Stables has been turning heads in all the right places since 2003: a first album Krülle Bol produced by John Parish , singles (Two Wooden Spoons) released by Rob da Bank’s label Sunday Best and a long-awaited second album on Dreamboat Records in 2010. Wriggle out the Restless was born out of a new, slower way of working. Gestated over a long period the album has drawn on This Is The Kit’s many musical friends (Rozi Plain [[label]Fence ], Jim Barr [of Portishead ] Francois [Fence] and The Liftmen [[label]Twisted Nerve]) to fill out their delicate music into a full, robust sound. “The aim was to have fun playing with people who’s work I really like” says Kate “the more you exchange and share with people the better things get and the more you learn.”
This Is The Kit perform regularly as a two-piece with Stables on vocals, guitar and banjo, and Vernon on violin, guitar, bass and percussion.
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Birchwood beaker
This Is the Kit Lyrics
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Carry through the snow
Carry through the snow
Made it passed the trees
Three migrating geese
To the north sea
Sneaked out on a ship
Breaking up the ice drifts
Only odin knows
Only odin knows
And the wind blows
And the wind blows
Sleep some in your hood
Sleep should do you good
Beaker of birchwood
Bent it out of bark
For drinking in the dark
The night time brought sharks
Craving colder
Climbs
Our's is yours
And mine
Plenty of time
The sun it sure did shine
All the time for too hot ever so dry
Carry through the snow
Carry through the snow
The lyrics to "Birchwood Beaker" by This Is the Kit are multi-dimensional and could be interpreted in a variety of ways. It seems like a song about survival, the elements, and human connection. The singer is on a journey through snowy and icy terrain, carrying something precious. The mention of migrating geese and the north sea create a sense of displacement, while the creaking ship breaking up ice drifts suggests a perilous journey. The line "Only Odin knows" adds a mythical element, suggesting that the singer's fate is in the hands of the gods. Throughout the song, the wind symbolizes change and uncertainty.
The lyrics take a turn when the singer mentions a beaker of birchwood. The beaker seems to be a source of comfort and sustenance, something handmade and meaningful. The mention of drinking in the dark and sharks lurking at night suggests danger and darkness, but the beaker provides a tangible sense of warmth and safety. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the need to keep moving forward despite the harsh conditions.
Overall, "Birchwood Beaker" is a song that expresses the realities of a tough journey through wintry conditions, while highlighting the importance of human connection and small comforts.
Line by Line Meaning
Carry through the snow
Persisting despite difficult circumstances
Carry through the snow
Persevering through adversity
Carry through the snow
Continuing forward through hardship
Made it passed the trees
Overcoming obstacles and progressing forward
Three migrating geese
Symbol of change and movement towards something new
To the north sea
Heading towards a distant, unknown destination
Sneaked out on a ship
Escaping from a previous situation and starting anew
Creaking as it slips
Acknowledging the difficulty and uncertainty of the journey
Breaking up the ice drifts
Conquering the obstacles in the way of progress
Only odin knows
Acknowledgement of the unknown and uncontrollable aspects of the journey
Only odin knows
Acknowledging the presence of a higher power or fate
And the wind blows
Reminder of the constant change and unpredictability of life
And the wind blows
Acknowledging the forces beyond human control
Sleep some in your hood
Encouragement to rest and rejuvenate amid the struggle
Sleep should do you good
Advice to prioritize self-care and mental health
Beaker of birchwood
Symbol of resilience and resourcefulness in the face of adversity
Bent it out of bark
Demonstration of creativity and adaptability
For drinking in the dark
Preparation and foresight for difficult times
The nighttime brought sharks
Unexpected challenges or dangers during the journey
Craving colder
Desire for change and new experiences
Climbs ours is yours
Acknowledging shared struggles and efforts
And mine
Acknowledgement of the individual's own journey and progress
Plenty of time
Belief in the potential for progress and growth
The sun it sure did shine
Hope and positivity despite past or present difficulties
All the time too hot ever so dry
Acknowledgement of past or present struggles, but with the potential for growth and change
Contributed by Jordan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tamara Moonbow
Waw! What a beutiful song and voice. This is going straight into my plaglist 🥰❄
Silvana Alfarano
carry through the snow
carry through the snow
carry through the snow
made it passed the trees
three migrating geese
to the north sea
creaked out on a ship
sneaking as it slips
breaking up the ice drifts
only odin knows
only odin knows
and the wind blows
and the wind blows
sleep some in your hood
sleep should do you good
beaker of birchwood
bent it out of bark
for drinking in the dark
the night time brought sharks
craving colder
climbs
our’s is yours
and mine
plenty of time
the sun it sure did shine
all the time for too hot ever so dry
Carry through the snow
Carry through the snow
Sara Apone
I love it!
Jana López - The Drill Project
Hello! Chords for guitar, please? I love this sonG!
Chris Webb
I can't tab it out on a YouTube comment but it's fingerpicked over a C chord (with your middle finger off) and an Em all on capo 4. Have a play around, good luck.
Morgane G
Jana López Hello, I'm sorry but as I don't own this music I don't know the chords, you should look through internet or ask the band :)
Moumita Mou
💜
Teo Lezhava
<3