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!


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    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)

    burgerfmon April 16, 2010   Link

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