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Stand up straight at the foot of your love, I
Lift my shirt up
Stand up straight at the foot of your love, I
Lift my shirt up
I was carried
To Ohio in a swarm of bees
I never married
But Ohio don't remember me
Lay my head on the hood of your car, I
Take it too far
Lay my head on the hood of your car, I
Take it too far
I still owe money to the money, to the money I owe
I never thought about love when I thought about home
I still owe money to the money, to the money I owe
The floors are falling out from everybody I know
I'm on a bloodbuzz, yes, I am
I'm on a bloodbuzz
I'm on a bloodbuzz, God, I am
I'm on a bloodbuzz
I was carried
To Ohio in a swarm of bees
I never married
But Ohio don't remember me
I still owe money to the money, to the money I owe
I never thought about love when I thought about home
I still owe money to the money, to the money I owe
The floors are falling out from everybody I know
I'm on a bloodbuzz, yes, I am
I'm on a bloodbuzz
I'm on a bloodbuzz, God, I am
I'm on a bloodbuzz
| Lazarus (Bethany) | Posted: Apr 21, 2013 - 09:04 NeuroGeek wrote: "Blood buzz" could refer to feelings of panic, anxiety, or other mental/emotional sensations that are associated with the brain not feeling quite right. Dizziness, adrenaline rush...I could think of a thousand possibilities. Yes, well said... I agree... "blood buzz" has negative connotations— he is not singing about happy stuff... this really is a powerful song, with excellent music... love it... |
| NeuroGeek (Just Way Out There) | Posted: Apr 04, 2013 - 12:46 Lazarus wrote: romeotuma wrote: In the publication in 1886 called The Symbolist Manifesto ("Le Symbolisme"), Jean Moréas described Symbolism when he said, "In this art, scenes from nature, human activities, and all other real world phenomena will not be described for their own sake; here, they are perceptible surfaces created to represent their esoteric affinities with the primordial Ideals." I believe this song is constructed beautifully with symbolic imagery— the words may not have intrinsic meaning (what exactly is a "blood buzz"?)— but the images combine to evoke powerful emotions, which is the primary function of art... I think this describes it well... love this song... "Blood buzz" could refer to feelings of panic, anxiety, or other mental/emotional sensations that are associated with the brain not feeling quite right. Dizziness, adrenaline rush...I could think of a thousand possibilities. |
| Lazarus (Bethany) | Posted: Apr 04, 2013 - 12:43 Volume just went wayyyy up... everybody in my church has leaped to their feet... the floor be falling out from everybody we know... LOVE THIS SONG!!!! |
| Lazarus (Bethany) | Posted: Mar 20, 2013 - 21:46 rdo wrote: You are over-thinking it. You should go to the link that another commenter posted after your post. The lyrics don't mean anything at all, the song-writer acknowledges this. I would also like to point out that what you say about Kent State is not a mistake or anything. Surely that is one of the things evoked by Ohio. Ohio is the ultimate "battleground" state in US elections. Buzz could evoke the phrase "buzz-word" which is a term used for catchy platitudes so frequent in professional discourse of any sort (not just with consultants like me). Personally, one of my favorite lyrics of recent years is in this song, which clearly evokes the financial crisis of 2008 - "I still owe money, to the money, to the money I owe". If anyone has had crushing student loan debt like I have, you might relate to that lyric. (I got mine paid off, but the worst feeling in the world is being under that debt, being locked into a "career" path you may not really want to be in). "The floors are falling out from everybody I know"— think about what that line means to homeowners, with respect to the subprime mortgage crisis shortly before this song was written... there is plenty of genuine meaning in these vivid lyrics... this song is marvelous... love it... |
| rdo (DC) | Posted: Feb 10, 2013 - 09:06 westslope wrote: So I must admit that I find The National compelling. Metaphor is good. What do the lyrics mean? Don't tell me that bees represent heroin. I don't like opiates so that one is well beyond my own personal experience. Bees apparently also function as a metaphor for psychosis but I doubt that is what is intended here.
I see 'blood' and 'Ohio' in the same sentence and I can't help thinking of Kent State. But I'm rather sure that is completely 100% wrong.
Help a guy out here please.
