The project originally came together with songs being written in 2005. It was not recorded until the fall of 2008 in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, USA.
Since then, Jon Mueller (Death Blues) and Thomas Wincek (of All Tiny Creatures) have left Collections of Colonies of Bees, but continue to be members of Volcano Choir. They have also added Matthew Skemp on bass, who also plays in All Tiny Creatures.
Byegone
Volcano Choir Lyrics
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Laying near the lights
Of the knights of the northern lodges
There's a border road
No one slip slides or stoppin'
And the neighborly, sleeping in a coffin
With enough keif
Took a rat trap out to the Ache Inn
We were drinking all the ways to down
Door's wide open
You know what were saying 'bout us now
He's a legend
I'm a legend
And we both go tripping through the door
You know that we are northern now
Heard you promise me at the north end of monogamy
Cut there from filament lead
Somewhere I heard you scream
For others' hearts
And in the limiest of lights
Hold the keys to a Cuban flight that you won't ever ride
It's time to up and die
Set sail!
Set sail!
Set sail!
Set sail!
Oh, you plenty competent
So why aren't you confident
It's softening to be softening
Then why are you so constant then?
Are we going on a coat ride?
Well, were off and definitely stumbling
Tossin' off your compliments, wow
Sexing all your Parliaments
The lyrics to Volcano Choir's song Byegone paint a vivid picture of a surreal journey through the night with the use of strange imagery and poetic language. The opening lines describe a dead body lying near the lights of the "knights of the northern lodges", suggesting a mystical and eerie atmosphere. The next few lines mention a "border road" where nobody stops or slides, implying a sense of urgency or danger. The lyrics continue with references to drug use ("enough keif") and drinking, as the singer takes a rat trap to the "Ache Inn". The lines "He's a legend, I'm a legend, and we both go tripping through the door" indicate that the singer is on this journey with a fellow adventurer who is the equal of the singer.
The second part of the song takes a darker turn as it mentions screaming and holding the keys to a Cuban flight that will never be ridden. The lyrics "It's time to up and die" suggest a sense of resignation or acceptance of death. The repeated lines "Set sail!" and "Are we going on a coat ride?" evoke a feeling of frantic, aimless movement. The song ends with a surreal reference to sexual activity and cigarette smoking ("Sexing all your Parliaments"). Overall, the lyrics to Byegone create a world that is simultaneously mysterious, dangerous, and captivating, inviting the listener to join the singer on this otherworldly journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Day dead bye-gone
The past is gone and over.
Laying near the lights
The past is still near and can be remembered through memories.
Of the knights of the northern lodges
The memory is associated with the culture and lifestyle of the north.
There's a border road
There is a path leading to a border that separates two distinct places.
No one slip slides or stoppin'
Nobody is slowing down or deviating from their path.
And the neighborly, sleeping in a coffin
Even the people who are familiar with the path are not guaranteed to survive.
With enough keif
Under the influence of a drug called keif,
You could really bore someone
It is possible to become so dull and uninteresting that it becomes exhausting to interact with.
Took a rat trap out to the Ache Inn
Went to a place called the Ache Inn, which may be unpleasant or dangerous.
We were drinking all the ways to down
We drank until we reached the very bottom.
Door's wide open
Anything is possible.
You know what were saying 'bout us now
We are aware of the rumors and opinions about us.
He's a legend
He is known and admired by many.
I'm a legend
I am also known and admired by many.
And we both go tripping through the door
We go through life without much concern for the consequences.
You know that we are northern now
Our lifestyle and personalities are shaped by the northern culture.
Heard you promise me at the north end of monogamy
You promised me that we would be faithful to each other, but it may have been a lie.
Cut there from filament lead
The promise was cut and broken.
Somewhere I heard you scream
At some point, I heard you cry out in pain.
For others' hearts
You were crying out for the pain of others.
And in the limiest of lights
In the brightest and most dazzling of moments,
Hold the keys to a Cuban flight that you won't ever ride
I hold the keys to a dream that you will never realize.
It's time to up and die
It is time to move on and let go of the past.
Set sail!
Let's embark on a new journey!
Oh, you plenty competent
You are capable and talented,
So why aren't you confident
But you lack confidence in yourself.
It's softening to be softening
It is okay to let go of some of your toughness and embrace your emotions.
Then why are you so constant then?
Why do you still cling to your unyielding attitude?
Are we going on a coat ride?
Are we embarking on a new adventure together?
Well, were off and definitely stumbling
We are already on our way, but we are not quite sure of ourselves yet.
Tossin' off your compliments, wow
You are rejecting the praise of others, even though you deserve it.
Sexing all your Parliaments
You are using sex and drugs to cope with your problems.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Michael Rosenau, Daniel Thomas Spack, Jonathan Edmund Mueller, Justin Deyarmond Edison Vernon, Matthew David Skemp, Thomas John Wincek
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Day dead bye-gone
Laying near the lights
Of the knights of the northern lodges
There’s a border road
No one slip slides or stoppin’
And the neighborly, sleeping in a coffin
With enough keif
You could really bore someone
Took a rat trap out to the Ache Inn
We were drinking all the ways to down
Door's wide open
You know what were saying ‘bout us now
He’s a legend
I’m a legend
And we both go tripping through the door
You know that we are northern now
Heard you promise me at the north end of monogamy
Cut there from filament lead
Somewhere I heard you scream
For others’ hearts
And in the limiest of lights
Hold the keys to a Cuban flight that you won’t ever ride
It’s time to up and die
Set sail!
Set sail!
Set sail!
Set sail!
Oh, you plenty competent
So why aren’t you confident
It’s softening to be softening
Then why are you so constant then?
Are we going on a coat ride?
Well, were off and definitely stumbling
Tossin’ off your compliments, wow
Sexing all your Parliaments
@thescatterpiratesquarepant7935
how can a video have 1.5m views but 4000 subscribers? Thats a huge ratio lol.
A wooden cabin in the woods,
The trees around, tall and old,
A man, alone with his thoughts,
Strumming chords on his guitar, bold.
As the music fills the air,
A flock of birds fly by,
Watching him with curious eyes,
As the day slowly goes by.
The sunset paints the sky in gold,
As the man sings his song,
Voices join in, harmonies unfold,
Echoes of the past, right and wrong.
The music flows like a river,
As the man pours out his soul,
His voice full of emotion,
Like a bird on a roll.
The video takes us on a journey,
As the man walks through the woods,
A volcano in the distance,
Looming, dark and brooding, it stood.
The song builds up to a climax,
The volcano erupts in flames,
The music swells, emotions high,
A symphony of life, love and pain.
And as the song fades away,
The man walks towards the light,
A new day dawns, a fresh start,
The future is now in sight.
@fucyesh
This video is probably the most beautiful way to kill an epileptic.
@MissSinatraBlue
haha! This made my Sunday!
@Stucknnmx
Andrew Haight and on a Sunday 3 years later I'm laughing my ass off.
@codeseven7591
6 years later on a Sunday and its still funny haha
@lacocinadelilly3184
Andrew Haight hahaha
@gregyoung1957
I like shiny things.AMAZING SONG,LISTEN DON'T LOOK.
@Mo_Wat5
I want to listen to this song for the first time again. So beautiful....
@changes2015
Right?!? Ugh.
@ToboeOkamiKiba
The 100 introduced me to an amazing artist.
@dizzy7376
same