Vocals/Guitar: W. Skarstad
Guitar: S. Skarstad
Drums: M. Rekevics
Jubilat
Yellow Eyes Lyrics
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I know what I am
Hard head brimming with pine and gold
The shade
Like mud in a river fish
Cannot be rinsed away
A breeze in the dark room
Startled
Split with a scythe
Knew of his own blood
In the tear to the bright edge
When the strange tree that catches the
Eye among all others
Moves in a trance
In almost no wind
Some fatal grain undone
I know what I am
The lyrics to "Jubilat" by Yellow Eyes evoke a sense of being connected to nature and the earth. The first line, "Born in the shade," speaks to a sense of being grounded and connected to the natural world, while the following lines paint a picture of someone with a strong, determined spirit ("Hard head brimming with pine and gold"). The references to mud and fish underscore the theme of being connected to the earth and its elements, while the final lines about a "strange tree" moving in the wind suggest a sense of mystery and wonder.
Throughout the song, the lyrics suggest a deep understanding of nature and the cycles of life and death. The reference to a field mouse being "split with a scythe" suggests a violent end, but also a sense of acceptance that death is a natural part of the cycle of life. The final line, "I know what I am," suggests a sense of self-awareness and acceptance of one's place in the world. Overall, the lyrics of "Jubilat" paint a vivid picture of someone deeply connected to nature and the cycles of life and death.
Line by Line Meaning
Born in the shade
I come from a place of darkness and obscurity
I know what I am
I am aware of my identity and purpose in life
Hard head brimming with pine and gold
I have a strong-willed and persistent nature, with a heart full of courage and hope
The shade
A metaphor for my difficult past and the challenges that shaped my character
Like mud in a river fish
The negative experiences that I have endured have become ingrained into my identity and cannot be easily washed away
Cannot be rinsed away
The difficult aspects of my past have become a permanent part of who I am
A breeze in the dark room
Even in the midst of hardship and suffering, there is still hope and a glimmer of light
I know what the field mouse
I can empathize with the struggles of others, even those who may seem insignificant or overlooked
Startled
The field mouse is taken aback by unexpected events in its life
Split with a scythe
The field mouse is a victim of external forces beyond its control
Knew of his own blood
The field mouse is acutely aware of its own mortality and vulnerability
In the tear to the bright edge
The field mouse finds beauty and meaning in even the most tragic or painful moments of life
When the strange tree that catches the
The world is full of mysteries and wonders that capture our attention and imagination
Eye among all others
This particular tree stands out from the rest and holds a special significance
Moves in a trance
The tree seems to have a life of its own, beyond our understanding or control
In almost no wind
The movements of the tree are subtle and mysterious, defying explanation
Some fatal grain undone
There is an underlying sense of danger or risk associated with this tree and its movements
I know what I am
Despite the many twists and turns of life, I remain true to myself and confident in my own identity and purpose
Contributed by Mason Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.