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.
Tiderays
Volcano Choir Lyrics
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Soft denims on the floor
Spent nights last
Sleeping like two fours
We're tall neither
And the full fever
The dawn quakes
Baby
This is not sin
Its nineteen ink-ings
Or one fresh inkling
On the hard nights
You're the ace right
And you would break down so gentle in my livery
Now you're levying
(Past the sediments)
Now you're leveling
(build up that benevolence)
Tiderays
Yeah, whatcha didnt film matters
Yeah, whatcha didnt feel flatters
Whatcha didnt find tonight
Wont honor them
(Watch you) cross the fast black platter
(Watch you) walk the plain, whats the matter?
Dont calm the evidence
Build up this benevolence
Sway for the tiderays
Brace for the tiderays
The lyrics of "Tiderays" by Volcano Choir paint the picture of someone waking up next to their lover, surrounded by the remnants of their passionate night together. The opening lines describe the scene in detail, with "soft denims" scattered on the floor and the two of them having slept soundly like "two fours" (a reference to dice). The song goes on to portray the intense connection between the two, describing their shared feverish energy and the gentle way in which they break down each other's defenses.
The chorus of the song is where the imagery of the title "Tiderays" comes into play, with a repeated call to "sway for the tiderays" and "brace for the tiderays". This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the ups and downs of their relationship, with the tides representing the natural ebb and flow of their connection.
As for the rest of the lyrics, they paint a picture of two people who are deeply connected but also aware of their own mortality and the fleeting nature of their time together. They try to make the most of their moments of passion and intensity, knowing that they may not last forever. The repeated refrain of "build up this benevolence" suggests that they are trying to be kind to each other and to themselves in the face of life's uncertainties.
Overall, "Tiderays" is a beautiful and evocative song about the complex and often conflicting emotions that come with being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
You wake up
Start of a new day, waking up from sleep.
Soft denims on the floor
Clothing from the previous night that was worn while sleeping.
Spent nights last
Previous nights that have been used up.
Sleeping like two fours
Sound, uninterrupted sleep throughout the night.
We're tall neither
No individual is superior, we are equal in height.
And the full fever
High intensity and passion.
The dawn quakes
The morning brings a sense of unknown change and restlessness.
Haste back the seething den
Quickly returning to a state of intensity and chaos.
Baby
Term of endearment used to address someone special.
This is not sin
What we are doing is not morally wrong.
Its nineteen ink-ings
Our actions are filled with various experiences and emotions.
Or one fresh inkling
Even one new realization or idea can be impactful.
On the hard nights
During the tough times.
You're the ace right
You are the one I rely on and trust.
And you would break down so gentle in my livery
You would allow yourself to be vulnerable and open with me.
Now you're levying
You are now using your resources to build up.
(Past the sediments)
Moving past things that have settled and been stagnant.
Now you're leveling
You are striving for equality and fairness.
(build up that benevolence)
Working towards kindness and compassion.
Tiderays
The rising and falling of the tides, symbolic of constant change.
Yeah, whatcha didn't film matters
Unrecorded experiences are just as important and valuable as the ones that were documented.
Yeah, whatcha didn't feel flatters
Ignoring or suppressing emotions can create a sense of denial and validation.
Whatcha didn't find tonight
What you were unable to discover or uncover during the present moment.
Wont honor them
These missed opportunities will not be recognized or praised.
(Watch you) cross the fast black platter
Seeing you navigate through the unknown and unfamiliar territory.
(Watch you) walk the plain, what's the matter?
Observing you as you move along the flat, featureless terrain, questioning what may be causing any negative feelings or thoughts.
Dont calm the evidence
Ignoring or denying the truth or facts does not make them disappear.
Build up this benevolence
Working on creating a culture of kindness and generosity.
Sway for the tiderays
Going with the flow of life's constant ebbs and flows.
Brace for the tiderays
Prepared for any upcoming changes or shifts.
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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@justaperson9155
"On the hard nights, you're the ace right!"
Eargasm material, his voice tears at my very soul.
@Caraokayokayokay
I always think of the tarot card Ace of Cups when I hear that part and when I listen to this song in general <3
@rachelmarie4613
It's music and artist like Justin Vernon that makes me love life again.
@mellzym8598
I’m as in love with this band as much as I was when I 1st listened
@MayorBrownn
You have great taste
@cindywilliams8369
Music is like hard times coming to an End
Sounds like
Hope
@tramarthomas6105
:)
@JasmineV997
this music inspires me to make films
@PatMeruseye
MESMERIZINGLY . BEAUTIFUL .
@RawwwRiff
Such emotive music, amazing what a song can do to you!