Though each member of the band — Miles Seaton, Seth Olinsky, Dana Janssen and formerly Ryan Vanderhoof — can be relegated to loosely defined roles (drummer, guitarist, bassist, vocalist), all of them play several instruments and sing, as evidenced by their shows and recorded material. When playing live, the band makes prominent use of improvisation and vocal harmonies. On their self-titled debut record, field recordings of a creaking chair, thunderclaps and the white noise of a television find their way alongside psychedelic and electronic elements, guitars and a glockenspiel.
In addition to their solo debut in 2005, the band played behind Michael Gira on his Angels of Light project as well as splitting a full length CD with Angels of Light.
In 2006, the band released an EP, “Meek Warrior,” a collaboration with master drummer/hero Hamid Drake which contained both more traditional folk music such as the lovely "Gone Beyond" and a pair of throbbing electric guitar monsters in “The Rider (Dolphin Song)” and the epic “Blessing Force,” which ends with an exploration into free jazz.
Sometime between the completion of [2007 release] Love Is Simple and Akron/Family’s 2007 U.S. tour, Vanderhoof left Akron/Family to live in a Buddhist Dharma center in the Midwest.
The band has also released several tour EPs featuring demos and other recordings. In May of 2009, the trio released Set 'em Wild, Set 'em Free. This album serves as a blend of the previous albums with more acoustic-folk songs like "Set 'em Free," to fusion freak-outs like "Gravelly Mountains of the Moon."
In January of 2011 they released their album, "S/T II: The Cosmic Birth And Journey Of Shinju TNT ."
Akron/Family's sixth studio album, Sub Verses, was released on April 30, 2013 on Dead Oceans. The band toured for the album from January 29 to December 8, 2013. After the tour the band decided to focus on personal projects, leaving the door open for a possible reunion in the future.
We All Will
Akron/Family Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Why do the neighbors chatter all day, behind their doors?
I know a way to prove what they say is quite untrue.
Here is the gist, a practical list of "donts" for you.
Don't throw bouquets at me
Don't please my folks too much
Don't laugh at my jokes too much
Don't sigh and gaze at me
Your sighs are so like mine
Your eyes mustn't glow like mine
People will say we're in love!
Don't start collecting things
Give me my rose and my glove.
Sweetheart they're suspecting things
People will say we're in love.
Don't praise my charm too much
Don't look so vain with me
Don't stand in the rain with me
People will say we're in love!
Don't take my arm too much
Don't keep your hand in mine
Your hand feels so grand in mine
People will say we're in love!
Don't dance all night with me
Till the stars fade from above.
They'll see it's alright with me
People will say we're in love.
The lyrics of Akron/Family's song We All Will seem to be inspired by "People Will Say We're in Love," a classic duet from the hit musical Oklahoma! written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The song describes the singer's fear that the behaviors displayed between them and their love interest will lead to rumors and gossip. The song's protagonist is instructing their love interest on what they can and cannot do in public to avoid any suspicion.
The lyrics of the song start with the singer wondering why others are gossipping about their relationship. The singer then goes on to list a series of "don'ts" for their love interest, in order to avoid giving the neighbors any more ammunition for their gossip. The singer says that their love interest should not throw bouquets at them, laugh at their jokes too much or gaze at them with eyes that "glow" like theirs. They ask that their love interest not collect things or praise their charm too much in front of others. Finally, they ask that their love interest not dance with them all night.
The song is a peculiar take on the fear of public opinion and how society's perception of romance can lead to rumors and gossip. It portrays a commitment to image and reputation, which is common in society even today. The song's lyrics act as a warning to young lovers, instructing them on how to avoid the stigma that comes with displaying their love to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do they think up stories that link my name with yours?
Why do people always try to create rumors about us and connect our names together?
Why do the neighbors chatter all day, behind their doors?
Why are the neighbors always gossiping and talking about us behind closed doors?
I know a way to prove what they say is quite untrue.
I have a solution to disprove the rumors and lies that they spread about us.
Here is the gist, a practical list of "donts" for you.
Here is a practical list of things that we should avoid doing to prevent people from thinking that we are together.
Don't throw bouquets at me
Please don't give me attention in front of others.
Don't please my folks too much
Don't try to impress my family by being overly kind or flattering.
Don't laugh at my jokes too much
Don't show too much enjoyment when I make jokes, as people may assume that we have a closer relationship than we do.
People will say we're in love!
If we do these things, others will assume that we are romantically involved.
Don't sigh and gaze at me
Avoid making long, meaningful eye contact or sighing contentedly while looking at me, as it may send the wrong message to others.
Your sighs are so like mine
Our similar reactions and emotional responses may make it seem like we are very close, even if we are not.
Your eyes mustn't glow like mine
Similarly, the intensity with which we look at each other or show emotion should be kept in check, as it may be misinterpreted.
Don't start collecting things
We should not accumulate items or mementos of our time together, as it will look as though we are building a life together.
Give me my rose and my glove.
We should only exchange small, innocuous items like a rose or gloves, instead of more personal or meaningful things.
Sweetheart they're suspecting things
Other people may already be getting suspicious of our relationship due to our actions.
Don't praise my charm too much
We should avoid over-complimenting or praising each other in front of others, as it may raise eyebrows.
Don't look so vain with me
We should not appear too smitten or self-absorbed in each other's company, as it will look suspicious.
Don't stand in the rain with me
We should avoid sharing romantic or intimate moments, such as being caught in the rain together.
Don't take my arm too much
We should avoid engaging in too much physical contact or holding hands in public.
Don't keep your hand in mine
Holding hands too long or too often may make others believe that we are in a serious relationship.
Your hand feels so grand in mine
Although holding hands is nice, we should keep it to a minimum to avoid giving off the wrong impression.
Don't dance all night with me
We should not engage in prolonged activities, such as dancing, that may seem romantic or intimate.
Till the stars fade from above.
We should not spend too much time together, especially not to the point where it looks like we are a couple.
They'll see it's alright with me
If we follow these guidelines, others will not have a reason to think that we are romantically involved.
People will say we're in love!
If we do not follow these guidelines, people will assume that we are in a romantic relationship.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein Ii, Richard Rodgers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind