In April 2004 frontman Ken Andrews declared on his official homepage that the band had been put on indefinate hiatus, stating the closing of Elektra Records as the main reason for the hiatus . Ken Andrews is now making another solo record (his solo project is called ON), and the rest of the band reformed under the name The Joy Circuit with Garber taking over the vocals . They have released two EPs.
River
Year of the Rabbit Lyrics
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You said it wouldn't get ugly again
And no you can't meditate this
You wish it never began
I want to be sober
Yeah I want to be like a river
But I can't connect with a loaded gun in my hand
You started to worry
You bent yourself to get under the hand
And now with your shipwreck stories
You say you don't understand
I want to be sober
Yeah I want to be like a river
Just let my life float through me
But I can't connect with a loaded gun in my hand
The song "River" by Year of the Rabbit vividly portrays an individual struggling with addiction, using the metaphor of a river to represent the desire for a clear, unobstructed path in life. The lyrics are full of internal conflict and pain, as the individual desperately wants to let their life "flow" freely like a river but is unable to do so due to the weight of their addiction.
The first stanza addresses the promises and false hope that often come with addiction. The singer is addressing someone who had promised to help them through their addiction and assured them that things wouldn't get "ugly" again. However, the singer realizes now that these promises were empty and that the addiction has taken over.
In the second stanza, the singer expresses their desire to be free of the addiction and to live a sober life. They want to be "like a river," with their life flowing through them without any impediments. However, the metaphorical "loaded gun" in their hand represents the weight and lure of their addiction, which makes it impossible for them to fully let go and move forward.
The chorus repeats the singer's desire to be like a river and let their life flow freely, but also their awareness that they are hindered by their addiction. The line "I can't connect with a loaded gun in my hand" is particularly impactful, emphasizing the feeling of being trapped and unable to fully experience life.
Overall, "River" is a powerful and honest portrayal of addiction and the struggle to overcome it. The use of the river metaphor adds a layer of depth to the lyrics and amplifies the emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You said you could take this
You were confident that you could handle the situation.
You said it wouldn't get ugly again
You promised that things would not turn bad again.
And no you can't meditate this
The problem is not something that can be solved through meditation.
You wish it never began
You regret that the problem ever started.
I want to be sober
I want to be clear-headed and free from addiction.
Yeah I want to be like a river
I want to be calm and let life flow naturally.
Just let my life float through me
I want to stop trying to control everything and just let things happen.
But I can't connect with a loaded gun in my hand
I am unable to find peace and tranquility when there is so much danger and chaos around me.
You started to worry
You became anxious and concerned.
You bent yourself to get under the hand
You put in a lot of effort to compromise and appease someone else.
And now with your shipwreck stories
You now share stories of your own failures and difficulties.
You say you don't understand
You express confusion and lack of comprehension about the current situation.
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