(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).
Champagne
Cavo Lyrics
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Don't take this too far now
Your eyes seem so lonely inside you
Feel like you've lost your mind
Could have been the champagne, the champagne
Could have been the cocaine, the cocaine
Could have been the way you looked at me
Could have been a bad day, a bad day
Could have been the real way, the real way
Could have been the way you looked at me
That told me we were through, through
And I miss you all day now, I'm screaming inside out
Don't tempt me 'cause I'll break you, I don't need this
And I'll burn this whole thing down
Could have been the champagne, the champagne
Could have been the cocaine, the cocaine
Could have been the way you looked at me
That told me we were through
Could have been a bad day, a bad day
Could have been the real way, the real way
Could have been the way you looked at me
That told me we were through
Through, we were through
I wish you would take from me everything I cannot be
With eyes so blind you cannot see that I won't ever leave
Well, could have been the champagne, the champagne
Could have been the cocaine, the cocaine
Could have been the way you looked at me
That told me we were through
Could have been a bad day, a bad day
Could have been the real way, the real way
Could have been the way you looked at me
That told me we were through
Through, we were through and I need you
The lyrics to Cavo's song Champagne are a lament for a lost love. The chorus repeats the lines "Could have been the champagne, the champagne / Could have been the cocaine, the cocaine / Could have been the way you looked at me / That told me we were through" several times as the singer tries to understand what went wrong in the relationship. He wonders if it was the alcohol or drugs that made him act badly, or if it was just a bad day. But ultimately he realizes that it was the way his former partner looked at him that told him it was over.
The verses are more introspective, with the singer admitting that he misses his former partner and screaming inside with frustration. He warns her not to tempt him, because he is afraid he will break her, and threatens to "burn this whole thing down." He wishes she could see that he would give her everything he is capable of, and that he will never leave her. But he knows it's too late, and that they are through.
Overall, these lyrics capture the pain and confusion of a breakup, as well as the regret and longing that come with hindsight. The song suggests that sometimes relationships end for reasons beyond our control or understanding, and that it's important to acknowledge and move on from those losses.
Line by Line Meaning
I need you here with me
I crave your companionship and presence, don't distance yourself
Don't take this too far now
Don't overdo it, we're approaching the limit, let's not cross it and regret later
Your eyes seem so lonely inside you
You seem to be feeling lonely within yourself and it's evident in your eyes
Feel like you've lost your mind
You appear to be in a state of confusion and possibly overwhelmed
Could have been the champagne, the champagne
Intoxication from the champagne may have contributed to the negative outcome
Could have been the cocaine, the cocaine
Intoxication from the cocaine may have contributed to the negative outcome
Could have been the way you looked at me
Your gaze conveyed a message that indicated it was over between us
That told me we were through
Your expression made it clear that our relationship had ended
Could have been a bad day, a bad day
It could have been an unfortunate day where things went south
Could have been the real way, the real way
It could have been the actual truth that revealed itself
And I miss you all day now, I'm screaming inside out
I miss you terribly every day and it's causing me immense internal agony
Don't tempt me 'cause I'll break you, I don't need this
Do not provoke me or test my resolve as I may lash out and end the relationship, I do not want to deal with this
And I'll burn this whole thing down
I'll destroy everything we have together if it means getting rid of the pain and heartbreak
I wish you would take from me everything I cannot be
I hope you could take all that I lack and complete yourself with it
With eyes so blind you cannot see that I won't ever leave
Despite your inability to see it, I will never leave you
Through, we were through
It's over, our relationship has come to an end
And I need you
Despite everything that happened, I still need you in my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN JUSTIN SMITH, CASEY ALLEN WALKER, CHAD LAROY JENSEN, CHRISTOPHER L. HOBBS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@beavis517
I need you here with me
Don't take this too far now
Your eyes seem so lonely inside you
Feel like you've lost your mind
Could have been the champagne, the champagne
Could have been the cocaine, the cocaine
Could have been the way you looked at me
That told me we were through
Could have been a bad day, a bad day
Could have been the real way, the real way
Could have been the way you looked at me
That told me we were through, through
And I miss you all day now, I'm screaming inside out
Don't tempt me 'cause I'll break you, I don't need this
And I'll burn this whole thing down
Could have been the champagne, the champagne
Could have been the cocaine, the cocaine
Could have been the way you looked at me
That told me we were through
Could have been a bad day, a bad day
Could have been the real way, the real way
Could have been the way you looked at me
That told me we were through
Through, we were through
I wish you would take from me everything I cannot be
With eyes so blind you cannot see that I won't ever leave
Well, could have been the champagne, the champagne
Could have been the cocaine, the cocaine
Could have been the way you looked at me
That told me we were through
Could have been a bad day, a bad day
Could have been the real way, the real way
Could have been the way you looked at me
That told me we were through
Through, we were through and I need you
@cameronblankenship4135
Still here 11 years later, well done boys
@cavomusic
Cameron Blankenship thanks Cameron! New song Wolves is out now and our new single Without You drops Feb 14th!
@honeyrose1384
This song is everything 💓
@oliviasecrest7404
Right love cavo
@suellenshaffer741
Still slaps. I don't care who you are.
@elenaderoet4926
I cannot freaking believe I forgot this song.
@elenaderoet4926
I would really like to know why this is not played more often on various local radio stations like 98.9 The Bear... my hubby was listening to Spotify and this came across his list. Neither of us have heard this song on the radio in ages. You guys are too awesome to be ignored.
@ericleonkingery9229
Same here. Im glad I remembered it now.
@bryanwilson5812
Same!
@victorvendetta9409
Fuck dude I can't either... I miss that shit box Ford Windstar