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
Thermostat
Aloha Lyrics
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It makes her cold.
It makes her want to interact with strangers.
Her fingers on the thermostat, taking off their coats and hats, 'How are you?'
I have no skills to bring this to a stop.
Hugging's not a dance move.
Punching's not allowed.
But in the morning the loss seemed very small.
Huddle up with your boyfriend.
Huddle up with your good friends who have sealed the windows.
Removed the baby birds.
And with one idea,
Took the static from your hair and the exit plan from out between your bed and box springs.
Is it so strange?
Am I so strange?
Will it make her want to interact with strangers?
The lyrics to Aloha's song Thermostat seem to be about a person who becomes lonely and more willing to interact with strangers during the colder seasons. The person adjusts the thermostat, taking off their coats and hats, and asks strangers how they are doing. However, the singer admits to not having the skills to make this behavior stop. They mention hugs and punches, which suggests that they may have tried physical interactions, but they've proven unsuccessful. The singer then talks about losing their night vision in a brawl, which again hints at possible conflicts or struggles the singer has faced.
Despite this, the singer seems to find comfort in their loved ones during the colder seasons. They mention huddling up with their boyfriend or good friends who have sealed the windows and removed baby birds. The lyrics then suggest that one idea can change everything - taking the static from their hair and the exit plan from between the bed and box springs. The song ends with the singer questioning whether their behavior is strange and wondering if it will make the person they are singing about want to interact with strangers.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it so strange, it's trouble when the leaves change.
She finds it difficult when the season changes and the leaves start falling.
It makes her cold.
The change in weather makes her feel cold.
It makes her want to interact with strangers.
The cold weather makes her want to seek warmth and connection with strangers.
Her fingers on the thermostat, taking off their coats and hats, 'How are you?'
She adjusts the thermostat, removes her outerwear and says hello to acquaintances.
I have no skills to bring this to a stop.
He has no ability to stop the changes in the weather or the resulting behaviors.
Hugging's not a dance move.
Hugs don't solve the problem.
Punching's not allowed.
Violence is not the solution.
I lost my night vision in a brawl.
He lost his ability to see in the dark due to a fight.
But in the morning the loss seemed very small.
In the morning, the loss of night vision doesn't seem like a big issue.
Huddle up with your boyfriend.
Seek warmth and comfort with your romantic partner.
Huddle up with your good friends who have sealed the windows.
Find warmth and solidarity with friends who have made sure their environment is secure and comfortable.
Removed the baby birds.
Remove any distractions or obstacles that may cause discomfort or stress.
And with one idea,
And with one thought or plan,
Took the static from your hair and the exit plan from out between your bed and box springs.
Eliminated any static or tension in the environment and eliminated the need for an exit strategy.
Is it so strange?
Is this behavior unusual or unexpected?
Am I so strange?
Am I the only one who experiences this and feels this way?
Will it make her want to interact with strangers?
Will the change in weather cause her to seek connection with unfamiliar people?
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN FLANSBURGH, JOHN LINNELL, JOHN C. FLANSBURGH, JOHN S. LINNELL
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