Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
"Someway, baby, it's part of me, apart from me"
You're laying waste to Halloween
You fucked it friend, it's on its head, it struck the street
You're in Milwaukee, off your feet
And at once, I knew I was not magnificent
Strayed above the highway aisle
Jagged vacance, thick with ice
But I could see for miles, miles, miles
3rd and Lake, it burnt away, the hallway
Was where we learned to celebrate
Automatic bought the years you'd talk for me
That night you played me Lip Parade
Not the needle, nor the thread, the lost decree
Saying nothing, that's enough for me
And at once, I knew I was not magnificent
Hulled far from the highway aisle
Jagged vacance, thick with ice
But I could see for miles, miles, miles
Christmas night, it clutched the light, the hallow bright
Above my brother, I and tangled spines
We smoked the screen to make it what it was to be
Now to know it in my memory
And at once, I knew I was not magnificent
High above the highway aisle
Jagged vacance, thick with ice
But I could see for miles, miles, miles
You're laying waste to Halloween
You fucked it friend, it's on its head, it struck the street
You're in Milwaukee, off your feet
And at once, I knew I was not magnificent
Strayed above the highway aisle
Jagged vacance, thick with ice
But I could see for miles, miles, miles
3rd and Lake, it burnt away, the hallway
Was where we learned to celebrate
Automatic bought the years you'd talk for me
That night you played me Lip Parade
Not the needle, nor the thread, the lost decree
Saying nothing, that's enough for me
And at once, I knew I was not magnificent
Hulled far from the highway aisle
Jagged vacance, thick with ice
But I could see for miles, miles, miles
Christmas night, it clutched the light, the hallow bright
Above my brother, I and tangled spines
We smoked the screen to make it what it was to be
Now to know it in my memory
And at once, I knew I was not magnificent
High above the highway aisle
Jagged vacance, thick with ice
But I could see for miles, miles, miles
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After the first few listens, I think Holocene is my favorite on the album. It's stunningly beautiful. The chorus makes me think of this moment I had once while hiking. You're concentrating on making it it to the top and everything, but then you stop and look behind you and see the most beautiful natural landscape. It makes you feel small. You see how magnificent the world is and then see how not magnificent you are compared to it. I can see Justin having an experience like that. Off of the highway in the snow and ice, alone, or with his brother. "I can see for miles, miles, miles." In times like those you can see for miles, literally, and figuratively, miles within yourself and within your mind.
I agree with this a lot....listened to it atop the bluffs in my area. Made the experience so surreal. The line that gets me every time is "And at once I knew I was not magnificent" I think it could be about realizing how small we are on this beautiful planet.
I agree with this a lot....listened to it atop the bluffs in my area. Made the experience so surreal. The line that gets me every time is "And at once I knew I was not magnificent" I think it could be about realizing how small we are on this beautiful planet.
Well said benyjetr!
@benyjetr35<br /> Do you live in WI or Minnesota? I went to college in La Crosse, and hiking the bluffs helped create some of my favorite memories. I left a love note for my then-girlfriend to find as part of a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt at the top of Grandad's.<br /> <br /> Sorry to digress, everybody. But, shit's cool. And, Bon Iver is a local to that area (ish).
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I have been listening to this song regularly for over a year and never gave it too much thought beyond the beauty in the idea of the vastness of the universe simultaneously causing humility and appreciation.
However, the other day this song hit me so hard and I literally put it on repeat for hours.
For me, Justin (as others have touched on) uses the chorus and verses in juxtaposition to one another. Each verse is a recollection of a point of maturity. The first verse- being drunk on halloween is growing beyond a children's holiday into adulthood. The second verse is obviously more a direct reference to time as the house is no longer there- but for me it speaks to a relationship: "Automatic brought the years you'd talk for me". The third, again, like the first references a holiday. This speaks to me personally as me and my older brother "connect" often on holidays (we live far apart) by smoking up and disseminating the relevant season and catch up on life.
