(1)For those in need of labeling artists, a band like CAVO could be described as radio-friendly. In years past, the crowds and enthusiasm at their shows, coupled with solid songs and quality recordings, would cause the record companies to come a-sniffin’.
Given the uncertainty of today’s music industry, though, a band like CAVO wouldn’t be faulted for growing discouraged…but it hasn’t. A band like CAVO is a band that perseveres, a band that believes in its own strength, continually challenging itself while staying true to its collective vision.
But for this strength, The Painful Art of Letting Go, their second independent release, may have never been. The group endured production missteps, substance abuse and the decline of personal relationships, only to pull together in solidarity…and creativity.
The title reflects just one side of the multilayered album. Explains vocalist Casey Walker, “The album provides a unique balance of opposites: happiness and sadness, shallowness and depth. Even though we’ve all experienced loss and disappointment recently, it’s made us who we are today, and we’re quite proud of what we’ve become as a band."
“There are definitely songs on this record that show the harsh realities of life and trying to keep your head above water,” he concedes. “Songs like ‘Awake,’ ‘Nameless’ and ‘Painful Art’ came to fruition as the band dealt with several internal and personal struggles.”
Finally, the tide turned, as 2007 proved to be a good year for CAVO. After earning an opening slot with Staind, the band returned to the studio to begin writing and recording their as-yet-untitled album. They closed the year with the honor of being voted 2 indie band on Alternative Addiction.
Songs from the forthcoming album are already making a splash. First single “Champagne” is garnering accolades on hometown alt-rock station 105.7 The Point; also noteworthy is “Come Undone,” a smooth cover of the Duran Duran classic featuring Republic Universal Recording artist Shannon Nicole.
With CAVO, all four members are in it together: each contributes to the songwriting process, each shares in the band’s triumphs and setbacks. Says drummer Chad Laroy, “Bands are like having four other girlfriends. That is one hell of a relationship, and it has to be fairly equal.”
Chris, too, recognizes the camaraderie of the quartet. His idea of success? “Having a group of your closest friends, and being able to create and play music together.”
By their own account, then, the guys in CAVO have already made it; it won’t be long before the rest of the world catches up.
(2) "Japan's mysterious Cavo, who just happen to be labelmates of the amazing (and amazingly monickered) Bathtub Shitter, and feature a member of Corrupted! The first two tracks are a bit misleading, a hazy pagan ritual of gutteral almost-throat singing, temple bells and slow chants. Reminds us a bit of Ghost or Comus. But the ritual quickly grow in intensity until it's a chaotic swirl of tribal drums, shouted vocals, sludgy low end, repetitive riffs, and thick viscous ambience. Like a primitive mix of the Boredoms and Crash Worship. The tribal melee continues, interrupted briefly with one more ambient interlude, all low end rumble and groaning vocalisations, sounding like Keiji Haino with strep throat fronting Earth. Toward the end of the record the sludge coalesces into a weirdly catchy Viking style sing-a-long, lots of WOOOAH OOH OHHH's until things wind down in a truly creepy ritual of spoken female vocals, clapping, manic chanting, shouts, screams and whistles. Comus meets the Boredoms? The Wickerman performed by Corrupted? Boris covers the Incredible String Band? More amazing and baffling Japanese weirdness!" (Stolen from the Internet).
California
Cavo Lyrics
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Falling in pieces
Try to find the right words
So you can sing along
Wear it like a tight noose
I don't wanna feel this
Might of made a wrong move
Now I'm all alone
A million thoughts I can't control
The city sleeps, but I can't close my eyes
In California
Drowning in a bright room
Faking the feelings
Wonder if the right words
Are even here at all
I'm living through the hardest part
In a city full of fallen stars
A million dreams I can't close my eyes
In California
How many miles until I lose myself
In California
The lyrics to Cavo's song "California" appear to echo feelings of confusion and isolation that the singer experiences while living in California. The opening lines, "Sitting in a dark room, falling in pieces, try to find the right words, so you can sing along," may suggest that the singer is struggling to convey their thoughts and emotions to others or even themselves. The line "Wear it like a tight noose, I don't wanna feel this," underscores the feeling of being trapped and overwhelmed by these emotions or circumstances.
The second verse continues in a similar vein, with the singer feeling like they are "drowning in a bright room, faking the feelings" and wondering if the "right words are even here at all." They describe themselves as living through the "hardest part in a city full of fallen stars," suggesting that they feel disillusioned or disconnected from the Hollywood idealism that often accompanies life in California. The final line, "How many miles until I lose myself in California," can be read in a few different ways, but could be interpreted as a longing for escape or a desire to find oneself in this overwhelming place.
Overall, "California" seems to be a song about feeling lost and adrift in a place that is supposed to represent freedom and opportunity. By using evocative imagery and vivid language, the lyrics capture a sense of angst and confusion that many people can likely relate to when faced with big life changes or uncertain futures.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting in a dark room
Feeling down and depressed, spending time isolated
Falling in pieces
Going through a tough time, struggling to cope with the situation
Try to find the right words
Attempting to express the thoughts and emotions in the mind
So you can sing along
Making an attempt to connect with others by sharing the same feelings
Wear it like a tight noose
Feeling trapped and suffocated by the problems and struggles
I don't wanna feel this
Expressing a desire to overcome the negative emotions
Might of made a wrong move
Regretting a past decision that led to the current situation
Now I'm all alone
Feeling abandoned and isolated
I never know which way to go
Feeling lost and uncertain about the future
A million thoughts I can't control
Being overwhelmed by a multitude of thoughts and emotions
The city sleeps, but I can't close my eyes
Struggling to sleep despite the surroundings being peaceful and quiet
In California
Referring to a specific location that plays a significant role in the experiences
Drowning in a bright room
Being overwhelmed by the situation despite the surroundings being pleasant and welcoming
Faking the feelings
Pretending to feel something different from what is truly being experienced
Wonder if the right words
Questioning whether there are appropriate words to describe the situation
Are even here at all
Expressing doubt about the existence of suitable words to express the emotions
I'm living through the hardest part
Referring to the current situation as the most difficult phase of life so far
In a city full of fallen stars
Being in a place known for its glamour but also known for the fallen dreams of those who came here
A million dreams I can't close my eyes
Being haunted by countless unfulfilled dreams and aspirations
How many miles until I lose myself
Wondering how far one needs to travel to escape from the current circumstances
In California
Reinforcing the importance of the location in the experiences
Lyrics © Roba Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAWRENCE DAVIS, JOSEPH LOUIS STONE, PAUL KLEIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alex Holden
Such a tune, keep 'em coming!
Ben Mohon
Great Song!! This one is gonna get alot of radio play,next single plz
Stephanie Smith
Love it!
j0987
That's great! I really like it! Congratulations!
Liz
Awesome song<33
Nickelback Universe
Seriously this band is so underrated.
VisionEightfold
This is pretty cool. I wish you guys a great one. S/O to musiclover for directing me to this.
Sexy Sagittarius
Love It Amazing.
Kaitlyn Sykes
Great song!:)
mare tako
really good song :) i like it :)