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
September
moe. Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
But the days grow short when you reach September
When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame
One hasn't got time for the waiting game
Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few
September, November
And these few precious days I'll spend with you
The song "September" by moe. embodies the bittersweet feeling of summer coming to a close and autumn approaching. The beginning of the song, "Oh, it's a long, long while from May to December," highlights the idea that the time between the beginning and the end of the year feels like an eternity. However, as the days become shorter and September approaches, the realization comes that time is fleeting. The lyrics "But the days grow short when you reach September, When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame," express the fleeting nature of time and the inevitability of change.
The idea of not having time for the "waiting game" further emphasizes the idea of the shortness of life and the importance of not wasting time. The chorus of the song, "Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few, September, November, And these few precious days I'll spend with you, These precious days I'll spend with you," is a reminder to cherish the present moment and appreciate the time we have with the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, it's a long, long while from May to December
The time between May and December seems endless and distant.
But the days grow short when you reach September
As the year progresses, time seems to pass more quickly, especially as autumn begins in September.
When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame
The falling temperature of autumn causes the leaves to change color and fall from the trees, giving the appearance of a flame.
One hasn't got time for the waiting game
As time becomes more precious and fleeting, there's less time to waste in waiting for something to happen.
Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few
Time is running out as the year comes to a close, making every remaining day more important.
September, November
Specifically, these two months mark the beginning of the end of the year, and are used to emphasize how little time is left.
And these few precious days I'll spend with you
Despite time being very limited, the singer plans to make the most of it by spending it with someone special.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind