@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
The trumpet scatters its awful sound
Over the graves of all lands
Summoning all before the throne
Death and mankind shall be stunned
When Nature arises
To give account before the Judge
Over the graves of all lands
Summoning all before the throne
Death and mankind shall be stunned
When Nature arises
To give account before the Judge
Lyrics submitted by RoboLuncheon
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the biblical reference is deffinitely true. its a verse from a 14th century hymn Dies Irae which actually says...
The trumpet, scattering its awful sound Across the graves of all lands Summons all before the throne.
Death and nature shall be stunned When mankind arises To render account before the judge.
deerhoof just changed it around a little.
All translations change words around. That's how words work.<br /> <br /> Also, I don't think it's their translation.
I should also note the key thing about this song is not necessarily how the drums and guitar stand alone but their relationship with each other; the spastic, jerkiness of the guitar juxtaposed with the primal, visceral nature of the drumming.
Since there were literally zero places online to find deerhoof lyrics at the time of this writing, and since deerhoof is my favorite current band, I thought I'd help the world out by putting up some of their songs. (Perhaps I'll add more at some point?) Until then, definitely check them out -- experimental pop/rock/sometimes noise, with a cute little girl from Japan on vocals.
i second that motion.
i second that motion.
You are fucking awesome.
thannk you roboluncheon
thank you very much roboluncheon <3
either i'm less than three, or i'm being loved. thank you all.
YOU MISSED A LINE:
The trumpet scatters its awful sound Over the graves of all lands summoning all before the throne Death and mankind shall be stunned When Nature arises To give account before the Judge
also, i think this lyric has to do with the demise of existence as we know it, or rather the earth and subsequently, mankind. i think it means that no matter how badly we try to change things, nature will have the final say.