A guillemot is a sea bird found mostly in the UK. It nests on sheer cliffs and makes a loud whirring sound. So does the London-based band. Make a loud whirring sound, that is. I have no idea where they nest. But that loud whirring sound… it’s kind of annoying. So is the beginning of this song. It sounds like a party with people talking as if you’re supposed to play the song at your own party and the conversations at your party will mix with those on the song. I actually recorded one of my parties last year. I can’t remember what we listened to, but when you’ve got people doing flips into your bushes and you yourself have had four Sparks and are shotgunning your fifth you need some music that will piss off your neighbors. From The Cliffs (the album) won’t do that.
Instead From The Cliffs will somehow put you in a good mood. Perhaps it’s the horns or the random little beeps or something. But it’s probably the lyric “I love you through sparks and shining dragons, I do” from Made Up Lovesong #43.