Each of these "moments" in his life are times when he seemed happy or perhaps, grounded. Substances, whether alcohol, drugs or music, art, literature and relationships bring him to a point where he feels at ease and connected to the world. It then reaches a head that presents in the respective chorus- the insurmountable, almost limitless universe and the humility of realizing your insignificance. I love the imagery of him above this vast frozen ground between highways that are weaving a connection to another place- to another road, stretching to the edge of the continent and beyond.
The point that struck me the other day though, was the beauty in the title. Holocene: an epoch spanning over 10,000 years- "connectedness" to the earth from present to the past. Not only are we are aware the world is vast- we are aware that we are only a small speck in time. There is beauty in such simple humanity of a flickering flame, the pink hues of a sunrise- things enjoyed by humankind for eons. It connects our present world of Facebook and Smartphones to centuries of humanity that existed before us- and to the future that lays ahead.
He has these "moments" where everything is right with the world: "not the needle nor the thread, the lost decree... Saying nothing was enough for me". Conversation is not needed, you are absorbed in the moment of the "hallowed bright" of Christmas Eve or "Laying waste to Halloween", but "at once", you are struck with the realization that your "moment" is not significant... "I was not magnificent". In this though, there is joy in the feeling that despite that, you are still a part of something.
You are a part of the fabric of humanity- over 10,000 years of 'people'. "Hulled from far the highway aisle", separated from race, religion, politics and war- but connected to love, jealously, empathy, depression and beauty- emotions spanning borders and time. "Someway baby its part of me, apart from me".
Holocene reminds us, humbles us and empowers us.
I have enjoyed reading what others have thought of the song- well perhaps except for those that referred to the lyrics as "garbage"- maybe my thoughts will make sense to someone else.
Thank you for that. Reading this while listening to the song honestly made me cry. Your interpretation was simply beautiful. Its an incredible song.
yo b,<br /> I think some yr comments are right on, but I'd like to add one or two or three more thought bubbles to the page: Having lived in Minneapolis (as Justin has) and spent time Wisc., I've always thought he was making reference to the bridges the span the 35w freeway in Mpls or the Skyways (in the city)... "High above the highway aisle." "I was not magnificient," points to the realization that one is just a speck in the vast sands of time (Holocene). Of course, we all could be slightly wrong, and J seems like the kind of guy who would never fully explain his lyrics or himself - this is beauty of experiencing open-meaning non-didactic lyrics, yes?
Thanks for the amazing explanation. I am terrible at deciphering lyrics and I had no clue what this song was about before reading your interpretation, but for some reason the emotions the song brought out greatly reflected the meaning of the lyrics. It's funny how the meaning of the song can be there without the words.
Great insights. I have also put this song on repeat ... many times actually. To add to your thoughts about emotions spanning borders, I'd say when I look for a border between me and the love that I am, I am unable to find a border. In my experience, when I am feeling the emotions you list, jealousy and depression, I am actually creating the illusion of a border between me and the love I already am. Yet, when I look for the border, I cannot find it. When I can't find it, the illusion dissolves and I experience myself as the truth of who I am. This truth goes beyond any words I have to express it ... but you can experience this too by looking for where you begin and the emotion ends and vise versa. Do this as best you can from your heart, "repeat" it and see what you find.
i hear this to calm me down and sleep your insight is so beautiful you have a great mind . sigh i wish i could know ppl like you
Not to be melodramatic, but reading your post, listening to this song, tears were rolling down my face at the sheer simple humanity of it. It is a beautiful song that you elegantly capture. Thank you.
Thank you :)
Wow. Nice. Makes sense, and made me love this song more. Thanks
@bevanreay Literally crying.
@bevanreay The house is still there (@ 3rd and Lake, in Eau Claire, WI). It was burned seriously but restored.
@bevanreay <br /> <br /> You're interpretation is a masterpiece in itself like this song. It's incredibly moving song even without explanation. What a beautiful platform it has provided for so many people. Instantly flooding them with a great depth connecting them to different moments in time that have carried great weight. <br /> <br /> Thank you for sharing, loved it.
