In the beginning, Columbia Records signed Carlile in late 2004 on the strength of songs she'd been recording periodically at home. Released in 2005, Brandi Carlile showcased those early songs along with several newly recorded tracks. Shortly after the release of Brandi Carlile, she left her home in Seattle and set out with the Hanseroth brothers, with whom she'd worked on her earliest recordings and independent regional tours. The tightly knit trio, which forms the core of her band today, spent the better part of two years on the road honing the songs that would later become part of her album "The Story".
In 2005, she was featured on Rolling Stone's "10 Artists to Watch in 2005" list. By the end of 2006, Carlile had embarked on several headlining tours and supported a variety of artists including Ray LaMontagne, The Fray, Chris Isaak, Tori Amos, and Shawn Colvin.
Her second album, The Story, was released in April 2007. It was produced by T Bone Burnett and includes a collaboration with the Indigo Girls on "Cannonball." The album was recorded in an eleven-day-long session with Carlile , the twins (Tim and Phil Hanseroth) and drummer Matt Chamberlain to capture the raw intensity of Carlile's live performances. The crack in Carlile's vocals during the title track, "The Story", came out by accident and was a direct result of the way the album was recorded. Carlile herself describes the vocals as "technically wrong but emotionally right."
Carlile was exposed to a wider audience when ABC's Grey's Anatomy showcased three of her songs: "Tragedy," "What Can I Say," and "Throw It All Away". In April 2007, Grey's Anatomy debuted a version of the video for the single The Story interspersed with footage from the show. On May 3, 2007, a special two-hour episode of "Grey's Anatomy" featured Carlile's song "Turpentine" during footage of the "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off, "Private Practice".
Fall Apart Again
Brandi Carlile Lyrics
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Hold it up and you don't let it fall
'Cause devils play, was yesterday
And I don't care about that at all
I just smile, once in a while
'Cause I don't want the lines on my face
And I sit right here, holding the years
You fall apart again and you can find a friend
Don't turn to someone else
'Cause they won't understand
Self respect, goes unexpressed
I don't dream 'cause I cannot sleep
And I think the world of myself
But the world doesn't think much of me
As long as the day is full of time
There will always be room for your hand in mine
You fall apart again and you can't find a friend
Don't turn to someone else
'Cause they won't understand
I don't want to hear you say that you miss yesterday
If you don't like what you see
That means nothing to me
No one's home, I'm alone with my music and my TV
And I still say that yesterday is best when left to sleep
You fall apart again and you can't find a friend
Don't turn to someone else
'Cause they won't understand
I don't want to hear you say that you miss yesterday
If you don't like what you see
That means nothing to me
That means nothing to me
In Brandi Carlile's song Fall Apart Again, the lyrics reflect the struggle of dealing with personal demons and past mistakes. Through the chorus, the singer offers comfort by acknowledging that we all fall apart sometimes but that someone will always be there for you. The first verse talks about the constant struggle of life and how the day can be tiring and long. The singer tries to hold on to the day without letting it fall apart. References to devils may suggest that there are things in life that bring negativity and challenges. However, the singer states that she does not care about the past, meaning that she does not let those challenges define who she is.
The second verse is more contemplative and introspective. The singer smiles once in a while because she does not want lines on her face. This could be interpreted as her way of staying positive and not allowing stress to wear her down. She counts the stars in space, an image that represents wonder and beauty, suggesting that she chooses to see the world's beauty despite the struggles she faces. The refrain emphasizes the idea that even when the world seems unyielding, there is someone out there we can rely on.
Line by Line Meaning
Long is the day, take it away
The day seems to be dragging on, but let's move past it
Hold it up and you don't let it fall
Take control of the day, don't let it defeat you
Cause devils play, was yesterday
Yesterday is in the past, don't dwell on it
And I don't care about that at all.
I'm not letting yesterday's troubles affect me today
I just smile, once in a while
I choose to be happy, even if it's not all the time
Because I don't want the lines on my face
I don't want to show the stress of life on my face
I sit right here, holding the years
I reflect on my past and hold onto my experiences
And I count all the stars in space
I take a moment to appreciate the beauty in the world around me
You all apart again and you can find a friend
When you're feeling down, reach out to someone you trust
Don't turn to someone else because they won't understand
Be selective in who you turn to for support, not everyone will be able to relate
Self respect, goes unexpressed
It's important to have self-respect, but you don't always have to vocalize it
I don't dream because I cannot sleep
When you're kept awake at night by worries, it's hard to feel hopeful about the future
And I think the world of myself
I have confidence in my abilities and worth
But the world doesn't think much of me
Others may not see your value, but that doesn't change your worth
As long as the day is full of time, there will always be room
No matter how much time passes, there will always be a chance for connection and love
For your hand in mine
We all need someone to hold onto in difficult times
I don't want to hear
Don't bring negative thoughts into the present
You say that you miss yesterday
Don't dwell on the past, embrace the present
If you don't like what you see
Focus on positivity, not your shortcomings
That means nothing to me
Don't let negative opinions affect your self-worth
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Phillip John Hanseroth, Timothy Jay Hanseroth, Brandi M Carlile
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