In 1989, following stints in numerous high-school bands, Garza enrolled in the University of Texas at Austin, where he and his band Twang Twang Shock-a-Boom (named in reference to the guitar, bass, and drums of the group) gained industry attention for Garza's combination of pop-savvy songwriting and Robert Plant-style vocals. After leaving the group to go solo, he formed a new backup band and gigged continually around and outside the Texas area, billed as Davíd Garza & The Lovebeads and later as DAH-VEED.
A third generation Mexican-American, David grew up between Dallas and Fort Worth. Before he was old enough to get into clubs, Garza was handpicked by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians to open for them in the funky warehouse district of Deep Ellum. He played solo gigs by night and attended Catholic high school by day. After accepting a classical guitar scholarship at UT Austin, he dropped out a year later to be a full-time rocker.
Garza released a flurry of solo cassettes and CDs, selling them for $5 and $10, respectively. He calls this the “Single Bill Theory,” one he maintains to the present day. He performed tirelessly on the regional club and college circuit, ultimately striking a major-label deal, in 1996. At first, Garza rebuffed various major label recording offers, choosing instead to record and distribute music on his own label, Wide Open Records. After releasing nine records and selling 30,000 copies on his own [2], he eventually signed with Lava/Atlantic and was featured on the Great Expectations soundtrack. His major-label debut, This Euphoria, followed in April 1998. He took over production duties for his second Lava/Atlantic record, 2001's Overdub, and brought in Will Calhoun and Doug Wimbish, the drummer and bassist of Living Colour as his backup band for the sessions. Juliana Hatfield contributed backing vocals on the song "Keep On Crying."
In 1999, at the height of his touring popularity, David was voted 2nd only behind Stevie Ray Vaughan as Austin Musician of the Decade (Austin Chronicle).
In subsequent years, Garza has returned to releasing his music independently and plays frequently in Texas and in Los Angeles. A series of regular shows at L.A.'s Club Largo showcased his skill as a solo performer on both piano and guitar. During Garza’s live shows, people as highly regarded as producer/soundtrack icon Jon Brion, Nickel Creek, Grant Lee Phillips and Fiona Apple regularly sat in with him. He has also done extensive work as a producer and session musician.
His song "Butterflies" was featured in the pilot episode of the TV series Veronica Mars in 2004.
slave
David Garza Lyrics
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dresses hanging off your bed
from now until you reach your grave
baby i will be your slave
ask for your hand to hold
no i could never be so bold
i could never be so brave
lying words like overflow
they'll rule your heart before you know
they'll cover you from head to toe
they'll never mean a word they say
they just go
i'll bring your mother back to life
i'll gove your father back his sight
back float in a tidal wave
baby i will be your slave
i had a dream of bleeing skies
crippled legs and static eyes
open land and quiet cave
baby i will be your slave
i love you, don't you trust me
do you love me like i love you
i'm broken lost in misery
but you don't have to worry about me
i have no more soul to save
baby i will be your slave
The David Garza song “Slave” is an ambiguous and ethereal piece which does not provide a clear-cut meaning. It seems to be a love song, but the phrase “from now until you reach your grave, baby I will be your slave” might suggest otherwise. The opening line “black orange white and red dresses hanging off your bed” is a vivid and colorful image, but it is unclear what it represents. The repetition of “baby I will be your slave” throughout the song creates a hypnotic and dreamlike quality, which is reinforced by the surreal imagery.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to do anything for their beloved, including bringing their mother back to life and giving their father back his sight. However, the line “I’m broken lost in misery” suggests that the singer is not entirely stable. The phrase “lying words like overflow” is perhaps a comment on the deceptive nature of love, and how it can be overwhelming and suffocating. The repetition of the phrase “they just go” suggests that the singer is resigned to this fact.
