The group is comprised of ringleader Alexander Charos, his brother Philip on drums, Chase Swan (guitar, steel guitar) and Vaughn O'Loughlin (bass), together creating their lush, hearty tunes.
Overwhelming support from fans through Kickstarter allowed AATG to hit Esthudio in Boston and get to work. June 2012 brought the group's first proper, widespread release. It dropped on Florida label New Granada and via the band's personal vinyl/cassette imprint, Viva La Records!. Hemispheres captures The Grapes' creative versatility and stranglehold on emotional honesty.
Much of AATG's lyrical fodder deals with classical human struggle—coming of age, death, fate and dealing with disappointment. Charos doesn't need a fat book of SAT drivel to get across his points, opting instead for a very open, effectual vocabulary. Then the band together pairs such words with glossy keys and brass, steel guitar and soft, pastoral vocals. The result is a cattail-walled room of audio truth, with the occasional illuminating breeze gushing through.
The Grapes have shared the stage with Portugal the Man, John Vanderslice, Surfer Blood, David Bazan, Pretty & Nice, Lovedrug, Honorary Title, Matt Hires, Yellow Ostrich, Lost in The Trees, Plants & Animals and many more.
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Conversation
Alexander & the Grapes Lyrics
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She knows that I love her
Ain't no more problems
Changing up karmas
We've been down from the bottom
She knows that I got em
Paid all the bills and I did it with no father
She knows that I love her
Took her to the mall I Bought her Lewi and Prada
All her friends be hating cause her son is a star now
If she tells you something once won't tell you twice she don't stutter
Mama oh mama oh
And we used to struggle everyday
No food on the table but we made it anyway
She got a new house and there ain't nothing more to say
Counting all our blessings we ain't had a place to stay
Now the money coming in with no delay NO delay
Conversations of our past
We don't wanna go back
Know that we don't wanna go back no We don't wanna go back
Struggling no we don't wanna go back
No food we don't wanna go back No money we don't wanna go back No, uh
I don't have no father
Talk about him nah I don't even bother
It don't matter cause all we got is each other
Only got 1 sister and 3 brothers
Don't even remember how he looks like Guess it's true when they say "out of sight out of Mind" When my father left I started doing wrong all the time
Where was you when we needed a life line
Mama oh mama oh
And we used to struggle everyday
No food on the table but we made it anyway She got a new house and there ain't Nothing more to say
Counting all our blessings we ain't had a place to stay
Now the money coming in with no delay NO delay
Conversations of our past
We don't wanna go back
Know that we don't wanna go back no
We don't wanna go back
Struggling no we don't wanna go back
No food we don't wanna go back
No money we don't wanna go back
No, uh
"Conversation" by Alexander & the Grapes is a rap song that shares the story of the artist's relationship with his mother and their journey from poverty to success. The lyrics indicate that the artist has in the past struggled with providing for his family, but he has since managed to change the course of his life through hard work. He speaks of his love for his mother and how she has been his pillar of strength, affirming that they have each other and that's all that matters. The artist's father is absent in his life, and the lyrics suggest that his father's absence may have contributed to his initial struggles.
The song's underlying meaning lies in the power of self-belief, perseverance, and the importance of family support in overcoming difficult situations. The artist acknowledges that his journey was not easy, but he, along with his mother, persevered and worked towards making their lives better. The song can be seen as a celebration of their triumph over adversity and their resilience in the face of hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
Having conversations with mama
Talking with mom about life
She knows that I love her
Expressing love and gratitude towards mom
Ain't no more problems
Overcoming obstacles and challenges
Changing up karmas
Improving one's fate and destiny
We've been down from the bottom
Starting from humble beginnings
She knows that I got em
Promising to take care of mom
Paid all the bills and I did it with no father
Taking care of financial responsibilities without a father's support
Grip her tight every time I hug her
Showing affection and appreciation towards mom
Took her to the mall I Bought her Lewi and Prada
Treating mom to luxury items
All her friends be hating cause her son is a star now
Mom's friends being envious of her son's success
If she tells you something once won't tell you twice she don't stutter
Mom doesn't repeat herself
And we used to struggle everyday
Life was difficult in the past
No food on the table but we made it anyway
Feeling grateful for having enough to survive
She got a new house and there ain't nothing more to say
Feeling content with having a better home
Counting all our blessings we ain't had a place to stay
Appreciating what they have now and overcoming homelessness
Now the money coming in with no delay NO delay
Achieving financial success
Conversations of our past
Reflecting on the difficulties of the past
We don't wanna go back
Not wanting to return to the hardships of the past
Know that we don't wanna go back no We don't wanna go back
Reiterating the desire to move forward in life
Struggling no we don't wanna go back
Not wanting to experience struggles again
No food we don't wanna go back No money we don't wanna go back No, uh
Not wanting to go back to times of poverty
I don't have no father
Being without a father figure
Talk about him nah I don't even bother
Choosing not to dwell on an absent father
It don't matter cause all we got is each other
Focusing on the love and support of family
Only got 1 sister and 3 brothers
Having four siblings total
Don't even remember how he looks like Guess it's true when they say "out of sight out of Mind"
Having no memory of father due to absence
When my father left I started doing wrong all the time
Acting out after father abandoned family
Where was you when we needed a life line
Questioning father's absence during difficult times
Conversations of our past
Reflecting on how their past influences their present
We don't wanna go back
Continuing to move forward and not wanting to return to past hardships
Know that we don't wanna go back no
Always looking towards a better future
Struggling no we don't wanna go back
Continuing to overcome struggles
No food we don't wanna go back
Remembering times when they lacked basic necessities
No money we don't wanna go back
Achieving financial stability and not wanting to go back to poverty
No, uh
Reiterating the desire to never go back to past struggles
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Written by: Alex Mabuza
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Hey man, your band is awesome! I'm just sat here and I am so chilled out.