Encrypted Bounce
Thee Oh Sees Lyrics
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In the setting sun
D-d-d-don't pull away
Till the day is gone
"Oh baby, what's over there?"
Oh baby, I can't say
But why do you care?
Only you can know...
Oh baby glide over here
On the setting sun
D-d-don't come unglued
Till the day is done
"Oh baby, what's going on?"
Oh baby, I can't say
But why do you care?
It's just you and me...
What over there?
Oh baby I can't say
Why don't you think to look away?
(Look or look away)
The lyrics to Thee Oh Sees' "Encrypted Bounce" convey a sense of mystery and ambiguity, as the singer beckons someone to come closer in the setting sun, but is unable or unwilling to reveal what lies ahead or what is going on. The repetition of "Oh baby" and the stuttering "d-d-d-don't" convey a sense of urgency and anticipation, as if the singer is urging someone to stay with them and not pull away until the day is done.
The line "only you can know" suggests that the answer to the question of what lies over there is subjective and personal, and that the singer cannot provide it for the listener. The final lines, "why don't you think to look away? (look or look away)" further emphasize the sense of ambiguity and invite the listener to interpret the meaning for themselves.
The music itself is a blend of psychedelic and garage rock, with heavy guitar riffs, driving drums, and distorted vocals that add to the sense of urgency and intensity. The song was released on Thee Oh Sees' 2017 album "Orc" and has been described as a standout track on the album for its high-energy sound and cryptic lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Slide over here
Come closer to me
In the setting sun
As the sun is setting
D-d-d-don't pull away
Don't move back
Till the day is gone
Until the day ends
"Oh baby, what's over there?"
Asking about something in the distance
Oh baby, I can't say
I don't know the answer
But why do you care?
Questioning the importance of knowing
Only you can know...
Implying that the answer is personal and subjective
Oh baby glide over here
Come closer to me
On the setting sun
As the sun is setting
D-d-don't come unglued
Don't fall apart
Till the day is done
Until the day ends
"Oh baby, what's going on?"
Asking about the current situation
Oh baby, I can't say
I don't know the answer
But why do you care?
Suggesting that the situation doesn't matter
It's just you and me...
Emphasizing the importance of their relationship
What over there?
Asking about something in the distance
Oh baby I can't say
I don't know the answer
Why don't you think to look away?
Implying that the answer is not important
(Look or look away)
Offering the choice to ignore or investigate
Writer(s): DWYER JOHN PETER
Contributed by Joseph B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RegularDude
this sad feeling when you're totally obsessed with a band and you got nobody to talk about it
Daniel
i know, man... i know.
Jesper Hankerson
Talk to me!
V B
I feel the fucking same. Its worst if you are a musician and want to make a band and nobody listen and knows about garage punk in your city
Timmy G
There's a group on facebook dedicated to thee oh sees. You should check it out if you want to talk about oh sees. It's called oh sees fan page.
Kape
absolutely!
Rafael Cardoso
thee oh sees is just getting better and better. This guitar, bass line and drums are so simple and at the same time, fucking powerful. Everytime I want to hear something like them, I don't even know how to look for this kind of style. Really
great!
Planetzoot
Well put. This band is so utterly original and fucking awesome
Liam Slater
Try King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and Ty Segall for a similar sound
keixoun
the final boss of sound engineers