The quartet formed and began touring around the area in 1991. They began recording soon after and a local radio station began giving their song "Lost and Found" some air time. Dragon Street Records released Tripping Daisy's debut album Bill, a straight-ahead grunge-pop album except being characterized by overly processed vocals a la neo-psychedelia and a few very interesting transitions. All subsequent albums were released by Island Records; the album Bill was also re-released by Island. I Am an Elastic Firecracker lightened up on the vocal processors except when needed for effect. The arrangements were taken to a much more advanced level on this album, but fade in comparison to the improvements on their magnum opus Jesus Hits Like the Atom Bomb. Tim DeLaughter really found his niche as a vocalist and a songwriter on this album. Though minimalistic in some respects, the album is characterized by an interesting fragmentary songwriting style, where a song can go from one vignette to a completely different other, and still achieve a seamless quality. The production qualities of Eric Drew Feldman and the band are a marvel, as is the instrumentation and glorious harmonies.
Wes Berggren was found dead in his apartment on October 27, 1999, due to an overdose. With the death of Berggren the band canceled its tours and stopped recording, officially disbanding on December 14, 1999. Their final self-titled album was released posthumously with Berggren's father Don playing a Fender Rhodes on the unfinished
"Soothing Jubilee". Their eponymous album was a warm symphonic affair with more beautiful instrumentation and playful lyrics, which rounded up this wonderful rock group by including a new version of 'One Through Four', a song originally featured on 'Bill', and the re-recorded edition showed the progress they had made in 6 years.
Same Dress New Day
Tripping Daisy Lyrics
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Your silver is tarnished
Lady in darkness
The cat is old and still
Keep all your makeup
Packed on your head
Invite all the demons
The truck stops in the bed
You can't rely on a stranger to love you
You can't rely on a friend who's dead
You can't deny all the people who love you
You can't deny when their love is dead
You know that you will love you still
You can't deny the love that you must
Brush off your anger
Go fix your hair
Tell all the people
The brain is always dead
The sky is the limit
When the ocean is hiding
Keep all your secrets
Locked inside
You can't rely on a stranger to love you
You can't rely on a friend who's dead
You can't deny all the people who love you
You can't deny when their love is dead
You know that you will love you still
You can't deny the love that you must feel
The lyrics of Tripping Daisy's Same Dress New Day present a quite cryptic and somewhat enigmatic message, being open to interpretation and leaving room for various meanings. The song is structured around a series of seemingly unrelated images and concepts that merge together to create a sense of dissonance, confusion and unease. The first stanza revolves around the idea of shedding one's external facade, represented by the coat and makeup, and revealing the true self that lies beneath. The context is that of a dark, still atmosphere, where even the cat seems to be stuck in time. The line "invite all the demons" reinforces the idea of confronting one's inner darkness and confronting the subconscious.
The second stanza invokes a sense of disconnection and mistrust in human relationships. The repetition of "you can't rely on" emphasizes the idea of abandonment, betrayal and loss. The character presented in the lyrics is haunted by the feeling of being left alone, rejected and abandoned, unable to establish meaningful connections with others. However, the chorus provides a glimmer of hope, suggesting that self-love and acceptance are the ultimate source of comfort and solace.
The third stanza is characterized by a contrast between the vastness of the sky and the hidden depths of the ocean, implying that reality is not always what it seems, and the truth is often concealed under layers of pretense and illusion. Keeping secrets locked inside is a recurring motif that suggests the need for privacy and self-protection, but also the danger of internalizing one's emotions and thoughts too much.
Overall, Same Dress New Day is a song that deals with themes such as self-discovery, loneliness, and resilience. Its cryptic and surreal lyrics invite the listener to ponder on the different layers of meaning contained within them and create a personal interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Take off your coat
Let go of your inhibitions and reveal your true self.
Your silver is tarnished
Your once bright and shiny outlook on life has lost its luster.
Lady in darkness
Feeling lost in a world where you can't find your way.
The cat is old and still
The things that used to energize you no longer do and you feel stuck.
Keep all your makeup packed on your head
Don't hide under a facade, instead show your true self to the world.
Invite all the demons
Face your inner struggles and come to terms with them.
The truck stops in the bed
Everything comes to a standstill and you feel stuck in your current situation.
You can't rely on a stranger to love you
True love comes from within, and can't be found in the arms of someone else.
You can't rely on a friend who's dead
You can't always depend on others for support, especially those who are no longer there for you.
You can't deny all the people who love you
Acknowledge the love you receive from others and don't push it away.
You can't deny when their love is dead
Recognize when love has run its course and it's time to move on.
You know that you will love you still
No matter what happens in life, you must love and accept yourself.
You can't deny the love that you must feel
Allow yourself to feel and express love, both within yourself and towards others.
Brush off your anger
Release any pent-up anger or frustration.
Go fix your hair
Take care of yourself, both physically and emotionally.
Tell all the people
Communicate openly and honestly with those in your life.
The brain is always dead
Sometimes it feels like there's no hope or solution to our problems, but we must keep moving forward.
The sky is the limit
The possibilities in life are endless.
When the ocean is hiding
Even when life seems murky or unclear, there is potential for growth and change.
Keep all your secrets locked inside
It's okay to keep certain things to yourself and not share everything with others.
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Written by: BRYAN WAKELAND, MARK PIRRO, TIM DELAUGHTER, WES BERGGREN
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