This seems like one of the most self-aware songs they've done. The reference to the difference between his and Panda Bear's styles is really interesting to hear. Or like the drug reference, which has never been that direct in any of their songs. Just really fascinating. I've never cared so much about the lyrics to an AC song.
I agree, regarding the self-awareness. This whole album seems to be a passage of maturity, a development of self, mind, and spirit.
I agree, regarding the self-awareness. This whole album seems to be a passage of maturity, a development of self, mind, and spirit.
Also, to the other repliers, there are many drug references in their songs, but this one really is one of the most obvious. It is well spoken, bluntly written, and enunciated. The other lines mentioned are more cryptic or kind of muttered. They certainly don't reference the actual motivations for taking the drugs (except that posted by holycrapoctopus). Even then, its not just a reflection on the effects of drugs, or wanting to do them, but actually saying...
Also, to the other repliers, there are many drug references in their songs, but this one really is one of the most obvious. It is well spoken, bluntly written, and enunciated. The other lines mentioned are more cryptic or kind of muttered. They certainly don't reference the actual motivations for taking the drugs (except that posted by holycrapoctopus). Even then, its not just a reflection on the effects of drugs, or wanting to do them, but actually saying he just did them, and it's relaxing.
This seems like one of the most self-aware songs they've done. The reference to the difference between his and Panda Bear's styles is really interesting to hear. Or like the drug reference, which has never been that direct in any of their songs. Just really fascinating. I've never cared so much about the lyrics to an AC song.
"i want to get so stoned and take a walk out in the night drizzle"
"i want to get so stoned and take a walk out in the night drizzle"
"I go up there and light a leaf"
"I go up there and light a leaf"
"I'm gonna go take some pills"-Purple Bottle
"I'm gonna go take some pills"-Purple Bottle
I agree, regarding the self-awareness. This whole album seems to be a passage of maturity, a development of self, mind, and spirit.
I agree, regarding the self-awareness. This whole album seems to be a passage of maturity, a development of self, mind, and spirit.
Also, to the other repliers, there are many drug references in their songs, but this one really is one of the most obvious. It is well spoken, bluntly written, and enunciated. The other lines mentioned are more cryptic or kind of muttered. They certainly don't reference the actual motivations for taking the drugs (except that posted by holycrapoctopus). Even then, its not just a reflection on the effects of drugs, or wanting to do them, but actually saying...
Also, to the other repliers, there are many drug references in their songs, but this one really is one of the most obvious. It is well spoken, bluntly written, and enunciated. The other lines mentioned are more cryptic or kind of muttered. They certainly don't reference the actual motivations for taking the drugs (except that posted by holycrapoctopus). Even then, its not just a reflection on the effects of drugs, or wanting to do them, but actually saying he just did them, and it's relaxing.
I fucking love all these replies. I totally agree with u quantazmo. Which song is the "go up there and light a leaf from?"
I fucking love all these replies. I totally agree with u quantazmo. Which song is the "go up there and light a leaf from?"
I fucking love all these replies. I totally agree with u quantazmo. Which song is the "go up there and light a leaf from?"
I fucking love all these replies. I totally agree with u quantazmo. Which song is the "go up there and light a leaf from?"