1) Dala is an acousti… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Dala is an acoustic-folk two-piece musical group, made up by Sheila Carabine and Amanda Walther, both of Scarborough, Ontario. Since their formation in 2002, Carabine and Walther's rich vocal harmonies, their sense of humour, and their appearances at Canadian music festivals has largely increased their fan base across Canada. Both girls were raised in musical families and utilize their skills with both guitar and piano.
Dala released their first album in 2005, titled This Moment is a Flash. Since then they have released two other albums, including their most recent one Who Do You Think You Are. Their official site is: http://www.dalagirls.com/
2) Dala was the solo musical project of Dave Allison. He started composing music in 1992. His music is electronic and largely experimental, recalling such artists as The Black Dog, The Future Sound of London, and Autechre. He has played live several times. His website can be found at: http://www.hybridproductions.org/dala/
In 2007, he changed the name to Exisonic.
3) dala is a side project of musician, artist and songwriter Guy Dale. Others include his work with the band Funés and Mute Swimmer. The music he produces under this moniker is largely instrumental consisting of manipulated sound drawn from concrete, electric and acoustic sources. Many of the projects involve certain conceptual contraints such as a track composed entirely from the sound of a cheap radio or the amplified static of a recording of 'nothing'. In 2005 Dala composed music for a short film entitled 'Paisaje Cero' by the spanish artist Anna Martinez Garcia.
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Catch the Wind
Dala Lyrics
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Of uncertainty, I long to be
In the warm hold of your loving mind
To feel you all around me
And to take your hand, along the sand
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
I wanna hide a while, behind your smile
And everywhere I'd look, your eyes I'd find
For me to love you now
Would be the sweetest thing, 'twould make me sing
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
When rain has hung the leaves with tears
I want you near, to kill my fears
To help me to leave all my blues behind
For standin' in your heart
Is where I want to be, and I long to be
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Ah, but I may as well try
Ah, but I may as well try
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Catch the wind
The lyrics of Dala's song "Catch The Wind" convey the sense of longing and uncertainty that comes with love. The singer repeatedly expresses their desire to be held in the "warm hold" of their lover's mind and feel their presence all around them. They long to be with their lover, to hide behind their smile, and to find comfort in their eyes. Despite this intense longing, the singer recognizes the difficulty of capturing love and compares it to trying to catch the wind. The final verse highlights the singer's desire to overcome their fears and leave their troubles behind by standing in their lover's heart. However, they acknowledge the difficulty of achieving this, concluding with the repeated refrain of "but I may as well try and catch the wind."
Overall, the song speaks to the universal experience of wanting to be loved and held by someone special, even in times of uncertainty and fear. The metaphor of catching the wind emphasizes the challenging and sometimes impossible nature of achieving this love, yet the singer still holds onto hope and continues to try.
Line by Line Meaning
In the chilly hours and minutes
Of uncertainty, I long to be
In the warm hold of your loving mind
During uncertain times, I desire to be in the comforting embrace of your caring thoughts.
To feel you all around me
And to take your hand, along the sand
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
I yearn to be connected with you and hold your hand while walking along the shoreline. However, it seems impossible to achieve, like trying to catch the wind.
When sundown pales the sky
I wanna hide a while, behind your smile
And everywhere I'd look, your eyes I'd find
As the sun sets and darkness takes over, I seek refuge in your smile, and I long to see your eyes everywhere I look.
For me to love you now
Would be the sweetest thing, 'twould make me sing
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Loving you now would bring me immense joy and happiness, but it feels as impossible as catching the wind.
When rain has hung the leaves with tears
I want you near, to kill my fears
To help me to leave all my blues behind
During gloomy times, I crave your presence to comfort me and help me overcome my fears and sadness.
For standin' in your heart
Is where I want to be, and I long to be
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Being in your heart is where I want to belong, but it seems as challenging as catching the wind.
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Ah, but I may as well try
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Despite the impossible task of catching the wind, I will keep trying and pursuing my desires.
Catch the wind
The chorus line refers to the ultimately unsuccessful attempts to achieve the desired connection with the loved one.
Contributed by Adrian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.