Segall began his recording career as a part-time musician in various underground bands in Orange County and the San Francisco Bay Area, before beginning a solo career in 2008. Segall's first solo release was the cassette Horn The Unicorn released on the Wizard Mountain label (later re-released by HBSP-2X on vinyl record). Around the same time, Wizard Mountain also released a split cassette featuring Segall and the band Superstitions entitled Halfnonagon.
In 2012, Segall released three LPs: His solo album, Twins; a collaboration with White Fence titled Hair and Slaughterhouse, an album with the Ty Segall Band.
The Last Waltz
Ty Segall Lyrics
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My baby left for the world up above
And no one saw her when she died
My baby died with no tears in her eyes
Oh, baby, baby
Where will I go?
The bombs came down and destroyed my home
Now that you're gone
I'm sorry dear, I cannot go on
And I take myself to the place where we fell
In love those nights before there was hell
I did not know how free we were
Until you left in a ball of sulphur
And like a man institutionalized
I cannot live, so now I must die
And the only way to see you again
Is for my life to come to an end
Yes, I remember now what it was
I drank some down, stopped wasting my time
Just a couple more will do the trick
Mama, yes that's it
Yes and soon, soon I'll be with you soon
Oh soon, soon I'll be with you soon
Yes and soon, soon I'll be with you soon
Soon, soon I'll be with you soon
Yes and soon, soon I'll be with you soon
Soon, soon I'll be with you soon
Yes and soon, soon I'll be with you soon
Soon, soon I'll be with you soon
The lyrics of Ty Segall's song "The Last Waltz" depict a poignant story of loss, devastation, and longing. The singer is mourning the death of their loved one, referred to as "baby," who has passed away and left them in a world filled with pain and sorrow. The line "No more pain, no more love" suggests that the singer believes their baby has escaped the hardships and struggles of life, but their departure has also left a void in the singer's own existence.
The song further explores the aftermath of this loss by describing how the baby's death went unnoticed by others. This emphasizes the isolation and loneliness the singer feels in their grief. The premise that their baby died without shedding tears symbolizes a lack of emotional release, possibly indicating a somber acceptance of the baby's passing.
In the chorus, the singer questions where they will go now that their world has been shattered. The mention of bombs destroying their home implies a larger, external tragedy that has occurred alongside the personal loss they are experiencing. The destruction serves as a metaphor for the chaos and destruction that has taken over their life.
Seeking solace and connection to their lost loved one, the singer recalls a place where they fell in love in the past. They romanticize those times before the world turned into "hell," suggesting a longing for the innocence and happiness they shared with their baby. Additionally, the mention of sulfur symbolizes the war-like and destructive atmosphere that led to the baby's departure.
Struggling to cope with this immense grief, the singer contemplates suicide, viewing death as the only means to reunite with their baby again. They describe feeling so trapped, like someone institutionalized, that they see no other option. The reference to consuming something to end their life suggests a self-destructive behavior, indicating they have resorted to substance abuse as a coping mechanism.
The repetition of the word "soon" in the latter part of the song highlights the singer's desire to be reunited with their baby. It reveals a sense of urgency and impatience, emphasizing their longing for death as a means to find peace and be with their lost love. Overall, "The Last Waltz" delves into the depths of heartache, personal trauma, and the desperate yearning for reunion in the face of profound loss.
Line by Line Meaning
No more pain, no more love
I have experienced so much pain and loss in my life, I long for an end to it all and an absence of love.
My baby left for the world up above
The person I loved dearly has passed away and I believe they are now in a heavenly realm.
And no one saw her when she died
There was no one present to witness the moment of her passing.
My baby died with no tears in her eyes
At the time of her death, she showed no signs of sadness or distress.
Oh, baby, baby
Oh, my beloved, my dear
Where will I go?
I feel lost and unsure of where to find solace or direction now that you're gone.
The bombs came down and destroyed my home
My world was shattered and destroyed by the devastation of bombings.
Now that you're gone
Since you have departed from this world
I'm sorry dear, I cannot go on
I apologize, but I simply cannot continue living without you.
And I take myself to the place where we fell
I transport myself mentally to the location where our love first blossomed.
In love those nights before there was hell
During those blissful nights filled with love, there was no suffering or despair.
I did not know how free we were
I failed to realize the freedom and joy we possessed when we were together.
Until you left in a ball of sulphur
It was only after you departed in a sudden and explosive manner that I understood the true extent of our happiness.
And like a man institutionalized
Similar to someone confined within the walls of an institution, I feel trapped and confined by my grief.
I cannot live, so now I must die
My pain is so unbearable that I see no alternative but to end my own life.
And the only way to see you again
The sole means of being reunited with you
Is for my life to come to an end
Is through the cessation of my own existence.
Yes, I remember now what it was
Indeed, I now recall the sensation and essence of our love.
I drank some down, stopped wasting my time
I consumed a substance to numb myself and escape the sense of futility and purposelessness.
Just a couple more will do the trick
Taking a few more doses of the substance will provide the desired outcome.
Mama, yes that's it
Mother, that is the solution.
Yes and soon, soon I'll be with you soon
Yes, and before long, I will be reunited with you.
Oh soon, soon I'll be with you soon
Oh, very soon, I will be together with you.
Soon, soon I'll be with you soon
In a short amount of time, I will join you.
Yes and soon, soon I'll be with you soon
Certainly, before you know it, I will be by your side.
Soon, soon I'll be with you soon
In no time at all, I will be reunited with you.
Yes and soon, soon I'll be with you soon
Without a doubt, I will be with you very soon.
Soon, soon I'll be with you soon
In the near future, I will be with you once again.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, THE BEST MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: Ty Garrett Segall, Benjamin Arthur Boye, Charles Moothart, Emmett Kelly, Michael Patrick Cronin
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