Wasner and Stack have been playing music together and apart in Baltimore, MD, and chose their name from the honorary state tree of Maryland. If Children is the culmination of many months of recording, polishing and perfecting to achieve what Any Given Tuesday best described as, “. .. . mingling in a room full of shoegaze, alt-country, folk, and noise, shaking hands, kissing cheeks, and making friends with everyone.” If Children is an exuberant debut – noisy and restrained in turn, Wye Oak describe their philosophy: "We'd like to think that if a song is good enough, it'll stand on its own regardless of how much noise you pile on top. On the other hand, we do like noise." Listen, and we think you will have to agree!
The droll tone and fleeting sweetness of a Yo La Tengo are cut into the more deeply textural concerns of shoegaze in the Baltimore group's work. It's an interesting alignment, given the contrast in senses of humor. But Wye Oak successfully shed tonnage from the latter without losing potency.
Logic of Color
Wye Oak Lyrics
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Surrender and begin
Still clinging to my skin
Your skin
Watch the leader depart
And wait
The truth within the hour
The whole of it is ours to make
The logic of my skin
The color of my eyes
Our eyes
Understand it requires belief
The language that I know
Is written for the wise, the weak
Talk to me and I'll talk back
Let's lock eyes here in real time
Your illogical device
My impossible demand
Everything that you see
Is free
And so is what I made
And so is what I claim to be
When the two are apart
It lives
And nothing is begun
But when we are as one
It gives
Give to me and I'll give back
Let's lock eyes here in real time
Your illogical device
My illegible command
So the logic of color is all
The logic of my skin
The color of your eyes
Our eyes
So the logic of color is all
The logic of my skin
The color of my eyes
Our eyes
So the logic of color is all
The logic of my skin
The color of your eyes
Our eyes
So the logic of color is all
The logic of my skin
And the color of your eyes
Our eyes
The song "Logic of Color" by Wye Oak is a beautiful and thought-provoking piece that reflects on the fundamental aspect of existence that we often forget – our skin color. The lyrics suggest that skin color defines our beliefs, language, and our way of life. The singer acknowledges that she is playing a part, surrendering to the societal norms that have long been associated with skin color. However, she highlights the importance of understanding that the logic of color is everything, and it affects the way we communicate and the way we interpret things. The song implies that skin color is not just an external feature but has a deep impact on our psychology and the way we interact with the world around us.
The song further emphasizes that when people start to understand and believe that skin color is a fundamental aspect of their identity, then they can embrace each other's differences and start to appreciate them. The lyrics suggest that when people come together as one, then there is a collective power that is much greater than anything individual. The song seems to be an appeal to people to embrace diversity and see the beauty in all colors.
Overall, "Logic of Color" is a beautiful reflection on the significance of skin color and the need to embrace diversity. The song encourages us to recognize that skin color is interwoven into our beliefs and values and that accepting and celebrating these differences is crucial in building a harmonious society.
Line by Line Meaning
I am playing a part, again
I am pretending to be someone else, repeating the same role.
Surrender and begin
Give up control and start anew.
Still clinging to my skin
I am still attached to my identity.
Your skin
Your identity.
Watch the leader depart
Observe the person in charge leaving.
And wait
Be patient for what is to come.
The truth within the hour
The truth will reveal itself soon.
The whole of it is ours to make
We have the power to create the future.
So the logic of color is all
The way we perceive color is everything.
The logic of my skin
My identity and how I perceive myself.
The color of my eyes
The way others perceive me.
Our eyes
The way we perceive each other.
Understand it requires belief
To understand something, you must have faith in it.
The language that I know
The way I communicate.
Is written for the wise, the weak
My words are intended for both smart and vulnerable people.
Talk to me and I'll talk back
I will engage in conversation if you do the same.
Let's lock eyes here in real time
Let's communicate face to face, in the present moment.
Your illogical device
The irrational part of yourself.
My impossible demand
My unattainable expectation.
Everything that you see
Every object and occurrence that you observe.
Is free
You are allowed to interpret things as you please.
And so is what I made
My creation is also open to interpretation.
And so is what I claim to be
My identity is just as subjective as what I create.
When the two are apart
When we cannot connect idea and interpretation.
It lives
There is meaning and life in the disparity.
And nothing is begun
There is no beginning or end to perception.
But when we are as one
When we can agree on interpretation.
It gives
It creates a shared understanding and meaning.
Give to me and I'll give back
I will match your level of giving and receiving.
Your illogical device
The part of yourself that doesn't make sense.
My illegible command
My unclear direction.
Writer(s): Andrew Brant Stack, Jennifer Lynn Wasner Copyright: Songs Of Big Deal
Contributed by Jayden I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Orangesherbert71
This track gives me goosebumps !
Top 10
This was my favorite album by them!
T.L.
Such a beautiful song ending a great album
Wattana Leas
bless your heart young woman
A
I am playing a part, again
Surrender and begin
Still clinging to my skin
Your skin
Watch the leader depart
And wait
The truth within the hour
The whole of it is ours to make
So the logic of color is all
The logic of my skin
The color of my eyes
Our eyes
Understand it requires belief
The language that I know
Is written for the wise, the weak
Talk to me and I'll talk back
Let's lock eyes here in real time
Your illogical device
My impossible demand
Everything that you see
Is free
And so is what I made
And so is what I claim to be
When the two are apart
It lives
And nothing is begun
But when we are as one
It gives
Give to me and I'll give back
Let's lock eyes here in real time
Your illogical device
My illegible command
So the logic of color is all
The logic of my skin
The color of your eyes
Our eyes
So the logic of color is all
The logic of my skin
The color of my eyes
Our eyes
So the logic of color is all
The logic of my skin
The color of your eyes
Our eyes
So the logic of color is all
The logic of my skin
And the color of your eyes
Our eyes
disky
Every time I listen to this song, it ends too soon.
Mick B.
great recording. thx for sharing