During a limited 2005 North American tour, Wovenhand consisted only of Edwards and a drummer. Since 2006, the group has become a regular band instead of a solo project. Permanent members are Ordy Garrison (drums), Peter van Laerhoven from Belgium (guitar) and former 16 Horsepower member Pascal Humbert (bass) from France. The self-titled project was initially released on the German label Glitterhouse; it was issued in the U.S. on Sounds Familyre in early 2003.
Wovenhand's music combines elements of alternative country, post-rock, punk, industrial music, folk rock, old-time music and native American music, among others. Allmusic describes their music dark, gloomy, dreamy, organic and atmospheric.
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Wovenhand Lyrics
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In such a lonely way
I saw some children dance
I watched my life in a trance
And the people around me
Seemed so glad to be here
Will my time pass so slowly
On the day that I fear?
And the noise that surrounds me
Pulls so loud in my head
from the promise that healed us
To the lies that I said
Oh, it's a strange day
In such a lonely way
Some people look down on me,
I know they like what they see
Strange day,
Such a strange day
Such a strange day
The lyrics of Wovenhand’s “Truth” explore the feelings of one who is alone, observing life, consumed by thoughts that cause him anxiety. The first two lines express that the day is strange yet lonely. The poet then has an epiphany when he sees the children dancing — he is now in a trance, watching his life go by. The people around him seem happy, but he is not. He fears the day his time will pass slowly.
The noise surrounding him pulls so loud in his head. It is a reminder of promises that once healed him and the lies he said about his own life. He is in agony; he is alone, but others are not. Some look down on him, while others envy him. It is in fact an odd day for the poet. A day that is both strange and lonely.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, it's a strange day
The day is peculiar.
In such a lonely way
Feeling despondent despite being surrounded by people.
I saw some children dance
Noticing the joy in children's movement.
I watched my life in a trance
Reflecting on life in a daze-like state.
And the people around me
Observing the individuals in one's vicinity.
Seemed so glad to be here
Others appear content with their current existence.
Will my time pass so slowly
Wondering if one's life will proceed at a crawl.
On the day that I fear?
The dreadful day unknown.
And the noise that surrounds me
The loudness that is present in the atmosphere.
Pulls so loud in my head
The clamor intensifies in the mind.
from the promise that healed us
Referencing the pledge that previously cured us of our anxiety.
To the lies that I said
The deceit that has been spoken.
Some people look down on me,
Certain individuals view me inferiorly.
I know they like what they see
Acknowledging that they appreciate my inadequacy.
Strange day,
The day remains unusual.
Such a strange day
Indeed, this day is highly unusual.
Such a strange day
The peculiarity of this day is hard to ignore.
Contributed by Aubrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Oh, it's a strange day
In such a lonely way
I saw some children dance
I watched my life in a trance
And the people around me
Seemed so glad to be here
Will my time pass so slowly
On the day that I fear?
And the noise that surrounds me
Pulls so loud in my head
from the promise that healed us
To the lies that I said
Oh, it's a strange day
In such a lonely way
Some people look down on me,
I know they like what they see
Strange day,
Such a strange day
Such a strange day
OPM Design
Oh, it's a strange day
In such a lonely way
I saw some children dance
I watched my life in a trance
And the people around me
Seemed so glad to be here
Will my time pass so slowly
On the day that I fear?
And the noise that surrounds me
Pulls so loud in my head
from the promise that healed us
To the lies that I said
Oh, it's a strange day
In such a lonely way
Some people look down on me,
I know they like what they see
Strange day,
Such a strange day
Such a strange day
Joel Hamme
Joy Division is a huge influence on DEE, and he covers a lot of their songs. This one is awesome.
Joel Hamme
I don't know if I would say it is as good as the original, but it is awesome. All of 16 hp and Wovenhand's Joy Division and New Order covers are good. (Is Truth New Order, Joy Division, or both originally?)
Chris
I KNEW THIS WAS A NEW ORDER SONG WHEN I HEARD THE DRUMS AND THE RIFF! he just never puts covers on his albums. so when i was on my walk the other day i was like. pace pace pace. this sounds like new order. so i finally checked it. yay life. two great bands.
wickedwickedwest
I like the cover better than the original. And I like the original a lot!
TheGreatKaffur
super songAnd thats the truth!
rootstockca
even their cover tunes sound like originals - case in point - Ain't No Sunshine
cyril strange
So trippy
Supertramp Supertramp
this song sounds a lot like joy division
zoran
Nice