Wellwater Conspiracy was created from the remains of Hater, a grunge-era si… Read Full Bio ↴Wellwater Conspiracy was created from the remains of Hater, a grunge-era side project with Matt Cameron (Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, etc), John McBain (Monster Magnet), Ben Shepherd (Soundgarden), and Brian Wood (the brother of the late Andrew Wood of Mother Love Bone fame). After the Hater album, Cameron, Shepherd, and McBain went on to create Wellwater Conspiracy. Since then, it has been primarily composed of McBain and Cameron, with Shepherd making some appearances on recordings. Various other artists have contributed to albums, including Eddie Vedder, and Kim Thayil.

Tidepool Telegraph
Wellwater Conspiracy Lyrics

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Through the eyes telegraph
The book drew in
Takes tomorrow to see
Forever to be
Unwind holding back
Their unknown where it rolls
But I know

Would her eyes for the killing
It wasn't that I couldn't live
Cursing me in this way

Time's escaping time
Time's escaping time
Who is young
Who is you

Would her eyes for the killing
It wasn't that I couldn't live
Cursing me in this way

Now I'd give to own
What it is to know

Now I'd give to own
What it is to know

Time's escaping time
Who is young
Who is young
Who is you

Would her eyes for the killing
It wasn't that I couldn't live
Cursing me in this way

In this way
In this way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wellwater Conspiracy's "Tidepool Telegraph" are somewhat abstract and open to interpretation. The lines "Through the eyes telegraph, the book drew in" could suggest the idea of receiving information through an indirect source, perhaps a message delivered through a third party or a book that provides hidden knowledge. The notion of time is also suggested throughout the song, with imagery of holding back the unknown and time escaping. The lyrics "Who is young, who is you" could be a reflection on the passing of time and the loss of youth.

The repeated phrase "Would her eyes for the killing, it wasn't that I couldn't live, cursing me in this way" adds a sense of melancholy to the song. It may speak to regrets or missed opportunities in life, or feelings of being trapped or cursed by circumstances. The final repetition of "In this way" leaves the listener with a final sense of unresolved longing or unease.

Line by Line Meaning

Through the eyes telegraph
The ability to telegraph messages through the eyes

The book drew in
The book drew the attention in

Takes tomorrow to see
It takes time for the future to unfold

Forever to be
Eternally existing

Unwind holding back
The act of releasing or letting go of what is holding back

Their unknown where it rolls
The unknown destination of where something is headed

But I know
Having knowledge or insight into something

Would her eyes for the killing
Did she have a desire for death or destruction?

It wasn't that I couldn't live
Not being incapable of living

Cursing me in this way
Causing harm or misfortune in a specific manner

Time's escaping time
The passing of time is escaping