song: We are the weeds
(© 2023 Gudrich/Gudrich)
Watch the official music video
This video showcases the rough beauty of urban weeds... Expect weeds, insects, dancers, awesome graffiti and a Dionysian faun!
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We shot this video in Catalunya, mostly in Terrassa, where we used to live from 2013-2017. It was really emotional to be back there! Visca la terra lliure!
Lyrics
We're growing wild, wild like weeds
And we're breaking up the rigid streets
They cannot kill us or keep us down
We are the rebels that wild this town
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The rebels need to lead the way
Cuz the leaders all have failed
The villains need to save the day
Cuz the heroes all have bailed
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We are the weeds!
we are the weeds yeah!
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They tear us out to reign us in
But they can never kill the life within
Though we're unwanted and vilified
We are the villains who fight for life
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The rebels need to lead the way
Cuz the leaders all have failed
The villains need to save the day
Cuz the heroes all have bailed
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We are the weeds!
we are the weeds yeah!
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See the butterfly in the city heat
She needs us weeds to rest her wings
Yeah the butterfly in the dirty streets
She needs us weeds for shade and drink
Without us weeds breaking up the streets
There's no space for life and the city's bleak
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We're growing wild, wild like weeds
And we're breaking up the rigid streets
They cannot kill us or keep us down
We're wild and alive!
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We are the weeds! We are the weeds, yeah!
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Wild like weeds!
Story
In his day job as an environmental educator, Xavi spends a lot of time advocating for wildlife gardening and rewilding - so-called "weeds" are an important part of our local ecosystems, with many species of insects and birds depending on them! In urban environments, weeds are important "stepping stones" for insects ("beelines"). This song is a passionate ode to the power of these phyto-underdogs!
Still from the video shoot.
Liner notes
Xavi: rhythm guitars, vocals, bass
Sabú: lead guitar, tenor recorder, bass, backing vocals
Drums by Sabú, Xavi & James Michael
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Recorded 2024 at Catfish & Crow Studios
Mixed and mastered by James Michael
Produced by Sabú Gudrich
Co-produced by Xavi Gudrich
â„— 2024 Gudrich/Gudrich