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Correatown was a name someone called her once. Based in the Eastside of Los Angeles, the band is the musical project of Angela Correa with bandmates Mike Corwin, Jenni Tarma and Rob Poynter.
In previous incarnations, Correatown was a more spare amalgam of early folk and lo-fi buzzing indie rock; however, over the past few years the sound has evolved into a lush and textured experience of melodic soundscapes. “When I began writing songs for our latest recordings I kept imagining the sounds and instruments that would shape the direction of our new songs. The most appealing were really freaked out thick and pulsing bass sounds or odd twitchy static noises tucked into shimmering and ethereal melodies. I wasn’t sure how it could end up being beautiful but the more the band explored different arrangements and instruments, the more I felt the possibility of having a less organic sound that felt more evocative of the music we wanted to create was our compass,” confesses Angela. Correatown sought out producer Dan Long and have spent the past year creating the sound of their upcoming recordings.
Angela Correa/ Correatown have self-released three full-length albums and two EPs and had songs used on television, including Grey's Anatomy, How I Met Your Mother, Ugly Betty and Brothers and Sisters. In 2007, Angela's voice was featured as the singing voice of Jenna Fischer's character Darlene in the Sony Pictures film "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" on the songs "Let's Duet." Angela Correa/ Correatown have toured the West Coast extensively, as well as parts of the Midwest and East Coast, UK and Europe.
The band is set to release their third full length, Pleiades, on September 20th through their own label Another Room Recordings.
All the World
Correatown Lyrics
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Maybe I’ll finally understand
Say I'll let go, say it's obvious
Oh, I tell myself over, over and over again
I'm ready, I'm ready
I'm ready to believe
Tell me I'll never, ever bend
Then tell me I'm fire, tell me I'm cold
Cold oh, I tell myself over, over and over again
I'm ready, I'm ready
I'm ready to believe
And all the world can watch the choices you make
All the world can watch each tiny mistake
Let the world watch to let the world wait for you
So tell me I’m wrong, or tell me I’m cruel
Tell me I’d fight, yeah tell me I fought for the wrong things
But I'm ready, I'm ready
I'm ready to believe
I'm ready, I'm ready
I'm ready to believe
The lyrics to Correatown’s “All the World” express a deep desire to be understood and validated by others, even if it means being criticized or judged. The song explores the themes of acceptance, inner strength, and the importance of self-belief. The opening lines “Say that I'm changed, say I'm different / Maybe I’ll finally understand” suggest a longing for recognition of personal growth and development. The singer seeks reassurance and honesty from others, even if it means facing uncomfortable truths or criticisms.
The following lines “Say I'll let go, say it's obvious / Oh, I tell myself over, over and over again / I'm ready, I'm ready / I'm ready to believe” highlight a sense of readiness to accept whatever comes their way, whether it be change or criticism. The repetition of the statement “I'm ready to believe” emphasizes the singer’s determination to trust in their own strength and resilience.
The chorus of the song reiterates the singer’s unyielding resolve, declaring that “All the world can watch” as they face the consequences of their choices and mistakes. Despite this, the singer remains optimistic and unwavering, ready to confront any challenges that come their way. The song ends with the repetition of “I'm ready to believe,” underlining the singer’s commitment to personal growth and self-belief.
Line by Line Meaning
Say that I'm changed, say I'm different
Expressing the hope for a better understanding of oneself and others with a changed perspective.
Maybe I'll finally understand
Looking forward to gaining a deeper understanding of things with an open mind.
Say I'll let go, say it's obvious
Hopeful for being able to detach from things that do not matter and seek clarity.
Oh, I tell myself over, over and over again
Repeating affirmations to oneself as a reminder for embracing the changes.
So tell me I'm strong, tell me I'm weak
Seeking validation for one's feelings and emotions, irrespective of whether they are strong or weak.
Tell me I'll never, ever bend
Expressing the need to challenge oneself without losing the core values and beliefs.
Then tell me I'm fire, tell me I'm cold
Willingness to embrace the extremes of the spectrum of emotions and experiences.
Cold oh, I tell myself over, over and over again
Reminding oneself repeatedly that coldness is just a transitory feeling and will pass soon.
And all the world can watch the choices you make
Acknowledging that every action has a consequence and can impact others too.
All the world can watch each tiny mistake
Recognizing the possibility of making mistakes, and admitting to them openly for learning and growing.
Let the world watch to let the world wait for you
Allowing oneself to take time and not rush into decisions for the sake of pleasing others.
So tell me I'm wrong, or tell me I'm cruel
Being open to feedback from others, even if it may seem harsh or blunt.
Tell me I'd fight, yeah tell me I fought for the wrong things
Acknowledging that one's battles may not always be in the right direction and may require rerouting.
But I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready to believe
Being ready to hold onto one's beliefs and principles in the face of criticism or shame.
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.