(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).
Thick As Thieves
Cavo Lyrics
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Lost on the roads you followed
We are the compromise
We've opened up our eyes
Fight the hand that feeds you lies
This time we make it right
Don't' need a reason tonight
So sick of waiting for something to change my life
Hey hey, the soul lives for the feeding
Hey hey, thick as thieves we are the feeling
Hey hey the soul lives for the feeding
Hey hey, thick as thieves we are the feeling
We'll never fall in line
And walk the roads you followed
We are the ones who rise
Just open up your eyes
Fight the hand that feeds you lies
It's time we make it right
Don't need a reason tonight
So sick of waiting for something to change my life
Hey hey, the soul lives for the feeding
Hey hey, thick as thieves we are the feeling
Hey hey the soul lives for the feeding
Hey hey, thick as thieves we are the feeling
Hey hey, the soul lives for the feeding
Hey hey, thick as thieves we are the feeling
Hey hey the soul lives for the feeding
Hey hey, thick as thieves we are the feeling
The lyrics of Cavo’s “Thick as Thieves” talk about choosing one’s own path in life, even if it means being left behind by others who have already set out in a certain direction. The lines “Lost on the roads you followed” and “We’ll never fall in line and walk the roads you followed” emphasize the idea of carving out one’s own path, even if it’s different from what others have done before. The lyrics also suggest a defiance against society’s expectations and the lies we’re told by the powers that be. The line “Fight the hand that feeds you lies” encourages listeners to resist the idea that we should blindly follow the status quo.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines “Hey hey, the soul lives for the feeding / Hey hey, thick as thieves we are the feeling.” Here, the lyrics seem to suggest that our souls are nourished not by blindly following the paths that others set out for us, but by coming together with like-minded individuals and pursuing our own goals. The phrase “thick as thieves” suggests a strong bond between people who share a common purpose or vision.
Overall, the lyrics of “Thick as Thieves” encourage individualism, resistance to societal pressures, and the forging of deep connections with others who share our values.
Line by Line Meaning
We are the left behind
We are the ones who were left out and forgotten.
Lost on the roads you followed
We are lost because we do not follow the same path as you do.
We are the compromise
We are the ones who are willing to make a compromise for the sake of unity.
We've opened up our eyes
We have become aware of the truth and see things more clearly now.
Fight the hand that feeds you lies
Do not believe everything you hear and see, question everything and fight against it.
This time we make it right
We will do our best to make things right and better than before.
Don't need a reason tonight
We do not need any reason to act the way we want tonight.
So sick of waiting for something to change my life
We are tired and frustrated of waiting for something to happen that will change our lives for the better.
Hey hey, the soul lives for the feeding
Our souls crave for nourishment.
Hey hey, thick as thieves we are the feeling
We are united and connected like thieves, and it makes us feel alive.
We'll never fall in line
We will never conform to the same beliefs and thoughts as everyone else.
And walk the roads you followed
We will not follow your path because it does not align with our own beliefs and values.
We are the ones who rise
We are the ones who will rise above the rest and pave our own way.
Just open up your eyes
We encourage others to see things from our perspective and be aware of the truth.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER L. HOBBS, CHAD LAROY JENSEN, BRIAN JUSTIN SMITH, CASEY ALLEN WALKER, TED E. BRUNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ebony1442
Bought the full album recently. Loving it so far.
karen Holister
Absolutely love this song and this band!!!!
Alisa Fedotova
Cavo, вы офигенны! Обожаю каждую вашу песню!
И почему вы не популярны в России?
Random Guy
i met them after a show and they signed my CD. nicest guys in Rock!!! hands down
Thomas Frantz
Just started listening to these guys. theyre pretty good. love "hold your ground"
Reformer Flights
Very energetic song, likin' it a lot!
Olivia Secrest
I just love cavo 💖💜
eric mitchem
Kick some ass Cavo.. Love it!!
mhaas871
Just discovered this band on the radio today... i like it
Minacious
AWESOME song