The band's fifth album shows influences of the Arizona desert with producer Craig Schumacher (Calexico, Neko Case) to create a compendium of short stories inspired by the varied moments the band experienced since the release of A Mad & Faithful Telling (Anti-, 2007).
Like many bands, DeVotchKa spent much of their early years traveling the highways and byways searching for gigs and a musical direction. As time went on, the band began to foster important musical collaborations with the unequivocal Calexico and the seminal gypsy punks Gogol Bordello. International tours with Gogol and recordings with Calexico have helped spread the bandās sound around the globe.
Originally a backing band for burlesque shows, in their early years DeVotchKa also toured with fetish model Dita von Teese. Numerous nationwide tours in support of self-released records earned the band an underground following. Their song "How It Ends" introduced the band to a wider audience after being featured in the trailer for Everything Is Illuminated, in a Gears of War 2 trailer called "The Last Day", and in an episode of Everwood (Season 4).
Arcade Fire singer Win Butler suggested to DeVotchKa that they cover the Siouxsie and the Banshees song "The Last Beat of My Heart". The musicians found the idea interesting and they recorded that song for the now critically acclaimed Curse Your Little Heart EP. The band did a world tour in support of their previous album, A Mad & Faithful Telling (released March, 2008). The album reached No. 9 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and No. 29 on the Top Independent Albums chart.["New World" and "Head Honcho" were featured in a season 4 episode of the Showtime television show Weeds.
DeVotchKa's first big break happened when Nic Harcourt, former music director for KCRW, introduced his listeners to a then unknown rock band of worldly sounds on his daily radio show, "Morning Becomes Eclectic". Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton, who were listening that day, stumbled upon the sound for their movie, "Little Miss Sunshine". A critical and box office hit, the film was nominated for the Best Picture Oscar and, for DeVotchKa's soundtrack, a Grammy. The little gypsy wedding band from Denver was suddenly known all across the US, playing large venues and major music festivals, including Coachella, Bumbershoot, Lollapalooza, and Mile High Music Festival. After years of toiling in obscurity, the band was selling out shows at the Fillmore in San Francisco and First Avenue in Minneapolis, with breakout performances at Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits Music Festival. The love spread to Europe, which has become a yearly destination for the band.
"100 Lovers" is the album DeVotchKa had always wanted to make. "How it Ends" was recorded and mixed in only nine days, mainly due to lack of funds. On "A Mad and Faithful Telling,ā the band had more time and conducted complex arrangements and experimental recording techniques. For "100 Lovers", DeVotchKa spent over a year defining their sound, taking multiple trips to the desert studio to craft twelve new recordings. The final product is the bands strongest album to date, filled with songs fans will love, songs to draw in new listeners, and exciting numbers that fit nicely into their rousing live sets. Guests on the album include members of Calexico and Mauro Refosco, David Byrne and Thom Yorkeās go-to percussionist. With a full tour lined up for the spring and dates booked all over the world, 2011 is gearing up to be the biggest year for DeVotchKa yet.
DeVotchKa is:
Nick Urata: Vocals, guitars, Theremin, trumpet, piano
Jeanie Schroder: acoustic bass, sousaphone
Shawn King: drums, percussion, trumpet
Tom Hagerman: violin, viola, accordion, piano
Till The End Of Time
DeVotchKa Lyrics
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Cloud your head and push your buttons
And watch how they just disappear
When we're far away from here
And everybody knows where this is heading
Forgive me for forgetting
Our hearts irrevocably combined
Retreating and advancing
Across the sky until the end of time
Oh who put all those cares inside your head
You can't live your life on your deathbed
And it's been such a lovely day
Let's not let it end this way
And everybody knows where this is heading
Forgive me for forgetting
Our hearts irrevocably combined
Star-crossed souls slow dancing
Retreating and advancing
Across the sky until the end of time
Like sisters and brothers we lean on each other
Like sweethearts carved on a headstone
Oh why even bother, it'll be here tomorrow
It's not worth it sleeping alone
And look at you and me still here together
There is no one knows you better
And we've come such a long long way
Let's put it off for one more day
And everybody knows where this is heading
Forgive me for forgetting
Our hearts irrevocably combined
Star-crossed souls slow dancing
Retreating and advancing
Across the sky until the end of time
The lyrics of DeVotchKa's song "Till The End Of Time" appear to be about the relentlessness of time and how it can impact our relationships. The singer starts by saying that words are insignificant and do not hold any value unless one allows them to cloud their thoughts and emotions. The second part suggests that we cannot avoid the inevitability of time, which can change the course of our lives, and that we should not dwell on mundane concerns that distract us from living in the moment.
The chorus suggests that despite the hardships we face in life, there are moments when our paths cross with someone irrevocably, and our souls seem to sway as if in a slow dance across the sky to the end of time. At this point, the singer posits that human connection and understanding are the only constants that matter in the grand scheme of things. The third verse compares the singer and their loved one to siblings and lovers who manage to find comfort in each other's presence. The last stanza indicates that the singer is aware of how far they have come and that they want to find ways to preserve their bond for one more day.
Overall, the song appears to communicate the value of human relations and how they can provide a semblance of stability amid the uncertainty of life; it communicates the idea that true love is a bond that will continue until the end of time.
