The songs for her album, 'The Pirate’s Gospel', were written on a trip to Europe. They were recorded in her father’s studio and were initially self-released in 2004, in paper and lace sleeves with hand lettering. The album was issued in revised form by Holocene Music in October 2006, and received widespread critical acclaim.
A new song, "Dry Grass and Shadows", was issued on a compilation of Nevada City artists, and five more new songs were issued on a limited-edition 10" vinyl pressing, Songs Whistled Through White Teeth, released in the UK in October 2006. The Pirate's Gospel was released in the UK on Names Records in April 2007, garnering favorable reviews in The Times and NME.
Alela Diane has toured in the USA both solo and with Tom Brosseau, and has also opened for the Decemberists, Akron/Family and Vashti Bunyan. She performed in the UK in April and August 2007. According to a relatively recent interview, her second album is to be expected shortly. She now lives in Nevada City, California.
She toured Europe (UK, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany) in March, April and May 2008.
Somethin's Gone Awry
Alela Diane Lyrics
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There's a cuckoo wind blowing
Those sparrows are crowing
And flocking birds sewing the sky
Cause something's gone awry
Oh! something's gone awry
My chest is still older
And love won't pirate my heart Clenched teeth be biting
The children are fighting
The leaves will soon fall to the ground
Cause something's gone awry
Oh! something's gone awry
In Alela Diane's song "Somethings Gone Awry," the lyrics depict a sense of disorientation and unease in the world. The opening lines describe a contrast between the singer's confusion, represented by being "caught in the forest," and another person's stability, symbolized by their "hooves in the sand." This contrast hints at a sense of being lost or out of place.
The mention of a "cuckoo wind" blowing and sparrows crowing introduces a sense of chaos and unpredictability. There is a feeling that something is not right, as evidenced by the birds "sewing the sky." This image suggests a disturbance in the natural order, further emphasizing the theme of disarray.
The following verse continues to explore this theme. The night is described as colder, indicating a lack of warmth or comfort. The reference to the singer's chest being "still older" suggests a weariness, possibly caused by past heartbreak. The mention of clenched teeth and fighting children further adds to the overall atmosphere of tension and conflict.
In both verses, the repetition of the line "something's gone awry" reinforces the sense of discord and unease. It serves as a refrain, emphasizing the central theme and suggesting that there is a larger issue at hand, beyond the specific experiences mentioned in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
This crazy, crazy is caught in the forest
The chaotic and disordered state of mind is stuck in a confusing situation
While yours paws hooves in the sand
While you navigate through life with ease and stability
There's a cuckoo wind blowing
There's an unsettling and unpredictable force in the air
Those sparrows are crowing
The small voices of doubt and negativity are becoming louder
And flocking birds sewing the sky
A multitude of problems and troubles filling the atmosphere
Cause something's gone awry
Because something has gone terribly wrong
Oh! something's gone awry
Oh! something has gone terribly wrong
The night is much colder
The atmosphere has turned colder and more distant
My chest is still older
My heart still carries the weight of past experiences
And love won't pirate my heart
Love refuses to forcefully take hold of my emotions
Clenched teeth be biting
The tension and anxiety are causing me to internally struggle
The children are fighting
Conflict and disagreement are prevalent in this situation
The leaves will soon fall to the ground
A foreshadowing of imminent change and loss
Cause something's gone awry
Because something has gone terribly wrong
Oh! something's gone awry
Oh! something has gone terribly wrong
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Written by: ALELA DIANE
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