(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).
Over Again
Cavo Lyrics
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The morning comes
Nothing ever stays the same
I saw it written on your face
You're not supposed to be the best of them
You never ever could
You're just supposed to stay the same
For the most part
You were waiting on a change in a cold heart
And I remember you like you wanted
40 dawns before the day is gone
Somebody told me something
Nobody cared to tell you the truth
You never found a reason
Caught in a lie and it's all that you're used to
Living a lie
Well I will rise
The morning comes
Noone ever stays the same
I saw it written all over your...
You're not supposed to stay around for this
You're not supposed to change
You're just supposed to go away
And I can live without
For the most part
You were waiting on a change, but a cold heart
Won't remember you like you wanted
40 dawns before the day is gone
Somebody told me something (somebody told me)
Nobody cared to tell you the truth
You never found a reason
Caught in a lie and it's all that you're used to
(living a lie)
Living a lie
Somebody told you something
Nobody cared to tell you the truth
You never found a reason
Caught in a lie and it's all that you're used to
Somebody told you something (somebody told me)
Nobody cared to tell you the truth
You never found a reason
Caught in a lie and it's all that you're used to
(living a lie)
Living a lie
(Drowning in lies)
Living a lie
The lyrics to Cavo's song Over Again are reflective of a person who has found themselves in a relationship where they feel stuck and stagnant. The opening line, "Well I will rise, the morning comes, nothing ever stays the same" speaks to the idea that change is inevitable, and even when things seem tough, the morning will always come and bring with it the potential for new beginnings.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, with the line "You're not supposed to be the best of them, you never ever could, you're just supposed to stay the same." This line highlights the pressure that exists to be the best, when in reality, it's okay to just be oneself. The singer in the song seems to have accepted this, saying "and I could live with that, for the most part."
The bridge of the song talks about someone being caught in a lie, and it's clear that this is a major theme of the song. The singer seems to be speaking to someone who has been living a lie for so long that they don't know how to escape it. They're caught in a cycle of lying and being lied to, and it's all they know. Overall, the song is a powerful statement about the need for honesty and authenticity in relationships, and the destructive nature of lies.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I will rise
I will overcome this difficult situation and come out stronger
The morning comes
A new day has begun and offers new opportunities
Nothing ever stays the same
Change is a constant and things will never remain static
I saw it written on your face
Your emotions and feelings were clearly visible to me
You're not supposed to be the best of them
You do not need to be the best, just be true to yourself
You never ever could
You were not capable of being the best, and that's okay
You're just supposed to stay the same
You should stay true to yourself and not try to be someone you're not
And I could live with that
I am okay with you being yourself and not trying to be the best
For the most part
In general or on the whole
You were waiting on a change in a cold heart
You were hoping for a change in someone who was emotionally distant
And I remember you like you wanted
I remember you as the person you wanted to be
40 dawns before the day is gone
Many days have passed by, and time is running out
Somebody told me something
I heard something that you didn't
Nobody cared to tell you the truth
No one wanted to be honest with you
You never found a reason
You never discovered the truth behind a situation
Caught in a lie and it's all that you're used to
You are so accustomed to lying that you don't know how to tell the truth
You're not supposed to stay around for this
You should not be in this situation any longer
You're not supposed to change
You should not have to change who you are for someone else
You're just supposed to go away
You should leave this situation behind you
And I can live without
I can manage without you in my life
Won't remember you like you wanted
I will not remember you in the way you wanted me to
Somebody told you something
Someone told you a lie or untruth
Living a lie
You are living a false reality
Drowning in lies
You are overwhelmed by the falsehoods in your life
Contributed by Victoria F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.