This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I got a message for the acolytes, I am your man in a bloody fight
I got a thirst for liquid gold, I'll bludgeon 'til the body's cold
The stony hiss of cockatrice has cast us into serfdom
I close my eyes and spur Imelda down the mountainside, for a liberated Spectrum!
I took No-Face by the beak, and broke his jaw, he'll never speak again
I took No-Face by the beak, and broke his jaw, he'll never speak again
My every move is guided by the bidding of the singer
The night is split by the whistle of my amber whip, and the fire from my fingers!
I got a thirst for liquid gold, I'll bludgeon 'til the body's cold
The stony hiss of cockatrice has cast us into serfdom
I close my eyes and spur Imelda down the mountainside, for a liberated Spectrum!
I took No-Face by the beak, and broke his jaw, he'll never speak again
I took No-Face by the beak, and broke his jaw, he'll never speak again
My every move is guided by the bidding of the singer
The night is split by the whistle of my amber whip, and the fire from my fingers!
Lyrics submitted by rainandrev
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A couple of corrections from the cd booklet:
"I am your man for a wifey fight."
"I took No-Face by his beak"
Ah! I thought it was "for wi-fi fight"... he does write those geeky sorts of lyrics, after all, e.g. "Many Lives, 49 mana points" etc. Cool, thanks.
Is "No-Face" a reference to that movie, Spirited Away? If it is...Owen Pallett just gained a million awesome points.
I have really no idea what this song could mean. Can anyone explain it? I'd love to hear some interpretations. :)
I think this song is about standing up from suppression, even though it may not be political or anything. There is constant referencing to "Fight" and "bludgeon", also the word "serfdom" refers to being repressed and being in slavery. The cockatrice is just a symbol for some form of something bigger than the individual, that suppresses. Further, Imelda Marcos is known for living at the expenses of the people, and she gets shoved down the mountain side. All in the name of liberating the imprisoned. I think noface refers to a typical political figure, which does not show or pick a side. As in spirited away, you never really new whether noface was good or bad.... As to who Lewis is, I do not know, but its certain that he is taking action!
I got this song off Blalocks indie/rock playlist! It is excellent!
Interesting interpretation, I like it. I find the lyrics quite violent, i.e. "Bludgeon till the body's cold" That's just over the top so maybe more than just 'free the people' but also cause widespread anarchy and violence? <br /> <br /> As for Blalocks indie/rock playlist: Me too! I discovered Owen this way and I now love all his songs, especially this one :)
Lewis organizes a peasant revolt?
um you are all wrong!!! and i quote him "its about finding solutions through violence"
This song is from Owen Pallett's album Heartland which, through all its tracks, tells the story of Lewis, an ultra-violent farmer. In the land of Spectrum where Owen is a god-like ruler, Lewis goes on an adventure to confront and battle him. Lewis Takes Action is exactly that, Lewis taking action. He decides that he will be the one to take up the fight. Currently they are being harassed by the cockatrice, No-Face. A hybrid mythical creature of bird and dragon. Surely one of Owen's minions. He rides down mount Alpentine on his horse, Imelda to liberate Spectrum from its evil. Lewis successfully rips off No-Face's beak, never allowing it to decry its stony hiss ever again.
The second last verse, I assume, talks about how Owen, as a god, is constantly manipulating the situations in which Lewis find himself. The last verse may pertain to Owen or Lewis, it's hard to tell sometimes what perspective Pallett sings from. If it is Lewis, then he's celebrating his kill with a dazzling display of amber whip and fiery fingers. If it's Owen then perhaps he decided to climax the end of the battle with a loud-cracking, dazzling display of lightning that he spawned from his fingers. (Amber whip, fire = lightning)
Okay, that's very interesting and I'm inclined to believe it except that I hear him sing "I took -A- no-face by his beak" instead of "I took No-face by his beak" which is rather less specific and you wouldn't use 'a' if you were speaking about a specific 'beast'. Am I just hearing things or are the above lyrics wrong?
no i hear "a" too. i think there isnmore than one No Face. i get the sense that they're some sort of species sent out by Lewis' adversaries to hinder his progress in achieving his divine quest.
Yeah I agree with the previous posters. I think at this point in the album, Lewis has not yet decided to fight Owen, but is still following his bidding. He only becomes disillusioned with him after "The Great Elsewhere".