White Fence's trippy, distortion-laced, psychedelic pop-influenced tunes (s… Read Full Bio ↴White Fence's trippy, distortion-laced, psychedelic pop-influenced tunes (sounding, in other words, something along the lines of a warped cassette tape featuring The Left Banke or The Merry-Go-Round) are the brainchild of Timothy Presley (also a member of the like-minded groups Strange Boys and Darker My Love). The project's self-titled debut was released on the Woodsist label in the spring of 2010. For the project's next release, White Fence Is Growing Faith , Presley didn't change much. The January 2011 album follows the same sometimes goofy, always trippily tuneful template of the debut. - AMG

Beat
White Fence Lyrics

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Is there a problem?
Have the queen & king died?
Have we lost our future?
Can't you see I've tried?

.but I guess a beat
blew black time.

God gave you money
And you ran away
I needed every drop
It was prescription day

Its the only thought
Stuck in my way

Ahhh...

I don't need police
I don't need a handshake
I need nil for bone break
And I need you

And if I wake up
In shaking pain
Will you defrost
My only graze/gaze (?)
My yesterday
Oh happy days

My foot's a ---? clattering
Turned upside down
You can be a
-blood vessel (?)
And wear a crown
My skull's the gate.
In a dog pound.

...(barking&sounds of dogs)

I'm in a pain
I'm not an Angel
I'm just something else...

Dom't't give to me
Redemption or reconciliation

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Beat" by White Fence are poetic and somewhat enigmatic. The song seems to be about loss, both personal and societal, and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that can be cruel and confusing. The opening lines, "Is there a problem? Have the queen & king died? Have we lost our future? Can't you see I've tried?" express a sense of desperation and hopelessness, suggesting that something important has been lost or taken away, and the singer is struggling to make sense of it.

The chorus, "but I guess a beat blew black time," is somewhat cryptic, but seems to suggest that something has disrupted the natural flow of time and created chaos and confusion. It could also be interpreted as a commentary on the state of society or politics, where systems and structures that were once reliable have been upended, and the future is uncertain.

Throughout the song, the singer expresses a sense of disconnection and isolation, as if they are living in a world that no longer makes sense to them. The line "God gave you money and you ran away" suggests a feeling of betrayal, as if someone close to the singer has abandoned them in pursuit of material wealth.

Overall, "Beat" is a powerful and thought-provoking work that invites listeners to consider the ways in which our lives and societies can be upended by unexpected events, and how we can struggle to find meaning and purpose amidst the chaos.

Line by Line Meaning

Is there a problem?
Are there any issues that we need to address or acknowledge?

Have the queen & king died?
Did we lose important, powerful, or relevant figures in society?

Have we lost our future?
Did we lose our plans, hopes, and dreams or fail to achieve them?

Can't you see I've tried?
Can you not recognize or appreciate the effort I put in?

but I guess a beat blew black time.
But it seems that a rhythm or tempo disturbed or ruined our perception of time and events.

God gave you money And you ran away I needed every drop It was prescription day
You received financial resources from a higher power and escaped or left, while I required all of it to pay for necessary medication on a specific day.

Its the only thought Stuck in my way Ahhh...
It is the only idea or concept that is blocking or limiting me from moving forward or making progress.

I don't need police I don't need a handshake I need nil for bone break And I need you
I do not require law enforcement, social interaction, or medical care for minor injuries; I only need complete stillness and your companionship.

And if I wake up In shaking pain Will you defrost My only graze/gaze (?) My yesterday Oh happy days
In case I awaken from sleep trembling due to hurting, will you warm up my shallow wound and my past memories, even if they were bittersweet?

My foot's a ---? clattering Turned upside down You can be a -blood vessel (?) And wear a crown My skull's the gate. In a dog pound. ...(barking&sounds of dogs)
My foot is causing sharp and noise disruptions, and my world is chaotic or disorienting. You can represent a flowing yet essential structure, like blood vessels, and still dominate or lead. My mind or thoughts resemble a vicious and oppressive place for animals, filled with aggression and intimidation.

I'm in a pain I'm not an Angel I'm just something else... Dom't't give to me Redemption or reconciliation
I am in agony or distress, and I am not a saint or perfect human. I am a unique and uncertain being who does not want to be saved or forgiven by someone else.

Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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