Garneau, a native of Boston, lived with his family in Paris during grade school, and later New Jersey before moving to New York City. Garneau discovered a love of music at a young age while learning to play piano. After high school, Garneau briefly attended Berklee Music School in Boston, but left after completing one term and moved to Brooklyn, NY. There he began writing music and playing live shows at small venues in the East Village and Lower East Side of Manhattan, including CBGB's Gallery and "The Living Room".
Garneau eventually signed with Absolutely Kosher Records, an Emeryville, California-based record label. He was brought to the label by Jamie Stewart and Caralee McElroy of Xiu Xiu. Garneau released his debut album Music for Tourists in October 2006 and on iTunes in January 2007. His second project, an EP titled "C-Sides", was released in December 2007. Garneau's second full-length album, titled "El Radio," was released in July 2009.
Saturday
Chris Garneau Lyrics
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Is lying right beside me
But time does stop sometimes
And back home its no use to surprise me
Its up two years ahead of me now
Well that's a lot of drinking
You say I won't be missing you,
But I do its a lot of never thinkin
If I don't black-out
I'll keep you inside me
I can't promise you anything
How long can a Saturday keep me name all the same things?
I love all things I said I love
But I forget why I'm still standing
All the time in the world
Is lying right beside me
But time does stop sometimes
So lets try lets spend it sleeping
If I don't black-out
I'll keep you inside me
I can't promise you anything
I know yeah I'm slow
I sleep the best in cold
Dreams are the place to be
The opening lines of Chris Garneau's song Saturday evoke a sense of longing and a desire for time to stand still. The singer of the song has all the time in the world but still feels like something is missing. The line "But time does stop sometimes" suggests that there are moments when time seems to stand still and the singer wishes he could hold onto those moments forever. The second stanza of the song continues in the same vein, with the singer contemplating the passage of time and the difficulty of keeping up with it. He mentions being "up two years ahead" of himself and feeling like he's missed something along the way.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, with the singer expressing a desire to hold onto something, anything, that will help him remember the good times. He says that he'll "keep you inside me," but acknowledges that he can't promise anything. It's unclear who he's referring to when he says "you," but it's possible that he's talking about a loved one he's lost or a memory he's trying to hold onto. The final stanza of the song references the singer's love of sleep and dreaming, suggesting that perhaps it's in his dreams that he finds the solace he can't seem to find in the waking world.
Overall, Chris Garneau's Saturday is a poignant reflection on the passage of time, the difficulty of holding onto memories and the importance of cherishing the moments we have.
Line by Line Meaning
All the time in the world,
There is an abundance of time available.
Is lying right beside me
The singer is currently not using their time wisely.
But time does stop sometimes
Occasionally, moments seem to linger longer than they actually are.
And back home its no use to surprise me
The artist is familiar with their surroundings and nothing comes as a shock.
Its up two years ahead of me now
The future ahead seems daunting and far-reaching.
Well that's a lot of drinking
The singer may turn to alcohol to cope with the unknown future.
You say I won't be missing you,
Someone has told the singer that they will not miss them.
But I do its a lot of never thinkin
Despite what was said, the artist still cannot help but think of that person often.
If I don't black-out
The artist has a tendency to forget things due to excessive alcohol consumption.
I'll keep you inside me
Memories of that person will always stay with the artist.
I can't promise you anything
The future is uncertain and the singer cannot make any guarantees.
How long can a Saturday keep me name all the same things?
The monotony of life on the weekends is weighing on the artist.
I love all things I said I love
The singer still has passions and interests, despite their current predicament.
But I forget why I'm still standing
It is hard to find motivation and purpose in life.
So lets try lets spend it sleeping
The singer suggests wasting time by sleeping instead of facing the world.
I know yeah I'm slow
The artist acknowledges their own shortcomings and lack of progress in life.
I sleep the best in cold
The artist finds comfort in cooler temperatures when they sleep.
Dreams are the place to be
The singer finds solace in their dreams, as it is a place to escape reality.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GARNEAU, HADREAS
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Jean Pants
This is a lovely video for a beautiful song. Thanks!