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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Running Away
Acollective Lyrics
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And bored of the rain
We never change
And if you come along I'm sure we'll find some room
Change all the locks
Board up the windows
Don't let anyone in
Boxes better than houses who know where you've been
Just running away
Grown bored of the rain
And we never change
It's best to see blind
Provide questions for answers
Questions for questions always
Smile like a knife
An incision precise
The sacrificed mice on your final day
We're running away
Grown bored of the rain
And we never change
And if you come along I'm sure we'll find some room
The song "Running Away" by Acollective centers on the theme of escapism. The lyrics urge the listener to run away from the monotony of everyday life, symbolized by the rain, and seek refuge in a confined space, represented by a box. The opening lines of the song, "Running away and bored of the rain, we never change," set up the theme of the song. The repetition of "never change" implies a certain helplessness or resignation to the routine, and the desire to escape from it.
The lyrics then suggest a radical solution to escape, by changing all the locks and boarding up the windows to keep everyone out. The idea of living in a box is presented as a better alternative to living in a house where people might judge or know too much about you. The line "smile like a knife" is particularly poignant, as it suggests a certain duplicity in the act of escaping. The smile may be used as a defense mechanism, to hide the pain or discomfort of running away. The "sacrificed mice" hint at the potential danger or severity of this escape, and the fact that it may come at a cost.
Overall, the lyrics to "Running Away" are an evocative portrayal of the desire to break free from the routine and the constraints of everyday life. The song suggests that sometimes, it is necessary to take extreme measures to escape the mundane and find a new lease on life.
Line by Line Meaning
Running away
Escaping from current circumstances
And bored of the rain
Tired of the monotony of everyday life
We never change
Stuck in a cycle, incapable of evolving
And if you come along I'm sure we'll find some room
Welcoming others into the current situation, despite its flaws
Change all the locks
Eliminating the opportunity for outside influence
Board up the windows
Blocking out outside perspectives and viewpoints
Don't let anyone in
Refusing to engage with new ideas or people
I live in a box
Restricted by one's own limited worldview
Boxes better than houses who know where you've been
Personal boundaries are preferable to revealing oneself to others
It's best to see blind
Ignoring the harsh realities of life to maintain a false sense of security
Provide questions for answers
Asking questions to avoid coming to a conclusion
Questions for questions always
Endlessly questioning without seeking resolution
Smile like a knife
Being disingenuous in one's interactions with others
An incision precise
Cutting others in a calculated and intentional manner
The sacrificed mice on your final day
Harming others for personal gain, even at the expense of their own destruction
We're running away
Continuing to avoid confronting one's problems
Grown bored of the rain
Tired of the predictability of life
And we never change
Continuing to repeat the same mistakes and behaviors
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.