing the significance of donating organs since giving away one's "pieces" could help others in dire need. The lyrics ask listeners to recognize that there might come a time where they would need organs themselves, and hence, donating organs should be a responsibility one should fulfill.
The song then takes a poignant turn and shares a melancholic tale of Jen, who stands at the finish line, waiting for Dylan to cross. Jen rests her head on the young boy's chest, which holds the heart of the little girl that Jen lost. This scene portrays the cycle of life, where one's organs could be a blessing to someone else in need while also suggesting that everyone eventually becomes a part of this cycle.
The second half of the song references the futuristic possibility of unzipping one's skin and picking out organs to be used in a synthetic form. The lyrics encourage people to recognize that even after death, they could be of great value to others, in this case, those who need their organs. Ultimately, the song is a moving call to action to donate one's organs, emphasizing the positive impact it can have on others.
Line by Line Meaning
It's important to give away your pieces
It's meaningful to donate your body parts before you die.
In the detail surrounding your death
When death takes place, many people scrutinize death itself and details surrounding it.
There will always be a need for the pieces you are made of
Human body parts are in need, and there will always be those who could benefit from organ donation.
You may one day need a few pieces yourself
You or someone you know may require an organ transplant. Therefore, it is important to donate your organs.
Outside of the influential arms of your adulteries
Excluding the influence of those who engage in infidelity.
The object will be turning goodbyes into good biology
When someone dies, passing away may bring new life due to the good biology of organ donation.
There will be a DOA who has some parts that seem okay
There is the possibility of finding a deceased person with organs that are fit for donation.
Coinciding with someone you know that needs a piece replaced
Coincidentally, there is a person that you may know in need of the organs that were just extracted.
And we will stand around the corpse, fishing in a well of ribs
Medical professionals will surgically extract the organ from the recently deceased person.
Treasure hunting just before they show you where the devil is
Organ donation takes place right before the recently deceased is set to depart to the afterlife.
Nobody is judging you to vilify the guilty
Organ donors are not being accused of any crime and should not be vilified.
I will cut and dry, be leaving with your kidney
The surgeon will carefully extract one of your kidneys during the surgery.
Turtle gave its shell to the
A statement about the food chain and the ecosystem of animals.
Crab who gave its eyes to the
Continuation of the statement about the celestial nature of animal organs.
Bird who gave its wings to the bat
Continuation of the statement about the interconnectivity of the animal kingdom and species donation.
The bat gave its sonar to the
Continuation of the statement about the interconnectivity of species donation in the ecosystem.
Dolphin who gave its blowhole to the
Continuation of the statement about the interconnectivity between different animals and the possibility of organs being used in other species.
Whale who gave its tail to the cat
A statement about the intertwined nature of animals in the world and the possibility of sharing organs.
Outside any biases or post mortem reliance's
Not influenced by any pre-existing opinions or perceptions of organ donation.
A moment of silence that needs a poster-boy for science
A quiet moment of respect and a pledge our donor's scientist will work tirelessly to find a cure.
There will be a system which allows them to unzip your skin
A surgical process will start soon to extract the organs of the donor.
Cherry-picking innards from the synthesis they pickle in
Selective harvesting of organs based on the quality and medical condition of each particular organ.
And someone that you never meet will wake on a convenient day
The person who receives the organ(s) is not a person that the donor may know personally, but rather someone who is eligible based on their medical requirements.
Marvel in the lucky news, plug into your DNA
The benefactor of an organ transplant would wholly understand the significance of organ donation and be medically grateful to the organ donor.
And know the love inside a dying human's final gesture
The benefactor would be aware of the importance of human life and the final act of kindness that was extended to them via organ donation.
I will cut and dry, be leaving with your liver
The surgeon will carefully extract the liver of the donor during the surgical operation.
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[Hook: Aesop Rock & Kimya Dawson]
It's important to give away your pieces
In the detail surrounding your death
There will always be a need for the pieces you are made of
You may one day need a few pieces yourself
[Kimya Dawson]
Jen stood at the finish line
And waited for Dylan to cross
Then she rested her head on the young boy's chest
That held the heart of the little girl she'd lost
[Aesop Rock]
Outside of the influential arms of your idolatries
The object will be turning goodbyes into good biology
There will be a DOA who has some parts that seem okay
Coinciding with someone you know that needs a piece replaced
And we will stand around the corpse, fishing in a well of ribs
Treasure hunting just before they show you where the devil is
Nobody is judging you to vilify the guilty
I will cut and dry, be leaving with your kidney
[Hook]
[Kimya Dawson]
Turtle gave its shell to the
Crab who gave its eyes to the
Bird who gave its wings to the bat
The bat gave its sonar to the
Dolphin who gave its blowhole to the
Whale who gave its tail to the cat
[Aesop Rock]
Outside any biases or post mortem reliances
A moment of silence that needs a poster-boy for science
There will be a system which allows them to unzip your skin
Cherry-picking innards from the synthesis they pickle in
And someone that you never meet will wake on a convenient day
Marvel in the lucky news, plug into your DNA
And know the love inside a dying human's final gesture
I will cut and dry, be leaving with your liver
[Hook] (x2)
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OrgansThe Uncluded“Organs,” the fifth track off of Hokey Fright, the debut album by The Uncluded.
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[Hook: Aesop Rock & Kimya Dawson]
It's important to give away your pieces
In the detail surrounding your death
There will always be a need for the pieces you are made of
You may one day need a few pieces yourself
[Kimya Dawson]
Jen stood at the finish line
And waited for Dylan to cross
Then she rested her head on the young boy's chest
That held the heart of the little girl she'd lost
[Aesop Rock]
Outside of the influential arms of your idolatries
The object will be turning goodbyes into good biology
There will be a DOA who has some parts that seem okay
Coinciding with someone you know that needs a piece replaced
And we will stand around the corpse, fishing in a well of ribs
Treasure hunting just before they show you where the devil is
Nobody is judging you to vilify the guilty
I will cut and dry, be leaving with your kidney
[Hook]
[Kimya Dawson]
Turtle gave its shell to the
Crab who gave its eyes to the
Bird who gave its wings to the bat
The bat gave its sonar to the
Dolphin who gave its blowhole to the
Whale who gave its tail to the cat
[Aesop Rock]
Outside any biases or post mortem reliances
A moment of silence that needs a poster-boy for science
There will be a system which allows them to unzip your skin
Cherry-picking innards from the synthesis they pickle in
And someone that you never meet will wake on a convenient day
Marvel in the lucky news, plug into your DNA
And know the love inside a dying human's final gesture
I will cut and dry, be leaving with your liver
@MDFT2000
I swear to God, this is one of the most moving music videos I have ever seen.
@JustCozItsMe
It really is.
@Wishdom77
Thank you so god damn much for this song. My grandpa had a heart transplant and my 12 cousin who died lives on in the eyes of a girl who can now see because of him.
@zoom4368
Beautiful
@Sunburnt_Icarus
I have never heard a song based on donating organs, this is so badass haha
@dankirt15
This song is still one that makes me cry no matter how long it's been or how many times I listen ♥️
@ghosteye131
"Turning goodbye's into good biology."
That is probably one of the most poignant statements you can make on this topic. Like seriously, they should make that the tag line for organ donating.
@MusicLover-ko1mq
ghosteye131 dope song I love it and it tells a true story
@ezradactyl
For real though.
@brianwarner308
that is high quality you're dead right...