The affirmation “I love you, don’t you trust me” is both reassuring and ominous. The final line “I have no more soul to save, baby I will be your slave” is a haunting and mysterious conclusion to the song. It is unclear whether the singer is sacrificing themselves for love or whether they are being coerced into servitude. Overall, the song conveys a sense of uncertainty and ambiguity, which invites the listener to interpret it in their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
black orange white and red
Your colorful dresses on the bed
from now until you reach your grave
I will love and serve you until you die
baby i will be your slave
I will be your devoted servant
ask for your hand to hold
Can I hold your hand?
no i could never be so bold
I am too scared to make a move
i could never be so brave
I don't have the courage to be bold
lying words like overflow
Deceitful words like rapid water flow
they'll rule your heart before you know
They will control your heart secretly
they'll cover you from head to toe
They will deceive you completely
they'll never mean a word they say
They always lie and don't mean what they say
they just go
They disappear without explanation
i'll bring your mother back to life
I wish I could bring your mother back to life
i'll gove your father back his sight
I wish I could give your father his eyesight back
back float in a tidal wave
I'm willing to face any challenge for you
i had a dream of bleeing skies
I had a dream of violent skies
crippled legs and static eyes
Physical disabilities and lifelessness
open land and quiet cave
A peaceful and quiet place
i love you, don't you trust me
I love you, but do you believe me?
do you love me like i love you
Do you have the same feelings towards me?
i'm broken lost in misery
I'm emotionally broken and miserable
but you don't have to worry about me
But don't worry, I'll take care of myself
i have no more soul to save
I have nothing left to lose
baby i will be your slave
I will always be devoted to you
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID GARZA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dig This
Full album playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0208aJgZ4M&list=PL271D8DAA91880607
Lyrics:
Black, orange, white, and red
Dresses hanging off your bed
From now until you reach your grave
Baby, I will be your slave
Ask for your hand to hold
No, I could never be so bold
I could never be so brave
Baby, I will be your slave
Yeah, we're lying words that overflow
They'll rule your heart before you know
They'll cover you from head to toe
They'll never mean a word they say
I'll bring your mother back to life
I'll give your father back his sight
Back float in a tidal wave
Baby, I will be your slave
Yeah, we're lying words that overflow
They'll rule your heart before you know
They'll cover you from head to toe
They'll never mean a word they say
Now, broken, lost, in misery
But, you don't have to worry about me
I have no more soul to save
So, Baby, I will be your slave
Baby, I will be your slave
Oh yeah, Baby, I will be your slave
Baby, I will be your slave
Baby, I will be your slave
Baby, I will be your slave
Dig This
Full album playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0208aJgZ4M&list=PL271D8DAA91880607
Lyrics:
Black, orange, white, and red
Dresses hanging off your bed
From now until you reach your grave
Baby, I will be your slave
Ask for your hand to hold
No, I could never be so bold
I could never be so brave
Baby, I will be your slave
Yeah, we're lying words that overflow
They'll rule your heart before you know
They'll cover you from head to toe
They'll never mean a word they say
I'll bring your mother back to life
I'll give your father back his sight
Back float in a tidal wave
Baby, I will be your slave
Yeah, we're lying words that overflow
They'll rule your heart before you know
They'll cover you from head to toe
They'll never mean a word they say
Now, broken, lost, in misery
But, you don't have to worry about me
I have no more soul to save
So, Baby, I will be your slave
Baby, I will be your slave
Oh yeah, Baby, I will be your slave
Baby, I will be your slave
Baby, I will be your slave
Baby, I will be your slave
Corina Corina
I never get tired of hearing Dah-veed sing. There are sooo many great songs by Dah-veed but this is one of my favorites.
Andrew
2019 and still a great album.
Patviruj Polsiriwanich
this song has been glorious in my memory for very long time
Konrad Szcześniak
"amazing" doesn't begin to cut it. I loved this song the first time I heard it and it still is among the most beautiful songs I know.
Michaela B.
Omg this is so good.. I miss blasting this in the car, on our way to Eureka California.. Holding hands and hair flowing in the wind
Grippidee Gravidee World
Out-fucking-standing. A perfect pop/rock song in every way.
revenant7605
i love this song
posotikh
I've been searching this song for soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long.
Roland Tellez
Great song.