Pinegrove - 'Orange' (Official Lyric Video)

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

#pinegrove #orange

[TylerJMacDonald]

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[bw]

I've never heard such a beautifully unsettling song.

[tilda.watson]

I first listened to this track in a tent after being in a sea kayak for seven hours and I was so tired and it was so beautiful, I have been listening to this on repeat

[grandmago.]

I already know I will base my next weeks life on hearing this song on loop

[lisaariola]

Parts of this song kind of have an Elliott Smith feel - The waltzyness and the reverby vocals - Love it!

[SuperDrummerful]

The whole song's a big crescendo - love it

[timeflies]

Just awesome. These are the type of songs you listen to when you're having a rough time and can't fall asleep. But you love every moment of it anyway.

[zkynaston]

Has some Death Cab Vibes to it particularly in the beginning. Love it!

[Godspeedjosh]

Beautiful. I felt the weight, but felt so free at the same time.

[LukeGittinsMusic]

I think the lyrics (in this video) coming in late represent the fact that’s we are late and delayed in our efforts to tackle climate change. this song and this message are so powerful.

[Leah.C.]

Percy emailed that we should listen to lyric vid so here I am 🍊 beautiful message. Next up, bowl of oranges by bright eyes

[Pomeray]

I just found you guys in january. Bought amperland vinyl. Not ready to say goodbye. This song cut deep

[spinningreelsofrhyme]

This is such an impactful song...The lyrics hit you like a freight train.

[ClearlyNotJamie]

Ethereal! So happy this came out after the boat version. I love it.

[joeyprince]

Thank you Pinegrove for posting. Love when one of my favorite bands has a rhythm cranking out new material. Song is beautiful - makes me wonder if it’s new or been sitting in the bank for a bit. Either way thanks

[lordbuddybear]

Hey Pinegrove, just wanted to say thank you for your songs. Last week I was in a very bad mood and I just had your song Darkness in my mind, it captured it all so beautifully and I listened to it on repeat.

Your whole catalogue is great. :) I miss the banjo sound a bit, for example from your Tiny Desk, but that's your choice. Cheers and all the best!

[natecorning]

Reminds me of the song "Orange Sky" by The Movement. Another song about this exact topic. Both fantastic tunes!

[allenscottrogers]

Please Lord up above we need another album 🙇🏻‍♂️

[ceetee]

The harmonizing is stronger than ever on this one, guys. Truly powerful.

[LaurieSuppleOfficial]

Can we get a concept album about climate change or what