(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).
In A Moment
Cavo Lyrics
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You've never been so right
To see through all their smiles
Your stone, you've never been let down
And no one comes around
To see with in your light
Just wait in a moment I'll be gone
With the weight you've held so long
In the morning I'll be gone
Can you find your way back
So real you never took the time
You never made things right
And nothing satisfies
In you mind it's never quite the same
You feel but share no pain
Through all you wasted miles
Say no more
Just wait in a moment I'll be gone
With the weight you've held so long
In the morning I'll be gone
Can you find your way back
Can you find your way back home again
In the morning I'll be gone again
Say no more
Just wait in a moment I'll be gone
With the weight you've held so long
In the morning I'll be gone
Can you find your way back home again
Home again home again
The lyrics to Cavo's "In A Moment" are about someone who never took the time to examine their life and relationships, and now they are left feeling isolated and unfulfilled. The song begins with an awakening, as the singer realizes that they have never been so aware of the true motives of those around them. They feel let down by those they trusted and can see through the smiles of those who were once close to them. However, this newfound clarity is both a blessing and a curse, as the singer is now alone and no one comes around anymore. The lyrics encourage the listener to stay strong and not give in to despair, but rather to wait for the moment when things will change, and a new opportunity will present itself. The song then asks the question "Can you find your way back home again?" suggesting that there is still hope for the future.
The lyrics are quite introspective and melancholic, but the song also has a positive message about moving forward and finding a way back to oneself. The repetition of "Say no more" suggests that the singer is tired of hearing empty words and is ready for action, while the line "With the weight you've held so long" is powerful imagery for the emotional burden the singer carries. Overall, the song explores themes of isolation, hopelessness, and perseverance, and offers a message of resilience and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up you never took so long
You've been asleep for so long and have never taken this much time to really wake up
You've never been so right
You've never been so sure about yourself and your beliefs
To see through all their smiles
You're finally able to see through all the fake and deceitful smiles of those around you
Your stone, you've never been let down
You've built up a strong defense mechanism around yourself that has never let you down
And no one comes around
No one has been around to witness your victories and growth
To see with in your light
No one has been able to see your true light and potential
Say no more
Stop talking and just listen
Just wait in a moment I'll be gone
I won't be around for much longer, so cherish this moment with me
With the weight you've held so long
With the burden you've been carrying for so long
In the morning I'll be gone
I'll be gone when the day comes
Can you find your way back
Will you be able to find your way back to yourself after I leave?
So real you never took the time
You've always been so caught up in the fake world around you that you never took the time to truly be real with yourself and others
You never made things right
You never corrected the mistakes you made in the past
And nothing satisfies
Nothing fills the deep void inside of you
In you mind it's never quite the same
In your mind, things are never as they seem or as good as they could be
You feel but share no pain
You feel emotions, but you never share your pain with others
Through all you wasted miles
Through all the paths you've taken that have been futile and unproductive
Can you find your way back home again
Can you rediscover your true self and find your way back to your roots?
In the morning I'll be gone again
Once again, I'll be gone when the day breaks
Say no more
Stop talking and just listen
Just wait in a moment I'll be gone
I won't be around for much longer, so cherish this moment with me
With the weight you've held so long
With the burden you've been carrying for so long
In the morning I'll be gone
I'll be gone when the day comes
Can you find your way back home again
Can you rediscover your true self and find your way back to your roots?
Home again home again
Returning to your roots and the place where you belong
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