1) American indie rock band curren… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands called Aloha
1) American indie rock band currently signed to Polyvinyl Record Company. The four members of Aloha are scattered across the eastern half of the country, but spend most of their time making music together. Some Echoes is the second Aloha album since T.J. Lipple joined the band, and was recorded, mixed and mastered at Silver Sonya, the studio he runs with Chad Clark (Beauty Pill) in Arlington, Va.
Tony Cavallario and T.J. began playing together during a lull in Aloha's schedule in late 2002, when they both lived in Pittsburgh. T.J. joined the band in May of 2003, when Cale Parks, Tony and Matthew Gengler joined him at his grandpa's empty house in Altoona, PA. There they began writing 2004's Here Comes Everyone though at the time they didn't know it. With T.J. came a more focused approach to making music and a host of new tools including marimba, homemade mellotrons, organs and tape manipulations. T.J.'s skilled drumming also allowed Cale to move to the piano on occasion.
Aloha began with Tony and Matthew in the summer of 1997 in Bowling Green, OH, USA along with Eric Koltnow and Anthony Buehrer. Their first release, a self-titled and self-released 7" in an addition of 330 was delayed and issued sporadically when the artist hired to due the intaglio accompanying the record couldn't produce them to speed. One of the few bands to ever actually get a record deal based on a demo tape, the band spent time based out of Cleveland. In recent years, Aloha has operated from a number of bases, doing their writing, rehearsing and living in Chicago, Washington D.C., Cleveland, Cincinnati, Rochester, Pittsburgh and Altoona. Extensive touring has made Aloha renowned for their intense, non-stop live shows as well as their homemade T-shirts and self-reliant ethic. They have shared the stage the likes of Q and Not U, Ted Leo, Clinic, as well as Cex and Joan of Arc, two bands in which Cale Parks has been a member (including White Williams).
2) Female fronted heavy metal band from the 80's
Dissolving
Aloha Lyrics
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Sure as the days come
It appears I heard it wrong
In a hot, hot message from above
As clear as the days come
Was it I who heard it wrong?
For what it's worth
We have nice things, but they don't work
It occurs to me, we're headed back
When you said I was vain
Oh, you know I only can promise you
To take what remains
And fuse it with the will to change
In our own certain way we've started it
Are you in the favor of the sun
As sure as the days come?
To your peers, you may be wrong
Don't even think about it
Unless you have the aching in your head
You can't relieve
And to this sentiment we are in tune
So high
Go slow
To count the ways we should know
It occurs to me, we're headed back
When you said I was vain
Oh, you know I only can promise you
To take what remains
And fuse it with the will to change
In our uncertain way, we've started it over
The first lines of this song by Aloha, "Can I feel the flavor of the sun? Sure as the days come," sets a contemplative and introspective tone for the entire song. The lyrics seem to be questioning the ability of the human mind to truly comprehend the beauty and vastness of our world and universe. The line, "For what it's worth, we have nice things, but they don't work," suggests that even though we strive for material possessions and comforts, they are ultimately meaningless in the grand scheme of things. This is further emphasized in the line, "Words to say, but who are they meant for?" which seems to question the purpose of communication when we struggle to truly understand each other.
The chorus of the song contains the lines, "When you said I was vain, oh, you know I only can promise you, to take what remains and fuse it with the will to change." This could be interpreted as a promise by the singer to use whatever knowledge or understanding they have to make positive changes in the world, even if it means acknowledging their own mistakes or flaws. The lines, "In our own certain way we've started it" and "In our uncertain way, we've started it over" suggest that despite the challenges and difficulties that come with trying to create change, it is still worth pursuing.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dissolving" offer a poignant and thought-provoking commentary on the nature of existence and our place in the world. They encourage the listener to question their assumptions and motivations, and to strive for positive change in their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I feel the flavor of the sun?
I long to experience the warmth of the sun on my skin.
Sure as the days come
I am confident and certain that what I believe is true, just like the consistency of each new day.
It appears I heard it wrong
I may have misunderstood or misinterpreted something I heard or thought I heard.
In a hot, hot message from above
Perhaps there was a message being delivered to me, something important or urgent.
As clear as the days come
The message was unmistakable, like the clarity of daylight.
Was it I who heard it wrong?
I question my own perception or understanding of what I heard.
For what it's worth
Regardless of the outcome, whatever follows has some value, importance, or significance.
We have nice things, but they don't work
We may have possessions or comforts that seem appealing, but they may not bring the satisfaction or use that we had hoped for.
Words to say, but who are they meant for?
I am unsure if my thoughts or words have a specific audience or purpose.
It occurs to me, we're headed back
I have come to the realization that we are returning to something, or repeating a cycle or pattern.
When you said I was vain
I recall a time when someone accused me of being conceited or egotistical.
Oh, you know I only can promise you
I can only offer my word or pledge to you, and nothing more.
To take what remains
I will salvage or preserve what little is left or worthwhile from a situation or experience.
And fuse it with the will to change
I will combine and imbue what remains with the determination or drive to make progress or improve.
In our own certain way we've started it
We have initiated or begun something in our unique and individual manner.
Are you in the favor of the sun
Do you also seek the warm and comforting embrace of the sun?
As sure as the days come?
With the same certainty and regularity as each new day?
To your peers, you may be wrong
Others may perceive or judge you to be mistaken or misguided in your beliefs or actions.
Don't even think about it
Do not even entertain or consider the possibility of doing something foolish or unwise.
Unless you have the aching in your head
Unless you experience the throbbing or gnawing pain in your mind that compels you to take action.
You can't relieve
You cannot find relief or release from the torment or struggle without taking action.
And to this sentiment we are in tune
We are in harmony or agreement with this feeling, idea, or message.
So high
We are elevated or inspired by this shared sentiment, perhaps even intoxicated or euphoric.
Go slow
Proceed cautiously and thoughtfully, taking care not to rush or overlook important details.
To count the ways we should know
To assess or enumerate the various things we ought to be aware of or consider.
In our uncertain way, we've started it over
Despite our doubts or lack of clarity, we have restarted or renewed something in our own manner.
Contributed by Sydney K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.