You are over-thinking it. You should go to the link that another commenter posted after your post. The lyrics don't mean anything at all, the song-writer acknowledges this. I would also like to point out that what you say about Kent State is not a mistake or anything. Surely that is one of the things evoked by Ohio. Ohio is the ultimate "battleground" state in US elections. Buzz could evoke the phrase "buzz-word" which is a term used for catchy platitudes so frequent in professional discourse of any sort (not just with consultants like me). Personally, one of my favorite lyrics of recent years is in this song, which clearly evokes the financial crisis of 2008 - "I still owe money, to the money, to the money I owe". If anyone has had crushing student loan debt like I have, you might relate to that lyric. (I got mine paid off, but the worst feeling in the world is being under that debt, being locked into a "career" path you may not really want to be in). |
| Lazarus (Bethany) | Posted: Jan 29, 2013 - 08:48 romeotuma wrote: In the publication in 1886 called The Symbolist Manifesto ("Le Symbolisme"), Jean Moréas described Symbolism when he said, "In this art, scenes from nature, human activities, and all other real world phenomena will not be described for their own sake; here, they are perceptible surfaces created to represent their esoteric affinities with the primordial Ideals." I believe this song is constructed beautifully with symbolic imagery— the words may not have intrinsic meaning (what exactly is a "blood buzz"?)— but the images combine to evoke powerful emotions, which is the primary function of art... I think this describes it well... love this song... |
| Lazarus (Bethany) | Posted: Jan 28, 2013 - 08:34 This awesome impressionism has us madly dancing naked... we have the volume up so loud the walls of our church are shaking... love it... |
| stevendejong | Posted: Jan 10, 2013 - 00:35 Really do not like anything I hear from this band. Ham-fisted drummer and annoyingly dull singer. |
| Lazarus (Bethany) | Posted: Jan 03, 2013 - 18:40 Everybody in my church loves this song... |
| blotto (127.0.0.1) | Posted: Dec 31, 2012 - 09:11 dull, this is. |
| eve_silver (Southwest Germany) | Posted: Dec 09, 2012 - 15:30 Hannio wrote: Reminds me of Eeyore. And I had to think about Morten Harket from A-ha. Same warmth in his voice. |
| Hannio (Austin, TX) | Posted: Dec 03, 2012 - 09:50 dw wrote: Singer's rather deep voice reminds me of Jim Morrison. Reminds me of Eeyore. |
| ScottFromWyoming (Powell) | Posted: Dec 03, 2012 - 09:46 Derecho wrote: It's round on the ends and tall in the middle! HI in the middle. Jesus. |
| Derecho (A Land Without Traffic Lights) | Posted: Oct 11, 2012 - 16:36 Grammarcop wrote: I cannot think of a single nice thing to say about Ohio. It's round on the ends and tall in the middle! |
| clwguy | Posted: Sep 25, 2012 - 19:42 they're just pissed because they weren't invited to the party. gee i wonder why! i just upped this song 8 > 9 rtrudeau wrote: To the people who complain about romeo's frequently repetitive posts, and those who question his literacy ("we be dancing," etc.), I would like to direct you to the above post and say nyah nyah nyah. To romeo, that is an excellent observation and I agree completely. |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Aug 27, 2012 - 16:34 jasonv wrote: he talks about the meaning here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB6THD57sMc I just watched the link you posted... that's cool... thanks for providing this... he compares the song to stuff by R.E.M. and he calls it "impressionistic"... yeah, it is the juxtaposition of images for emotive effects... very interesting... love this song... this poem is about an impressionistic painting by Monet in 1920 which has the same name as the title of the poem— The Rose-Way in Giverny And in the reticulate distance |
| jasonv | Posted: Aug 27, 2012 - 16:16 he talks about the meaning here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB6THD57sMc |
| westslope (BC coast) | Posted: Aug 25, 2012 - 07:55 So I must admit that I find The National compelling. Metaphor is good. What do the lyrics mean? Don't tell me that bees represent heroin. I don't like opiates so that one is well beyond my own personal experience. Bees apparently also function as a metaphor for psychosis but I doubt that is what is intended here.
I see 'blood' and 'Ohio' in the same sentence and I can't help thinking of Kent State. But I'm rather sure that is completely 100% wrong.
Help a guy out here please.
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| Grammarcop (i've successfully infiltrated the 1% without being detected!) | Posted: Jul 30, 2012 - 16:47 kurtster wrote: Its 10:38 and Meeechagin still sucks ...  I keed ... My state went to "war" with Ohio over the Toledo Strip in 1835-36. My state won; you got Toledo. |
| dw (PHill, CA) | Posted: Jul 30, 2012 - 16:42 Singer's rather deep voice reminds me of Jim Morrison. |
| AvoidingWork (Home of Big Boy #4004) | Posted: Jul 30, 2012 - 16:41 Wait, not really listening but did he say, "I was carried to Ohio on a swam of bees"? . . (edit) . . Yes, yes he did. Okay. |
| ick (...out of the primordial ooze) | Posted: Jul 27, 2012 - 06:19 Didn't really like this too much until I increased the decibel level. Best if enjoyed at 11. |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Jul 24, 2012 - 21:24 ziakut wrote: Good atmosphere and unique to me. Yeah, this song rocks... soooo emotive... love it... |
| ziakut (Right Here) | Posted: Jul 05, 2012 - 10:22 Good atmosphere and unique to me. |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Jun 25, 2012 - 20:06 This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this summer night... |
| MojoJojo (Indianapolis, IN USA) | Posted: Jun 25, 2012 - 19:55 It's true. 3 out of 4 bears that eat dentists argee; this is a great song.  |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Jun 23, 2012 - 10:36 We be dancing madly... this song is brilliant... |
