I alight with the lights out
And it won't take me long just to find you
And it won't take me long just to find you
I'm allied to the winter
But don't you get clever
Don't you get clever
I'm allied to the landslide
Gonna leave you all severed
Gonna leave you all severed
I alone am the answer
I alone will make wrongs right
But in order to root out the cancer
It's got to be kept from the sight
I'm allied to the winter
But don't you get clever
Don't you get clever
I'm allied to the landslide
Gonna leave you all severed
Gonna leave you all severed
I was born to a jackal
I was born in a whiteout
Gonna smother you all till I choke you
Gonna smother you all till you kick out
I'm allied to the winter
But don't you get clever
Don't you get clever
I'm allied to the landslide
Gonna leave you all severed
Gonna leave you all severed
The Decemberists are an American indie rock band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 2000. The band consists of Colin Meloy (lead vocals, guitar, principal songwriter), Chris Funk (guitar, multi-instrumentalist), Jenny Conlee (piano, keyboards, accordion, backing vocals), Nate Query (bass), and John Moen (drums).
The band has released eight studio albums, to date, with their lyrics often focusing on historical incidents and folklore. Audience participation is a part of their live performances, typically during encores. The band stages whimsical reenactments of sea battles and other centuries-old events, typically of regional interest, or acts out songs with members of the crowd.
In 2011, the track "Down by the Water" from their album, The King Is Dead, was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 54th Grammy Awards.
Because it's good to the ears?
edit. I'm looking forward to seeing them here in November.
Liberal arts majors deserve to ROCK THE F--- OUT too!
"In a recent interview with the New York Times, author Phillip Roth recollected the words of pundit H.L. Mencken about democracy in America, "It is the worship of jackals by jackasses." When the Decemberists sing, "I was born to a jackal", the accompanying video makes it clear the band is referring to President Donald Trump. The songs' lyrics may be somewhat vague, but the notion that our head has been severed from the body politic comes across clearly. The lilting voice in which the lines are sung and the serene way the music is played suggests a feeling of helplessness. That does not seem to be intended ironically. The damage has already been done. The only solace we find is with others who share the same consciousness, like the work songs of the enslaved that make the burden easier to share." - www.popmatters.com
From the quiet words of the Virgin Mary, "Come again?"
Beautiful video too - Artistically - in spite of the backward political BS.
This music is so good, their politics didn't ruin it for me.
what on earth is he singing about?
"In a recent interview with the New York Times, author Phillip Roth recollected the words of pundit H.L. Mencken about democracy in America, "It is the worship of jackals by jackasses." When the Decemberists sing, "I was born to a jackal", the accompanying video makes it clear the band is referring to President Donald Trump. The songs' lyrics may be somewhat vague, but the notion that our head has been severed from the body politic comes across clearly. The lilting voice in which the lines are sung and the serene way the music is played suggests a feeling of helplessness. That does not seem to be intended ironically. The damage has already been done. The only solace we find is with others who share the same consciousness, like the work songs of the enslaved that make the burden easier to share." - www.popmatters.com
Blimey, this is a change of direction. I like it a lot, but then I am thoroughly enjoying a lot of their work lately. Talented folks, I feel.
edit. I'm looking forward to seeing them here in November.
You're seeing the Decemberists in November? That's thinking ahead.
More highly literate lyrics, please.
"In a recent interview with the New York Times, author Phillip Roth recollected the words of pundit H.L. Mencken about democracy in America, "It is the worship of jackals by jackasses." When the Decemberists sing, "I was born to a jackal", the accompanying video makes it clear the band is referring to President Donald Trump. The songs' lyrics may be somewhat vague, but the notion that our head has been severed from the body politic comes across clearly. The lilting voice in which the lines are sung and the serene way the music is played suggests a feeling of helplessness. That does not seem to be intended ironically. The damage has already been done. The only solace we find is with others who share the same consciousness, like the work songs of the enslaved that make the burden easier to share." - www.popmatters.com
Look again at the lyrics, as you could interpret them to mean the exact opposite too. Depends on your political point of view.
You're seeing the Decemberists in November? That's thinking ahead.
Under appreciated comment!