Discover the story of the song > Tropical Ice-land – The Fiery Furnaces

The song describes a place where there is no sunlight, known as a tropical ice-land. The protagonist and their partner explore various things in this desolate landscape, including a paper maché parade, bleak churches, black stone beaches, and Klondike bars. They plan to return to this place next summer despite its desolation, as they have seen enough to last them until May.