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
I Wish No Chains Upon You
Aloha Lyrics
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If it trails to your head you will sleep
When your story seems too bankrupt and empty to put down and copy
Your records warp and kick the needle free
Happy, yes, you're happy
But there are so many ways to be
Please don't spend your energy on me
I wish no chains upon you
Wild flowers in your yard
Good friends to send you mail
That change is coming hard
I wish warm rains upon you
And snow like playing cards
I wish no chains upon you
But saying it isn't hard
I love them all places big and small
Oh, they're calling me tonight
Come on angels of the turnpike,
Help me find what I like
Flip me over,
I don't feel you
Please don't spare me any misery
I want to understand what I believe in
The song "I Wish No Chains Upon You" by Aloha is a heartfelt wish for freedom and happiness for someone the singer cares about deeply. The first stanza talks about the struggle to put one's thoughts and experiences down on paper, suggesting that the person in question might feel trapped or limited in their ability to express themselves. The mention of "paper cuts and ink blots" implies a painful and frustrating process, while the idea of trailing thoughts leading to sleep suggests that the person might be struggling with insomnia or a restless mind.
The second stanza shifts to a more positive tone, with the singer expressing happiness for the person's current state, but also acknowledging that there are many other ways to be happy. They don't want the person to waste their energy trying to please them, but instead hope that they can find their own path to happiness and fulfillment. The chorus repeats the line "I wish no chains upon you", further emphasizing the desire for freedom and lack of constraint, while the imagery of wild flowers, good friends, warm rains, and playing snow cards evoke a sense of peace and joy.
The final stanza is a bit more cryptic, with the singer expressing a love for all places and a desire for guidance from "angels of the turnpike". The idea of being flipped over and not feeling someone suggests a sense of disorientation or confusion, while the desire to understand what one believes in hints at a deeper quest for meaning or purpose. Overall, the song can be seen as a wish for someone to find their own path and overcome any obstacles that might be holding them back, while also expressing a deep sense of care and concern.
Line by Line Meaning
Paper cuts and ink blots up your sleeve
You've been working hard, and it shows in the little cuts and ink stains on your clothes.
If it trails to your head you will sleep
If you keep thinking about work, it will stress you out and make it difficult for you to sleep.
When your story seems too bankrupt and empty to put down and copy
When you feel like your life isn't interesting enough to write about, don't worry - everyone goes through that sometimes.
Your records warp and kick the needle free
Your vinyl records are old and worn out, and they skip when you try to play them on a turntable.
Happy, yes, you're happy
You're content with your life, but you know there are other ways to experience happiness.
But there are so many ways to be
There are many different paths you can take in life to find happiness.
Please don't spend your energy on me
Don't worry about me - focus on your own life and find your own happiness.
I'm hoping to find what I believe
I'm searching for my own beliefs and values in life.
I wish no chains upon you
I don't want you to be tied down or restricted in any way.
Wild flowers in your yard
I hope your life is filled with beauty and nature, like a yard full of wild flowers.
Good friends to send you mail
I hope you have good friends who keep in touch with you, even if it's just through letters or email.
That change is coming hard
I know that change can be difficult, but I hope you're ready for it when it comes.
I wish warm rains upon you
I hope that life brings you warm, nurturing experiences, like a gentle rain shower.
And snow like playing cards
I hope your life is also filled with moments of playfulness and fun, like a deck of cards.
But saying it isn't hard
It's easy for me to say these things, because I genuinely care about you and your happiness.
I love them all places big and small
I appreciate every place I've been to, no matter how big or small it is.
Oh, they're calling me tonight
I feel a strong connection to the people and places I've left behind.
Come on angels of the turnpike,
I'm asking for guidance from a higher power or force, like guardian angels.
Help me find what I like
I'm still searching for my own interests and passions in life.
Flip me over,
I'm open to new experiences and perspectives, like flipping a record over to hear the B-side.
I don't feel you
I feel disconnected from someone or something that used to be important to me.
Please don't spare me any misery
I want to experience both the good and bad parts of life, because that's how I learn and grow.
I want to understand what I believe in
I'm still trying to make sense of my own beliefs and values in life.
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@Marika_a
I remember this song, ah the good old days of highschool..
@HanuleNic
He hurt me...He broke my heart...blood and razor were my only friends..They took away my pain and helped me but I knew it's wrong... I want to live...wounds was deeper and deeper... I found this song and i don't cut my wrist anymore!<3 thank you!!
@Tokiofan08
love this song :D it really helped one of my friends so she doesnt hurt her self any more :)
@Be1stkYourself
BEAUTIFUL.. Thank you.
@laterose1995
Every girl needs to here this. Amazing song.
@MiaLPLover
Awesome.
@LanaCatherineXtc
so awesome :3
@ahmedalahamadi1623
wow so much sweet ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
@animefreak1398
@Tokiofan08 i cant realy say that it helps but its a nice song.