Trampled By Turtles (TBT) is an indie folk band from Duluth, Minnesota. The… Read Full Bio ↴Trampled By Turtles (TBT) is an indie folk band from Duluth, Minnesota. The group is most famous for both its fast-paced songs and plaintive ballads. Their high-energy concerts have attracted an ever-growing, dedicated fan following. The band members have referenced inspirations such as Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Ralph Stanley. Their fifth release, Palomino, has maintained a position in the Top 10 on the Billboard bluegrass charts for 52 straight weeks. Their music has been featured in TV shows including Deadliest Catch and Squidbillies. Their sixth studio album, Stars and Satellites, was released on April 10, 2012.

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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Valley
Trampled by Turtles Lyrics

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Down by the wild wood water
You jumped right in
Swallowed the whole damn package
See you later friend
It's alright to remember
What you should of said
With all them angels dying
In your cloudy head

There's peace in the Valley
Just give it some time
And you do all you can
But you're just a man
So you walk away.

There's no use in fighting
You just lose your breath
She covered her weary eyes
Gently wished for death

There's peace in the Valley
Just give it some time
And you do all you can
With your two good hands
Then you walk away

It's all dust and memories
I realized today
But its all we'll carry
As time slips away

There's peace in the Valley
Just give it some time
And I do all I can

To try and understand
Before its over and done

Overall Meaning

The song "Valley" by Trampled by Turtles is a poignant and contemplative piece that touches on themes of loss, acceptance, and grief. The first verse paints a picture of someone near a river or a body of water, who jumped in and took in everything, only to realize that it was a mistake. The lyrics suggest that though it's natural to struggle with regrets and unresolved feelings, it's important to acknowledge them and take steps to get closure, especially when it comes to dealing with the loss of loved ones. The line "with all them angels dying in your cloudy head" suggests that the person they are addressing is haunted by ghosts of the past and unable to move forward.

The chorus, "There's peace in the Valley, just give it some time, and you do all you can, but you're just a man, so you walk away," is a reminder that healing is a slow process, and that we are all human and capable of making mistakes. Sometimes it's necessary to accept defeat and let time work its magic. The second verse describes someone who is tired of fighting and just wishes for everything to end. The songwriter acknowledges that there is no use in fighting, because it only leads to exhaustion.

The final verse reflects on the transience of life and the impermanence of everything we hold dear. Despite the difficulties and the memories that haunt us, we carry on because it's all we can do. The last line, "before it's over and done," suggests that we should make the most of the time we have and try to make peace with our past.

Line by Line Meaning

Down by the wild wood water
By the running water in the forest

You jumped right in
You took a risk and went for it

Swallowed the whole damn package
Accepted everything that came with it

See you later friend
Goodbye, my friend, we might not see each other again

It's alright to remember
It's fine to keep memories

What you should of said
Regret of unsaid words

With all them angels dying
With all the loved ones passing away

In your cloudy head
In a state of confusion and sadness

There's peace in the Valley
There is a chance of finding solace

Just give it some time
Be patient, it will come eventually

And you do all you can
You give it your best shot