| Alt-J feat. Mountain Man Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

I am here Laughter swallowing cups of prideInside it paints me With the visions I love Breathe on me my buffalo Your eye warms to a warning Of a death without words I am here Laughter swallowing cups of prideInside it paints me With the visions I love For the future tributes A tome sunny

Buffalo-
Alt-J feat. Mountain Man Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Breathe on me my buffalo
Your eye warms to a warning
Of a death without words

I am here
Laughter swallowing cups of pride
Inside it paints me
With the visions I love

For the future tributes
Our Thom Sonny Green

Breathe on me my buffalo
Your eye warms to a warning
Of a death without words

I am here
Laughter swallowing cups of pride
Inside it paints me
With the visions I love
For the future tributes
A tome sunny green

The buffalo from buffalo
Who are buffaloed by the buffalo
From buffalo
Buffalo are the buffalo from buffalo

And all's above lay

Pay tribute to the future death
Of our tome Sunny green.


Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alt-J feat. Mountain Man's song Buffalo present a unique combination of imagery and words that can be interpreted in different ways. At first glance, the lyrics are ambiguous and somewhat cryptic, but there are some themes and messages that surface after multiple listens.


The opening line, "Breathe on me my buffalo," sets the tone for the song, evoking an image of the singer being in close proximity to a powerful being. Buffalo have a strong presence in Native American cultures, and they symbolize strength, power, and connection to the earth. The line suggests a mystical connection between the singer and nature.


The following lines, "Your eye warms to a warning / Of a death without words" suggest an impending danger that the buffalo is aware of, but the singer is not. The line "Of a death without words" is particularly intriguing, suggesting that the threat is not physical, but rather something more abstract, like a sense of loss or confusion.


The chorus and the following verse explore similar themes, with the singer being "painted" with visions "for the future tributes" - this could refer to the singer envisioning some sort of sacrifice or offering to the buffalo, in exchange for protection or guidance.


The final lines, "The buffalo from buffalo / Who are buffaloed by the buffalo / From buffalo / Buffalo are the buffalo from buffalo / And all's above lay / Pay tribute to the future death / Of our tome Sunny green" add another layer of meaning to the song. "Buffalo" is used in different contexts, suggesting multiple meanings or interpretations. The reference to Thom Sonny Green - a founding member of Alt-J - suggests that the song might be referencing the band's evolution over time, or perhaps the creative process of writing music.


Line by Line Meaning

Breathe on me my buffalo
Please inspire me with your power like the buffalo.


Your eye warms to a warning
I feel a sense of caution from you through your gaze.


Of a death without words
Sensing a possibility of dying without being able to say anything.


I am here
I am present, listening to the buffalo's message.


Laughter swallowing cups of pride
Humor helps me swallow and overcome arrogance.


Inside it paints me
Emotions inspire my creativity.


With the visions I love
Creative thoughts I am fond of and motivated by.


For the future tributes
Designs for future celebrations.


Our Thom Sonny Green
An artist and band member to whom we pay homage.


The buffalo from buffalo
Buffalo creatures that were born in Buffalo, New York.


Who are buffaloed by the buffalo
They were intimidated by the other buffalo.


From buffalo
Their place of origin is Buffalo.


Buffalo are the buffalo from buffalo
The animals that came from Buffalo are the rightful buffalo.


And all's above lay
All things will end eventually.


Pay tribute to the future death
Celebrate the life of someone who will soon pass away.


Of our tome Sunny green.
Remember our beloved artist Thom Sonny Green, even after he has gone.


Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN GREEN, KENNETH NEWLAND, FREDERICK CORTRIGHT, CHRISTOPHER WARGO

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