The band has performed at many national festivals including Coachella, Stagecoach, Summerfest, Bumbershoot, and Pickathon. In 2011, they performed at several large folk festivals such as Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Newport Folk Festival and 2011 ROMP roots and branches. They are scheduled to play the Sasquatch Festival, Bonnaroo, All Good Music Festival, Newport Folk Festival, and Lollapalooza in 2012.
2014 saw the release of Trampled by Turtles's seventh studio album, Wild Animals, on July 15th. The band tapped Alan Sparhawk, from the band Low, to produce Wild Animals. Sparhawk's influence is evident in the band's seemingly more alternative, high lonesome sound. The night of Wild Animals' release, TBT made their second appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman. On August 16th, Trampled by Turtles headlined a sold out show at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO.
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The Calm and the Crying Wind
Trampled By Turtles Lyrics
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And all the cheap thrills
And the words that collide
And all the poets
And all the pain pills
And the god on your side
It never will
And we all get older
And older still
But morning is peaceful
Like it's always been
The calm and the crying wind
It's awkward and painful
To wish for the end
'Cause the end is gonna come
But baby I love you
Like I did back then
Like the west and the setting sun
And I ain't been sleeping
And I'm tired as hell
And I stare art the ceiling
And talk to myself
But morning is peaceful
Like it's always been
The calm and the crying wind
In "The Calm and the Crying Wind," Trampled by Turtles sings about the complexities of life, love, and loss. The first verse mentions "painted pistols" and "cheap thrills," suggesting the recklessness and impulsiveness that can come with youth. The lyrics then shift to "poets" and "pain pills," perhaps representing the struggles and pain that come with growing older. The phrase "the god on your side" could refer to the role of religion in providing comfort during difficult times, or it could be a commentary on the belief in a higher power which may not always offer tangible help.
The chorus brings a sense of serenity and acceptance to the melancholy themes of the song. Despite the struggles and pain of life, morning always comes with its "calm and crying wind." The second verse continues to illustrate the weight of time on an individual - the singer is constantly tired and unable to find rest. The lyrics still suggest a deep love for another - "baby I love you / like I did back then / like the west and the setting sun." Despite any personal struggles, love remains a constant and unchanging force.
Overall, "The Calm and the Crying Wind" is a poignant and poetic examination of the human experience. It recognizes the joys and pains of youth, as well as the hardships and difficulties of growing older, but ultimately finds a sense of peace and hope in love and the beauty of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Painted pistols
References to cheap and gaudy weaponry that suggest violence and danger.
And all the cheap thrills
Refers to the cheap but fleeting pleasure one gets from meaningless experiences.
And the words that collide
Refers to conflicting ideas, arguments, or conversations that happen without reaching a resolution.
And all the poets
Suggests that artists or poets feel pain and intensify it through their work.
And all the pain pills
Alludes to the temporary relief that medicines can provide for deep emotional pain.
And the god on your side
Alludes to the comfort and guidance people feel from their belief in a higher power.
It don't help you
Suggests that the above elements can only provide temporary relief, and don't bring lasting peace or solutions.
It never will
Assert the fact that the temporary nature of external factors keeps those elements from ever delivering permanent solutions.
And we all get older
Reminds us that with the passage of time, everything passes away, and transforms.
And older still
Alludes to the inevitability of aging, and long time spans.
But morning is peaceful
Compares the morning with the possibility of calmness and emotional stability.
Like it's always been
Suggests that mornings have indeed been, are, and will always be peaceful.
The calm and the crying wind
The combination of your inner calm and the emotional ups and downs of life.
It's awkward and painful
Suggests how painful it could be to passively accept the inevitability of death.
To wish for the end
Alludes to the pain we feel in accepting the end of everything.
'Cause the end is gonna come
Reminds us that everything in life has a finite lifespan.
But baby I love you
Expresses an enduring love toward someone, regardless of the length of the relationship.
Like I did back then
Compares the strength of a present love to the early stages of that relationship.
Like the west and the setting sun
Alludes to the beauty and romance of the ending day.
And I ain't been sleeping
Suggests restlessness or stress.
And I'm tired as hell
Suggests that they are exhausted.
And I stare at the ceiling
Suggests that this person is feeling trapped and alone.
And talk to myself
Indicates introspection or self-reflection.
The calm and the crying wind
Repeats the central theme of inner calm and external turmoil.
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DAVID PATRICK CARROLL, DAVID PAUL SIMONETT, ERIK ROBERT BERRY, RYAN DAVID YOUNG, TIMOTHY POWELL SAXHAUG
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