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.
http://www.myspace.com/dalamusic
Hockey Sweater
Dala Lyrics
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I know that you're leaving
You life isn't here
Underneath the Christmas lights
But I'll be wearing
Your hockey sweater
And you'll be waiting
Don't say the words
My heart is breaking
And I'm on the stairs
Watching you drive away
And I'll be wearing
Your hockey sweater
And you'll be waiting
Somewhere where it never snows
Four corners to my bed
Four angels 'round my head
Four corners to my bed
Four angels 'round my head
One to watch and two to pray
One to keep all cares away
And I'll be wearing
Your hockey sweater
And you'll be waiting
Somewhere, somewhere
And I'll be wearing
Your hockey sweater
And you'll be waiting
Somewhere where it never snows
Four corners to my bed
Four angels 'round my head
The lyrics to Dala's song "Hockey Sweater" convey a sense of sadness and longing as the singer knows that their loved one is leaving, and they are left alone under the Christmas lights. The repetition of the lines "And I'll be wearing your hockey sweater, and you'll be waiting somewhere where it never snows" creates a sense of melancholy and nostalgia, as the singer reflects on the memories of their time together. The imagery of the four angels around the singer's bed creates a sense of comfort and protection, but ultimately, the words "my heart is breaking" reveal the singer's emotional state as they watch their loved one leave.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of loss and longing, as the singer wishes for the return of their loved one but knows that it may never happen. The use of familiar objects, such as the hockey sweater, creates a tangible connection to the memory of the loved one and serves as a symbol of the emotional ties that remain even after they are physically gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't make me smile
Please don't make me happy because I know you're leaving.
I know that you're leaving
I am aware that you're going away.
You life isn't here
You don't belong here anymore.
Underneath the Christmas lights
Despite the happy Christmas atmosphere, I feel sad because you're leaving.
But I'll be wearing
Even though you're leaving, I'll keep something that belongs to you with me.
Your hockey sweater
I will wear your sweater as a symbol of our relationship.
And you'll be waiting
I hope you'll still care about me even though you're gone.
Somewhere where it never snows
I imagine you're in a place that is far away and completely different from what I know.
Don't say the words
Please don't say goodbye because it's too painful.
My heart is breaking
I am very sad that you're leaving and it hurts me greatly.
And I'm on the stairs
I am watching you leave from upstairs.
Watching you drive away
I am sad and helpless as I see you go.
Four corners to my bed
Here in my bed, I feel like I'm trapped in a small world.
Four angels 'round my head
I feel secured and blessed by four angels watching over me.
One to watch and two to pray
I have heavenly beings guarding me for my safety and well-being.
One to keep all cares away
I have an angel that shields me from all worries and negative thoughts.
Somewhere, somewhere
I am unsure of where you are but I hope you're doing well.
Contributed by Tyler K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
7frenchie7
Love these girls! They really do have amazing voices, I saw them at Folkfest last summer, this was my favorite song the performed!
706jim
Amazing performance live. Listen to the studio version of this song where the girls add another set of hamonies. Positively ethereal! I almost skipped listening to this song because of the odd title.
chiproth
the best group in the world!
chiproth
awesome song thanks for adding
Rambo28
@Andrea320 I 100% agree, they are insanely better live. If only they could capture that sound better on their CD recordings, they'd be stars.
adrienne092
that was beautiful
Rixterkat
Playing on The Vynil Cafe RIGHT NOW!
Darryl Aoki
@Andrea320 Their CDs are good, but their live performances are so much better, yes! Hopefully they'll come to Seattle sometime. (We're not that far from Canada, right?)
D
How many people just bust into tears. Holy shinto! ! I listened to this song on in my car, and pretty much drove off the god damn road!Honestly beautiful! On;y other song that I've heard harmonies that heavenly would be ," Radical Dreamers" by 2 japanese girls. anyways,..it almost killed me. literally… true story.
iambf
i agree they sound better live but levi blues is easily their best song