Deas Vail also happens to be a band with a story to tell, and they're doing it one note at a time. Melodic vocal lines and lullaby guitars; "I'm-telling-you-a-ghost-story" piano parts and syncopated beats. Earnest, searching rock music.
Deas Vail is made up of:
Wes Blaylock (Vocals, Keys)
Laura Blaylock (Keys, Synth)
Kelsey Harelson (Drums)
Andrew Moore (Guitar)
Justin Froning (Bass)
In 2006, Deas Vail released the "Collapse EP," and over 2500 units were sold on the road alone.
On March 6th, 2007, "All The Houses Look The Same" was released on Brave New World Records.
The "White Lights EP" was released August 26th, 2008.
"Birds and Cages" had its online release on Mono vs Stereo records on October 27, 2009, breaking them onto the Billboard Charts, with the official release of the album placing it in stores everywhere on January 26, 2010.
On September 6, 2011, Deas Vail released their self titled album. It was released physically on October 11, 2011.
"The Side Effect" was their final EP released, containing 2 tracks from "Under Our Skin" EP. It was released on June 26, 2012, marking the end of the band.
Birds
Deas Vail Lyrics
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This is reality.
We will do what we can.
We are just figurines
With a theology
That we don't understand.
We can't forget the beginning,
God, how much does it take.
For us to be loved?
For us to be saved?
We all are birds
Stuck inside our cage,
Covered up with grace.
And behind our sins
We hide our face.
Oh, the numbers call.
Yeah, they're dialing in.
But, we can't help but to compare ourselves again.
I can't believe in this'
This blue-lipped, lifeless kiss.
We can't see past our thrones.
We fight for life within,
But our walls are wearing thin.
Oh God, where have we gone?
When I'm just one fighting indifference,
Does it matter what I say? ooh, ohh,
God, how much does it take
For us to be loved?
For us to be saved?
We all are birds
Stuck inside our cage,
Covered up with grace.
And behind our sins
We hide our face.
Oh, the numbers call.
Yeah, they're dialing in.
But, we can't help but to compare ourselves again.
It's not that there were ever bad intentions'
It's more that we forgot where to call home.
From important things that we don't know to mention,
It's the uniform that we put on'the formula we have for love.
Beautiful intentions
Formula for love
Ooooooooh
Beautiful intentions
Formula for love
Ooooooooh
It's not that there were ever bad intentions'
It's more that we forgot where to call home.
From important things that we don't know to mention,
It's the uniform that we put on'the formula we have for love.
The lyrics to "Birds" by Deas Vail explore themes of identity, faith, and love. The opening lines convey a sense of urgency and reality that is echoed throughout the song. The singers acknowledge their position as "figurines" with an unclear understanding of their own theology. In this state of uncertainty, they turn to God for guidance and salvation. The lines, "We can't forget the beginning, when He set our broken wings" convey a sense of desperation and hope, alluding to the biblical story of Adam and Eve and the fall of humanity from grace.
The chorus repeats the question, "God, how much does it take for us to be loved? For us to be saved?" This repetition emphasizes the feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty that the singers are grappling with. They compare themselves to caged birds, trapped behind their sins and unable to escape the numbers that are "dialing in" and reminding them of their flaws. The lines, "It's more that we forgot where to call home" suggest that the singers are searching for a sense of belonging and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
This is our true alarms.
We need to be aware of reality and take action.
This is reality.
Our current situation is real and we need to face it.
We will do what we can.
We will take the necessary steps to make a difference.
We are just figurines
We have limited control over our circumstances.
With a theology
We have a belief system that guides us.
That we don't understand.
We may not fully comprehend our belief system.
We can't forget the beginning,
We need to remember where we came from.
When He set our broken wings.
When God helped us in our times of need.
God, how much does it take.
We wonder how much effort it takes to be loved by God.
For us to be loved?
What is the minimum we need to do to earn God's love?
For us to be saved?
What do we need to do to be saved?
We all are birds
We are all confined in our own unique ways.
Stuck inside our cage,
We are limited by our circumstances.
Covered up with grace.
God provides us with grace and forgiveness.
And behind our sins
We hide the things we are ashamed of.
We hide our face.
We are ashamed of ourselves.
Oh, the numbers call.
We feel pressure to compare ourselves to others.
Yeah, they're dialing in.
The pressure to compare ourselves to others is constant.
But, we can't help but to compare ourselves again.
Despite the harmful effects, we continue to compare ourselves to others.
It's not that there were ever bad intentions'
We didn't have negative motives.
It's more that we forgot where to call home.
We lost sight of what really matters.
From important things that we don't know to mention,
There are crucial aspects of life we may be neglecting.
It's the uniform that we put on'the formula we have for love.
We have a rigid, systematic view of what love is.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW GORDON MOORE, JUSTIN WEIS FRONING, KELSEY GRANT HARELSON, LAURA BETH HUDSON, WESLEY JAMES BLAYLOCK
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