Anyone can ape and mimic, but to conjure takes a kind of magic. Rock and roll is the very history of repetition, picking the past up and dusting it off, passing it off as your own. Carney makes no bones about the bands they love and loved, but these are not influences worn on sleeves, this is the work of careful craftsmen in tune with invisible muses. First single, “Love Me, Chase Me,” is a potion derived from extracts of Beatles, Doors, Zeppelin, and Hendrix, but the wisp of white smoke rising from that test-tube is some other element, newly discovered.
“It’s cinematic, it jumps around to different places, and in the span of five minutes, it sort of sums up what we’re capable of as a band,” says guitarist Zane Carney of the song. “We’ve always wanted someone to listen to our music and immediately feel like they’ve been transported to another place,” adds lead singer, Reeve Carney. “That’s what I love. I like having a cinematic approach to music. I prefer things that feel a bit imaginary.”
Fitting then that Reeve was handpicked by director Julie Taymor (Across the Universe) to portray Peter Parker in the upcoming Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. With music composed by U2’s Bono and The Edge, Spider-Man offered Reeve the kind of mentorship any young singer would cut a deal with the devil to get. “Reeve was everything we could have hoped for: an amazing voice and a truly charismatic presence,” says Bono. (That might be one of those things Reeve likes that “feels a bit imaginary,” but this is real.)
Along with drummer Jon Epcar and bassist Aiden Moore, Carney’s debut album Mr. Green: Vol. 1 is a kaleidoscopic summoning of music from multiple epochs and worlds beyond. Whether it’s the flirty Gallic cabaret of “Amelie,” the toy-store music-box lullaby that opens “Nothing Without You,” the waltzing velvety title track, or the 7-minute rafter-rattling blues epic “Testify,” Carney sounds nothing like a new band. This is a haunting, like a ghost sifted up through ancient floorboards. To even call them a “new artist” would betray the full-stride breadth of their abilities as songwriters and performers. They are happily, confidently, already ahead of themselves.
“I never like to stay in the same place for too long,” admits Reeve. “I always strive to do something I haven’t done before. In that way, this album is exactly what I’ve always wanted to make, but the next one will hopefully move in a whole different direction.” “I don’t want fame or glory,” adds Zane. “Making music is already such a gift. That’s what drives us. We know what moves us and we want to share it.”
Carney has built a big tent. All are invited. It’s a spectacle of infinite surprise. It’s imaginary. It’s real. It’s everything that rock and roll is supposed to be. It might just be the sound of that bubble of history bursting. Try not to fall in love.
Lavender
Carney Lyrics
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Far from the world, who was known by the name of Delilah, Delilah
She had some money and took what she would,
all while she thought that she could but she needed Delilah, Delilah
Oh Delilah,
All of my my love
Is for you
Love abides us
In the truth
I let her down every now and again
trying to forget every night I spent with
Delilah
Delilah
After all it's been said and it's done
All that I found that there's no other one than Delilah
Delilah
Oh Delilah
All of my love
Is for you
No, Delilah
Love abides us
In the truth
Woah
Let it go
My heart cannot hold
The weight of
It's really over
Once I forget
I will love her to the end
Slowly, I'm turning all over again
I never knew I could love
Like I did
Long for the hurt to be loved by
Delilah
Delilah
I should have never gone out on a limb
Oh, but there's noting I wouldn't give
For Delilah
Delilah
Oh Delilah'
All of my love
Is for you
No, Delilah
Love abides us
In the truth
The song "Lavender" by Carney tells the story of a man who is deeply in love with a woman named Delilah who lived deep in the woods, isolated from the rest of the world. Despite the fact that she had money and could take what she wanted, she still needs the love of the singer. The song emphasizes the depth of the love the singer feels for Delilah, as he repeatedly declares that all his love is for her.
As the song progresses, it becomes evident that the singer has let Delilah down on occasion and has tried to forget the nights they spent together. But despite all this, he comes to the realization that there is no one for him but Delilah. The song is about the power of love and how it can overcome any obstacle, even when the odds are against it.
Overall the lyrics are quite simple in terms of structure and narrative but they do convey the story of longing, regret, and love. The simple yet catchy tune captures the essence of the emotions expressed in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew a girl who lived deep in the woods
I once encountered a girl who chose to live isolated from society in a remote forest
Far from the world, who was known by the name of Delilah, Delilah
This girl, referred to as Delilah, lived a reclusive life, far removed from civilization
She had some money and took what she would, all while she thought that she could but she needed Delilah, Delilah
Despite having wealth, Delilah still had unfulfilled needs and desires, leading to her taking what she wanted, knowing that only she could satisfy herself
Oh Delilah, All of my my love, Is for you
The singer professes their undying love for Delilah, emphasizing that all their affection is directed towards her
No, Delilah, Love abides us, In the truth
The singer assures Delilah that their love is genuine and will remain steadfast in the face of any opposition or doubt
I let her down every now and again, trying to forget every night I spent with Delilah
The singer admits to occasionally disappointing Delilah, possibly as a result of their own attempts to move on from their relationship with her
After all it's been said and it's done, All that I found that there's no other one than Delilah
Despite any hardships or obstacles, the singer realizes that there is nobody else for them but Delilah
Woah, Let it go, My heart cannot hold, The weight of, It's really over
The singer expresses the emotional burden they feel and highlights the difficulty of coming to terms with the end of their relationship with Delilah
Once I forget, I will love her to the end, Slowly, I'm turning all over again
The singer acknowledges that forgetting Delilah would be a necessary step towards moving on, but also admits that their love for her will always remain and be rekindled over time
I never knew I could love, Like I did, Long for the hurt to be loved by Delilah, Delilah
Having loved Delilah, the singer realizes that they had never experienced such depth of feeling before and craves the emotional pain that came with the intensity of their affection for her
I should have never gone out on a limb, Oh, but there's noting I wouldn't give, For Delilah, Delilah
The singer regrets risking everything for their love with Delilah, but admits that there is nothing they wouldn't do to be with her again
Oh Delilah' All of my love, Is for you
Repeating the opening verse, the singer emphasizes once more that their love is exclusively reserved for Delilah
No, Delilah Love abides us, In the truth
The song concludes with the same reassurance of the sincerity of the singer's love and the strength it possesses to withstand any trial or tribulation
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MerenwenRingëril
love this song <3
dennys santander
pleaseeee!!!! can anyone send me the lyricsss coz i could'n get itttt luv it!!!
adis1v
Why isn't this song on Spotify? I can't find any record of it existing outside of this video
Kenzalina
This song was a bonus track on Mr. Green Volume one. Reeve wasn’t really happy with the production of this version. They were so much more raw live and sadly never really captured that in the studio.
Le
<3