Wire Train released three records for 415/CBS; In A Chamber, Between Two Words, and Ten Women. The band Recorded three CD's for MCA in the nineties; California Republic, No Soul No Strain and Snug. Only the first two MCA CD's were released.
Wire Train were a band whose music evolved from record to record at a time when artists were expected to repeat their past successes. An intense attachment exists between fans of each 'period' of Wire Train's music, with fans of each sometimes unaware of the others. Music critics often favor the bands scrappy beginnings, classic rock fans the middle 'folky' period and most musicians favor the latter experimental deconstructed pop style.
Wire Train disbanded in 1993 after MCA declined to release Snug, by far the bands finest record.
The disc was never shopped to other labels and all copies were lost until 2003 when a master DAT was found. Wire Train is Jeffrey Trott, Anders Rundblad, Brian Macleod, Kevin Hunter.
Skills Of Summer
Wire Train Lyrics
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Pocket for the rain
Taking all our hearts across this river
And back again
Making all our crosses clear of all our skeletons
I can still remember when
God was first you took on Sunday
She said
Burning candles all around her bed
She said
She said
The end of May
We will begin again
It's the skill of summer
It's the new parade
In another season it's the work of faith
Between our harnesses
And harmony
It's the skill of summer
It's the work of faith
We can burn the billboards advertising lite our lies
We can bury ourselves in each others eyes
We can hide our hearts
Hide our hopes and hide our dreams
I can still remember when
God was first you took on Sunday
She said
She said
Burning candles all around her bed
She said
She said
The end of May
We will begin again
It's the skill of summer
It's the new parade
In another season it's the work of faith
Between our harnesses
And harmony
It's the skill of summer
It's the work of faith
It's the skill of summer
It's the new parade
In another season it's the work of faith
Between our harnesses
And harmony
It's the skill of summer
It's the work of faith
It's the skill of summer
It's the skill of summer
It's the skill of summer
It's the skill of summer
The lyrics of Wire Train's song Skills of Summer seem to be about a journey across a river, either literally or metaphorically. The elevator mentioned in the first line could represent a vehicle or a tool used to transport people across the river. The pocket for the rain could mean that it is raining, symbolizing that the journey might be challenging. The lyric "Taking all our hearts across this river, and back again" suggests that this journey is not going to be a one-way trip. It could be an emotional journey, representing the peaks and valleys of life.
The lyrics continue, "Making all our crosses clear of all our skeletons." This line seems to imply that the journey will be purifying, helping to clear up any obstacles or problems from the past. The second verse talks about burning candles and beginning again in May. This again suggests a symbolic or emotional journey. The skill of summer and the work of faith are mentioned several times, implying that the journey will require effort, but there is hope at the end.
Overall, Wire Train's song Skills of Summer could be interpreted as a song about overcoming challenges, whether they are emotional or physical. The journey across the river and the skill of summer and the work of faith suggest that the journey will not be easy, but the result will be worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
There's an elevator here
There is an intangible force here that can take our spirits up and down.
Pocket for the rain
Here, there is something small that can hold and protect us from the hardships that come our way.
Taking all our hearts across this river
This invisible power is capable of transporting our emotions across the metaphorical river of life.
And back again
This force can bring our emotions back to us.
Making all our crosses clear of all our skeletons
This power can help us confront our fears and past traumas, freeing us from emotional burdens.
I can still remember when God was first you took on Sunday
I still remember when you first found faith.
She said
A female voice, perhaps a spiritual one, spoke.
She said
The voice spoke again.
Burning candles all around her bed
The person heard the voice while surrounded by flickering flames in a sacred space.
The end of May, we will begin again
In May, a new phase of life will begin.
It's the skill of summer, it's the new parade
Summer brings with it new skills and a vibrant atmosphere.
In another season it's the work of faith
At another time, the act of having faith will be more challenging.
Between our harnesses and harmony
There is a delicate balance between the struggles we face and peace we seek.
It's the work of faith
Overall, life requires faith to navigate the ups and downs.
We can burn the billboards advertising lite our lies
We have the power to reject the false messages we see in the world.
We can bury ourselves in each others eyes
We can find refuge in human connection and shared experience.
We can hide our hearts, hide our hopes and hide our dreams
We can keep our true emotions and aspirations concealed.
It's the skill of summer
Once again, the theme of learning new abilities in the summer is brought up.
It's the skill of summer
It takes practice to master these new skills.
It's the skill of summer
Overall, the summer season emphasizes growth and learning.
Contributed by Gabriella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.