@bevanreay <br /> <br /> Typo within my comment ;) I meant....<br /> <br /> Your interpretation.....not "You're"<br /> <br />
@bevanreay Just signed up here to read about this song's meanings!
@bevanreay Just signed up here to read about this song's meanings!
@bevanreay I absolutely LOVED your interpretation of this song. I dont usually have any problem in this area but i drew a blank when i heard this for some reason. Like, a complete blank....it really bothers me too because that i can recall, this is the first time thats ever happened to me and i will b 48 next month. Of course i dont always want to know the meanings behind the music that i listen to and love with so much passion. Just when something really draws me to it and when i say that, i mean like instantly upon hearing just a couple of notes and i am already hooked!<br /> The remake of The Sound of Silence had the most powerful life altering affect on me. That one is the one that i can safely say changed me as a person somehow. It did something to me when i heard it. Anyway, it was really great to read this from you. It sounds like music means to you maybe what it does to me. I really would love to hear more from you but these posts are kinda older so i dobt even know if you check these messages anymore. If so i am going to leave my email. I am harmless. I am happily engaged so its nothing personal and i would not want to cause you any trouble. I love to learn and really... I just think i could expand my mind through talking to you about different songs and or genres. My name is Dianna. My email is rain7670@yahoo.com<br /> P.S. now i am going to read this once more and then relisten to the song. Lets see what happens. Thanks for such a beautifully put together interpretation. It was fantastic!
@bevanreay I know this is 6 years later, but I made this account to reply to your post.<br /> <br /> You moved me to tears with your description of Holocene. I could never find the right words to describe what this song means to me, but you nailed it right on the head. <br /> <br /> "Each of these "moments" in his life are times when he seemed happy or perhaps, grounded"<br /> This song makes me feel grounded, that's it exactly. I have often looked around at this world and just felt absolute awe for its beauty, and what it has to offer us. It makes me feel important, and yet utterly insignificant at the same time. <br /> <br /> This song is on my morning-of playlist for my wedding day next October. I can't wait to experience it for such a monumental day of my life.
@bevanreay Powerful and lovely insights and thoughts. Thank you!<br /> Darrell A. Harris
Coming from Mr. Vernon himself:
"Holocene is a bar in Portland, Ore., but it's also the name of a geologic era, an epoch if you will. It's a good example of how all the songs are all meant to come together as this idea that places are times and people are places and times are... people? [Laughs.] They can all be different and the same at the same time. Most of our lives feel like these epochs. That's kind of what that song's about. "Once I knew I was not magnificent." Our lives feel like these epochs, but really we are dust in the wind. But I think there's a significance in that insignificance that I was trying to look at in that song."
source: npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2011/06/22/137328981/bon-ivers-justin-vernon-talks-about-his-bands-new-album
Thanks for the link! Its one of the most insightful interviews with Vernon that I've read.. real humble and open.
The Holocene is basically the last ~10,000 years that the Earth has existed; in other words, all of the world's written history and the entirety modern civilization--it's a song about points in time where you realize you're part of something much bigger. The specific times aren't really as important as the overall idea, which is why they appear in glimpses, yet the overall feeling, that "I could see for miles, miles, miles..." is recurring.
Beautiful song, beautiful images, and beautiful idea. The best song on the album.
Very nice point. Though saying that the earth is even approximately 10,000 years old is a little far fetched.
:)
The world is more like billions of years old...but whatever, no biggy.
The Holocene is a geological epoch. He's not saying that the earth is 10,000 years old just that the Holocene period has lasted just over 10,000 years and continues into the present day.
very well put
I'm not sure what the song means. I just wanted to share a story. It's probably the most significant moment in my life, and I haven't told it to many people; for some reason just tossing it out onto the internet to whomever comes across it seems fitting.
