In 2008 longtime grade school friends Andrew Hansen and Aaron Ruiz decided that they wanted to escape the financial time constraints of a recording studio to hone in their own “sound” and studio skills. With a few cheap microphones and an old PC,they self produced their album Pictures and Words in the basement of Andrew’s parents home in Connecticut. Despite its small budget sound, the album was a success and caught the ears of several television music supervisors landing dozens of placements on CBS, E, Oxygen, and MTV. The majority of the album showing up on shows like “Guiding Light” and “The Real World”.
In 2010 the duo had their music passed onto Grammy nominated producer Brent Milligan. (Ten Shekel Shirt, David Crowder Band, The Elms) Showing interest in developing their sound, Milligan invited them down to his Nashville studio to record their next album To Be Brave. The month long session was a recording boot camp for Aaron and Andrew.
“From recording guitars to learning about eq and a deeper comprehension of pro tools, the To Be Brave sessions taught us a lot about ourselves both as writers and growing producers...Brent was like a mad scientist in a lab and we were just trying to keep up with him.”
The finished product was met with great success. The album landed even more television licenses from networks like Bravo, MTV, and Showtime. Prominent placements during the Kim Kardashian wedding and “The Real World” overwhelmed their website and spiked album sales. They also had a hit single “I Found You” which has become their most downloaded song and a favorite among wedding videographers across the country. Their song “Heart” was also covered by former American Idol contestant Shuan Cannon in a youtube video currently sitting at 40K plays.
In the summer of 2012 the duo hit their home studio in Connecticut and began roughing out demos for their next project. Hoping to take another stab at the production end of making an album but still wanting another voice in the process, the guys were introduced to Chris Grainger (Wilco, Switchfoot, Kopecky Family Band, Five Knives) another talented producer from Nashville. Chris was more than happy to fill in where the pair felt they needed a third voice. Working both at their home studio in CT and with Chris in Nashville, Aaron and Andrew spent three months recording their latest release, Chase.
The six song EP will be released over a six month’ with one song being released monthly as a free download off the band’s Facebook page starting in February 2013.
Say
Aaron and Andrew Lyrics
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Let me
Show you
What you been
Missing
Cause your love
Is my love
Yeah
When I
Think about us girl it gets me every-time
Pull ya body close I'm staring in your eyes
Pull ya body close I'm staring in your eyes
Girl you know I can't get enough
I'll give you anything that you want
A wedding ring
You want my last name
Girl don't hesitate
You can have it any day
And all I can say is
I love you girl
And I just wanna
Be the one you call
I'm not saying no more
Saying no more
Saying no more girl
I'm not saying no more
Saying no more
Saying no more girl
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Don't wait don't wait
Don't wait too long
Cause what we bout to do tonight
Is kick back enjoy the ride
Don't wait don't wait
Don't wait too long
Cause what we bout to do tonight
Is kick back enjoy the ride
I gotta get it off my chest
I gotta put it all to rest
I gotta
Let you know
And you know it's not a test
And you know I am the best
I gotta
And all I can say is
I love you girl
And I just wanna
Be the one you call
I'm not saying no more
Saying no more
Saying no more girl
I'm not saying no more
Saying no more
Saying no more girl
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
I'm not saying no more
Saying no more
Saying no more girl
I'm not saying no more
Saying no more
Saying no more girl
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Don't wait don't wait
Don't wait too long
Cause what we bout to do tonight
Is kick back enjoy the ride
Don't wait don't wait
Don't wait too long
Cause what we bout to do tonight
Is kick back enjoy the ride
Enjoy the ride
Enjoy the ride
The lyrics of Aaron and Andrew's song "Say" convey a deep sense of love and devotion from the singer towards their partner. The repeated phrases "I love you girl" and "be the one you call" emphasize the singer's desire to be a constant presence in their partner's life and their commitment to the relationship. The insistence of not saying no more implies a sense of urgency and sincerity in expressing these feelings, as if the singer has been holding back and now wants to fully open up.
The imagery of pulling the partner close and staring into their eyes suggests intimacy and a strong emotional connection between the two individuals. The repetition of phrases like "Don't wait too long" and "enjoy the ride" adds a sense of immediacy and a desire to fully embrace the present moment without hesitation. The singer seems eager to move forward and make the most of their time together.
The declaration of wanting to give the partner anything they want, including a wedding ring and the singer's last name, shows a willingness to fully commit and make sacrifices for the relationship. The repeated "I gotta" statements highlight the urgency and importance of expressing these feelings, as if the singer is compelled to share their love and devotion without holding back any longer.
Overall, the lyrics of "Say" convey a sense of passion, devotion, and a desire to fully immerse oneself in the love and connection shared with the partner. The repeated phrases and urgent tone suggest a strong emotional impact and a longing to express these feelings openly and sincerely, without reservation. The emphasis on enjoying the moment and not waiting too long adds a sense of seizing the present and making the most of the love and connection between the two individuals.
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Written by: Aaron Doucette
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