They started to work their new songs on summertime 2006 and two years after the release of their acclaimed debut “Family Life”, Abbie Gale are back with their second album, symbolically titled “2”. The music style of the band changes perceptibly, the sound becomes more electric and the rhythm most intense, without losing the melody that characterizes them. Guided by the charming, wide-ranging voice of Evira, the band appear more mature than ever, as they present their compositions in a solid and determined fashion. The album’s excellent production values, combined with Abbie Gale’s confident playing, make “2” an exciting listening proposition.
Starting with the introspective mood of the opening track “Life After Life”, Abbie Gale guide us through a bright playful conversation in “Lovesong” (guest featuring Raining Pleasure’s frontman Vassilikos), sparks of lyricism such as “Clown” and “Air” and an agonizing spoken-word manifesto in “Danko”. The band’s dedication to their creative vision, along with their refined sense of songwriting and their honest inspiration make for an aesthetically flawless result.
Abbie Gale’s “2” is also the debut release of the new and upcoming indie label Inner Ear.
Abbie Gale are:
Evira: Voice
Salvatore: Guitar, bass VI
Pedal: Guitar, keyboards
Achilles: drums, loops
Nick: bass
Wanted
Abbie Gale Lyrics
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And wanted by the moon
There's plenty of warmth on sun
It's more than you can stand
More than you can stand
And moon is hardly known
As most of us I think
But we can't see it all
We can't see it all
Sing with me and dance with me
'Cause I’m not quite sure
The moon seems far and on the sun
I cannot put my dreams
Wanted by the light and wanted by the dark
Light gives life and gives support
But dark gives dreams, yeah, dark gives love
And both of them give questions
Sing with me and dance with me
'Cause I’m not quite sure
The moon seems far and on the sun
I cannot put my dreams
'Cause my dreams are made of light and dark
And I wish the four of them
To be there, charming, cause I’ll maybe
Sometimes want to take small trips
Abbie Gale's "Wanted" is a song about yearning and seeking something that seems unattainable. In the first verse, the sun and moon are used as representations of what the singer desires. They are both wanted, but for different reasons. The sun is warm and inviting, but overwhelming. It's more than the singer feels they can handle. The moon, on the other hand, is mysterious and unknown. While many believe it to be cold and airless, the singer acknowledges that they can't truly see it all. The second verse explores the idea of light and dark. The light represents life and safety, while the dark represents dreams and love. Both of these elements provide questions and uncertainty, but they are both desired nonetheless.
Overall, the song is about wanting different things and the internal conflict that can arise from those conflicting desires. The chorus, with its repeated invitation to "Sing with me and dance with me," implies a desire for connection and unity with others who may also be struggling in similar ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Wanted by the sun
Desiring the warmth and brightness that the sun provides
And wanted by the moon
Desiring the mystery and allure that the moon holds
There's plenty of warmth on sun
The sun provides an overwhelming amount of warmth and light
It's more than you can stand
The amount of warmth and light that the sun provides can be overwhelming and difficult to handle
And moon is hardly known
The moon holds many mysteries that are still unknown to most people
As most of us I think
The majority of people are not familiar with the true nature of the moon
They say it's cold and lacking air
The common perception of the moon is that it is a cold and airless place
But we can't see it all
There is still much to be discovered about the moon that cannot be seen or understood yet
Sing with me and dance with me
Join me in celebrating life and all of its mysteries
'Cause I’m not quite sure
Because there is still so much that is unknown and uncertain
The moon seems far and on the sun
The idea of reaching the moon seems distant and impossible, especially when compared to the warmth and brightness of the sun
I cannot put my dreams
I cannot fully understand or express my desires and aspirations
'Cause my dreams are made of light and dark
My dreams and desires are a combination of both the light and dark aspects of life
And I wish the four of them
I wish for both the sun and the moon, as well as the light and dark aspects of life, to be present in my experiences
To be there, charming, cause I’ll maybe
I hope that these elements will be present, enchanting and inspiring, because sometimes I may want to explore and experience them
Sometimes want to take small trips
I want to be able to explore and experience different aspects of life, even if only in small ways
Contributed by Joseph F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.