Discography:
• Yeah Yeah Yeahs (EP) (2002)
• Fever to Tell (2003)
• Show Your Bones (2006)
• It's Blitz! (2009)
• Mosquito (2013)
• Cool It Down (2022)
Isis
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Lyrics
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Hidden in pieces
All my loves are
Within a wild night
(x4)
If they are still up high
Well throw them to the sea
(x3)
To the music of the deep
Oww
Wild night
Wild night
Wild night
Within a wild night
Wild night
Within a wild night
The lyrics to Yeah Yeah Yeahs' song "Isis" seem elusive at first glance, but upon closer examination, they reveal a lot about love, loss, and the human experience. The repeated phrase "all my loves are" implies that the singer has had multiple loves throughout their life, but they are now "hidden in pieces" - fragmented and broken. The second line, "within a wild night," suggests that these loves are remembered in the midst of a chaotic and unpredictable atmosphere.
The chorus continues to explore these fragmented loves, with the repeated line "wild night" serving as a reminder of the intense emotions that can accompany love and loss. The line "watch the murder of the wilds to the music of the deep" is particularly striking, as it connects the destruction of nature with the emotional turmoil that accompanies love. The word "murder" suggests a violent ending to these loves, but the use of the word "wilds" shows that they were not tamed or predictable - much like the emotions associated with love.
Overall, "Isis" is a song about the complexity of love and how it can be both beautiful and destructive. The use of natural imagery and a wild, chaotic atmosphere create a sense of urgency and emotion that matches the subject matter.
Line by Line Meaning
All my loves are
All of the things I love are
Hidden in pieces
Scattered and not easily found
All my loves are
All of the things I love are
Within a wild night
Contained within a wild and unpredictable time
(x4)
Repeated four times
If they are still up high
If they remain out of reach and unattainable
Well throw them to the sea
We will discard them and let them go
(x3)
Repeated three times
Watch the murder of the wilds
Observe the destruction and chaos of the untamed
To the music of the deep
Accompanied by the sounds of the ocean depths
Oww
Exclamation of pain or surprise
Wild night
Unpredictable and untamed evening
Wild night
Unpredictable and untamed evening
Wild night
Unpredictable and untamed evening
Within a wild night
Contained within a wild and unpredictable time
Wild night
Unpredictable and untamed evening
Within a wild night
Contained within a wild and unpredictable time
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRIAN CHASE, KAREN LEE ORZOLEK, NICHOLAS JOSEPH ZINNER
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DecodeIndie15
aaaah I have the biggest admiration(and lady crush) for Karen O. I seriously just want to have the attitude and presence she has when I perform. She is seriously one of the greatest female vocalist of now.
Vicky Nieva
she is a crazy singer! She is amazing!
MrBuzwuzcuz
Freakin awesome!!! So turned onto the old music here!!
ColoredBrothers
when an artist puts beer on his hair and lick his face of when it is comming down while singing a song with your eyes closed you know there is soul in the music.
ledge journeyman
love you guys!...
keep on getn it!!!!!!
Aiden McKee
2:33 - 2:35, this is the scariest face. Her glassy eyes. It's awesome.
RetroFucknFreak
Where did they perform this? It looks like one of those places where a lot of underground bands go there and play.. I would have killed to go there and watch them perform.
Chris Gray
I can just see an old man open the door and turn the lights on a say, "What the hell are you kids doing in here."
Adam Hamma
Everyone complains about vevo and most people really do hate it, but if you still really love the Art that is put on here then you have to put up with just plain crap, and I think that its worth it.
Orlando a.t.
EXCELLENT!!!