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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.
Racing Tides
Correatown Lyrics
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You never lose
I fit a crown for your head
We played the roles we were given
And i held my breath
Yeah, i held my breath
I raced the tides once you'd gone
I never lose
I'd never lose
You crossed a line in the sand
You crossed a line i had drawn for you
I crossed my line in the sand
I crossed the words i had written
I held my breath
I close my eyes
I held my breath
Give you a chance
I held my breath
Let you inside
I held my breath
Close my eyes
I held my breath
I let you in
I held my breath
We were racing tides in the sand.
The lyrics of Correatown's song "Racing Tides" depict a relationship that has developed between two individuals who have learned to understand each other. The singer uses the metaphor of racing tides in the sand to describe how they both move together, never losing, and how the relationship is cyclical in nature, just as the tides are. She admits to playing the roles that have been given to them and holding her breath, highlighting the delicate balance of their relationship.
However, as the song progresses, there is a shift in the dynamic. The singer acknowledges that she has crossed lines that had been drawn for her, including the words she had written, and held her breath each time. She gives her partner a chance to understand her by letting them in and closing her eyes. The song ends by emphasizing the significance of holding one's breath as a metaphor for waiting for new beginnings.
Overall, "Racing Tides" is a song that portrays the highs and lows of a relationship between two people. It demonstrates the importance of communication and understanding, and how both parties must find a way to compromise to make the relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
We were racing tides in the sand
We were in a constant struggle, fighting the unstoppable force of the ocean waves on the shore
You never lose
You always seem to come out on top, no matter what challenges you face
I fit a crown for your head
I put you on a pedestal and treated you like royalty, even though you didn't deserve it
We played the roles we were given
We acted according to societal expectations and limitations, instead of being true to ourselves
And i held my breath
I was anxious and fearful, anticipating what was going to happen next
Yeah, i held my breath
I continued to be fearful, even though I knew I needed to let go
I raced the tides once you'd gone
I faced the challenges without you, and still didn't give up
I never lose
I'm determined, and refuse to be defeated
I raced the tides before dawn
I persisted even when it was dark and uncertain, putting my faith in myself
I'd never lose
I had the confidence and strength to believe that I will ultimately succeed, no matter what setbacks I face
You crossed a line in the sand
You did something unforgivable, and broke the trust and boundaries we had established
You crossed a line i had drawn for you
You betrayed my trust, by taking advantage of my generosity and forgiveness
I crossed my line in the sand
I compromised my values and beliefs, and did something I never imagined I would do
I crossed the words i had written
I went back on my promises and commitments, and dishonored my own integrity
I held my breath
I was scared of the unknown and hesitant to make a decision
I close my eyes
I avoided facing the reality, and pretended everything was alright
Give you a chance
I tried to forgive you and let you redeem yourself
Let you inside
I welcomed you back into my life, hoping for the best
Close my eyes
I continued to ignore the red flags, and refused to acknowledge the truth
I let you in
I gave you another chance, and trusted you enough to let you back into my life
I held my breath
I was scared of getting hurt again, and nervous about the outcome
Writer(s): Angela Diane Correa
Contributed by Caden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.