Line by Line Meaning
They're just words, they ain't worth nothing
Don't let words control you as they hold no true value
Cloud your head and push your buttons
Don't allow words to affect your emotions
And watch how they just disappear
Ignore the insignificant things that don't hold meaning
When we're far away from here
By distancing ourselves, we can escape from negativity
And everybody knows where this is heading
We're all aware of where our lives are taking us
Forgive me for forgetting
Excuse my lapse in memory and understanding
Our hearts irrevocably combined
Our hearts are linked for eternity
Star-crossed souls slow dancing
Our destinies are intertwined and moving at a slow pace
Retreating and advancing
Sometimes we move forward while other times we step back
Across the sky until the end of time
Our journey through life will continue until the end of existence
Oh who put all those cares inside your head
Don't let the stress of life take hold of your mind
You can't live your life on your deathbed
Don't waste your life worrying about insignificant things
And it's been such a lovely day
Appreciate the present moment and enjoy life
Let's not let it end this way
Don't let negativity ruin a good day
Like sisters and brothers we lean on each other
We support each other through thick and thin
Like sweethearts carved on a headstone
Our love for each other will endure beyond death
Oh why even bother, it'll be here tomorrow
Don't worry about what's to come, it will still be there tomorrow
It's not worth it sleeping alone
Don't waste your time and energy on things that don't matter
And look at you and me still here together
Despite everything, we're still together
There is no one knows you better
No one understands you better than I do
And we've come such a long long way
We've been through so much and come so far
Let's put it off for one more day
Let's delay facing our problems and enjoy the moment
Contributed by Dominic K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BullCricket75
Devotchka - Til the End of Time
They're just words, they ain't worth nothing
Cloud your head and push your buttons
And watch how they just disappear
When we're far away from here
And everybody knows where this is heading
Forgive me for forgetting
Our hearts irrevocably combined
Star-crossed souls slow dancing
Retreating and advancing
Across the sky until the end of time
Oh who put all those cares inside your head
You can't live your life on your deathbed
And it's been such a lovely day
Let's not let it end this way
And everybody knows where this is heading
Forgive me for forgetting
Our hearts irrevocably combined
Star-crossed souls slow dancing
Retreating and advancing
Across the sky until the end of time
Like sisters and brothers we lean on each other
Like sweethearts carved on a headstone
Oh why even bother, it'll be here tomorrow
It's not worth a-sleeping alone
And look at you and me still here together
There is no one knows you better
And we've come such a long long way
Let's put it off for one more day
And everybody knows where this is heading
Forgive me for forgetting
Our hearts irrevocably combined
Star-crossed souls slow dancing
Retreating and advancing
Across the sky until the end of time
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@gabiiarmas
Theyāre just words, they aināt worth nothingĀ
Cloud your head and push your buttonsĀ
And watch how they just disappearĀ
When weāre far away from hereĀ
And everybody knows where this is headingĀ
Forgive me for forgettingĀ
Our hearts irrevocably combinedĀ
Star-crossed souls slow dancingĀ
Retreating and advancingĀ
Across the sky until the end of timeĀ
Oh who put all those cares inside your headĀ
You canāt live your life on your deathbedĀ
And itās been such a lovely dayĀ
Letās not let it end this wayĀ
And everybody knows where this is headingĀ
Forgive me for forgettingĀ
Our hearts irrevocably combinedĀ
Star-crossed souls slow dancingĀ
Retreating and advancingĀ
Across the sky until the end of timeĀ
Like sisters and brothers we lean on each otherĀ
Like sweethearts carved on a headstoneĀ
Oh why even bother, itāll be here tomorrowĀ
Itās not worth it sleeping aloneĀ
And look at you and me still here togetherĀ
There is no one knows you betterĀ
And weāve come such a long long wayĀ
Letās put it off for one more dayĀ
And everybody knows where this is headingĀ
Forgive me for forgettingĀ
Our hearts irrevocably combinedĀ
Star-crossed souls slow dancingĀ
Retreating and advancingĀ
Across the sky until the end of time
@penfriend3235
my favourite part :
And everybody knows where this is heading
Forgive me for forgetting
Our hearts irrevocably combined
Star-crossed souls slow dancing
Retreating and advancing
Across the sky until the end of time
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@matkodoris9099
Little Miss Sunshine is a masterpiece, this song fits beautifully as its ending.
@stefantomasi4036
It totally fits the ending! The ending was terrific. This was a melodramatic version of National Lampoonās Vacation. Itās like Vacation franchise and Knocked Up that meet Sideways
@sasha8200
Can't believe some people are still watching Little Miss Sunshine all the way in 2020. This song makes me unbelievably emotional.
@Abbey_Senna
That's because this movie is a beautiful blend of humor, sorrow, and imperfections. Everyone has their flaws, it's a message not to dwell on them and keep moving forward. Cheers kiddo ā¤ļø
@kaushalm4461
im crying rn reading ur comment
@Abbey_Senna
@kaushal. forever hey kiddo, it's ok to cry, It's not a weakness.
Never think if of it that way, and I mean never, never be afraid of your tears. You are loved and capable.
@kaushalm4461
@Senna I don't know who you are....but I'm pretty sure your children will look up to you as the best person they ever met.... and your gonna be the best teacher to whoever looks up to you...thank you!! ā¤ļøā¤ļø
@Abbey_Senna
@kaushal. forever Aww, thanks love!
I'm just passing by hun, but I'll remember that. Thank you for being you, stay safe out there, and keep moving forward.
@irenperoomian2607
āGo hug Momā. What a movie and a fantastic piece of music. Perfection.
@divyasasidharan2960
I wish somebody hugged the dad too he lost his father n still was pulling everything together