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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.
Valparaiso
Correatown Lyrics
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We were soft and unwise
We were younger than our fathers
Than our mothers at the time
Valparaiso
Valparaiso
We'd been dreaming of the seaside
We had money we had guidebooks
We had time off we had wine
Valparaiso
Valparaiso
Oh, beside a silent blue Azul Profundo
Night it comes more blinding than it does at home
And time passes by without your memory
And the pieces you lose they are hard to retrieve
You go back to the sea
So blue, so blue
We were younger, we were younger
When change found us that night
Valparaiso
Valparaiso
Valparaiso
Valparaiso
The lyrics to Correatown's song Valparaiso tell the story of a group of young people who are seeking adventure in their lives, dreaming of travel and the possibilities that come with exploring new destinations. The song speaks of their youth, referring to them as bright, soft, and unwise in comparison to their parents. The title of the song, Valparaiso, refers to a city in Chile known for its colorful houses and seaside location, which was likely the specific destination the group was dreaming of visiting.
As the song progresses, the narrative takes a melancholy turn. The lyrics describe the passing of time, the loss of memories, and the difficulty of recovering lost pieces of oneself. The line "night it comes more blinding than it does at home" creates a sense of disorientation and confusion, emphasizing the idea that the group is lost in a new and unfamiliar place. The lyrics "you go back to the sea, so blue, so blue" suggest a longing for something lost or left behind, perhaps the innocence and carefree nature of their youth, or the desire for the simplicity of a life less complicated.
Line by Line Meaning
We were younger, we were brighter
We were filled with enthusiasm, energy and radiance in our youth.
We were soft and unwise
Although we had potential, we had not yet learned how to be shrewd, discerning and experienced.
We were younger than our fathers
We were less mature than our dads were when they were our age.
Than our mothers at the time
Even less mature than our mothers were at our age.
Valparaiso
The place we had traveled to and had a profound experience.
Valparaiso
The place we will always remember and cherish as it marked a shift in our outlook and perception.
We were thinking about traveling
We had wanderlust, and were planning to venture and explore the beautiful world beyond our horizons.
We'd been dreaming of the seaside
We had been picturing in our dreams, the tranquil, captivating and beautiful shorelines and waves of the sea.
We had money we had guidebooks
We were financially sound, and were equipped with useful information, which further excited us about the trip.
We had time off we had wine
We had enough spare time from work, studies or responsibilities to enjoy and savor every sip of wine, soaking up the moment.
Oh, beside a silent blue Azul Profundo
With the expansive serene deep blue sea stretched out, the only sound was the quietness of our introspective thoughts.
Night it comes more blinding than it does at home
The night and its darkness was more overwhelming in Valparaiso, compared to what we were familiar with or used to at home.
And time passes by without your memory
Time passed by so quickly and we were so engrossed in the moment that we forgot to capture it for future recollection.
And the pieces you lose they are hard to retrieve
The bits and sensations that we missed, and didn't pay extra attention, now seem lost and irretrievable.
You go back to the sea
When we leave Valparaiso, we have a craving to go back to the peace and solitude of the sea.
So blue, so blue
The sea, our first love, is an essence that we never forget, and always want to go back to.
When change found us that night
Something significant happened to us during that night, that marked a change in our life.
Valparaiso
The place where that pivotal occurrence occurred.
Valparaiso
The place where that stirring event took place.
Valparaiso
The moment that gave way to a fresh beginning and a new dawn in our lives.
Valparaiso
The place where we became a different version of ourselves.
Contributed by Lincoln S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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we love correatown.