Formed in 2008, Acollective was a 7-piece band and social movement, fronted by Roy Rieck and Idan Rabinovici. The band's early shows became a weekly cult gathering in Tel-Aviv, and they were soon playing sold-out shows - establishing a loyal fan-base and gaining critical acclaim and extensive airplay in Israel – all this without any support or plan of any sort. Since 2009 they have toured and lived between Israel, France and the UK, quickly earning a local following and a reputation for show-stopping concerts, wherever they are.
Acollective are a mesmerising live experience, a mayhem of whisky, sweat, and a seemingly infinite arsenal of genres and musical instruments - mixing up boogied-folk, electronic-jazz and a Middle Eastern-bluesy twang. Their distinctive captivating sound and energetic stage presence has led to support slots for Okkervil River and Jose Gonzalez, amongst others, rave reviews in international press (including NME and Filter Magazine), and even a recording session at the Manic Street Preachers' private studio, courtesy of the band.
Acollective's new album - Onwards, produced by Chris Shaw (Bob Dylan, Super Furry Animals, Guillemots, and many more), was released in 2011.
The band declared an indefinite seize of activity by the end of 2019 with two good bye concerts taking place in the Tel Aviv Barby club on the 14/12/2019.
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Girls
Acollective Lyrics
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I don't think you'll have trouble to pass out
And if you try to keep still, and still you won't dream when you sleep alone
Why don't you ever make a sound?
I don't think that you're present in our still life
A best of all possible worlds and girls don't speak up when they sleep alone
There'll be nothing left if you slip up
You better get off while it's still stopped
Remember the words that you wrote but don't you tell me how to sleep alone
Why don't you try to sleep alone?
I don't think you'll have trouble to pass out
And if you try to keep still...
Don't tell me how to sleep alone
The lyrics to Acollective's song "Girls" suggest a sense of isolation and inability to communicate. The opening line "Why don't you try to sleep alone?" sets the tone for a reflection on loneliness and the difficulty of being alone. The suggestion that "I don't think you'll have trouble to pass out" could be interpreted as a reference to sedation, as the only way to cope with the loneliness is to numb oneself to it.
The lyrics also address the expectation that women are supposed to be quiet and passive in society, with the line "girls don't speak up when they sleep alone." The idea of being silenced and overlooked is also reflected in the line "Why don't you ever make a sound? I don't think that you're present in our still life," highlighting the feeling of being invisible and unimportant.
As the song continues, the lyrics become more urgent, with lines like "A big drop, there'll be nothing left if you slip up" suggesting that the stakes are high and the consequences of failing to cope with loneliness are severe. The reference to "remember the words that you wrote" could be interpreted as a call to hold onto one's own identity and self-expression.
Overall, the lyrics to "Girls" convey a sense of isolation, silence, and the difficulty of coping with loneliness in a world that expects women to be passive and unassuming.
Line by Line Meaning
Why don't you try to sleep alone?
Are you avoiding being alone or do you fear sleeping by yourself?
I don't think you'll have trouble to pass out
It seems like you are used to sleeping or passing out without problems
And if you try to keep still, and still you won't dream when you sleep alone
Even if you try to relax and keep your mind still, it's hard to fall asleep without dreams
Why don't you ever make a sound?
Are you too quiet or is there something you want to say?
I don't think that you're present in our still life
It feels like you're not actively participating in our stagnant routine
A best of all possible worlds and girls don't speak up when they sleep alone
In a perfect world, girls shouldn't need to speak up for themselves, but often they do when they're alone
A big drop
A significant change or upsetting event
There'll be nothing left if you slip up
A warning that if you make a mistake or give up, everything might be lost
You better get off while it's still stopped
Take action before a situation becomes too unstable or out of control
Remember the words that you wrote but don't you tell me how to sleep alone
You can hold onto advice or memories, but don't try to tell someone else how to handle their solitude
Don't tell me how to sleep alone
Don't give unsolicited advice or try to dictate how someone should handle their loneliness
Contributed by David B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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wow such cool song i love you guys