An Eluardian Instance
Of Montreal · Skeletal Lamping (Dig) [2008]
am not just searching for some first-time high?
I know it's all about perceptions,
and I accept you as my very first move oh, I...
I, oh
I, oh
I, ah, la la la la la la
[horn break]
I remember riding bikes [I remember riding bikes]
on koster island
plotting midnight raids on the swedish plum trees
That summer,
it was too cold to swim... so
we climbed upon the rocky shore and freaked out on
the mountain goats, but they were not impressed or scared of us
do you remember
our last summer as independents?
do you remember
our last summer as independents?
do you remember
our last summer as independents?
do you remember
our last summer as independents?
I was a foreigner
when you appeared
in the shadows at the motor club
I was a hater in the depths of
an emotional hibernation
you sat me down, we had some drinks...
and you told me all kinds of insanity
I asked your friend if you were available
she answered, "no.. but yes. oh well oh well, yes and no"
Now I'm viewing
my memory reel in reverse
scrolling back to come to feel your whether-than
now I'm noting
the limits of our parabola
to predict the points of thou shalt not return
This inbreeding of ideas is intolerable
I wish David was here
can take your persecution complex
and I'm not going to absorb your stress output anymore
oh don't you pimp out my heart, don't you pimp out my heart
An Eluardian Instance
An Eluardian Instance stands as a distinctive song within Of Montreal's expansive discography, appearing on the 2008 album Skeletal Lamping (Dig). During this period, the band, led by Kevin Barnes, was refining a sound that blended baroque pop with psychedelic indie rock, often characterized by intricate arrangements and whimsical lyrical themes. This recording captures the group's experimental approach, utilizing layered instrumentation to create a textured sonic landscape typical of their mid-career output. The track contributes to an era where the band explored more complex compositions, moving away from simpler structures toward a richer, more theatrical style. As part of a celebrated body of work, the song reflects the artistic evolution that defined Of Montreal's transition into a prominent force within the indie music scene.