Their debut album "Cedar Shakes", recorded in a farm house near Bobcaygeon, Ontario, was released in 2006. Hence the moniker Timber Timbre as an ode to the surroundings and the warm haunting sound of the album.
2007 saw the release of Medicinals, an album recorded by Kirk in his empty Toronto apartment. "Cedar Shakes came from driving around in fields, but I don’t think Medicinals reflects the city at all actually," Kirk told the Kingston Whig Standard. "If anything, I think Medicinals is a more fetishization of the rural landscape because ultimately, that’s where I want to be."
Medicinals was released on Shuffling Feet records, the Peterborough based label of Jonas Bonnetta (Evening Hymns), who also mastered the record.
Toronto’s Out of this Spark records released Timber Timbre’s third album in January of 2009.
We'll Find Out
Timber Timbre Lyrics
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We'll Find Out
Is your mind mistaken? Is your conscience not at ease?
We'll Find Out
Do you strive to deny each kindred spirit in the room?
We'll Find Out
And is your highest pleasure now, the misfortune of fools?
We'll Find out
You hide nothing
Just believe it
We all see it
In the basement, you did wait
Wondering what they would do
And you could not accept the fate of three thousand volts through you
And there is nothing you could say
Only what you should have done
And you should have walked away
Instead you're living on the run
Now it's coming off the sea
And it's moving through the trees
It is the wind before your hand
As its coming down upon me
You hide nothing
Just believe it
We all see it
The song "We'll Find Out" by Timber Timbre is a hauntingly beautiful and introspective piece that delves into the idea of hidden intentions and actions. The first verse asks whether actions reflect the heart's intentions and whether the mind is mistaken or the conscience is not at ease. The second verse wonders if someone strives to deny the presence of kindred spirits and if their highest pleasure is the misfortune of others. The chorus offers the assurance that nothing is hidden and that others can see the intentions and actions.
The third verse takes a dark turn and tells the story of someone waiting in a basement, fearing the fate of 3000 volts that would be sent through them. The person couldn't accept this fate and didn't know what to say, only realizing what they should have done after the fact. The final verse is more abstract, with imagery of something coming off the sea and moving through the trees, representing a sense of impending doom.
Overall, the song delves into the idea that actions have consequences and that hidden motives can be revealed over time. It's a dark and thought-provoking piece that leaves the listener with a sense of foreboding.
Line by Line Meaning
Do your actions mention, your heart's intentions?
Are you truly displaying your true intentions through your actions?
Is your mind mistaken? Is your conscience not at ease?
Are you certain about your thoughts, or are they leading you astray from your conscience?
Do you strive to deny each kindred spirit in the room?
Do you try to neglect the bond you share with the people around you?
And is your highest pleasure now, the misfortune of fools?
Is causing discomfort to others leading you to your highest satisfaction?
You hide nothing
Just believe it
We all see it
Despite your disguise, your true self is visible to us all
In the basement, you did wait
Wondering what they would do
And you could not accept the fate of three thousand volts through you
And there is nothing you could say
Only what you should have done
And you should have walked away
Instead you're living on the run
You were stuck in the basement, unsure of what would happen next, and you did things you now deeply regret, leading you to live in fear of consequences
Now it's coming off the sea
And it's moving through the trees
It is the wind before your hand
As its coming down upon me
There is a force, perhaps an omen, that is affecting everything before you, including me
Lyrics © ARTS & CRAFTS MUSIC INC
Written by: Taylor Kirk
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Maree Wallace
Do your actions mention your hearts intentions? We'll find out. We'll find out.
Is your mind mistaken? Is your conscience not at ease? We'll find out, we'll find out.
Do you strive to deny each kindred spirit in the room? We'll find out, we'll find out.
Is your highest pleasure now the misfortune of fools? We'll find out, we'll find out.
You had nothing, just believe it, we all see it.
In a basement u did wait. Wondering what they would do?
But you could not accept the fate of 3000 volts through you,
and there was nothing You could say only what You should have done.
You should have walked away instead You're living on the run;
And its coming off the sea and its moving through the trees;
It is the wind before your hand as its coming down upon me
You had nothing, just believe it. We all see it.
schnook11
This song is just so beautiful.....I can't stop listening to it. One night, closing the bar, with the lights low, a moth fluttered onto my shoulder right when the choir kicked in, and I started crying. So pretty.
Thea Löber
schnook11 Made my day thanks for appreciating insects
Ben Watson
Thank you for such a beautiful comment :)
peppercollee
I would cry too if a moth flied onto me
Jamie Niblett
I agree. It's got to be the prettiest song out there about a man about to be frazzled to death in the electric chair.
NozaOz
Love this
mellkiades
Timber Timbre is a Canadian band that creates sublime music, dark but not sad. I almost love them as much as Grandaddy and their blessed singer, Jason Lytle.
flapjack012
Also 2 of my favorites
AndyHeTheNumberless
I'll never get tired of this song..
Victoria S
Jesus fuckin' Christ, man. This band is SO FANTASTIC. So happy I discovered them.