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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Feet and Bones
Trampled by Turtles Lyrics
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Hired feet and bones
Tried to burn us to the ground
To build a brand new home
All lined up to carry me
To hell just like before
Winter seems so far away
Like tragedy and war
Justice waits for nothing, man
Your eyes have turned to stone
I waited as long as I can
And then set out alone
And all those boys from Harlem came
And they don't mess around
The whistle woke me up at dawn
Such an awful sound
I can't stand to read the news
Of Jericho and swine
Touring bands and roofing crews
Is where we spend our time
Lie and sty the poor man grows
So tired of left and right
Careful not to say too much
Or look straight at the light
"Feet and Bones" by Trampled by Turtles is a song about oppression and the struggle for justice. The lyrics describe a town that is being threatened by hired guns who want to burn it down in order to make room for a new home. The singer is surrounded by these hired guns, and he feels trapped and hopeless. He knows that justice waits for nothing, and that he must stand up for himself and his community. He decides to set out alone, even though he knows that the journey will be difficult and dangerous.
The second half of the song focuses on the singer's frustration with the state of the world. He can't stand to read the news because it is full of stories about corruption and greed. He feels like he is stuck in a cycle of poverty and oppression, and that no one is listening to him. Despite this, he is careful not to say too much or look too closely at the light, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for power or truth. The song ends with a sense of resignation, as the singer acknowledges that he is tired of the fight, but knows that he cannot give up.
Overall, "Feet and Bones" is a powerful commentary on the struggle for justice and the importance of standing up for what is right. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and metaphors, which make them both compelling and thought-provoking.
Line by Line Meaning
Hired guns surround my town
The town is encircled by hired men, who are sent by someone to take action against the people of the town.
Hired feet and bones
The hired men are marching around, looking for people to hurt.
Tried to burn us to the ground
The hired men tried to destroy the town by setting it on fire.
To build a brand new home
The hired men are trying to destroy the old town to build a new place in its place.
All lined up to carry me
The hired men are ready to take me away to a place from which there is no return.
To hell just like before
The hired men are taking me to hell, as they have already done this to people in some other town.
Winter seems so far away
The difficult times will not last forever, good times will come again.
Like tragedy and war
The situation is as bad as a tragedy or a war.
Justice waits for nothing, man
Justice can be delayed further and further, and sometimes not at all.
Your eyes have turned to stone
Your heart has become cold and merciless.
I waited as long as I can
I have waited for a long time for something to happen.
And then set out alone
I have decided to go out and face the world on my own.
And all those boys from Harlem came
A group of young and brave people from Harlem came to help.
And they don't mess around
They are very serious about what they are about to do.
The whistle woke me up at dawn
I heard a sound which reminded me of a whistle that woke me up early in the morning.
Such an awful sound
The sound was terrible and scary.
I can't stand to read the news
I cannot bear to read newspapers and see how the world is changing for the worse.
Of Jericho and swine
The news is about the fall of the city of Jericho and the unclean animals that are treated as pests.
Touring bands and roofing crews
The touring bands and construction workers are hardworking people who are always on the move.
Is where we spend our time
This is how most of our days are spent, being busy and working hard.
Lie and sty the poor man grows
The rich use lies and deceit to plant their wealth and grow richer while the poor suffer.
So tired of left and right
I am tired of the never-ending debate between the left and the right, as they are just two sides of the same coin.
Careful not to say too much
Be extremely cautious about what you say, as it may be misunderstood or even twisted for someone else's gain.
Or look straight at the light
Do not look directly at the truth, since it will ruin the illusion that the world is still a good place.
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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