Cuckoo Cuckoo
Animal Collective · Other Songs - Animal Collective
How I lost my boy
How I lost my boy
How I lost my boy
The king in I died
He kept floating past my eyes
And singing his songs
Life was good now death's all wrong
Cause you can't feel a thing
No heart flutters in late spring
You just drift and pray
For sun kissed golden days
And I can't hold what's in my hand
Don't do any good to say this isn't what I planned
And little kids sliding down the steel park slide
Little kids can't play with things that have died
Sometimes all I want is one favorite song
And two to three minutes don't seem so long
And where's my mom I want to hold her tight
She's so far away from crowded nights
I'm going cuckoo cuckoo
We're all going cuckoo cuckoo
He said please stay
You can see me, don't go away
I can't see the landscape
Please describe its amaranthine haze
It's odd where I am
There are people you're not like them
They just look away
For rain quenched golden days
And my tears quench five feet of lawn
And I can scream, but I cannot yawn
And people gonna come and people gonna cry
He just woke and dreamt and ate and died
Don't try and erase what you have done
Put your fingers in a mouth and kiss it if it wants
And where's my friend, I want to hold him tight
He's so far away from mountain lights
I'm going cuckoo cuckoo
We're all going cuckoo cuckoo
About Cuckoo Cuckoo
Animal Collective's "Cuckoo Cuckoo" stands as a defining track from their experimental indie rock catalog, characterized by its distinctive vocal harmonies and atmospheric production. The song exemplifies the group's signature sound, blending psychedelic textures with rhythmic complexity to create an immersive listening experience that has influenced countless artists in the shoegaze and post-rock genres. Released as part of their broader discography, the recording showcases the band's ability to transform simple motifs into intricate sonic landscapes, often utilizing layered vocals and electronic elements to evoke a sense of surrealism. This work remains a staple in discussions about the evolution of alternative rock in the early 2000s, celebrated for its unique blend of organic instrumentation and digital manipulation. Its enduring popularity reflects the collective's commitment to pushing musical boundaries while maintaining a deeply emotional core that resonates with fans of avant-garde and psychedelic music.