They were formed by Luke Smith and Shaun Libman, who met while attending high school in Seattle. Their early work was centered around keyboards and drum machines, the only instruments that the pair knew how to play at the time. The group expanded to a four piece before playing their first gig at the grand opening of 826 Seattle. Their former name is a reference to Natalie Portman's physical appearance in the film V for Vendetta. The group's debut album, Glistening Pleasure, was released on Team Swan Records on July 15, 2008. The group then toured with CSS, Matt & Kim, and The Go! Team. On June 17, 2010, they announced that they were officially changing their name to Brite Futures as Natalie Portman did not give approval for their use of her name.
Black Wedding
Brite Futures Lyrics
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I had all the luck to find someone like you
Could you feel a real spark when you spoke to me
The whole city was gonna lay down at our feet
But baby it's been driving me crazy
It's been awful lately moving so slow
Tellin' me you tried can't make it right
You're wasting my time all on your dime
So you told me to write a song for you
Said it's easy to do
It's not like you're curing cancer
I don't know if you deserve my love
One-two punch hit you like a boxing glove
You never stood up front for me
I'm gonna leave
'Cause baby it's bee driving me crazy
It's been awful lately
I've got to go
Listen up ladies!
When a man comes into your life and promises he's gonna give you the world
But really he thinks you're just a little girl
You gotta move on and learn to stand up strong
And grow your hair long and be a diva
The opening lines of "Black Wedding" by Brite Futures describe a celebratory atmosphere. The singer is at a party, drinking champagne from cheap plastic cups and feeling lucky to have found someone special. However, despite the excitement and potential for a bright future together, the relationship isn't working out. The singer is frustrated with the slow pace of things and feels like their time is being wasted. Despite being asked to write a song for their partner, the singer can't muster the same level of commitment and devotion. They hint at a lack of respect towards their partner, stating that they don't know if they deserve love.
The second half of the song takes on a motivational tone, especially towards its lady listeners. The singer encourages women to be strong and independent, warning them against men who make empty promises. He urges them to grow their hair long and embrace their inner diva as a sign of empowerment. Overall, the song speaks to the complexity of relationships and the importance of being honest with oneself and one's partner.
Line by Line Meaning
We were sipping champagne out of plastic cups
We were celebrating our success, even if it was in a way that wasn't fancy or expensive.
I had all the luck to find someone like you
I feel grateful to have found a partner as wonderful as you.
Could you feel a real spark when you spoke to me
Did you feel the same attraction and chemistry that I did when we talked?
The whole city was gonna lay down at our feet
We believed we were invincible and everyone would admire and praise us.
But baby it's been driving me crazy
However, lately, something has been bothering me a lot and I can't ignore it anymore.
It's been awful lately moving so slow
I've felt stuck and unhappy due to our stagnation in our relationship or life.
Ohhh why can't you look in my eyes
I wish you could be honest with me and face the truth of how you feel.
Tellin' me you tried can't make it right
Just saying you tried to fix things isn't enough, actions speak louder than words.
You're wasting my time all on your dime
You're not valuing my time and effort, and not contributing equally to our relationship.
So you told me to write a song for you
You challenged me to express my feelings in a creative way.
Said it's easy to do
You belittled the effort and thought I put into creating something meaningful for you.
It's not like you're curing cancer
You suggested my efforts were insignificant and not worthy of praise or appreciation.
I don't know if you deserve my love
I'm questioning whether you truly appreciate and deserve my affection and devotion.
One-two punch hit you like a boxing glove
I've had enough of your behavior and I'm not willing to tolerate it anymore.
You never stood up front for me
You've never supported or defended me when I needed you to.
I'm gonna leave
I'm ready to walk away from this relationship that is no longer fulfilling and healthy for me.
'Cause baby it's bee driving me crazy
My feelings of frustration and dissatisfaction have been intensifying and are getting harder to ignore.
It's been awful lately
I've been feeling extremely unhappy and unfulfilled recently.
I've got to go
I need to prioritize my own happiness and needs and leave this relationship behind.
Listen up ladies!
Attention all women, I have some advice to share.
When a man comes into your life and promises he's gonna give you the world
When a man makes grand promises and commitments to you.
But really he thinks you're just a little girl
But in reality, he underestimates your strength and sees you as someone he can manipulate or control.
You gotta move on and learn to stand up strong
You need to move on from such toxic relationships and learn to be independent and empowered.
And grow your hair long and be a diva
You should embrace your femininity and inner strength, and be proud of who you are.
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dumbvixen3776
I found this song in middle school and i'm in love with it :)