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...
Dancin
Barefoot Truth Lyrics
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Let it all out in one loud scream
No one is around to hear your call
Just the sound of your voice echoing
As the silence starts to surround you
With the feelin' of the breeze, yea
Well you take it all in just for a moment
And you dance among the trees
I'm travelin' to an unknown place, yea
Makin' stops to ease my mind
I gotta see, gotta be, gotta live this life, yea
One simple step at a time
I taste the sunshine of your lips, yea
And you know that I've been freed
I throw those problems right out the window
Oh, and together we'll be dancin' in the trees
So you breathe a sigh of relief
Cause now is the time to fly
Will you fix your eyes on that sea of powder?
And you kiss the clouds goodbye
I wanna make this run last forever
I could'nt make this run any better
Don't wanna hear about any changes in the weather
Our waves are right, they're breakin' left and right
Now free from gravity, gets you light as a feather
I'm travelin' to an unknown place, yea
Makin' stops to ease my mind
I gotta see, gotta be, gotta live this life, yea
One simple step at a time
I taste the sunshine of your lips, yea
And you know that I've been freed
I throw those problems right out the window
Oh, and together we'll be dancin' in the trees, yea
I know you can't stand to hear about it
This feelin', I can't live without it
It takes me to a place that's free
I said it takes me to a place that's free
I said it takes me to a place that's free
I'm travelin' to an unknown place, yea
Makin' stops to ease my mind
I gotta see, gotta be, gotta live this life, yea
One simple step at a time
I taste the sunshine of your lips, yea
And you know that I've been freed
I'll throw those problems right out the window
Oh, and together we'll be dancin' in the trees
The lyrics to Barefoot Truth's song "Dancin in the Trees" describe the feeling of being free and alive, taking in the beauty of nature and being unburdened by everyday worries. The song opens with a description of the singer running to the top of a mountain and letting out a loud scream, enjoying the echo of their own voice. The peace and quiet of the mountains surrounds them and they dance among the trees, fully present in the moment. The second verse sees the singer traveling to an unknown place, taking it one step at a time, and tasting the sunshine of their lover's lips. Together, they throw their problems out the window and dance among the trees, unencumbered by gravity and the worries of the world.
Overall, "Dancin in the Trees" is a song about living in the moment and being fully present in nature, unburdened by the stresses of daily life. The reference to dancing in the trees speaks to the freedom and joy that can be found in nature, while the repetition of the phrase "I gotta see, gotta be, gotta live this life" reinforces the importance of living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Runnin to the top of the mountain
Going up to a high place to make a loud noise
Let it all out in one loud scream
Expressing frustration and emotion loudly
No one is around to hear your call
There is nobody nearby to witness or hear what you are doing
Just the sound of your voice echoing
Only the reverberation of your voice remains
As the silence starts to surround you
Peace and calm start to envelop you
With the feelin' of the breeze, yea
Feeling the wind blowing all around
Well you take it all in just for a moment
Enjoying the experience for a brief time
And you dance among the trees
Moving freely and joyfully around the forest
I'm travelin' to an unknown place, yea
Going to a new, unfamiliar destination
Makin' stops to ease my mind
Taking breaks to relax and de-stress
I gotta see, gotta be, gotta live this life, yea
I need to experience and enjoy my existence fully
One simple step at a time
Doing things gradually, taking it slow
I taste the sunshine of your lips, yea
Feeling the warmth and happiness of a kiss
And you know that I've been freed
Feeling released from problems and constraints
I throw those problems right out the window
Getting rid of obstacles and issues
Oh, and together we'll be dancin' in the trees
Enjoying life and nature with someone else
So you breathe a sigh of relief
Feeling relaxed and calm
Cause now is the time to fly
The time to soar and feel uninhibited has come
Will you fix your eyes on that sea of powder?
Focusing on the snow-covered hills ahead
And you kiss the clouds goodbye
Leaving the cares and worries behind
I wanna make this run last forever
Wanting this moment to never end
I could'nt make this run any better
This experience is already perfect
Don't wanna hear about any changes in the weather
Not wanting anything to ruin the good time
Our waves are right, they're breakin' left and right
Everything is going smoothly and according to plan
Now free from gravity, gets you light as a feather
Feeling unencumbered and full of energy
I know you can't stand to hear about it
I am aware that the excitement could be overwhelming
This feelin', I can't live without it
This positive feeling is essential to my well-being
It takes me to a place that's free
It transports me to a carefree state
I said it takes me to a place that's free
Repeating the fact that this sensation is liberating
I'll throw those problems right out the window
Getting rid of obstacles and issues
Oh, and together we'll be dancin' in the trees
Enjoying life and nature with someone else
Lyrics © ST MUSIC LLC.
Written by: JOHN DRISCOLL, WILLIAM BENOIT
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