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
Not Coming Down
moe. Lyrics
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Yeah, though i try as i might
Yeah, you know i cant see the light
Yeah, you know i cant get it right
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
Yeah, i think im out of my head
Yeah, i might be better off dead
Yeah, i shouldnt have got out of bed
Yeah, i think im out of my head
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
The lyrics of moe.'s Not Coming Down describe the feeling of being lost, feeling helpless, and unable to find one's way out of a difficult situation. The repetition of "Yeah, you know I can't get it right" emphasizes the frustration and hopelessness of the situation. The use of "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" not only creates a catchy chorus but also adds to the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of negativity.
The second half of the song amplifies these feelings by describing the singer's perception of being out of their head and feeling like they shouldn't have even gotten out of bed. The song presents a melancholy and pessimistic view of the world, but the rhythm and the energy of the music suggest that there is a desire to escape from this cycle and find some sense of hope.
The song's chorus is particularly effective, planting a catchy refrain that doesn't leave the listener's head easily. The repetition of "Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down" creates an earworm that supports the idea of resilience and determination, despite the lyrics' pessimistic undertones.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, you know i cant get it right
I have been struggling to get things right, and you are aware of my issues.
Yeah, though i try as i might
Despite putting in my best efforts, I still cannot get it right.
Yeah, you know i cant see the light
I am feeling lost, and cannot find a way out of my current situation.
Yeah, you know i cant get it right
I am reiterating my difficulties in finding success, as you already know.
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
I feel like I am floating and cannot seem to come back down to reality.
Yeah, i think im out of my head
I feel like I am losing my mind with all the stress and difficulties I am facing.
Yeah, i might be better off dead
I am feeling so overwhelmed that I am considering death as the only solution.
Yeah, i shouldnt have got out of bed
I am feeling so defeated that I regret even trying to face the day.
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
I am still feeling like I cannot come down from the high of my problems.
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
I am still struggling with feeling detached and unable to face reality.
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
I am still dealing with the same problems and am unable to find a resolution.
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
I feel like I am in limbo, and cannot seem to find a way to move on from my issues.
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
I am still struggling with feeling stuck and unable to come down from my problems.
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah, not coming down
I am still dealing with the same issues, and cannot seem to find a way to resolve them.
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