I was in Baghdad a couple years contracting for some shitty part of the military industrial complex. I hadn't made many friends in Iraq, but I made a couple. One was a guy in the Army who got sent out to D8, this shitty little Forward Base in the middle of Sadr City - 4 square blocks of Baghdad, outside of the Greenzone, separated from the streets by a box of 14 foot T Walls. June 8th (my son's 12th birthday) I found out in The Stars and Stripes - the military newspaper, that he'd been killed by an IRAM attack.
Just before this, my girlfriend, who I was more than in love with, left and moved across the country - she said she was coming back, but I knew. The last time I saw her was when I got on the plane to leave. I think, really, I just wanted to see her one last time. That couldn't be goodbye, not like that.
After the attack my department there all demobilized and left D8, meaning someone had to go. I volunteered. I guess I thought I'd get killed there too, or that I couldn't get killed, I'm still not sure. I landed on the 4th of July. Every day I walked past the memorial cross for my friend but my sunglasses mostly hid the constant crying. It was a really dangerous place, so I slept in the bunker most of the time once I got there and it was real. At some point I broke, completely. The hardest part was the realization that my entire life I'd been an extreme narcissist - not just obsessed with my appearance, but the toxic kind of person so ruled by their own fear and insecurity that they poisoned every one around them, alienated them, hurt them and was always the victim of my own arrogance. It's hard to explain, but it's a profound selfishness, almost like people only exist when you're around.
I listened to this album on repeat, nearly constantly the entire time I was there - constantly shaking with anxiety, consumed with loss, and fear, and self hatred. It was the light breeze that kept my mind from drowning in it's own panicked sweat. I couldn't sleep, I'd chew the skin from my fingers until they bled, walk in circles, anything to keep moving, to think a little less.
I got out, eventually, and on the Blackhawk ride back to my main base over Baghdad in the middle of the night - watching it glitter like billions of stars, watching kids swimming in pools, traffic jams, neon Ferris Wheels - all these people just going on living. It felt like "How could they", after he died, after she left, after I lost, "how could they"? Then, out of somewhere, it just clicked - of course they could, and I just flew back, the desert stretching off forever with:
And at once I knew I was not magnificent High above the highway aisle (Jagged vacance, thick with ice) But I could see for miles, miles, miles
Playing over and over in my head.
I came back a completely different person, and I'm not sure, without this song, I would have. I think it was the first thing in my life I ever truly appreciated, was capable of appreciating.
Probably the best and worst moments in my existence, tied together by this song.
well, i dont know why i am inclined to tell you my name, but i am phillip. i feel your story brother. im glad you shared it with me, with all of us. thank you.
I can't think of any words to describe your story and how it made me feel without sounding insincere or maudlin. It's way more beautiful than I can do justice to. Thank you for sharing it with us. I was wondering if I could post it on my blog, with your permission?
My name is Nonso from Nigeria, Your story is most touching and has gotten to the other end of the world. I cannot begin to phantom what you had to go through during your service in Iraq but glad you shared your story. This song was made for you, came here to find the meaning to this song but your story works fine for me. They should make a movie of your experience in Iraq. Sorry about your friend tho. Best regards Nonso. stretchp.1@facebook.com
hey detroitdregs, just wanted to let you know I'm posting this on my war blog : shadinggrey.wordpress.com/2013/10/06/what-it-means-to-me/<br /> <br /> Thank you for sharing this amazing personal story. I think we've all been there in one way or another. Peace;)
now after reading your story the song make sense so deeply, thank you for sharing your journey...I am from Iran and I am sorry for your loss. It made me feel we all are connected....
Your story brought me to tears. Blessings brother
I just wanted to thank you for sharing this story. It was awesome, and thank you for everything. I can't imagine what you went through during those times, because I'm pretty young. But I went through more junk early in my teenage years than most people go through in a life time, and as a changed person, I can really relate to those feelings you described of self contempt, anguish and fear and then sudden clarity. Really speaks to me.
