Pinegrove - 'Orange' (Acoustic)

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"Orange" is a song by Pinegrove.

orange, a waltz about the climate crisis, was written on the day in 2020 that the photos of oregon's eery, bloodshot sky circulated the internet. the song tries to balance outrage at those preventing progress—politicians elected in good faith to protect us who instead believe themselves celebrities—with the etherial, almost dissociative feeling of being alive at the end of history. the mirage on offer by today's political theater does nothing to assuage our concerns as we watch where the money actually goes: the american military, one of the single greatest global sources of fossil fuel emissions. so for all who have on one hand heard the desperate scientific prognosis, & on the other seen the already-weak promises on the campaign trail traded in for endless wars—it's tough not to lose heart. this isn't a song trying to convince anyone that climate change is real. it's for people horrified at the government's inaction to what we can all see with our own eyes. as this summer progresses, breaking all sorts of records across the northern hemisphere, & the conclusion sinks further into our collective gut, it's essential for people with a microphone to start shouting, & in whatever way we can to affirm community, to step in & help one another cope in the absence of our government, & take seriously the need to organize for a better world.

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Lyrics:
i try to wrap my
head around
an eye for an eye
full of iodine
i try to remember
the history of time

i try to laugh
or sleep it off
that awful feeling
something's off
by eye i measure
the narrow length across

today the sky is orange
& you & i know why

i try to warn
my senator
he said that he
invented it
& that i should feel happy
he talked to me at all

i try to down
the bluest pill
the author of
the fucking bill
bragging on youtube
the criminals he'll kill

they’re trying ignore it
we always knew they’d try
today the sky is orange
& you & i know why

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Video credits:
Director: Marisa Gesualdi
Rower: Ryan Naideau
Audio Mix: Sam Skinner

Performed live at Levon Helm Studios' pond

#pinegrove #orange #acoustic

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Local man in touch with emotions, propels watercraft solely by voice.

brendan

I've never heard such an emotive song about this issue. Which is crazy because it's such a huge problem. But honestly I could cry at the first time he says "today the sky is orange"

iamanactualcat

i’ll never forget the first time i heard this band. every single time i listen im inspired and feel so much emotion. clarity and comfort comes pouring in. pinegrove saved my life and i’m forever grateful ❤️🔥

jaydencudd

that last “and you and I know why” packed so much emotion

danielleweber

Evan Stephens Hall got me singing in the dark. Humming anything I can. Damn it, I’m scared to know”_

miamitten

So you’re telling me the whole band couldn’t fit in that canoe??

TIstompsUout

This song is as beautiful as it is devastating. Art.

LordZama

His acoustic versions are the absolute best

ragecl

this has entered me into a new era of my existence

liminalspacey

This band will always be a group i hold very close to my heart. The raw emotion Evan is able to engrave into every piece of work they put out is passionate beyond words. A band that truly helped save my life and I will always look upon fondly throughout my life. I cannot wait to show my kids someday💙💙🥑

andrewgagnon

Pinegrove is quickly becoming my favorite band

noahb.

The true testament to a songwriters ability, in my humble opinion, is to be able to create a beautiful, meaningful and moving song by using such simple and straightforward chords. Nothing fancy about it, it's just good. That's all that matters

mikethomas

“Robert it do go down!” This some baller ass shit.

chongpooka

watched 4 times now. im in awe of the scenery, spot on lyrics, and evans very cool haircut and stache. thank you so much pinegrove. you appear in my life when i need you most.

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