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"The song is one of the very few times Image And Nation has really explored it's sense of humor. The interesting thing about writing this song was trying to do a song that was sincere, but didn't take itself seriously, while trying not to fall into the "outright stupid" trap that is so very easy to fall into while writing fun songs. On one hand it is a satire on songs about cities, but on the other hand it's a very sincere song about one of my favorite places. Originally I planned for the song to be a little more folk-like with some acoustic guitars. Obviously that didn't work out and there ended up being nothing folk-like about the music. The folk influence still lives in the lyrics in both their quirky humor and the listing of many of our friends and people that have helped with the album in some way."
- Glenn
lyrics
We took the Bart train from the East Bay
the morning fog hadn't begun to give way
With coats tight and smiles on our faces
got some coffee hopped on MUNI and began our day.
Greeting us when we stepped onto Haight street,
smells of petuli and Thai cuisine
We hit Amoeba and bought each other LPs
and talked about what more the day would bring
The activity list for Image And Nation
Said Grace Cathedral was our next destination
Went to the labyrinth for some Yule meditation
but the coffee we were drinking ruined our concentration
Back downhill to Pier 39
our coats were opened and we were feelin' fine
At Ghiradelli square we wanted to dine
so we got our feet movin' cuz it was chocolate time
In accordance with the cycle of Earth
it's time for the sun's death and rebirth
Over Bay Bridge, by BART or the Golden Gate
we've come to Ocean Beach to celebrate
We raise a toast and have a cheer
for the true ending and the start of the year
There's no other place we'd rather go
We're here to celebrate Yule in San Francisco
Solstice in San Francisco
With chocolate in our bellies and coffee in hand
we just wanted to sit and survey the land
This time we decided to travel in style
so we hopped a cable car and rode around for a while
The sun was kinda sinking when we got to the zoo
so we finished our coffee and quickly walked through
No time for Alcatraz but maybe in a week or two
For now we've got folks to meet and we've got things to do
Down on Ocean Beach Evan was waiting there
with Sarah, Hellen and Travis who had firewood prepared
Gaby, Mahon and John very soon came along
and the eggnog Christian brought with him was mighty strong
Steve and Kellie brought beer, which made Ryan cheer
Terra, Amy and Molly called to say they were near
Jill and Nick soon showed, with Ali in tow
Shea played guitar, while Christelle took photos.
In accordance with the cycle of Earth
it's time for the sun's death and rebirth
Over Bay Bridge, by BART or the Golden Gate
we've come to Ocean Beach to celebrate
We raise a toast and have a cheer
for the true ending and the start of the year
There's no other place we'd rather go
We're here to witness winter solstice in San Francisco
Solstice in San Francisco
credits
from Winter Orchids,
released November 20, 2009
Glenn Grubbs: instruments, vocals
Christa Durand: vocals
Music and lyrics by Glenn Grubbs