Their energetic stage performances have turned Band Marino into a catapulting phenomenon in the on-the-cusp Orlando indie scene. Going from curtseying waltzes to dizzying freakouts, they tend to make even the dirtiest rock club feel like a rousing tent show on the verge of spilling over. And it's this transporting quality
that's attracted a large, remarkably devout following in Florida, often selling out major hometown venues like
The Social, BackBooth and Will's Pub.
In addition to doing two national tours, Band Marino performed at the 2006 South by Southwest Music Festival. Also debuting at this year's SXSW Film Festival was The Last Romantic, an independent film that the band scored whose cast included James Urbaniak (American Splendor, Henry Fool, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind), and Shalom Harlow (Vanilla Sky, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days). They've played with indie luminaries like As Tall as Lions, Stars, Rainer Maria, Tilly and the Wall, Hackensaw Boys, Lovedrug, Switchfoot, Anberlin, The Ataris, Head of Femur, Receiving End of Sirens, Cartel, Jason Mraz, and O.A.R.
Their debut album The Sea & the Beast was released regionally on December 2, 2006 and has sold over 2,300 copies to date. In January 2008, Band Marino is slated to participate in national retail marketing programs across a wide segment of independent record retail. This effort is being coordinated by the Coalition of Independent Music Stores and their distribution arm, Junketboy.
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I Have a Dream
Band Marino Lyrics
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We've found the way we've found the truth. Now prepare for blissful years.
No more than animals we are. I've got a dream so follow me, I've got a dream so follow me.
Destined to take, to spend, to die. I've got a dream so follow me,
I've got a dream so follow me. la da da da da da da da.
Destroy your children, cheat and steal. I've got a dream so follow me,
All that you want, is all that's real. I've got a dream so follow me,
I've got a dream so follow me, la da da da da da da da..
There's no right or wrong. String us all along,
Tell us what to do. We agree with you,
Got somethin' in mind. Let's all have a time,
Celebrate the day with our friend cocaine,
Heroine or gin. I could use a win.
Take a vitamin, take a cigarette, rejoice for this is it!
The lyrics of Band Marino's "I Have a Dream" are dark and reflective, discussing the human condition and the destructive tendencies that come with it. The lyrics speak to a sense of disillusionment with society and its values, suggesting that humans are no more than animals, with little regard for the consequences of their actions. The opening line, "conjecture stands on belvederes," suggests that there is a sense of social inequality, with those in power looking down on the masses and manipulating them.
The lyrics also reference the idea of finding the way and the truth, and then preparing for "blissful years." This could be interpreted as the human desire for enlightenment or fulfillment, but the following lines seem to suggest that this is an impossible goal, as humans are destined to "take, to spend, to die."
The chorus, "I've got a dream so follow me," could be seen as a statement of leadership or inspiration, but the following lines suggest a darker motivation, with references to destroying children, cheating, stealing, and the pursuit of drugs and alcohol. The final line, "rejoice for this is it," seems to emphasize the idea of living in the moment and indulging in instant gratification, without consideration for the future.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Have a Dream" paint a bleak picture of humanity, with a call to follow a destructive path in the pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Conjecture stands on belvederes, screams come one come all and hear.
A speaker is trying to convince listeners of a certain idea, and they are using grandiose language to get attention.
We've found the way we've found the truth. Now prepare for blissful years.
The singer and their followers believe they have found the answers to everything, and promise happiness and contentment to those who join them.
No more than animals we are. I've got a dream so follow me, I've got a dream so follow me.
The singer sees all humans as base and instinctive, and offers a vision of something better that they claim to be able to lead people towards.
Destined to take, to spend, to die. I've got a dream so follow me, I've got a dream so follow me. la da da da da da da da.
Humans are destined to consume resources and eventually die, but the artist offers a way to find meaning in that existence and make the most of it.
Destroy your children, cheat and steal. I've got a dream so follow me, I've got a dream so follow me.
The artist is advocating for immoral and destructive behavior, but tries to make it seem worthwhile by offering a vision of something greater.
All that you want, is all that's real. I've got a dream so follow me, I've got a dream so follow me, la da da da da da da da..
The singer is trying to appeal to listeners' desires and convince them that there is no need for moral or spiritual growth beyond satisfying those desires.
There's no right or wrong. String us all along, Tell us what to do. We agree with you,
The singer is promoting an ideology of moral relativism, where there is no objective standard for right and wrong, and is trying to create a following of people who will blindly follow their lead.
Got somethin' in mind. Let's all have a time, Celebrate the day with our friend cocaine, Heroine or gin. I could use a win.
The artist is pushing for hedonism and substance abuse as a way to enjoy life and feel successful.
Take a vitamin, take a cigarette, rejoice for this is it!
The artist is promoting a superficial, short-term approach to health and happiness, without regard for long-term consequences.
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.