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.
Scenes
Burlap To Cashmere Lyrics
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And you will see the fun.
And we shall fight together,
Like father and son.
Cause I am done.
Yes I have won.
(chorus) In the winter lies a naked man.
I shall never see his face again,
Cause I am done.
Now boy, you know the story.
Fight and you shall win.
And if you roll the dice right,
You'll be the next of kin.
Cause I am done.
Yes I have won.
(chorus)- 'Cause I have won.
(chorus)- 'Cause I have won, yes I. . .
We're gonna take over the world.
(repeated)
The lyrics to the Burlap to Cashmere's song "Scenes" contain themes of victory, legacy, and the passing of the torch. The opening lines suggest a glorious revelation that the singer has experienced, and that the listener can also find enjoyment in. Together they will fight like father and son, implying a sense of camaraderie and a shared goal. The repetition of "I am done" and "I have won" signify a sense of finality and triumph. In the chorus, the imagery of a naked man with a horse and a gun in the winter suggests vulnerability and isolation, and the singer declares they will never see his face again. The phrase "take over the world" further reinforces the idea of victory and power.
The lyrics can be interpreted in many ways, but one possible explanation is that the singer is speaking to a young person, urging them to fight for what they want and follow in their footsteps. The line "If you roll the dice right, you'll be the next of kin" suggests that success is based on taking calculated risks. The phrase "fight and you shall win" is a common motivational slogan, but the context of the song suggests that there may be consequences and sacrifices to achieving one's goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I have seen the glory.
I have experienced great success and achievement.
And you will see the fun.
You too will experience joy and pleasure.
And we shall fight together,
We will work together to overcome obstacles and challenges.
Like father and son.
Our relationship will be similar to that of a parent and child.
Cause I am done.
I have accomplished all that I set out to do.
Yes I have won.
I have emerged victorious.
In the winter lies a naked man.
During the coldest season, a vulnerable and exposed individual can be found.
With a horse and a gun.
This person has transportation and a means to defend themselves.
I shall never see his face again,
I do not expect to encounter this person again.
Cause I am done.
I have completed my goals or tasks.
Now boy, you know the story.
You are aware of what has happened in the past and what is expected.
Fight and you shall win.
If you persist in the struggle, you will come out successful.
And if you roll the dice right,
If you make informed and calculated decisions,
You'll be the next of kin.
You will be the next in line for success or leadership.
Cause I am done.
I have completed my tasks and goals.
Yes I have won.
I have emerged victorious.
'Cause I have won.
I have achieved success.
'Cause I have won, yes I. . .
I have been successful, there is no doubt about it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMISON ERNEST, JOHNNY PHILIPPIDIS, STEVEN SOCRATES DELOPOULOS
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