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
Where Does the Time Go
moe. Lyrics
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When moments that pass
One after another
You notice your thoughts
As they grow in the evening time
Just like clingin' vines
You hold them all close
So they can't run away
The times that are best
When moments they pass
One after another
Here we are (here we are)
Home at last (home at last)
Where did it start and where will it finish?
Home again (home again)
Jiggedy jig
Where does the time go?
Livin' in space
Is all fine and good
If you're an astronaut
But life is a dream
That calculus could never predict
I lift up my feet
Everytime I cross those railroad tracks
I'm not superstitious
It just reminds me of you
Here we are (here we are)
Home at last (home at last)
Where did it start and where will it finish?
Home again (Home again)
Lickety split
Where does the time go?
There was a time
That passed over us
Like an airplane's shadow
You could chase it I guess
It'll never be quite the same
I lift up my feet
Everytime I cross the railroad tracks
I'm not superstitious
It just reminds me of you
Here we are (here we are)
Home at last (home at last)
Where did it start and where will it finish?
Home again (home again)
Jiggedy jig
Where does the time go?
(JAM)
Here we are (here we are)
Home at last (home at last)
Where did it start and where will it finish?
Home again (home again)
Jiggedy jig
Here we are (here we are)
Home at last (home at last)
Round on the ends and high in the middle
Home again (home again)
Lickety split
Where does the time go?
Where does the time go?
The song "Where Does the Time Go?" is a nostalgic reflection on the passing of time and the fleeting nature of moments. The song opens with an introspective verse that speaks to the importance of noticing and cherishing the small moments of our lives, which are like "clingin' vines" that we hold close so that they cannot "run away and leave us wonderin'." The chorus poses the question "where does the time go?" and acknowledges the sense of disorientation that we can feel as we move through life.
The second verse makes reference to the vastness of space and the uncertainty and unpredictability of life. The mention of crossing railroad tracks is a metaphor for the journey through life and the fact that we never know where it will take us. The line "I'm not superstitious, it just reminds me of you" suggests that the singer is drawing comfort or inspiration from a memory or a relationship, and that this memory is tied to a particular place or experience.
The third verse continues the theme of the passing of time, likening it to an airplane's shadow that can never be recaptured in quite the same way. The repetition of the line about crossing the railroad tracks underscores the sense of rhythm and movement in the song, and the way that life is an ongoing journey. The final chorus brings the song full circle, returning to the question of where the time goes and expressing a sense of wonder and awe at the mysteries of life.
Line by Line Meaning
The times that are best
When moments that pass
One after another
You notice your thoughts
As they grow in the evening time
Just like clingin' vines
You hold them all close
So they can't run away
And leave you wonderin'
The times that are best
When moments they pass
One after another
The best moments are when time passes and you notice your thoughts, which grow like vines, so you hold onto them tightly and don't let them escape, leaving you wondering where the time went.
Here we are (here we are)
Home at last (home at last)
Where did it start and where will it finish?
Home again (home again)
Jiggedy jig
Where does the time go?
Coming full circle to home, the lyrics wonder where time began and where it will end, questioning where it all goes as we keep returning.
Livin' in space
Is all fine and good
If you're an astronaut
But life is a dream
That calculus could never predict
I lift up my feet
Everytime I cross those railroad tracks
I'm not superstitious
It just reminds me of you
While living in space would be great for an astronaut, life is unpredictable and can never be solved with math. Crossing railroad tracks is a superstition that simply reminds the singer of a loved one.
There was a time
That passed over us
Like an airplane's shadow
You could chase it I guess
It'll never be quite the same
I lift up my feet
Everytime I cross the railroad tracks
I'm not superstitious
It just reminds me of you
Time passes like an airplane's shadow and can never be the same. Crossing railroad tracks still reminds the artist of a loved one, but they know they can never get that time back.
(JAM)
Instrumental section of the song.
Here we are (here we are)
Home at last (home at last)
Where did it start and where will it finish?
Home again (home again)
Jiggedy jig
Repeating the chorus, the song reflects on coming back to where it began, using a playful term to describe returning home.
Here we are (here we are)
Home at last (home at last)
Round on the ends and high in the middle
Home again (home again)
Lickety split
Where does the time go?
Where does the time go?
Referencing the shape of Ohio, the song brings the narrative home once more and ponders where all the time has gone, repeating the question as the song comes to an end.
Contributed by Makayla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.