… 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.
WYHUOM
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Why'd you hang up on me?
Hello?
Why'd you hang up on me?
The song WYHUOM by The Uncluded is an emotional and haunting portrayal of the aftermath of a broken relationship. The opening lyrics of "Hello? / Why'd you hang up on me?" immediately convey the sense of confusion and hurt that the singer is feeling after being disconnected from their former partner. The repetition of this exchange underscores the feeling of paranoia and longing that comes after a relationship ends. The singer is left wondering why they can't break the cycle of pain and communication breakdown, even as they continue to try and reach out to their ex.
The second verse of the song highlights the feeling of being lost and alone, as the singer imagines their former partner moving on with someone else. The line "I'll lie in the dark and change into mist / And fade away into the shimmering mist" suggests a desire to disappear entirely, to escape the painful reality of the breakup. However, the singer can't seem to let go of the connection they shared with their ex, and they continue to reach out and hope for some kind of connection. The repetition of the opening lines underscores this sense of desperation, highlighting the way that communication can be blocked and relationships can break down even as the desire for connection remains strong.
Overall, WYHUOM is a raw and emotional song that captures the pain and confusion of a broken relationship. The haunted, almost ghostly quality of the vocals and instrumentation heightens the sense of longing and loss, creating a powerful and haunting track that speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello?
Is anyone there?
Why'd you hang up on me?
Why did you abruptly end the conversation?
Hello?
I'm reaching out again.
Why'd you hang up on me?
I still don't understand why you ended the conversation.
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