1. Formed by Nate Greely and S… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name:
1. Formed by Nate Greely and Sean Spillane, two Texan transplants in Los Angeles, in 1994, Arlo released their first full length, Up High In The Night, on Sub Pop in 2001. Ryan "Shmedly" Maynes joined the group soon after and contributed songs to the second album Stab The Unstoppable Hero. The group disbanded in early 2004 after the departure of their second drummer (and former child prodigy/session musician) Joaquin Revuelta. Spillane went on to join Midway. Nate and Shmedly were touring members of The Seeds. Nate started Yes Dear with members of Ozma, and currently plays with The Elected and Johnathan Rice. Shmedly released an album as The Electrolites and currently fronts Secret Powers. In 2010, Spillane wrote, performed and recorded originals songs that made up the soundtrack for "The Woman", a horror film directed by Lucky Mckee, which was released in October, 2011.
2. arlo from New Zealand. Lo-fi, pop, diy, punk, tunes that invade your mind. slob was released on 4/20.
Rivers
Arlo Lyrics
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We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile
For they say you are taking the sunshine
That has brightened our pathways awhile
[Chorus]
Come and sit by my side, if you love me
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
And the cowboy who loved you so true
I've been thinking a long time, my darling
Of the sweet words you never would say
Now, alas, must my fond hopes all vanish
For they say you are going away
Do you think of the valley you're leaving
O how lonely and how dreary it will be
And do you think of the kind hearts you're breaking
And the pain you are causing to me
[Chorus]
They will bury me where you have wandered
Near the hills where the daffodils grow
When you're gone from the Red River Valley
For I can't live without you I know
[Chorus]
Arlo Guthrie’s Red River Valley is a song about the sadness of saying goodbye to someone who is leaving. The song begins with the singer expressing his feelings of loss about the person who is leaving. The person has been the source of sunshine and happiness in the singer's life and their absence will be felt deeply. The chorus then calls on the person to stay with the singer just for a little while longer and remember the love that they shared together in the Red River Valley.
The second verse expresses the singer's regret about the words left unsaid and how hope dies as the person leaves. The final verse asks if the person who is leaving is thinking about the valley they are leaving, how lonely and desolate it will be without them. Finally, the singer expresses that they will be buried near the hills where the daffodils grow, a place where they have both spent happy times together.
The song is filled with nostalgia and longing, capturing the universal feeling of missing someone who was once an important part of our lives. It speaks to the pain of separation and the hope of reunion, the essence of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
From this valley they say you are going
You will be leaving this place soon, according to what people say
We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile
Your cheerful presence will be greatly missed
For they say you are taking the sunshine
You brought happiness and warmth to our lives, and taking that away will make everything dull
That has brightened our pathways awhile
You made our journey in life brighter and easier for a short while
[Chorus]
Let's spend some more time together before you go, and remember the place and the person who loved you deeply
I've been thinking a long time, my darling
I have been contemplating for a while now, my love
Of the sweet words you never would say
I have been hoping to hear some kind and loving words from you that you never seemed to express
Now, alas, must my fond hopes all vanish
Unfortunately, my affectionate dreams will now remain unfulfilled
For they say you are going away
Your imminent departure is what is causing all these painful thoughts and feelings
Do you think of the valley you're leaving
Have you given a thought about the beauty and worth of the place you are abandoning?
O how lonely and how dreary it will be
It will be desolate and lifeless without you here
And do you think of the kind hearts you're breaking
You are causing unbearable heartbreak and pain to those who cherish you
And the pain you are causing to me
I, too, am finding it hard to bear this emotional agony
[Chorus]
Despite all of this, let's cherish our time together, and hold dear the memories of the person who loved you deeply
They will bury me where you have wandered
When I die, I want to be buried in the same place that you once walked
Near the hills where the daffodils grow
I want to be buried near the hills where the lovely daffodils bloom
When you're gone from the Red River Valley
Once you leave this place, and are no longer here with me
For I can't live without you I know
Because I can't bear to live without you, I know this is where I want to spend eternity
[Chorus]
But for now, let's just sit here awhile, and remember our time together and the love we shared
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FOY WILLING
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