I think you beautifully summed up the meaning of this song. I use "meaning" loosely here because the language is abstract to a degree where its hard to understand exactly what Justin Vernon was trying say. Despite this, the lyrics are able to culminate within you, and me, and many others a very distinct kind of feeling and realization about life. One that cannot be fully explained through words but only truly felt through self reflection and understanding. Your story conveyed this feeling so strongly that it was like listening to the song again for the first time. It's this feeling that humbles me and sobers me in regards to my own existence. Most importantly it makes me feel alive and human. Your story proves that this feeling is felt by everyone at some point and connects us all on a level far beyond my understanding. I can't thank you enough for sharing.
Im Martin from the Philippines. Been listening to this song from the very start. While listening, I would search for different interpretation and stories out of this song. I would just like to say thank you for this very touching story. Makes want to cry because of how much humbleness it makes me feel. We are truly just a speck in space and time. Our lives, not being magnificent, makes it useless to live life selfleshly. In our tiny lives, in order to make it significant, we must live for others and learn sacrifice. At least that's how I feel everytime I hear the lines "and at once i knew i was not magnificent". I just can't explain the beauty within those lines. A bittersweet life indeed. <br /> <br /> Bye.. And God speed in life..<br /> <br /> "True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less." - C.S. Lewis<br /> <br /> Stop thinking of yourself and think of others because in the end maybe.. just maybe.. that's how we become "magnificent". :)
Your story is incredible. Ive always wondered why people listen to some of the more mainstream/popular when there are artists like Bon Iver that can influence people in<br /> in such positive ways, and make them feel. <br /> <br /> "The hardest part was the realization that my entire life I'd been an extreme narcissist - not just obsessed with my appearance, but the toxic kind of person so ruled by their own fear and insecurity that they poisoned every one around them, alienated them, hurt them and was always the victim of my own arrogance. It's hard to explain, but it's a profound selfishness, almost like people only exist when you're around."<br /> <br /> This line got to me because it explains me perfectly. This may sound kind of weird but those couple of lines truly helped me understand myself, and for that I thank you.<br /> <br /> I really appreciate you sharing.
Heartbreaking and beautiful. I appreciate you posting this.
wow... halfway through reading this, I wanted to comment on it, thinking it would mean something. I thought I would be the only one, but thats because of how rare it is for anyone on the internet to be anything but cruel. I see that its far from the case, people can treat each other with respect and appreciate what they say. I think you nailed it... the best and worst moments. we all have a story to tell. me, 4 months ago I discovered a brain tumor. I was in a relationship with this girl for six years. I knew from the start she simply didn't want to deal with it. it was an obligation to her. I let her go, which was one of the hardest choices I have had to make. but all I am trying to say is... it doesnt matter. at some point we will be able to look at all of our shit with clarity we never imagined. thats what I think it is about. we cant prevent anything, but nor should we want to.
@Detroitdregs Thank you for your service. Life excepts only those how have the ability to rise above their environment, has you have. It doesn't matter how you arrived or the catalyst, you have been welcomed. Seeing with experience eyes has allowed you to touch the life's of others. Congrad's all though it was hard for you, it was meaningful, Some live a life in just one dimension you my friend have grown so others can follow from you example. By all mean please continue, Thanks for sharing. My name is Vince
@Detroitdregs not only honest but beautifully conveyed. Thank you
@Detroitdregs: Your post so resonated with a piece of my soul; I'm sitting here in tears after reading it. First, and foremost, thank you for your service, for whatever role you played in service to our country, which we all love so well, and are grateful for so much. I too love this song, and it struck chord with me from Day One. But your story blew me away. You really ought to consider writing, and one day do a screenplay of your journey. Bet it'd play out well. Sorry for your loss. zenmind/angie<br />
@Detroitdregs
@Detroitdregs i'm not in tears here but your story seems real and I too thank you for it..the way it reads for me is that at that moment in time with that song you started to like yourself...and I hope you never turn back.
