Time of Orchids toured with bands like Kayo Dot, Cheer-Accident, Behold... the Arctopus, Genghis Tron and Friendly Bears.
Time of Orchids broke up in December of 2007. Keyboardist/vocalist Chuck Stern is now working under the name Stern. Drummer Dave Bodie now plays in Kayo Dot. He and guitarist/vocalist Eric Fitzgerald have a new project with original ToO drummer Keith Abrams. Bassist Jesse Krakow continues to work with Craig Wedren on his feature film/soundtrack "WAND," in addition to playing shows in the recently reunited Shudder To Think, working on solo albums and various other projects.
Darling Abandon
Time of Orchids Lyrics
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To defend your hurrying heart
To be part of whole
They would have you believe
That wonders are never yours to be done
In the bare bones
Darling abandon, your history
Knows no bounds and it forces you
Madly, through passages ashen
With drudgery into scheme
Beckoning
In time, your weapon grows for you
The opening lines of "Darling Abandon" are evocative of a sense of urgency and a desire to protect oneself from harm. The singer urges the listener to defend their heart, to care for themselves, and to strive for a sense of wholeness. The next lines suggest that there are external forces at play that seek to hold us back from achieving greatness. The third stanza suggests that we must abandon our pasts and histories in order to move forward, to break free from the monotony of our lives, and to seek out new experiences.
The overarching message of the song is one of hope, of trying to break free from the bonds of routine and mediocrity, and to embrace our full potential. The song encourages us to take risks and to push ourselves beyond our perceived limits. The lyrics are poetic and suggestive, leaving much room for interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
It's only a care for the soon
The concern is only for the near future
To defend your hurrying heart
To protect your urgent emotions
To be part of whole
To belong to a complete entity
They would have you believe
Others try to make you think
That wonders are never yours to be done
You are incapable of doing amazing things
In the bare bones
At the essential level
What makes you gold from slave
What transforms you from a captive to a valuable being
Darling abandon, your history
Beloved, leave your past behind
Knows no bounds and it forces you
Your past experiences are unlimited and they drive you
Madly, through passages ashen
Desperately, through bleak paths
With drudgery into scheme
Transforming hard work into a plan
Beckoning
Calling for your attention
In time, your weapon grows for you
Eventually, your capability will increase to face challenges
Contributed by Reagan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@elliottstone7778
Song never ceases to amaze.
@Wondering-tx5es
One of my favorite songs ever.
@jackwinkles3221
So good, underrated band and this second half is awe inspiring
@genrecsound
It's only a care for the soon
To defend your hurrying heart
To be part of whole
They would have you believe
That wonders are never yours to be done
In the bare bones
What makes you gold from slave
Darling abandon, your history
Knows no bounds and it forces you
Madly, through passages ashen
With drudgery into scheme
Beckoning
In time, your weapon grows for you
@hard_hat_area
the harmonies from 2:07-2:27
@stefanwild4964
so weird so beautiful, its either art or complete nonsense, i don´t fucking know but i know i love it
@thamilkman807
slint + maudlin of the well
@steadyclout
Nice