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   Calamity Song Lyrics & Meanings: Had a dream / You and me and the war at the end times / And I believe / California succumbed to the fault line / We heaved relief / As scores of innocents died / / And the Andalusian tribes / Setting the lay of Nebraska alight / 'Til all the remains is the arms of the angel / / Hetty Green / Queen of supply-side ...

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   Jan 22, 2024 · In a closing mantra, ‘Calamity Song’ places emphasis on ‘the arms of the angel’, a recurring motif that serves as both an elegy for what’s been lost and a cryptic portent of hope. Rather than descending into complete despair, the song suggests salvation, or comfort at the very least, in some transcendent being, or perhaps the human ...

3. beatcrave.com › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Calamity Song by The ...

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   Jan 5, 2024 · The lyrics of “Calamity Song” paint a vivid picture of a world on the brink of destruction. The opening lines, “Had a dream, You and me in the war of the end times,” immediately set the tone for the song. It depicts a dystopian scenario where California succumbs to a fault line, leading to the loss of innocent lives.

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5. www.songtell.com › the-decemberists › calamity-songMeaning of Calamity Song by The Decemberists - Songtell

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   Dec 17, 2012 · The song opens with the line "Had a dream, you and me in the war of the end times," implying a shared experience or connection with someone amidst a catastrophic event. This "war" can be interpreted metaphorically, symbolizing a larger conflict or struggle in life.

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   Calamity Song by The Decemberists song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position.

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   Jan 14, 2011 · Calamity Song Lyrics: (You and me in the war) / Had a dream / You and me in the war of the end times / And I believe / California succumbed to the fault line / We heaved relief / As...

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   Was 'Calamity Song' a concept for a video?

   • The new video for "Calamity Song," from The King Is Dead, takes us into the dystopian world of the novel. But not everyone was thrilled about the idea as the concept for a video. Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy explains: I wrote "Calamity Song" shortly after I'd finished reading David Foster Wallace's epic Infinite Jest.

   First Watch: The Decemberists, 'Calamity Song' - NPR

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   Did the Decemberists make a 'Calamity Song' Video?

   • Well, The Decemberists, of course. The new video for "Calamity Song," from The King Is Dead, takes us into the dystopian world of the novel. But not everyone was thrilled about the idea as the concept for a video. Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy explains:

   First Watch: The Decemberists, 'Calamity Song' - NPR

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   What does a calamity mean to you?

   • According to the text, a calamity reminds you of blessings and the One Who bestows them, and causes you to thank and praise Allaah for His blessings. This calamity shows you the meaning of the health and ease that you enjoyed for many years, but did not taste their sweetness or appreciate them fully.

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   What is the song Dirty Fingers about?

   • The song was previously known as "Dirty Fingers." The song's music video was directed by Michael Schur, who is known for co-creating NBC's The Office. The clip is a dark tribute to David Foster Wallace 1996 novel Infinite Jest, which is a dystopian vision of North America in the near future.

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9. www.npr.org › sections › allsongsFirst Watch: The Decemberists, 'Calamity Song' - NPR

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   Aug 22, 2011 · The new video for "Calamity Song," from The King Is Dead, takes us into the dystopian world of the novel. But not everyone was thrilled about the idea as the concept for a video. Decemberists...