Following their graduation in the summer of 2005, Tyler Mechem (vocals/guitar) and Joe Giant (keys/backing vocals) the founding members of Crowfield, did just that and now call South Carolina home. "We got our first gig the second day we were there,” says Mechem. "The manager of the venue said he wouldn't pay us and if we sucked, we had to go home." Crowfield didn't have to pack up and knew immediately they had a new home.
Bar gigs lead to real gigs and after a prominent promoter in the South Carolina area begin spreading the gospel about the band, their demos fell into a few hands.
After a couple of hand shakes, the band ended up in Atlanta, GA recording their first record with producer Rick Beato for his new start up label, Ten Star Records.
The album was recorded predominately live over a short 2-week span. The band and Beato enlisted the help of an all-star cast of musicians who have performed with the likes of Trey Anastasio, Howie Day, Jump Little Children, Rufus Wainwright and Patti Griffin.
The album "Goodbye, Goodnight, So Long Midwestern" is set to be released on Ten Star Records in the early spring of 2008.
Movin' On
Crowfield Lyrics
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We first met and kissed the world goodbye
The world goodbye
She looks me in the eyes
And as her eyes fall to the ground
She lets it out
She had to let it out
Cuz this is love my love
No one ever gets enough
We might break down sometimes
But that dont mean were breakin up
Cuz this is love my love
If your just gonna give it up
Ive been movin' on
Ive been movin' on
Call me when your gone
I'll get my things
It aint that much
It wont take long
It wont take long
Dont ask me to be freinds
We never were yeah thats the end
Were gonna see the end
Cuz this is love my love
No one ever gets enough
We might break down sometimes
But that dont mean were breakin up
Cuz this is love my love
If your just gonna give it up
Ive been movin' on
Ive been movin' on
Oh go on,
Find another one
Cuz ill be right behind
This is the dead waking the dead
This is the blind leadin the blind
Oh go on
Tell me how it feels
When your on to someone new
And your freinds
They finally tell you
I am on to someone too
Cuz this is love my love
No one ever gets enough
We might break down sometimes
But that dont mean were breakin up
Cuz this is love my love
If your just gonna give it up
Ive been movin' on
Ive been movin' on
Well oh go on
Oh go on
Ive been movin' on...
The lyrics of Crowfield's song "Movin' On" seem to be recounting a breakup between two people deeply in love, and the emotional aftermath of that experience. The first stanza paints a picture of the couple's initial meeting place, and how they felt about each other at that time. The next stanza introduces one of them as the singer, and they describe the difficult conversation they had with their partner about their feelings for each other. The chorus then comes in with a bittersweet declaration of enduring love, even in the face of heartbreak. This sentiment is echoed in the next verse, where the singer encourages their partner to move on and find someone new, while also admitting that they themselves have already done the same. The final repetition of the chorus feels like a final goodbye, with both parties acknowledging that love can be painful, but also deeply rewarding.
Overall, the lyrics of "Movin' On" are a poignant exploration of the complexities of romantic relationships. The song acknowledges that love can be messy and painful, but ultimately worth it, even when things don't work out. The use of repetition in the chorus reinforces this idea, as the lyrics take on a sort of anthem-like quality, as if the singer is trying to convince themselves of the resilience of their own heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Walked down to that part of town
We went to the place where we first met.
We first met and kissed the world goodbye
When we met, nothing else in the world seemed to matter.
The world goodbye
We were completely lost in each other's company.
She looks me in the eyes
She makes eye contact with me to show that she's serious.
And as her eyes fall to the ground
She's feeling ashamed or embarrassed about what she's about to say.
She lets it out
She finally speaks her mind and tells me how she feels.
Cuz this is love my love
This is what true love is all about.
No one ever gets enough
Love can never be fully satisfied; it's always wanting more.
We might break down sometimes
We might go through tough times, but that doesn't mean we're giving up on each other.
But that dont mean were breakin up
We're committed to staying together through thick and thin.
If your just gonna give it up
If you're not willing to put in the effort, then our relationship won't work.
Ive been movin' on
I'm ready to let go and move on if you're not willing to work on our relationship.
Call me when your gone
Contact me after you've left so I can collect my things.
It aint that much
I don't have many belongings to gather.
It wont take long
Collecting my things won't take very much time.
Dont ask me to be freinds
We were never really friends in the first place, and now that we're over, there's no reason to try to be friends.
We never were yeah thats the end
We were always more than friends, and now that we're not together anymore, our connection is truly over.
Were gonna see the end
Our relationship has truly come to a close.
Oh go on, Find another one
I encourage you to move on and find someone else who makes you happy.
Cuz ill be right behind
I'll be right there behind you, moving on in my own way.
This is the dead waking the dead
We're both hurting and trying to heal from the loss of our relationship, but it feels like a hopeless situation.
This is the blind leadin the blind
We're both lost and unsure about what to do next.
Tell me how it feels
I want to know what it's like for you to move on and find someone else.
When your on to someone new
When you've found someone else to be with.
And your freinds
When your friends.
They finally tell you
When your friends finally confess to you.
I am on to someone too
I've also started seeing someone new.
Well oh go on
Again, I encourage you to move on and find happiness.
Ive been movin' on...
And as for me, I'm ready to move on and start a new chapter in my life.
Contributed by Connor D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.