| rdo (DC) | Posted: Jun 03, 2012 - 15:04 rtrudeau wrote: To the people who complain about romeo's frequently repetitive posts, and those who question his literacy ("we be dancing," etc.), I would like to direct you to the above post and say nyah nyah nyah. To romeo, that is an excellent observation and I agree completely. I agree, but RT has an issue we all shud ALL be concerned aboot. Don't be an enabler!     |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: May 28, 2012 - 09:00 This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this spring day... very emotive symbolism... love it... |
| Aud (lost in lakecity) | Posted: May 24, 2012 - 23:18 socalhol wrote: I have this CD and enjoy listening to it as a whole all the way through. I think all the songs are great, and make for a nice cohesive bunch. I definitely agree! |
| socalhol (Seattle) | Posted: May 22, 2012 - 15:07 Marzz_13 wrote: Love this one...does anybody know if the rest of the album is anything like this song? I have this CD and enjoy listening to it as a whole all the way through. I think all the songs are great, and make for a nice cohesive bunch. |
| 84MacGuy (Portland, Oregon) | Posted: May 22, 2012 - 15:07 lexica wrote: WHY IS THERE NO RATING LOWER THAN 1???  Because zero was carried away by a swarm of bees. |
| GeneP59 (On the edge of tomorrow looking back at yesterday.) | Posted: May 22, 2012 - 15:06 coding_to_music wrote: Good song, but I cant get this out of my head: Someone posted that songs by The National fit this pattern: Drums drums drums mumble mumble mumble Drums drums drums mumble mumble mumble Drums drums drums mumble mumble mumble < repeat > LOL    |
| coding_to_music (Beantown) | Posted: Apr 26, 2012 - 15:27 Good song, but I cant get this out of my head: Someone posted that songs by The National fit this pattern: Drums drums drums mumble mumble mumble Drums drums drums mumble mumble mumble Drums drums drums mumble mumble mumble < repeat > LOL |
| lexica (Oaktown, 510) | Posted: Apr 20, 2012 - 21:34 WHY IS THERE NO RATING LOWER THAN 1??? |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Apr 20, 2012 - 21:30 Everybody just started dancing here... love this song soooo much... |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Mar 25, 2012 - 22:14 This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this spring night... |
| blotto (127.0.0.1) | Posted: Mar 22, 2012 - 12:55 This band should be called lamest of the lame. |
| Andy_B (aboard MV "Horizon," east coast Fla) | Posted: Mar 22, 2012 - 12:51 Still holding solid at a 9,...maybe a bit more. It just gets better. |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Mar 12, 2012 - 10:30 rtrudeau wrote: To the people who complain about romeo's frequently repetitive posts, and those who question his literacy ("we be dancing," etc.), I would like to direct you to the above post and say nyah nyah nyah. To romeo, that is an excellent observation and I agree completely. Thank you! Love this song... |
| rtrudeau (Bay Area, California) | Posted: Feb 29, 2012 - 11:47 romeotuma wrote: In the publication in 1886 called The Symbolist Manifesto ("Le Symbolisme"), Jean Moréas described Symbolism when he said, "In this art, scenes from nature, human activities, and all other real world phenomena will not be described for their own sake; here, they are perceptible surfaces created to represent their esoteric affinities with the primordial Ideals." I believe this song is constructed beautifully with symbolic imagery— the words may not have intrinsic meaning (what exactly is a "blood buzz"?)— but the images combine to evoke powerful emotions, which is the primary function of art... To the people who complain about romeo's frequently repetitive posts, and those who question his literacy ("we be dancing," etc.), I would like to direct you to the above post and say nyah nyah nyah. To romeo, that is an excellent observation and I agree completely. |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Feb 29, 2012 - 11:46 thais wrote: Very well said. This is art, not science. So, why so many people worried about bees? Encounters with bees are painful... I know, because I was carried to Las Vegas on a swarm of bees... love this great song... |
| Marzz_13 (Cape Fear Coast) | Posted: Feb 26, 2012 - 05:47 Love this one...does anybody know if the rest of the album is anything like this song? |
| thais | Posted: Feb 17, 2012 - 11:26 romeotuma wrote: In the publication in 1886 called The Symbolist Manifesto ("Le Symbolisme"), Jean Moréas described Symbolism when he said, "In this art, scenes from nature, human activities, and all other real world phenomena will not be described for their own sake; here, they are perceptible surfaces created to represent their esoteric affinities with the primordial Ideals." I believe this song is constructed beautifully with symbolic imagery— the words may not have intrinsic meaning (what exactly is a "blood buzz"?)— but the images combine to evoke powerful emotions, which is the primary function of art... Very well said. This is art, not science. So, why so many people worried about bees? |
| Chelshite (Bognor Regis, W Sussex, England) | Posted: Feb 17, 2012 - 10:47 If I was in a hotel room, all the people in it would love this. |
| djblitz (Boston, MA) | Posted: Feb 17, 2012 - 10:47 His voice is so yummy. |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Feb 02, 2012 - 19:46 marvelous... love it... |
| kurtster (Back in Ohiya, for now ...) | Posted: Jan 28, 2012 - 19:38 Grammarcop wrote: Valerie: I live in Michigan. You expect me to say something nice about Ohio? You're so mistaken. Its 10:38 and Meeechagin still sucks ... I keed ... |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Jan 28, 2012 - 19:34 absolutely love this song... |
| blotto (127.0.0.1) | Posted: Jan 25, 2012 - 12:56 lamer than lame. |