The band has strong ties to Devin Townsend. Byron Stroud, Gene Hoglan and Jed Simon played in Devin's band Strapping Young Lad, and Chris Valagao has performed backing Vocals on Devin's albums Ocean Machine: Biomech, Infinity and Punky Brüster - Cooked on Phonics. Zimmers Hole's first album featured keyboards by Devin and their second album, Legion of Flames was produced by Devin, and released on his Hevydevy label.
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Zimmer's Hole Lyrics
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Mommy, wh...why's the sky getting so dark?
And these bees...the bees!
By the light of disciples I beckon thee
By the light of disciples I summon thee
Led into normality
Bred into monotony
Follow, regret
Follow, regret
Follow
Brainless, ignorant
Incompetence
Follow, regret
Follow, regret
Follow, regret
Follow
Why draw away from the herd?
Do what you're sold
Served up pablum on the sly
Greet us child
This is the way
The song "Follow" by Zimmer's Hole begins with a child asking his mother about the sky getting darker and the bees. Suddenly, he calls out to the "light of disciples," summoning some force to take over. The lyrics then delve into the idea of conformity and following the herd, suggesting that people are bred into monotony and hooked on serving the purpose they have been sold. The repetition of the words "follow" and "regret" create a sense of a trance-like state, where people mindlessly follow the masses and regret it later. The song seems to warn against blindly following others and the consequences that come with it.
There is an underlying sense of a cult-like mentality in the song. The use of the phrase "By the light of disciples" and the way the child calls upon it, almost akin to a prayer, evokes images of a brainwashed group controlled by a charismatic leader. The use of the word "monotony" in the lyrics also suggests a loss of individuality and the dangers of succumbing to a herd mentality. The song seems to suggest that people should be wary of the influence they allow others to have on them and the possible consequences of blindly following others.
Line by Line Meaning
Aw mommy, it's so nice out today
The singer is trying to strike a conversation with their mother about the pleasant weather.
Mommy, wh...why's the sky getting so dark?
The singer notices that the sky is changing and asks her mother for clarification.
And these bees...the bees!
The singer spots bees and expresses concern.
By the light of disciples I beckon thee
The artist seeks assistance from followers of a particular religious belief.
By the light of disciples I summon thee
The artist is summoning the followers of a particular religious belief.
Led into normality
People are typically drawn towards standard or conventional life choices.
Bred into monotony
The repetition of the same thing can lead to boredom or weariness.
Follow, regret
Follow, regret
Follow, regret
Follow
The act of following a mediocre path may result in future regret.
Brainless, ignorant
Incompetence
If one follows blindly without any thought, it may result in incompetence.
Why draw away from the herd?
The artist is asking why people would choose to be different and separate themselves from the group.
Do what you're sold
Served up pablum on the sly
Greet us child
This is the way
People are instructed to behave in a certain way and are given pre-packaged ideas to follow.
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@PurpleFurr1
And these bees..THE BEES, MOMMY, THE BEES!
@AliceOphelia
This picture is fucked up, and this song is awesome. Both image and song compliment each other!
@doktorlindblood
yep
@doktorlindblood
dont understand. but ... yep
@doktorlindblood
yep