The band takes its name from Bishop Allen Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where the two lived together after college and has released three albums, "Charm School" (2003), "The Broken String" (2007) and "Grrr..." (2009).
Charm School (2003)
Charm School was Bishop Allen's first record. Recorded in fits and starts over two years, it grew song-by-song as Rice and Rudder wrote and played in their spare time. They recorded all the instruments on the album's 13 songs themselves, using drum loops to hide the fact that neither is a drummer, and almost everything on the record was recorded one track at a time in an ordinary bedroom. Backing vocals by Bonnie Schiff-Glenn and Kate Dollenmayer and supplementary drums by Coll Anderson, all added in the album's final stages, completed the songs.
The EP Project (2006)
In 2006, Bishop Allen recorded and released an EP every month of the year. Each record was titled for the month of its release (January, February, and so on), and, with the exception of August, which was a 14-song live disc, each contained four new studio songs.
The Broken String (2007)
In November 2006, Bishop Allen signed to Dead Oceans, a new sister label to Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar, for a modest advance. They began recording a new record that January, at Blackwatch Studios in Norman, Oklahoma, and delivered it two months later. This is Bishop Allen's first true studio recording and was released by Dead Oceans on July 24, 2007.
Grrr.... (2009)
Released in March 2009, this doesn't stray from Bishop Allen's specific brand of lovely indie pop.
Begin To See
Bishop Allen Lyrics
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Let it turn, let it brighten your day
Everyone's in to see the sunshine
Cause it's never, ever going away
And we danced
How I danced
And we sing
And I love
How we love in our due time
Oh, darlin', begin to see the sunshine
In my eyes
And we danced
How I danced
And we sing
How I sing all your lines
And I love
How we love in our due time
Oh, darlin'
Oh, darlin', begin to see the sunshine
Let it turn, let it brighten your day
Everyone's in to see the sunshine
Cause it's never, ever going away
Yeah, it's never, ever going away
Yeah, it's never, ever going away
The opening lines of Bishop Allen’s song Begin to See have an infectious energy to it, as it encourages its listeners to embrace positivity and optimism in the face of adversity. The lyrics urge the listener to “begin to see the sunshine” and let it “brighten [their] day,” suggesting that one should start to look on the bright side of life and allow happiness to flow in. As the chorus repeats, it becomes clear that the message is one of love and perseverance – even in trying times, there is always a ray of hope.
The second half of Begin to See’s chorus features a repetition of “And we danced/How I danced/And we sing/How I sing all your lines/And I love/How we love in our due time.” This is a celebration of love and life, with the wonderful lyrics capturing a joyful moment in the midst of the ups and downs of a relationship. The chorus is accompanied by a vibrant, upbeat melody, which makes the song a perfect dance track that can lift the listener's mood.
Overall, Bishop Allen's song Begin to See is a happy song that radiates positive energy with its catchy beat, upbeat melody and inspiring lyrics. The song urges its listeners to believe in love, hope, and the bright side of life, encouraging them to look ahead and find the courage to start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
Darlin', begin to see the sunshine
Look on the bright side, think positively.
Let it turn, let it brighten your day
Allow good things to come your way.
Everyone's in to see the sunshine
Everyone wants to be happy.
Cause it's never, ever going away
There's always a reason to be optimistic.
And we danced
Enjoying the moment.
How I danced
How much I enjoyed the moment.
And we sing
Sharing experiences with others.
How I sing all your lines
How much I connect with others through shared experiences.
And I love
Embracing people and moments in life.
How we love in our due time
Love is to be experienced with patience and timing.
In my eyes
My optimism and love for life is apparent.
Contributed by Carson N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.