As well as touring North America coast-to-coast numerous times, he has collaborate with artists including Ontario’s underground rapper Shad K and indie-rock veteran Jose Miguel Contreras (By Divine Right), BC’s indie-pop artist Hannah Georgas and garage-synth Topless Gay Love Tekno Party.
In the spirit of artists such as Leonard Cohen, Hayden or David Bazan, Vertesi is a consummate songwriter and musician.
Prologue
David Vertesi Lyrics
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That's what she said to me
They're all just jaded
By this industry
And you know what they'll say
They'll tear you apart
But you can't go changing
To soothe their calice hearts
Not sure how to begin
I prefer waiting
You like to jump in
And we know what they'll say
You'll drown before you start
And your shallow hearts
But you can't go changing
No no no way
No you can't go changing
No no no
Way
The lyrics of David Vertesi's song "Prologue" are about not conforming to the expectations of the music industry and staying true to oneself. The opening line "Don't you go changing, that's what she said to me" is a message to the artist not to change who he is or compromise on his ideals in order to fit in. The second line "They're all just jaded by this industry" suggests that the people who are trying to change the artist are themselves disillusioned by the industry and may not have the artist's best interests at heart.
The chorus "And you know what they'll say, they'll tear you apart" refers to the criticism and negativity that an artist can face when they don't conform to industry standards. However, the artist is urged not to give into this pressure and "to soothe their callous hearts". The second verse talks about the uncertainty that comes with taking risks and following one's passion. While one person prefers to wait and assess the situation, the other person prefers to jump in and take risks. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the message of not changing to fit in and not giving into the negativity that comes with going against the norm.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you go changing
Stay true to who you are
That's what she said to me
A reminder of advice someone gave him
They're all just jaded
People in the music industry are cynical
By this industry
The music industry
And you know what they'll say
People will criticize him
They'll tear you apart
Critics will be harsh
But you can't go changing
He can't change who he is to please others
To soothe their calice hearts
To ease their bitterness towards the industry
We're hesitating
He and someone else are unsure
Not sure how to begin
They don't know how to start
I prefer waiting
He prefers not to rush
You like to jump in
The other person is more impulsive
And we know what they'll say
Critics will judge them for their approach
You'll drown before you start
Critics will predict their failure
And your shallow hearts
The critics' opinions are superficial
No no no way
There's no chance he'll change himself
No you can't go changing
He'll stay true to himself
No no no
Reiterating that he won't change
Way
Absolutely not
Contributed by Owen G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.