Yes We Mystic has been many things in its decade of existence. In the begin… Read Full Bio ↴Yes We Mystic has been many things in its decade of existence. In the beginning, it was a group of high schoolers making music on borrowed instruments in a basement in Winnipeg Manitoba; in a few short years it had become an internationally-touring musical powerhouse being praised as “art pop transformers” (Julijana Capone, BeatRoute Magazine) charged with a “fearless creative energy” (Exclaim!). By 2019, for the release of their sophomore album Ten Seated Figures, they had reinvented themselves as a performance art collective (an alternate version of the band played by artists and actors did interviews, starred in videos, and hosted live performances as the band prodded at the nature of memory). Shortly thereafter the band’s longtime rehearsal space, reborn as House of Wonders, became the beating heart of off-kilter indie music in Winnipeg as frontman Adam Fuhr became a sought-after producer—producing work from JayWood, Virgo Rising, Amos the Kid, and Julien’s Daughter, among dozens more. And now, they return as art-rock veterans for the release of their third and final album, Trust Fall, this October.

For a time, the band’s return was uncertain. As Yes We Mystic approached their tenth year together, the five members found themselves pulled in different directions. It became clear that their singularly-focused and hard-touring days had come to an end. In the earliest days of 2021, the band considered calling it quits all together, feeling as though they’d rather end on a high note rather than suffer a slow decline in the focus of their meticulous and ever-layered work.

In the end, it was their new songs that had the final say. Sensing that they were in the middle of writing the strongest material of their career, Adam Fuhr, Keegan Steele, Jensen Fridfinnson, Jodi Plenert and Jordon Ottenson agreed to a final phase—a proper sendoff—governed by two strict rules: that they would only create something if they could make it better than everything they’d done before, and that they would only work on one aspect of the release at a time, not knowing what the final outcome would look like.

The result was threefold – a new album called Trust Fall, an accompanying art piece called Trust Fall Hotline, and a reality bending four-song live video which will see the return of past
members Eric Ross and Solana Johannson, performing for the first time as a seven piece. No live shows will accompany the release.

Trust Fall was recorded over 36 days at House of Wonders, the band’s second full-length to be produced by Fuhr. The ten song album is the band’s most cohesive and nuanced work, a seesaw of stark, tender vulnerability and frenzied bombast, brought to life by the band and their tight-knit web of collaborators. Trust Fall features guest performances from Olivier Macharia of the Polaris Prize nominated Super Duty Tough Work, Chelliot Osuntade from alt-rock group Julien’s Daughter, Leigh Lugosi of the ambient project Gora, and a full-band feature from the House of Wonders-signed Virgo Rising. The record was mixed by John Paul Peters (Tanya Tagaq, Begonia), and mastered by Cam Loeppky (The Weakerthans, The Constantines). It arrives October 21st on vinyl and streaming services via DevilDuck Records.

Monument
Yes We Mystic Lyrics

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In the end they'll say his power
Was lost in years and in hours
So what informed his lust
To turn the distance into dust?

Oh, now I'm going, now I'm gone
Oh, now I'm going, now I'm gone

And sure, he's honed the craft
Of speaking on our behalf
For us, he'd move a mountain
Does that make him someone we can count on?

Oh, now I'm going, now I'm gone
Oh, now I'm going now

He'll part us like a sea
With these roads, with these roads
Who's he setting free
With these roads, with these roads?
Behold his mighty gains
With these roads, with these roads
Give kindness a new name
With these roads

Now I'm going, now I'm gone

Roads, now I'm going, now I'm gone
Roads, now I'm going, now I'm gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Yes We Mystic's song "Monument" delve into the themes of power, accountability, and impact. The first verse reflects on the inevitable decline of power over time, questioning what drives someone to attempt to overcome this inevitable decline. It suggests a sense of longing or desire to transcend limitations and leave a lasting impact.

The repetition of "Oh, now I'm going, now I'm gone" in the chorus can be interpreted as a reflection on the transient nature of existence and the fleeting moments of significance we experience in life. It conveys a sense of impermanence and the passage of time, emphasizing the ephemeral nature of power and influence.

The lyrics then focus on a figure who has mastered the art of rhetoric and persuasion, someone who can eloquently speak on behalf of others and move mountains figuratively. However, there is a subtle skepticism about whether this ability to articulate and inspire action truly makes this person reliable or trustworthy. The questioning tone suggests a deeper inquiry into the authenticity and reliability of those in positions of influence.

The final verses explore the idea of creating paths or "roads" that part ways and lead to different destinies. The imagery of parting seas and setting individuals free with these paths symbolizes the power to influence and shape the course of others' lives. The mention of giving kindness a new name suggests a transformative impact that this figure has, perhaps challenging conventional notions and paving the way for a new paradigm. Ultimately, the repetition of "now I'm going, now I'm gone" in the closing lines emphasizes the cyclical nature of change and transition, encapsulating the transient nature of power and influence.

Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Adam Fuhr

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