@Detroitdregs I have to create an account to because I admired ur bravery...<br /> Music is vast and beautiful<br /> The right music at the right time,heals wounds...<br /> You're brave bro<br /> I love you<br />
@Detroitdregs wow, just signed up here for this song and it is very touching to see your experiences.
@Detroitdregs wow, just signed up here for this song and it is very touching to see your experiences.
@Detroitdregs wow, just signed up here for this song and it is very touching to see your experiences.
@Detroitdregs wow, just signed up here for this song and it is very touching to see your experiences.
but my sunglasses mostly hid the constant crying......very touched by these lines.Take Care wherever you are.Namaste
but my sunglasses mostly hid the constant crying......very touched by these lines.Take Care wherever you are.Namaste
but my sunglasses mostly hid the constant crying......very touched by these lines.Take Care wherever you are.Namaste
but my sunglasses mostly hid the constant crying......very touched by these lines.Take Care wherever you are.Namaste
@Detroitdregs I'm not sure you'll even read this, but I just made an account just so I could tell you how much that relates to me and means to me. I am nearly speechless. Made me cry. You write in one of the most beautiful ways I have ever seen. I love it. <br /> <br /> Anyways, thank you for sharing. I had to screenshot this.
@Detroitdregs Thank you. I am sad and happy for you
@Detroitdregs Thank you for sharing your story brother. I'm at work listening to this song and stumbled upon your story while looking for the song meaning. Trying hard to not let a tear roll down my watery eyes. Love from across the world, from just another dude who just had his soul rocked.<br /> <br /> If only all the people in the world connected with each other like this (no race, religion, differences, etc.)... what a different world we'd have. Sigh.<br /> <br /> Peace be with you, brother.
This song is like that abrupt shot through the heart when you realize you do not live and breathe without the world, but the world lives and breathes without you.
This song is absolutely incredible. Justin Vernon's music is filled with such passion, and with each and every song I become entranced in the emotion.
is it incredibly pathetic that i was reduced to tears by "...and at once i knew i was not magnificent"? too real. too relevant.
I was just asking myself if it was pathetic that that line started the waterworks, but now I know I'm not alone.
Same here guys... the power of the music and the power of those words came on too strong. It's all good :)
S A M E!! i was sitting there with my eyes closed and once i heard that verse it instantly brought me to tears! i believe this man has created all the songs that have ever brought me to tears. he is amazing
Favorite line by far, incredibly powerful.
Haha, you guys are the bomb. Yup, cry it up. It's a moving song. How many times in our entire lives will we feel so moved? With y'all homies. <br /> <br /> Bon Iver rocks!
@ontheinside: It's five years later, but this song is still affecting people that way, touching people's hearts and souls, namely, my own. Glad to know I'm not alone.
@ontheinside Definitely not alone on this one.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to write something this beautiful? I wonder what that's like.
@ShelbyLynn The people who write the most beautiful lyrics have been through the ugliest of times.
"3rd and Lake it burnt away, the hallway was where we learned to celebrate"
Last year, on the corner of 3rd Ave. and Lake Street, a house burned down. The Cook brothers, Justin(?), and other significant EC music folks lived there for a long time. It's the same house the Amateur Love EP was recorded in.
This sort of gave the song a different meaning to me: it's like a feeling of being slapped in the face with bad news and having to come to terms with it.<br /> <br /> I can see him finding out about the fire, or being there as it happened, feeling like he lost a part of him and just staring into the night ("for miles"). "Someway, baby, it's part of me, apart from me" shows that he's referring to something really important to him - it could be the house, or the time spent there.<br /> <br /> I'm not sure. The whole song could be about that specific loss, or it could just be about loss of good times in general. Before, I thought the chorus was a feeling of awe but now it seems to be more of a feeling of feeling lost or hopeless.
youtube.com/watch<br /> <br /> Video of the fire
@NiceStrei Oh wow this changes the whole song for me.
@NiceStrei just watched the video<br /> Thanks a lot for this information<br /> It sheds more light to the song's meaning