Vampire Weekend received much buzz from local blogs throughout 2007 during their rise to a record deal with indie label XL Recordings. Rolling Stone placed Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa at number 57 for the top 100 songs of 2007.
The band's debut album, "Vampire Weekend" was released on January 28. 2008. It was a surprise success, peaking at #17 on the Billboard 200.
Their second album "Contra" was released on January 12, 2010. It contains the single "Cousins". The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, only the 12th independently released and distributed album to achieve such a feat.
They are self-proclaimed "specialists in the following styles: 'Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa', 'Upper West Side Soweto', 'Campus', and 'Oxford Comma Riddim.'"
The name "Vampire Weekend" comes from a movie that Ezra Koenig made in the summer of his freshman year at college. You can watch the trailer on Youtube, here.
Their official site is http://www.vampireweekend.com/
Flower Moon
Vampire Weekend Lyrics
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Curse the night
If the sun don't make things right
Then it's gonna take a year
Gonna take a year
Flower moon
Sacred sign
Now's the time to disappear
Gonna take a year
It was the right place, wrong time
Another night at the borderline
Another night in then sway of the the flower moon
It was the right week on a cursed day
Another chapter was under way
Another year in the light of the flower moon
It was the right place, wrong time
Another night at the borderline
Another night in then sway of the the flower moon
It was the right week on a cursed day
Another chapter was under way
Another year in the light of the flower moon
It was the right place, wrong time
Another night at the borderline
Another night in then sway of the the flower moon
It was the right week on a cursed day
Another chapter was under way
Another year in the light of the flower moon
A shift in weight
A simple twist of fate
Suddenly it's much too late
The rising tide's already lapping at the gate
Flower moon
Curse the night
If the sun don't make things right
Then it's gonna take a year
Gonna take a year
Flower moon
Sacred sign
Coca-Cola and red wine
Now's the time to disappear
Gonna take a year
Flower moon
Curse the night
If the sun don't make things right
Then it's gonna take a year
Gonna take a year
The song "Flower Moon" by Vampire Weekend is a story of missed opportunities and bad timing. The flower moon is the full moon that appears in May each year, and it is said to symbolize fertility, growth, and change. The chorus "Flower moon, curse the night" seems to suggest that despite the beauty and promise of the flower moon, a curse hangs over the night, preventing progress and change. The lines "If the sun don't make things right, then it's gonna take a year" suggest that despite the hope the flower moon represents, change will not happen quickly or easily.
The second verse speaks of the right place at the wrong time, and the right week on a cursed day - once again highlighting the theme of missed opportunities due to bad timing. The lines "Coca-Cola and red wine, now's the time to disappear, gonna take a year" could be interpreted as a call to escape - whether that be from the situation, the night, or even reality itself. The final verse implies that time is running out, with "a shift in weight, a simple twist of fate, suddenly it's much too late, the rising tide's already lapping at the gate".
Line by Line Meaning
Flower moon
The full moon in May commonly referred to as the ‘flower moon’.
Curse the night
An expression of disliking the night because of bad experiences and happenings.
If the sun don't make things right
If the sun does not shine some light on the current situation and help fix things.
Then it's gonna take a year
It will take a long time to fix the problems and get through the hardships.
Gonna take a year
Reiterating the fact that the problems will take a long time to solve.
Sacred sign
The flower moon is considered a significant and holy symbol or event by some cultures.
Coca-Cola and red wine
An example of the materialistic and indulgent things people turn to in order to forget the problems and seek escape.
Now's the time to disappear
A suggestion that it is time to take a break and escape from the problems for some time.
It was the right place, wrong time
Being in a place where one would like to be but at an unfortunate or difficult time. A feeling of being stuck in a difficult situation.
Another night at the borderline
Spending another night at the place where one is stuck in the difficult situation.
Another night in then sway of the the flower moon
A repetition of the earlier theme: the ‘sway of the flower moon’ representing the hypnotic effect of the moon that keeps one stuck in the difficult situation.
Another chapter was under way
Life goes on despite the difficulties, and things are still moving forward.
