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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I Can't
Acollective Lyrics
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waking in an empty bed, where did she go to?
i'll hunt you down, cut out your throat
i can't spend every night sinking with you
it always ends up more than having just a drink or two
you're an animal, you chew flesh and bones
i can't spend every night being with you
why did you change all the things i love the most now we're terrified, we need a place to hide
why? it all became so surreal, our hearts are beating faster than the speed of light please hold me tight,
and never
let me
go.
i can't spend every night talking to you.
you can't let go of all you want and i just can't refuse
beneath a tree we’re carving our hearts
i can't keep spending night times with you.
The lyrics to Acollective's song I Can't convey the feeling of a complicated, perhaps toxic, relationship. The singer is torn between their intense feelings for the other person and the realization that being with them is detrimental to their well-being. The first verse starts with the singer thinking about the other person constantly, even in their sleep. However, they wake up alone and wonder where the person has gone. In this verse, the singer expresses violent thoughts towards the other person, which is a sign of their frustration and anger. The second verse is about the singer acknowledging that being with the other person is not healthy. The other person is described as an animal who chews flesh and bones, indicating that they are destructive or harmful. However, despite the singer's realization that their relationship is unhealthy, they are still gripped by their feelings of wanting to be with the other person.
The chorus speaks to the idea of change and how it can affect a relationship. The singer is feeling lost and displaced, and the things they once loved about the other person are gone. They are both scared and need a place to hide. The line "our hearts are beating faster than the speed of light" is a powerful metaphor highlighting the intensity and urgency of the situation. The singer pleads with the other person to hold them tight and never let them go.
The final verse is about communication or the lack thereof. The singer mentions that they can't talk to the other person every night, and that they feel like the other person can't let go of what they want. They also mention that they have been carving their hearts beneath a tree, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the emotional pain they are experiencing. Ultimately, the singer can't keep spending time with the other person, but the feelings they have for them continue to torment them.
Line by Line Meaning
i can spend every night thinking of you
I am willing to dedicate every night to thinking about you.
waking in an empty bed, where did she go to?
I wake up alone and wonder where you disappeared to.
i'll hunt you down, cut out your throat
I have violent thoughts towards you and contemplate causing you harm.
i can't spend every night sinking with you
I cannot continue to spend every night drinking and being consumed by you.
it always ends up more than having just a drink or two
Being with you always leads to excess and more than just casual drinking.
you're an animal, you chew flesh and bones
You possess animalistic qualities and have a destructive nature.
i can't spend every night being with you
I cannot continue to spend every night in your company.
why did you change all the things i love the most now we're terrified, we need a place to hide
You have changed everything that I hold dear, and now we are scared and looking for a safe haven.
why? it all became so surreal, our hearts are beating faster than the speed of light
I don't understand how we got to this point, and my heart is racing uncontrollably.
please hold me tight,
and never
let me
go.
I need your comfort and protection, and I want you to stay with me forever.
i can't spend every night talking to you.
I cannot continue to spend every night engaging in conversation with you.
you can't let go of all you want and i just can't refuse
You are relentless in pursuing what you want, and I am unable to resist your advances.
beneath a tree we’re carving our hearts
We are engraving our love into the very fabric of nature.
i can't keep spending night times with you.
I cannot continue to spend every night with you.
Contributed by Julia P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I Can’t
הקולקטיב
i can spend every night thinking of you
waking in an empty bed, where did she go to?
i'll hunt you down, cut out your throat
i can't spend every night sinking with you
it always ends up more than having just a drink or two
you're an animal, you chew flesh and bones
i can't spend every night being with you
why did you change all the things i love the most now we're terrified, we need a place to hide
why? it all became so surreal, our hearts are beating faster than the speed of light please hold me tight,
and never
let me
go.
i can't spend every night talking to you.
you can't let go of all you want and i just can't refuse
beneath a tree we're carving our hearts
i can't keep spending night times with you.
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