Cousins Steven Delopoulos and John Philippidis were performing in a New Jersey coffeehouse when they were "discovered" by manager Jamison Ernest. The Brooklyn based cousins then assembled a larger band under the name "Burlap to Cashmere", recruiting guitarist Mike Ernest, bassist Roby Guarnera, keyboardist Josh Zandman, drummer Theodore Pagano and percussionist Scott Barksdale (John Degrazio eventually joined the band on bass when Guarnera left).
The group drew on a wide range of musical styles and influences, but their signature sound was rooted in lightning-fast acoustic guitar rhythms. The band began performing in local New York-area venues, and quickly developed a cult following. In 1997, they independently released their first EP under the label Squint, Live at the Bitter End. In 1998 Burlap to Cashmere signed with A&M Records and released the full-length recording Anybody Out There?, followed by an A&M re-release of Live at the Bitter End.
Orchestrated Love Song
Burlap To Cashmere Lyrics
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These tears I shed
Are tears of gold
And you, these seeds we sow
They cry for the rain
In silence we watch them grow
And I want to live on a boat
I want to live on a boat
And sail away with my children
Where the ocean hits the sky
You, I love you so
These tears I shed
Are tears of gold
And you, the ocean's singing
An orchestrated love song
Her Opera tones ring on and on
And I want to live on a boat
And sail away with my children
I want to live on a boat
And sail away with my children
Where the ocean hits the sky
You know I love you
And as they say the sky is blue
It'll keep with the weather
And it's true what they say about the ocean
It's mysterious and it's dark
It'll keep us together
Where the ocean hits the sky
Hits the sky
All to that is pure?
Guide me far from here
Bird again we fly
Buried on my knees
All to that is pure
Guide me from my home
Earth again is sky
All to that is pure
Oh I want to live on a boat and sail away
I want to live on a boat and sail away
I want to live on a boat
And sail away with my children
I want to live on a boat
And sail away with my children
Where the ocean hits the sky
The lyrics to "Orchestrated Love Song" by Burlap to Cashmere are poetic and open to interpretation. It seems to be a song about deep love for another person, expressed through tears and a desire to escape to the open sea. The imagery of tears of gold and crying for rain suggests that emotion is central to the metaphorical growth of their relationship. The desire to live on a boat with their children, where the ocean "hits the sky," reflects a longing for freedom, adventure, and a deeper connection to nature. The ocean is personified as singing an orchestrated love song, hinting at a sense of harmony or synchronicity between the singer's feelings and the natural world.
The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea of escape and renewal, with a slight variation in the final line each time. The verses contain more abstract imagery, such as the repeated phrase "All to that is pure," which could suggest a desire for simplicity or a spiritual dimension to their love. The final lines of the song ("Earth again is sky / All to that is pure") suggest a transcendence of the physical world, perhaps implying a wish to escape reality and enter a state of pure, spiritual love.
Line by Line Meaning
You, I love you so
Expressing deep love towards someone.
These tears I shed
Emotional tears shed from the heart.
Are tears of gold
The tears are priceless and valuable despite being tears.
And you, these seeds we sow
Referring to the emotional investment made in a relationship.
They cry for the rain
The relationship needs nurturing and attention to grow.
In silence we watch them grow
Relationships take time and grow without being noticed.
And I want to live on a boat
A desire to escape the mundane and explore.
And sail away with my children
The desire to share the journey with loved ones.
Where the ocean hits the sky
In an idyllic paradise, where possibilities are endless.
You, I love you so
Still deeply in love with the same person.
These tears I shed
Still emotional despite the passage of time.
Are tears of gold
The value of the relationship is still priceless.
And you, the ocean's singing
Nature communicates love through its beauty.
An orchestrated love song
The magic that exists between two people.
Her Opera tones ring on and on
The power of love that continues to resonate.
And I want to live on a boat
Still yearning for adventure and freedom.
And sail away with my children
The desire to share those experiences with the family.
Where the ocean hits the sky
In a place where life is a dream and anything is possible.
You know I love you
Reiterating the depth of love.
And as they say the sky is blue
The truth is not always that complex.
It'll keep with the weather
Just like love, the truth is constant.
And it's true what they say about the ocean
Comparing the mysteries of the ocean to the mysteries of love.
It's mysterious and it's dark
Love has its ups and downs, just like the tide.
It'll keep us together
Love has the power to overcome adversity.
Where the ocean hits the sky
In that magical place where life is perfect.
All to that is pure?
Seeking guidance and meaning in life.
Guide me far from here
Wishing to leave behind the past.
Bird again we fly
The opportunity to start anew and be free.
Buried on my knees
A reference to praying for a better future.
All to that is pure
Seeking purity in life.
Guide me from my home
Needing guidance, yet not wanting to leave home.
Earth again is sky
Life can transform into something new and unexpected.
Oh I want to live on a boat and sail away
Still yearning for adventure and freedom.
I want to live on a boat and sail away
The desire for a simple life, away from the mundane.
I want to live on a boat
A desire to escape the routine of daily life.
And sail away with my children
Sharing experiences with loved ones.
Where the ocean hits the sky
In a place where anything is possible.
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Geanie Mons
This is the kind of music my ears and heart loves and enjoys listening to. If I was there in person, I'll be standing up on a chair clapping so loud and hard to wake up those people they sound like dead beat clappers. God Bless you B&C group, love u guys. Brooklyn, NY
Rick Presley
Bought the album last month. You guys really delivered on this one. Excellent. Can't get enough of "Love Reclaims the Atmosphere"
Ryan Phelps
Love these guys...superb musicianship and especially from John, his backing vocals and all he does is top notch.
Liubomira Valchev
Amazing band! I have always loved them and now my little kids are in love with them.
AudiophileTubes
Fantastic song and performance!
blessdchik
excellent stuff! Glad to see they are still makin' music. Have always loved their stuff...a cool sound that shines Jesus through in a beautiful & unique way. Not your typical Christian music. Though I have listened to a lot of Christian music in the past 22 years... . theirs is a unique & beautiful sound. I still love their old stuff too.
Nate Smith
Its great to see a band that sounds good live. I appreciated studio musicianship. You can be more detailed and intricate there. But I am tired of seeing bands that sound quite good in the studio, but when they play live, they sound like they are banging on guitars and screaming into the mike.
Patrick Skelton
Amazing band and amazing song! I just recorded my own version of The Other Country and uploaded to YouTube. Check it out!
dorffnk
Отличная группа, новый альбом ни сколько не разочаровал, нравится эта песня потому что она в духе первого альбома
e. finite
Amizing song! So glad i have found You guys, Was never one for christian music, but your own unique expression does it . Love it! God Bless You!