The band announced their split on 15 February 2021 , on the 10th anniversary of their debut album.
Southern Skies
Yuck Lyrics
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Dont confine the emptiness inside
Dont decide that everythings alright
And this time, we dont give up the fight
Unless Im told
Im just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
Im just a little bit afraid
Look in town
I wear a coat no more
Through the cloud
A rivalry installed
Wondering what you are dreaming now
Im so high, while you are on the ground
Dont be lost and found
I know Im just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
Im just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
Everything you see
Everything you knew
Youre so real
Im just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
Im just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
Im just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
Im just a little bit afraid
The song 'Southern Skies' by Yuck is a powerful reminder of the complexities of human relationships, and the emotions that arise when these relationships break down. The opening line of the song, "Come to find the apple in your eyes", suggests that the singer is searching for something that is missing in the other person, perhaps a sense of emotional connection or a shared understanding. Despite this, the next line warns against the tendency to "confine the emptiness inside", implying that the struggle to find meaning and connection with others is an ongoing one.
The chorus, with its repetition of "I'm just a little bit afraid of what you'll say to me", speaks to the fear and uncertainty that can come with opening oneself up to others. This fear is heightened by the line "Everything you see, Everything you knew, You're so real", which acknowledges the way in which our perceptions of others can often feel more real than our own experiences.
The song is rich in imagery, drawing on the natural world ("Southern Skies", "apple in your eyes") to evoke a sense of wonder and mystery. The use of contrasting images, such as the singer being "so high while you are on the ground", adds to the sense of tension and conflict that runs throughout the song.
Overall, 'Southern Skies' is a poignant exploration of the complexities of human relationships, and the fear and uncertainty that can come with opening oneself up to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Come to find the apple in your eyes
Searching for the truth in your gaze
Dont confine the emptiness inside
Don't keep your emotions bottled up
Dont decide that everythings alright
Don't ignore the problems that exist
And this time, we dont give up the fight
We won't give up on resolving our issues
Unless Im told
I need communication to understand
Im just a little bit afraid
I am feeling a small amount of fear
Of what you'll say to me
Because of what you might say to me
Look in town
Observe your surroundings
I wear a coat no more
I have shed the layers protecting me
Through the cloud
Despite the fog and confusion
A rivalry installed
There is conflict and tension between us
Wondering what you are dreaming now
Curious about your current aspirations
Im so high, while you are on the ground
I feel differently than you do about our situation
Dont be lost and found
Don't lose yourself in the turmoil
Everything you see
Every experience shapes your perspective
Everything you knew
Everything you've learned and believed
Youre so real
You are authentic and genuine
Im just a little bit afraid
I am feeling a small amount of fear
Of what you'll say to me
Because of what you might say to me
Im just a little bit afraid
I am feeling a small amount of fear
Of what you'll say to me
Because of what you might say to me
Im just a little bit afraid
I am feeling a small amount of fear
Of what you'll say to me
Because of what you might say to me
Contributed by Anthony H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Samihr C
Come to find the apple in your eyes
Don’t confine the emptiness inside
Don’t decide that everything’s alright
And this time, we don’t give up the fight
Unless I’m told
I’m just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
I’m just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
Look in town
I'll wear a coat no more
Through the cloud
A rivalry installed
Wondering what you are dreaming now
I’m so high, while you are on the ground
Don’t be lost and found
I know I’m just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
I’m just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
Everything you see
Everything you knew
You’re so real
I’m just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
I’m just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
I’m just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
I’m just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
Patricia Arnedo
This is totally different from the rest of yuck's music...but i want more of this! kind of reminds me of bibio...anyone know other songs/musicians with similar sounds?
axpegix
Search for Kings Of Convenience or Erlend Øye the main singer solo.
Justin S. Carie
Ark of Life and Margot by MINKS. A bit more upbeat but the melodies are beautiful
Alex Wofford
The second half of the track is beat for beat what Jim O’Rourke’s music on Drag City sounds like
Brad Toepfer
Have you tried War on Drugs or Kurt Vile? Little more "loud" than this though.
raindy prasetya
Biobio?
Nolan Flemmings
Psychedelic, ambient, folk, alternative rock, and Neo-soul...
A beautiful mixture!
Samihr C
Come to find the apple in your eyes
Don’t confine the emptiness inside
Don’t decide that everything’s alright
And this time, we don’t give up the fight
Unless I’m told
I’m just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
I’m just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
Look in town
I'll wear a coat no more
Through the cloud
A rivalry installed
Wondering what you are dreaming now
I’m so high, while you are on the ground
Don’t be lost and found
I know I’m just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
I’m just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
Everything you see
Everything you knew
You’re so real
I’m just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
I’m just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
I’m just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
I’m just a little bit afraid
Of what you'll say to me
katyusha
I thought it was "looking down on what I call my own, through the clouds of ivory and stone" I dunno
Natalia Siemież
+Samihr C Isn't it "Don't define the apple in your eye"? I hear so. But I'm not an expert. I come from Poland, not an English speaking country.