Another year in the light of the flower moon
Another year of being stuck in the hypnotic sway of the flower moon and not being able to break free from the situation.
A shift in weight
A sudden change in conditions that require serious attention.
A simple twist of fate
An event or accident that has changed one's circumstances or future unexpectedly.
Suddenly it's much too late
The change has reached a point of no return due to lack of attention or inability to cope.
The rising tide's already lapping at the gate
The situation has already gotten worse and threatens to completely overpower the person or situation.
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sam Gendel, Ezra Koenig, Ariel Rechtshaid
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aunthau MV
[Verse: Ezra Koenig & Steve Lacy]
Flower moon cursed the night
If the sun don't make things right
Then it's gonna take a year
Gonna take a year
Flower moon, sacred sign
Coca-Cola and red wine
Now's the time to disappear
Gonna take a year
[Chorus: Steve Lacy, Ezra Koenig & Steve Lacy]
It was the right place, wrong time
Another night at the borderline
Another night in the sway of the flower moon
It was the right week on a cursed day
Another chapter was underway
Another year in the light of the flower moon
It was the right place, wrong time
Another night at the borderline
Another night in the sway of the flower moon
It was the right week on a cursed day
Another chapter was underway
Another year in the light of the flower moon
[Chorus: Ezra Koenig & Steve Lacy]
It was the right place, wrong time
Another night at the borderline
Another night in the sway of the flower moon
It was the right week on a cursed day
Another chapter was underway
Another year in the light of the flower moon
[Bridge: Danielle Haim]
A shift in weight
A simple twist of fate
Suddenly, it's much too late
The rising tide's already lapping at the gate
[Verse: Ezra Koenig & Steve Lacy]
Flower moon cursed the night
If the sun don't make things right
Then it's gonna take a year
Gonna take a year
Flower moon, sacred sign
Coca-Cola and red wine
Now's the time to disappear
Gonna take a year
[Outro: Steve Lacy]
Flower moon cursed the night
If the sun don't make things right
Then it's gonna take a year
Gonna take a year
aunthau MV
[Verse: Ezra Koenig & Steve Lacy]
Flower moon cursed the night
If the sun don't make things right
Then it's gonna take a year
Gonna take a year
Flower moon, sacred sign
Coca-Cola and red wine
Now's the time to disappear
Gonna take a year
[Chorus: Steve Lacy, Ezra Koenig & Steve Lacy]
It was the right place, wrong time
Another night at the borderline
Another night in the sway of the flower moon
It was the right week on a cursed day
Another chapter was underway
Another year in the light of the flower moon
It was the right place, wrong time
Another night at the borderline
Another night in the sway of the flower moon
It was the right week on a cursed day
Another chapter was underway
Another year in the light of the flower moon
[Chorus: Ezra Koenig & Steve Lacy]
It was the right place, wrong time
Another night at the borderline
Another night in the sway of the flower moon
It was the right week on a cursed day
Another chapter was underway
Another year in the light of the flower moon
[Bridge: Danielle Haim]
A shift in weight
A simple twist of fate
Suddenly, it's much too late
The rising tide's already lapping at the gate
[Verse: Ezra Koenig & Steve Lacy]
Flower moon cursed the night
If the sun don't make things right
Then it's gonna take a year
Gonna take a year
Flower moon, sacred sign
Coca-Cola and red wine
Now's the time to disappear
Gonna take a year
[Outro: Steve Lacy]
Flower moon cursed the night
If the sun don't make things right
Then it's gonna take a year
Gonna take a year
stitch
Six years worth waiting. Flower Moon is definitely a highlight.
itss.christelle
hes not getting noticed! this song is amazinggg <33
Willie Padin
This song shows the amazing sounds of Vampire Weekend. This is actually a Salsa song. You can expect wonders from this group.
emilio O
For the rest of my life, listening to this album will be reminiscing my youth on the summer of 2019.
sprtrnds
Nice
costco freezer
me too. i’m tearing up.
ConjLa Bonj
My dude, legit same
Samuel
SAME!
Wilo Polis
@Samuel Okay I feel like a stalker now