Discography:
Demo 2010
Formlessness EP
Josh Is Dead EP
Deer Leap + TWIABP&IANLATD are Here to Help You (Split w/ Deer Leap)
Gig Life 7''
Whenever, If Ever LP
Between Bodies EP
The Distance 7''
Sundae Bloody Sundae Split 7" (w/ Rozwell Kid, Kittyhawk, Two Knights)
Fourteen Minute Mile Split 7" (w/ Rozwell Kid)
Mental Health 7"
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From the Crow's Nest on Fire Street
The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die Lyrics
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The lyrics in "From the Crow's Nest on Fire Street" touch upon themes of alienation, self-exploration, and existential uncertainty. The lines "Never broken a bone trying to hold on to something so hard. Step into another yard, and see where the spiders went" can be interpreted as the difficulty of holding onto something that may not be worth it, and the need to explore outside our comfort zone to find something new. The idea of "being a monster" and not caring about oneself suggests a feeling of dissociation from one's own emotions and a longing for freedom from the constraints of society's expectations. The contrasting lines "No one wants to be your friend. Watch other people worry their little heads. They can't breathe sometimes. We breathe all the time" highlight the isolation that can come with feeling like an outsider, while also emphasizing the power and resilience of the human spirit.
The metaphor of the tree and its branches can be interpreted in different ways, but ultimately it speaks to the idea of uncertainty and ambiguity in life. The mention of "stone walls and screen doors that won't close on us yet" suggests a feeling of being trapped or confined, but the lines "Let's travel. Let's travel and sing together" offer a sense of hope and a call to adventure. The questions about burning and drinking hint at the destructive tendencies that can arise when we feel lost or disconnected, while the final lines about the sunrise suggest that there is still beauty and wonder to be found in the world, even if it may not always make sense to us.
Line by Line Meaning
Never broken a bone trying to hold on to something so hard.
I have tried to cling onto something with all my might, but have never physically harmed myself in the process.
Step into another yard, and see where the spiders went.
Venture into uncharted territories and discover the unknown, even if it may be a little scary.
The best part about being a monster is not caring what happens to yourself.
Sometimes it feels like a relief to let go of self-awareness and just do what comes naturally, without worrying about consequences.
Having teeth that can break without breaking.
Being so fragile that your own strength can harm you, yet still remaining resilient and not letting it break you.
No one wants to be your friend.
Feeling isolated and alone, rejected by others who do not understand or accept you for who you are.
Watch other people worry their little heads. They can't breathe sometimes. We breathe all the time. We breathe in deep. We breathe in deep.
Observing how others stress themselves over small matters while acknowledging our own ability to remain calm and steady. Breathing in deeply to ground ourselves in the present moment.
When you get to the top of the tree, and see there are only branches, is that a hill, or are you falling over? No one can tell.
Being unsure of what lies ahead, unsure if we are making progress or just reaching another obstacle. It is impossible to know for sure until we take that final leap of faith.
We were at home. We exist but we're gone. Let's travel. Let's travel and sing together.
Feeling disconnected from our place of origin, from our home, and from ourselves. Hoping to find meaning and purpose in travel, and in connecting with others through music and song.
Remember things could be much worse as you slip into some kind of prayer to walk away from those stone walls and screen doors that won't close on us yet.
Recognizing that no matter how difficult things may seem, they could always be worse. Finding solace in prayer and in the hope of breaking free from the figurative barriers that hold us back.
How does one respond to silence? Keep looking at each other for answers.
Feeling lost and unsure in the midst of silence, searching for guidance and understanding from others who are experiencing the same thing.
What do you think about burning? What do you burn when you're drinking? Is it the same as everyone else?
Questioning the choices we make when we are intoxicated, and whether they are truly our own or just a product of societal pressures and expectations.
We haven't seen a sunrise that made sense to us yet. I doubt we ever will.
Feeling disillusioned by the world and its complexities, questioning if we will ever truly find a sense of purpose or meaning in life.
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