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
Microviolence
Aloha Lyrics
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it was barely April it was getting warmer
here you gave me shelter from the microviolence
all the coming and going happening in silence
Do you feel like I do when it all surrounds you
highway beach and forest sun is shining for us
but I can't stay tomorrow I'm going away
you can make yourself rare
you can raise your value
you can be a mystery
they don't get to know me
my life is leaning to the sound of war
I can feel no sorrow to be gone at all
half of me is made up mostly I'm a construct
city suburb forest cut a new path for us
smile at everything you see, that's my technique
put your wooden headphones on
effigies of warships, call me to your door
the form is perfect, but it isn't working
the form is perfect, but it isn't working
oh micro
bring back that body you brought
The lyrics of the song "Microviolence" by Aloha paint a picture of a person who is seeking refuge from the chaos of everyday life. The opening lines suggest that the singer has lost something, perhaps a physical object that protected him or her from the harsh realities of the world. The use of the word "microviolence" is intriguing here, as it suggests that this person is no stranger to violence and conflict, even if it's on a small, everyday scale.
The second verse introduces a new character, someone who seems to offer comfort and companionship. The lines "Do you feel like I do when it all surrounds you / highway beach and forest sun is shining for us" suggest a deep connection between the two people. However, there is a sense of impending loss here, as the singer knows he or she will have to leave soon.
The final lines of the song are cryptic but memorable: "put your wooden headphones on / effigies of warships, call me to your door / the form is perfect, but it isn't working / oh micro / bring back that body you brought." It's unclear exactly what these lines mean or how they relate to the rest of the song, but they add an air of mystery and intrigue to the piece.
Overall, "Microviolence" is a song about the struggle to find peace and stability in a chaotic world, and the fleeting moments of connection we can find with others along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Could it be my cover blew away this morning
Wondering if my disguise was revealed and exposed in the morning breeze
it was barely April it was getting warmer
The beginning of spring when the weather is getting warmer
here you gave me shelter from the microviolence
Finding refuge from the small acts of aggression and hostility
all the coming and going happening in silence
The movements and actions taking place without any words or conversations
Do you feel like I do when it all surrounds you
Asking if others experience the same emotions in overwhelming situations
highway beach and forest sun is shining for us
Enjoying the natural beauty and warmth of the sun in various settings
but I can't stay tomorrow I'm going away
Leaving soon despite the enjoyable surroundings
for my impression to stay, tomorrow I'm going away
Departing to maintain a positive impact in memory and perception
you can make yourself rare
Choosing to be scarce and elusive
you can raise your value
Making oneself more valuable and desirable
you can be a mystery
Opting to be a puzzle or enigma
they don't get to know me
Others not being able to fully understand or know oneself
my life is leaning to the sound of war
Life is heading towards conflict and chaos
I can feel no sorrow to be gone at all
Feeling no sadness about leaving everything behind
half of me is made up mostly I'm a construct
Acknowledging the self is partly comprised of social constructs and external forces
city suburb forest cut a new path for us
Exploring and creating a new direction in urban, suburban, and natural environments
smile at everything you see, that's my technique
Using the tactic of smiling in various situations
put your wooden headphones on
Putting on wooden headphones for enjoyment
effigies of warships, call me to your door
Referencing representations of warships symbolically reaching out for attention
the form is perfect, but it isn't working
Something appears flawless, but it is ineffective or broken
oh micro bring back that body you brought
A plea to restore what was once there in full capacity
Contributed by Ellie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
thatssomething1
great album, great cover art
Zed Mez
This album is so damned great. Some Echoes remains my first favorite. Sugar is a quick fuckin' 2nd for sure.
retrodreamer13
Thanks for the upload!