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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Repetition
Trampled by Turtles Lyrics
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I called my Dad and all my friends
It was hazy but so is this
(Whoa oh oh)
I fell beneath the inbetween
It's best to just say just what you mean
Carpenter's in your mouth
Oh oh
I came around and you were gone
Not just you everything was gone
Into the womb and out again
(Whoa oh oh)
So keep your pillow upon my mouth
Till I stop struggling then your out
Over and over again
(Whoa oh oh)
Over and over again
Trampled by Turtles's song Repetition speaks of a person who falls into a state of confusion and hopelessness, struggling to communicate their thoughts and feelings. The opening lines, "Did you see the picture I was in, I called my Dad and all my friends," suggest that the person is seeking validation from their loved ones, perhaps to confirm their significance in the world. However, the next line, "It was hazy but so is this," implies that their reality is unclear and confusing, just like the picture.
The following verse, "I fell beneath the inbetween, It's best to just say just what you mean, Carpenter's in your mouth," further highlights the person's struggle to communicate effectively. The phrase "fell beneath the inbetween" could suggest that the individual has lost touch with reality, or is stuck in a limbo-like state where they cannot express themselves properly. "Carpenter's in your mouth" could either mean that the person has a block in their speech, or they are forced to build and repair with their words- unable to express raw emotions.
The chorus of the song, "So keep your pillow upon my mouth, Till I stop struggling then your out, Over and over again," could suggest that the person is willing to silence themselves for the sake of others; that they are willing to keep their struggles to themselves, waiting for a time when they are ready to communicate their feelings. The line, "Over and over again," further proves that the person feels stuck in a cycle of inability to express themselves properly.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you see the picture I was in
Asking if the other person saw the picture of myself and hoping to get their attention
I called my Dad and all my friends
Excitedly called everyone I know to share the news about the picture
It was hazy but so is this
The picture was blurry, just like my own feelings and thoughts
I fell beneath the inbetween
Feeling stuck between two worlds, unsure of my place and direction
It's best to just say just what you mean
Being honest and straightforward is the best approach in any situation
Carpenter's in your mouth
Referring to the phrase 'measure twice, cut once', emphasizing the importance of precision and attention to detail
I came around and you were gone
Realizing that the other person has left or moved on without me
Not just you everything was gone
Everything else in my life seems to have disappeared as well
Into the womb and out again
Feeling like I've gone through a rebirth or reset of sorts
So keep your pillow upon my mouth
Metaphorically 'silencing' my thoughts and emotions in order to find peace and clarity
Till I stop struggling then your out
Hoping to reach a state of contentment and resolution, where the other person's influence is no longer necessary
Over and over again
Endlessly repeating these same cycles and patterns in my life
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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Saul J
This is literally the best music video I have ever seen. Well done!
Joseph McCormick
Saul Japuntich do you like mainstream sports? I don't at all.. I'm getting the vibe we think alike tell me if I'm wrong.
Gawain_Goat
This song touches on my deep sense of depression and anxiety. The music fuels it and calms it at the same time, sending me in a loop of stale understanding. Like "life feels like garbage a lot man, i feel that too, but ya know what? uh, yeah that's all i got." And though i know there's hope and Jesus and love, yadda yadda yadda, this song still gives me a headache, and . . . i love it.
Gawain_Goat
everything got way more depressing than I ever could have realized, but I'm still alive!
infraredbob
does that end scene send chills down anyone else's spine?
btpadgett87
I'm so in love with these guys, they never let me down. But, what i want to know is... how did this new album fly under my radar for 2 years? damn...
Matt B
Looking forward to being able to see these guys live again. I have seen them twice but it has been two or 3 years. Their shows never disappoint!
Pooptyschmoopty
So freaking glad you guys have found eachother and being one with this awesome music!
Austin Terry
Laugh sing dance. This song puts me in a loop. Love it.
Alma Russ
Love this song!