Beth/Rest
Bon Iver
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Errant heat to the star And the rain let in The hawser rolls, the vessel's whole and Christ, it's thin Well I'd know that you'd offer Would reveal it, though it's soft and flat Won't repeat it, cull and coffers that For the soffit, hang this homeward Pry it open with your love Sending lost and alone standing offers It is steep, it is stone Such recovery From the daily press, the deepest nest, in keeper's keep All the news at the door Such a revelry Well, it's hocked inside of everything you said to me It was found what we orphaned Didn't mention it would serve us picked Said your love is known I'm standing up on it Aren't we married?! I ain't living in the dark no more It's not a promise, I?m just gonna call it Heavy mitted love Our love is a star Sure some hazardry For the light before and after most indefinitely Danger has been stole away
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Written by: Justin Deyarmond Edison Vernon
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12 facts about this song
Song Release and Album"Beth/Rest" is the last song on Bon Iver's second studio album, "Bon Iver, Bon Iver," released in June 2011.
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Music GenreThe song is characterized as indie folk and indie rock, blending elements of acoustic, synth-based sounds, and folk.
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Song InspirationJustin Vernon, the lead singer of Bon Iver, has intimated in interviews that the song takes inspiration from 80s pop-rock and soft-rock bands such as Bruce Hornsby, Richard Marx, and Foreigner.
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Song WritingJustin Vernon wrote "Beth/Rest" as a cathartic testament to the end of a relationship. It's known for its extremely cryptic lyrics that are open to interpretation.
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Critic ReactionsDespite its departure from the band's usual folk sound, "Beth/Rest" received strong praise from music critics for its bold and nostalgic 80s soft-rock inspiration.
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Solo VersionIn October 2011, Vernon performed a stripped-down, solo piano version of "Beth/Rest" at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., showcasing a more intimate and heart-tugging rendition of the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Beth/Rest," released in 2012, continues the theme of 1980s nostalgia with its VHS-like texture and dreamlike fantasy surroundings. It was directed by Vernon and Dan Huiting.
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Review by Rolling StoneThe media giant Rolling Stone described “Beth/Rest” as “the most divisive song Bon Iver's ever written, and also the best,” noting its Bruce Hornsby-style sound.
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Use in Television"Beth/Rest" has been featured in several major TV series, including "The Good Wife" and "Atypical."
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Live Performances"Beth/Rest" is often performed as the closer in Bon Iver's live concerts due to its uplifting and soulful quality. Each live performance is unique, with Vernon often improvising different elements.
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Use in SoundtracksThe song was also included in the soundtrack for the 2013 film 'Silver Linings Playbook', directed by David O. Russell.
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Song InterpretationVernon, in an interview with Pitchfork, described "Beth/Rest" as a 'death/rebirth' track, suggesting a sense of finality and new beginning.
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