There are two bands named Cavo: (1) a US rock band and (2), japanese sludge… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands named Cavo: (1) a US rock band and (2), japanese sludge-type-band.

(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).

Celebrity
Cavo Lyrics

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Washed up, Strung out
Living in a black out
World spinning out of control
Face down, messed up
Never gonna be enough
Just another part of the show
You finally fall away
The lights are fading

You wear it on your face
The cracks are breaking
Where's your celebrity now
Cause we're so lost without you
Where's your celebrity now
So out of control
A million lights can change a life
Or how far you'd go
Careful what you wish for
You just might get it
Bright light, burn out
Villains with a hand out
Selling every inch of your soul
Fake life, fake town
Tired of the let down
The chemicals are starting to show
The lines they fall away
The fall is never ending
You wear it on your face
The cracks are breaking

You used to make this for me
And now you take this from me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cavo's song "Celebrity" tell a story of a person who was once in the spotlight, living a glamorous life as a celebrity. However, their life is now spiraling out of control, with addiction and self-destructive behavior being a major factor in their downfall. The lines "Washed up, Strung out, Living in a black out," illustrate this person's current state of being. They're constantly in a state of disarray and chaos, unable to maintain any kind of stability or normalcy in their life. Their former celebrity status is now a distant memory, and the line "Where's your celebrity now, Cause we're so lost without you," shows how even though this person was once revered and looked up to as a role model, they're now viewed as a cautionary tale or a cautionary example.

The lyrics also touch on the idea that celebrity and fame can be both a blessing and a curse. The line "A million lights can change a life, Or how far you'd go," illustrates how fame can open doors and provide opportunities that may not have been available otherwise. However, with fame comes scrutiny, and a person's every move is often under a microscope. The line "Careful what you wish for, You just might get it," speaks to this idea that fame isn't always what it seems. In the end, the song is a powerful commentary on the fragility of fame and how it can be a slippery slope to overindulgence and eventual downfall.

Line by Line Meaning

Washed up, Strung out
Feeling drained and exhausted, possibly from substance abuse.

Living in a black out
Living in a state of confusion and unawareness.

World spinning out of control
Feeling helpless and overwhelmed, as if one's life is out of control.

Face down, messed up
Feeling defeated and demoralized, possibly from some personal setback.

Never gonna be enough
Feeling inadequate or inferior, no matter how hard one tries.

Just another part of the show
Feeling like a mere pawn in someone else's game or agenda.

You finally fall away
One's presence or impact gradually fades away.

The lights are fading
One's fame or prestige is diminishing.

You wear it on your face
One's true emotions or feelings are reflected on his/her face.

The cracks are breaking
One's facade is slowly breaking down, revealing his/her true self.

Where's your celebrity now
Pointing out the irony or futility of seeking fame or celebrity status.

Cause we're so lost without you
Suggesting that people often look up to celebrities as role models, and feel a sense of emptiness or disillusionment when they fall from grace.

So out of control
The chaos or turmoil one is experiencing is overwhelming.

A million lights can change a life
Implying that fame and success can drastically transform one's life, for better or worse.

Or how far you'd go
Highlighting the extent to which someone might pursue fame or fortune, often at the cost of his/her own well-being or morality.

Careful what you wish for
Warning against the potential negative consequences of pursuing fame, fortune or success.

You just might get it
Implying that pursuing one's dreams or aspirations may result in unintended consequences or sacrifices.

Bright light, burn out
Celebrity and stardom can be fleeting or temporary, and one's success may be short-lived.

Villains with a hand out
Suggesting that some people in the entertainment industry may take advantage of celebrities by exploiting their vulnerabilities or weaknesses.

Selling every inch of your soul
Implying that the pursuit of fame or success often requires a person to compromise his/her values or principles.

Fake life, fake town
Pointing out the superficial and shallow nature of celebrity culture.

Tired of the let down
One is disillusioned or disappointed with the glamour and hype surrounding the entertainment industry.

The chemicals are starting to show
Suggesting that substance abuse or other unhealthy vices are starting to take a toll on one's physical appearance and well-being.

The lines they fall away
One's age or physical appearance may start to deteriorate over time, highlighting the fleeting nature of youth and beauty.

The fall is never ending
The process of losing one's fame or status may be a continuous and irreversible downward spiral.

You used to make this for me
Nostalgia and longing for a simpler, more authentic time in the past.

And now you take this from me
Feeling bitter or resentful towards the entertainment industry, which may have taken away one's creative freedom or control.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARLOS ALEXANDER MCKINNEY, JERRETTE WASHINGTON, LONDELL SMITH

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