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
Let Your Head Hang Low
Aloha Lyrics
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As it sank down low, dark before the whistle blows, too young to slumber, blood marauding as it flows.
And we're all downstream from somebody else's dream.
And we're all downwind when the ash picks up again.
And we all ought to go where the exiled people go, their bonfires burn your bones.
The rumble in your throat, how it burns so. Through your crooked lines. I know a mile is just a mile to a young soul, rolling over broken hearts, lives in tow.
Between us, would you say that to a child? Would you say that to a baby? In a small, small town, would you lay your troubles down? In a small, small town, would you lay your troubles down?
And we're all downstream from somebody else's dream.
And we're all downwind when the ash picks up again.
And we all ought to go where the exiled people go, their bonfires burn your bones.
The lyrics to Aloha's song "Let Your Head Hang Low" speak to the idea of resilience in the face of life's difficulties. The opening line, "let your head hang low," encourages the listener to allow themselves to feel the weight of their struggles and to acknowledge the powerlessness they may feel in the face of tumultuous events. The following lines describe the unpredictable nature of the world and how it can "wrest the world out of your hold," highlighting the futility of trying to control everything.
The song then goes on to reference the idea of interconnectivity, suggesting that we are all downstream from someone else's dream and downwind when the ash picks up again. This speaks to the idea that our actions and decisions have consequences that ripple out beyond our immediate sphere, and that we are all affected by the actions of others. The final verse asks the listener to consider how they would speak to a child or baby in a small town, implying that we should treat ourselves and others with the same kindness and care that we would extend to a vulnerable child.
Overall, "Let Your Head Hang Low" is a powerful reminder that life is unpredictable and difficult, but that we can find strength in acknowledging our vulnerability and recognizing our interconnectedness.
Line by Line Meaning
Let your head hang low. If you've drawn yourself a breath, you know the wind can wrest the world out of your hold.
When things aren't going well, sometimes it's best to just accept it and let yourself feel defeated. The world can be unpredictable, and sometimes it feels like no matter how hard you try to hold onto something, circumstances can take it away from you.
As it sank down low, dark before the whistle blows, too young to slumber, blood marauding as it flows.
This line is a bit more abstract, but it seems to be describing a feeling of darkness or despair settling in, perhaps before a difficult or stressful event. The image of 'blood marauding' could refer to the way that stress or anxiety can feel like it's taking over your body and mind.
And we're all downstream from somebody else's dream.
We've all been shaped by the people and circumstances that came before us. Our lives are often influenced by events and decisions that we didn't have any control over, and we're constantly reacting to the things that have happened to us and the people we're connected to.
And we're all downwind when the ash picks up again.
This line seems to be acknowledging that sometimes bad things happen, and nobody is immune to their effects. Just as ash from a fire can spread and affect everyone nearby, the negative consequences of an event can touch multiple people in different ways.
And we all ought to go where the exiled people go, their bonfires burn your bones.
This line could be interpreted in different ways, but it seems to suggest that sometimes people who have experienced hardship or suffering are the ones who can offer the most powerful insights or experiences. The 'bonfires' might represent the passion or energy that comes from people who have survived difficult situations.
The rumble in your throat, how it burns so. Through your crooked lines. I know a mile is just a mile to a young soul, rolling over broken hearts, lives in tow.
This is another abstract and poetic verse, but it seems to be describing the physical and emotional sensations of stress or anxiety. The 'crooked lines' might refer to the way that our emotions and thoughts can become tangled and confused when we're under pressure. The reference to 'broken hearts' could suggest a feeling of vulnerability.
Between us, would you say that to a child? Would you say that to a baby? In a small, small town, would you lay your troubles down? In a small, small town, would you lay your troubles down?
This verse seems to be questioning whether the advice or insights that we gain as adults can be passed down to younger generations. It's unclear exactly what the singer means by 'laying your troubles down,' but it could be a suggestion to find community and support in tough times.
Contributed by Audrey O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joseph Shields
I went to school with these guys. Hearing them again after 15 years or so now and I still feel like my heart might pop. They really made something special.
Jesse Goyette
It breaks my heart that I'm the only one who realizes that this was a perfect record.
Michael Carroll
You're not
Antiphony Life
It really is. Masterpiece.
Euphonium Records
Don’t worry me too, I just got this on CD it’s so fucking good
Zed Mez
"A mile is just a mile to a young soul." Priceless.
realpillboxer
We are all down stream from somebody else's dream; no truer words have been sung.
Ilya Malov
This is truly special
pancakerepairman
what happened after this album? they dropped all the arty jazz and emo elements and just became a generic indie pop band.
Jesse Goyette
Here Comes Everyone was a good album but definitely moving in that direction. I've actually liked everything that they've done, but nothing before or after comes close to this.