The band's first record, Fatboy (1992), established the band as a favorite of the same 1990s scene that became popular through bands such as the Dave Matthews Band, Phish, and Widespread Panic. moe. has toured with the 1997 Furthur Festival, appeared at Woodstock '99, have played in Central Park, were the opening band for The Allman Brothers and The Who, and performed at Radio City Music Hall on New Years Eve 2006 and 2007.
They also host the annual festival moe.down at Snow Ridge Ski Area in Turin, NY. Started in 2000, the festival runs for three days and occurs every Labor Day weekend. The festival has attracted a wide variety of musical talent. Acts range from newer bands just emerging onto the scene (such as Tea Leaf Green, Nellie McKay and Raq) to big name acts and jam rock staples, such as Les Claypool, Blues Traveler, and Mike Gordon (of Phish fame); to pop rock icons, such as Leo Kottke, The Flaming Lips, The Violent Femmes; and most recently, Perry Farrell. Each year, the amount of moe.down attendees has steadily increased. moe.down I attracted around 3,000 people while moe.down VI in 2005, had attracted close to 7,000.
During an interview, guitarist Al Schnier was asked to describe moe. for those who have never heard their music: "It's an amalgamation of a wide variety of the history of rock, all regurgitated and recycled through the eyes, ears, hands, whatever of the guys in our band and all of that with a sense of adventure, a sense of humor, also a constant desire to push the envelope. All in this arena of taking chances, improvising live, and making things up on the spot."
Their official site can be found at www.moe.org
Another One Gone
moe. Lyrics
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It's been a sand cover road from beginning to end
Tonight the light and unlock the the pin
Gone in the night when your eyes do sin
Wasted lives and wasted friends
Does it feel so good till they ride again?
Another one gone, another one gone
Kurt Cobain want a beautiful mind
Lock the door and unscrew the spine
Scrutinize and undermine
Dip your hand in the bowl pick over the side
So much riding on them razor's edge
Pulling it's bone like heaven on ledge
Another one gone, another one gone
Blood on the dust so much it's turning too much
Remember, man that you were bones and blood
Blood on the wall and the curtain and rug
Try to kill the flame with the moonshine jug
You have sponged down, who's gonna take the blame?
Big brother George or Kurt Cobain?
Another one gone, another one gone
How you gonna go on, my beautiful friend?
Life getting longer, I gotta message to send
Leap from the air just start over again
How you gonna go, my beautiful friend?
Another one gone, another one gone
Another one gone
Another one gone
Another one gone
The song Another One Gone by American rock band, moe., is a melancholy contemplation on loss, the inevitability of death, and the impact it has on our lives. The lyrics open with a question directed towards a friend whose death seems ever present, urging them to consider how they want to go. The sand-covered road is a metaphor for how life is often filled with obstacles and difficulties that wear us down, and the light unlocking the pin is a reference to the idea that death may bring freedom and release from earthly struggles. The line "Gone in the night when your eyes do sin" is a play on words, as "sin" can mean either wrongdoing or the Spanish word for "without" - suggesting that death is a departure without resistance.
The second verse gets more specific, with references to Kurt Cobain, the late lead singer of Nirvana, and the toll that addiction and self-destructive behavior can take on those around us. The lines "Lock the door and unscrew the spine/ Scrutinize and undermine" speak to the emotional pain and torment that someone like Cobain might have felt, closed off from the world and struggling with inner demons. The razor's edge and heaven on the ledge are powerful images of the danger and risk involved in living life to the fullest, and the inevitable price that must be paid. The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing the finality of death and how one loss can lead to another and another.
The final verse brings the themes of the song full circle, with the image of blood on the dust, walls, and curtains suggesting a violent ending. The line "Remember, man, that you were bones and blood" is a reminder of our mortality and that we are all made of the same stuff, while "Try to kill the flame with the moonshine jug" is a metaphor for trying to escape reality through substance abuse. The reference to "big brother George or Kurt Cobain" is a nod to the idea that some people are simply destined for tragedy and that we can't always understand their motivations. The final chorus is a plea to hold on to hope and the possibility of a rebirth, even in the face of loss.
Line by Line Meaning
How're you gonna go, my beautiful friend?
Asking a friend how they plan to leave this world.
It's been a sand cover road from beginning to end
The journey of life has been tough and full of obstacles.
Tonight the light and unlock the the pin
Life is like a lock that can be unlocked by death.
Gone in the night when your eyes do sin
Death often comes suddenly and unexpectedly.
Wasted lives and wasted friends
Lives and friendships lost due to poor choices and decisions.
Does it feel so good till they ride again?
Wondering if people only regret their choices when it's too late.
Another one gone, another one gone
Acknowledging the frequency of loss in life.
Kurt Cobain want a beautiful mind
Referencing the late musician's troubled life.
Lock the door and unscrew the spine
Metaphorically closing oneself off and unraveling emotionally.
Scrutinize and undermine
Questioning one's own existence and place in the world.
Dip your hand in the bowl pick over the side
Making choices and sifting through life's opportunities.
So much riding on them razor's edge
Being on the verge of something dangerous or uncertain.
Pulling it's bone like heaven on ledge
Experiencing intense emotions and high stakes.
Blood on the dust so much it's turning too much
The world can be a violent and chaotic place that's hard to bear.
Remember, man that you were bones and blood
A reminder of the fragility and nature of human existence.
Blood on the wall and the curtain and rug
The effects of violence and tragedy can stain and linger everywhere.
Try to kill the flame with the moonshine jug
Using unhealthy habits and distractions to cope with pain and loss.
You have sponged down, who's gonna take the blame?
Speculating about who will be held responsible for life's failures and losses.
Big brother George or Kurt Cobain?
Referencing two public figures who dealt with fame and mental health issues.
How you gonna go on, my beautiful friend?
Asking a friend how they plan to continue living without those they've lost.
Life getting longer, I gotta message to send
Feeling a sense of urgency and the need to communicate something important.
Leap from the air just start over again
Starting fresh and embracing change.
Another one gone, another one gone
Repeat of refrain, acknowledging the frequency of loss in life.
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Written by: AL SCHNIER, CHUCK GARVEY, ROB DERHAK
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Sir Ezekiel
Cheers for those who have passed to the other side. May they be at peace.