Zelda

The Antlers

My first Antlers experience was HOSPICE — a masterpiece about death and grief. I’ve followed this band ever since and often reach for their UNDERSEA EP with ZELDA being the closing track. I love the instrumentation on this one and the mood it sets. It makes me think of Twin Peaks season three. “We live inside a dream.” I was ready to share the studio version, but this live version jumped out at me. I love how it showcases the entire band. Each ANTLERS record is special and captivating, anchored by Silberman’s vocal range and poetic sensibilities.

Zelda, you asked me to wake you
If I woke up before you
And you were still stuck inside
I'm here to tell you
We're not awake yet

Zelda, you look between two worlds
A tunnel with two ends
Pitch black in the middle
Like a dream's dream
A copy's copy

Zelda, it's just not important
The small things we suffer
They're infinitesimal
It's in an ocean
That swims between us