Since the band's establishment during college, Barefoot Truth has been developing this signature sound that has virally spread through a grassroots following. With their lead singer on drums, and an array of unlikely roots-based instrumentation, the band translates their originality to their ever-evolving live show. The quintet features Will Evans on lead vocals and drums, John Waynelovich on piano, Jay Driscoll on Weissenborn slide guitar, Andy Wrba on upright bass, and Garrett Duffy on harmonica. It is not unlikely for members of the band to switch instruments mid-show, or even begin playing a didjeridoo, adding to the dynamic of the band's sound.
Mixing a strong environmental message with the lofty theme of humankind's interconnectedness on their 2010 studio album 'Threads', Barefoot Truth reached #21 on the iTunes Rock Charts, momentarily stepping ahead of bands such as Dave Matthews Band and The Fray. The new disc was noted as "The best independently released album of 2010" by ThisIsModern. Barefoot Truth happily credits Pandora Radio for their crucial role in growing the band’s silent army of listeners, as Driscoll recently stated in a USA Today article, "Pandora has basically created an avenue for us to have a career in music".
Since taking the band 'full-time' in 2007, after finishing college, Barefoot Truth has earned spotlight attention on many levels, including an invitation to play at President Obama's pre-debate rally in New York, where they performed between Bruce Hornsby and Crosby and Nash. They were asked to lend several songs from their new album 'Threads' to the internationally acclaimed film 'Nature Propelled', in addition to scoring original music for the film. Barefoot Truth also lent their song 'Threads' to the video game 'Rock Band' (MTV Games). The band has also made appearances at major festivals such as Summerfest, 10,000 Lakes Festival, and FloydFest, in addition to tallying over 100 college and prepschool performances in the Northeast. Fans of Barefoot Truth can be confident that the quiet success of this small band will grow increasingly louder, one listener at a time...
Curtain Call
Barefoot Truth Lyrics
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somethings not right call me crazy, all these lies got me twisted and angry
so I wrote you in a letter, I said please won't you spare me this nightmare.
well you've taken our peace, and you've shaken our trust
and you let all our dreams be forgotten.
Chorus: Now its gonna take some time, before we're healing
no longer beat up and left behind, without the rule of the king
Hear the choir sing hallelujah, pretty soon we'll forget that we know ya.
keep denying on the surface but underneath your still searching for purpose
to late to reconcile it your feat was depth defying
problem is that it was all for the worse
you left open the gate let in fear spreading hate
so now be gone let us be rid of this curse.
Chorus: Now its gonna take some time, before we're healing
no longer beat up and left behind, without the rule of the king
so now com eon take a bow its your curtain call don't bother sweeping up the mess that you left us all, gonna take some time I hear the angels sing blessed be the days without the rule of the king.
goodlord now what did we do here, gave free reign to a muddled fool ya let the fire burn with no control set it and let it be sown watch the world fall down, been so long but we made it through
a little roughed up Red, Black and Blue sons and daughters of the new revolution.
Chorus: Now its gonna take some time, before we're healing
no longer beat up and left behind, without the rule of the king
so now com eon take a bow its your curtain call don't bother sweeping up the mess that you left us all, gonna take some time I hear the angels sing blessed be the days without the rule of the king.
In "Curtain Call" by Barefoot Truth, the singer wakes up from a bad dream, feeling weighed down by the problems of the world. He feels that something is not right and is angry about all the lies that have been told. He reaches out to someone in a letter, pleading with them to spare him this nightmare. The individual he is addressing has taken away their peace and trust, causing them to forget their dreams. The chorus implies that it will take a considerable amount of time before the healing process can begin, and they no longer feel beaten up and left behind without the rule of the king. The singer hears the choir singing "Hallelujah," and he knows it will take some time before they forget about the individual who has caused them so much pain, and eventually, the person will have a curtain call. The singer tells the individual to take a bow and not bother sweeping up the mess that they've created.
The verses in the song are a commentary on the current situation, where the world is going through turmoil, and people have lost trust in their leaders. The lyrics suggest that it is time for a new revolution and that everyone is responsible for making it happen. The chorus is a call to action, a reminder that everyone needs to come together to build a better world. The line "Red, Black, and Blue sons and daughters of the new revolution," represents how all races and genders must unite to build a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I woke up from a bad dream with the weight of the world on my soldiers
The singer wakes up feeling burdened by a world that has become too heavy to bear
somethings not right call me crazy, all these lies got me twisted and angry
The singer feels like something is wrong and can't stand the lies that surround them, causing them to feel unbalanced and furious
so I wrote you in a letter, I said please won't you spare me this nightmare.
The singer pleads with someone to end their suffering, hoping that they can escape the unpleasant reality they're experiencing
well you've taken our peace, and you've shaken our trust
The artist accuses someone of disrupting their peace and causing them to lose their faith in others
and you let all our dreams be forgotten.
The artist feels like their dreams have been disregarded and abandoned
Hear the choir sing hallelujah, pretty soon we'll forget that we know ya.
The singer believes that they will eventually forget someone who has caused them harm, while they hear others rejoice
keep denying on the surface but underneath your still searching for purpose
The singer thinks that someone is still seeking meaning, even if they consistently deny it and pretend everything is fine
to late to reconcile it your feat was depth defying
The artist claims that it's too late for the person who wronged them to make amends, as their wrongdoing has gone too far
problem is that it was all for the worse
The artist admits that the situation has only gotten worse, highlighting the degree of harm caused by someone's actions
you left open the gate let in fear spreading hate
The artist blames someone for allowing negative emotions to spread and infect those around them
so now be gone let us be rid of this curse.
The singer wishes that the person who has caused them harm would leave, relieving them of the curse they feel they are under
goodlord now what did we do here, gave free reign to a muddled fool ya let the fire burn with no control set it and let it be sown watch the world fall down
The artist reflects on the destruction that has been caused by giving power to someone who is incapable and reckless, causing chaos and destruction
been so long but we made it through
The singer acknowledges that although it has been a difficult journey, they have managed to endure
a little roughed up Red, Black and Blue
The singer describes their current state as being bruised and battered, both physically and emotionally
sons and daughters of the new revolution.
The singer implies that they are part of a new movement that seeks to overthrow old ways of thinking and bring about change
so now come on take a bow its your curtain call don't bother sweeping up the mess that you left us all, gonna take some time I hear the angels sing blessed be the days without the rule of the king.
The artist implies that someone has had their moment in the spotlight, and it's now time for them to leave. They don't want to bother cleaning up the mess the person has caused and are looking forward to better days
Chorus: Now its gonna take some time, before we're healing
no longer beat up and left behind, without the rule of the king
The chorus emphasizes that healing will take time and that they need to move on from being oppressed and left behind by an oppressive figure
so now come on take a bow its your curtain call don't bother sweeping up the mess that you left us all, gonna take some time I hear the angels sing blessed be the days without the rule of the king.
The chorus echoes the sentiment that it's time for the cause of their suffering to leave, that things will take time to heal from, and that they look forward to a future without oppressive rule
Contributed by Gabriella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.