The Zephyr Bones’ hazy, melodic, psychedelic rock flickers with memories that span the distance that separates the native Chile of guitarists and vocalists Brian Silva and Jossip Tkalcic, and the band’s current base in Barcelona, Spain – which is also home to rhythm section, Marc López and Carlos Ramos. The songs on their debut album, Secret Place, share something very intimate and invite the listener to travel to their own secret places, filled with dreams and promises, hidden away from the hectic world and these troubling times. Secret Place synthesizes The Zephyr Bones’ guitar oriented dream pop
—which they have christened “beach wave”— recorded in their own Eclectic Echo Lab studio in Barcelona, and mastered by Victor Garcia.
The Zephyr Bones emerged in 2015 with their debut EP, Wishes/Fishes, on Spanish label La Castanya, earning them a showcase at Barcelona’s famed Primavera Sound. The video for “Weird Summer” was debuted via Noisey who called it, “hazy pop vibes like a hit of serotonin.” The band returned in 2016 with the Black Lips/Surrounded By Sunflowers 7” single, co-released worldwide between the New York label Other Music Recording Co. and La Castanya. DIY magazine featured The Zephyr Bones in a story on the Spanish underground rock scene, alongside Hinds and MOURN. In the past year the band have become a go-to support act for artists coming through Spain including Future Islands and Boogarins.
Afterglow
The Zephyr Bones Lyrics
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a whisper
coming from another ocean
echoes trembling in the air
portrayed in blue and red.
Am I following a dream
or am I following you
and I hope you see it
I got back from the weekend
gotta tell you something
this sweet, sweet fire doesn't seem to go away
Have I put a message
in the haze you got to track its way
use your magic gaze
I don't need to change
I just need a chance
Why don't you take a look into the darkness
honey tell me what do you see?
the shadows melt
as myself if you send me a kiss
I got back from the weekend
will you blind me with your afterglow
The Zephyr Bones's song Afterglow is a beautiful and mysterious song that tells the story of an individual who is following a message communicated through whispers from another ocean. The person is unsure whether they are following a dream or someone they care about as they navigate through the colorful and vibrant world painted in blue and red. The words "portrayed in blue and red" assume a special meaning here, implying that the individual is in search of something divine that is illuminated by lights (blue and red).
As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the individual has left a message for whomever they are following, hoping that their companion will see it. The person is still struggling with identifying the source of the whispers and is unsure if they need to change anything. They only wish for a chance to find their way and follow their heart, knowing that they don't need to change anything on the path.
Towards the end of the song, the individual urges their companion to take a look into the darkness, hoping that their significant other would see what hides within it. The singer disappears into the weekend but looks forward to their companion's afterglow leading the way.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard
The singer is hearing something.
a whisper
The sound is soft and quiet.
coming from another ocean
The sound is far away and distant.
echoes trembling in the air
The sound is bouncing off surfaces.
portrayed in blue and red.
The artist is associating colors with the sound they hear.
Am I following a dream
The singer is questioning their reality.
or am I following you
The singer is wondering if someone else is the cause of their confusion.
I have put a message
The artist is trying to communicate something.
and I hope you see it
The artist wants their message to be received.
I got back from the weekend
The artist recently returned from an event.
gotta tell you something
The singer has something important to share.
this sweet, sweet fire doesn't seem to go away
The artist is experiencing a strong emotion that won't subside.
Have I put a message
The singer questions whether their communication was received.
in the haze you got to track its way
The message is unclear and difficult to follow.
use your magic gaze
The singer is asking for assistance in understanding their message.
I don't need to change
The artist is confident in who they are.
I just need a chance
The artist wants an opportunity to be understood.
Why don't you take a look into the darkness
The singer is urging someone to confront their fears.
honey tell me what do you see?
The singer is asking for someone else's perspective.
the shadows melt
Confronting one's fears can make them disappear.
as myself if you send me a kiss
The artist is confident in themselves, and seeks affirmation from another person.
will you blind me with your afterglow
The artist is asking for someone else's positive influence to shine on them.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Brian Silva, Carlos Ramos, Jossip Tkalcic, Marc López
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dabbernaffy Jones
When people ask me what music I’m into I’m just gonna start saying I like that David Dean Burkhart sort of vibe
Luiz Alberto
🤩cool song
Lance Vance
I implore you all to check out their first album, Secret Place, particularly the songs Telephone, September, Black Lips, and I've Lost My Dinosaur. It's really great stuff.
pretzelcat gaming
Its actually an unwritten law of music theory that any song named afterglow or breathe is bound to slap
chromebomb
i thought the same thing when i saw the title. did not disappoint
Felipe Freire
Es muy bueno, gracias David. (:
Kevin Thompson
David dean burkhart I've
Been listening to you for almost a decade now 2011. Awesome bro
grantt
just saw u post and clicked on it bc why tf not and just found one of my new favourite songs, thank you
Victor Carvalho
welcome to DDB
Dabbernaffy Jones
It happens a lot on this channel