Banhart is considered to have an eclectic style, with many of his songs seemingly following a stream-of-consciousness vein, being hard to decipher and non-literal. His music tends to consist of fairly simple guitar melodies with minimal other instrumentation, and his lyrical themes are often surreal and naturalistic. His involvement in the Los Angeles artist community is reflected in Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon, released in September 2007. He gained some underground notoriety in New York for performing several of his early shows with underwear on his head for the duration of the performance.
Banhart's most recent tour of the United States saw him perform with his full band, which is currently known as Power Mineral. Power Mineral included Andy Cabic (Vetiver), Greg Rogove (Priestbird), Noah Georgeson, Luckey Remington, Pete Newsom, Otto Hauser (Vetiver, Currituck Co., Espers, Nick Castro), Kevin Barker (Currituck Co.), and others. The band claims to rechristen itself when a name comes to them, and has previously been known as Fried Hummingbird, Vagina Burglars, Hairy Fairy Band, Las Putas Locas, Stoner Boner, Spiritual Boner, Bummer Hummer, Brain Taint, Love Fart, Bathhouse Of The Winds, and First Woman Millionaire among other names.
Banhart was discovered by Michael Gira of Swans, who released his Oh Me Oh My... The Way the Day Goes by the Sun Is Setting Dogs Are Dreaming… album on his own Young God Records label in 2002. In 2005, Banhart (along with Andy Cabic and Revolver USA) created the Gnomonsong record label. In 2006 he helped to curate an edition of the British All Tomorrow's Parties festival.
Banhart also was one of the younger musicians responsible for "rediscovering" the music of folksinger Vashti Bunyan. Bunyan is a guest vocalist on his album Rejoicing in the Hands.
Love Song
Devendra Banhart Lyrics
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It's true
There's a hidden dance
Only we know how to do
And now were in the clouds
Looking around
What do you see? Infinity
Love like falling
Without ever landing
This is that feeling
I get it all the time
I wanna dance I wanna dance
I wanna lose my mind
One's cosmology, a best in the sun
But will you ever notice?
Will you ever notice?
Love like falling
Without ever landing
Every time I hear your name
Was I thinking out loud?
Stars are just reminders of us
Living underground
This is my love song
And it's for you
But will you ever know it?
Will you ever know it?
Love like falling
Without ever landing
Lend your body to yourself
An extension of the home you only show yourself
Leave your body to yourself
An expression of the home I found nowhere else
Love like falling
Without ever landing
The lyrics to "Love Song" by Devendra Banhart capture the feeling of deep love and connection between two individuals who share a unique and intimate bond. The song begins by expressing the undeniable love the singer has for the other person, emphasizing its truth. They describe a secret and hidden dance that only they know how to perform, symbolizing the exclusivity and intimacy of their relationship.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to a metaphorical depiction of their love. They find themselves in the clouds, a place where they can escape from the ordinary and mundane aspects of life. The concept of infinity is introduced, representing the vast and boundless nature of their love. There is a sense of exhilaration and excitement as they witness flashes of infinity all around them.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Love like falling without ever landing," suggesting that their love is constantly in motion, continuously evolving, and never stagnating. It portrays a love that is free from constraints or expectations, with no destination or end point in sight. It's a love that is pure and unburdened by the need for resolution or defined outcomes.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of longing and uncertainty. The singer ponders whether the other person will ever truly notice their love. They wonder if their affection will ever be fully acknowledged and reciprocated. The mention of stars as reminders of their existence evokes the idea of hidden or underground love, something that exists beneath the surface and is not readily seen or recognized by others.
Towards the end, the lyrics take on a more introspective tone. The singer encourages the other person to embrace and cherish themselves, alluding to the importance of self-love and acceptance. They also express that their love for the other person has become an integral part of their own identity, a home they have found within themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I love you now
I want to express my love for you in this moment
It's true
My feelings for you are genuine and sincere
There's a hidden dance
Our love has a special, intimate connection
Only we know how to do
No one else understands our unique bond
And now we're in the clouds
We are experiencing a blissful state of love
Looking around
Taking in the beauty of our surroundings
What do you see? Infinity
Our love expands infinitely, without limits
Flashing all around
The intensity of our love is overwhelming
Love like falling
Our love is exhilarating, like a free fall
Without ever landing
Yet, it never reaches a stable, settled state
This is that feeling
I constantly experience this intense emotion
I get it all the time
It's a recurring sensation for me
I wanna dance I wanna dance
I desire to express my love through movement and joy
I wanna lose my mind
I want to surrender myself completely to love
One's cosmology, a best in the sun
Our love creates a personal universe filled with warmth and light
But will you ever notice?
I wonder if you will truly recognize its magnitude
Will you ever notice?
Will you ever understand the depth of our love?
Every time I hear your name
Just the mention of your name brings me joy
Was I thinking out loud?
Did I inadvertently reveal my love for you?
Stars are just reminders of us
The celestial bodies above remind me of our connection
Living underground
Our love exists in a hidden, private realm
This is my love song
I wrote this song as an expression of my love
And it's for you
It is solely dedicated to you
But will you ever know it?
I wonder if you will understand the depth of my love in this song
Will you ever know it?
Will you truly comprehend the emotions I poured into this song?
Lend your body to yourself
Take care of yourself and prioritize your well-being
An extension of the home you only show yourself
Your body is a personal space where you express your true self
Leave your body to yourself
Focus on your own growth and self-discovery
An expression of the home I found nowhere else
Your body reflects a unique and comforting sense of home that I can't find elsewhere
Love like falling
Our love is exhilarating, like a free fall
Without ever landing
Yet, it never reaches a stable, settled state
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Written by: Devendra Banhart
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Ivo Teixeira
Lyrics
You know I love you now, it's true
There's a hidden dance only we know how to do
And now we're in the clouds looking around
What do you see? Infinity flashing all around
Love like falling without ever landing
This is that feeling
I get it all the time
I wanna dance I wanna dance
I wanna lose my mind
Once cosmology appears in the sun
We will notice
We will notice
Love like falling without ever landing
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Every time I hear your name
Was I thinking out loud?
Stars are just reminders of us
Living on the ground
This is my love song
And it's for you
The way you ever know it
The way you ever know it
Love like falling without ever landing
Lend your body to yourself
An extension of the only one show yourself
Leave your body to yourself
An expression of only one no where else
Love like falling without ever landing
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
jair gabriel del mazo riega
Amigo Devendra, en verdad te agradezco muchísimo por esta melodía y todas las que tienes, hacen que despeje y pueda respirar ese agrado tan fascinante de la vida y no hundirme en la depresión.
Leonardo La Rosa
THE most underrated artist I’ve ever seen
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which one?
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Banhart foo
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Then you haven't heard that many artists
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Ktina Pema
I love you too now
Ivo Teixeira
Lyrics
You know I love you now, it's true
There's a hidden dance only we know how to do
And now we're in the clouds looking around
What do you see? Infinity flashing all around
Love like falling without ever landing
This is that feeling
I get it all the time
I wanna dance I wanna dance
I wanna lose my mind
Once cosmology appears in the sun
We will notice
We will notice
Love like falling without ever landing
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Every time I hear your name
Was I thinking out loud?
Stars are just reminders of us
Living on the ground
This is my love song
And it's for you
The way you ever know it
The way you ever know it
Love like falling without ever landing
Lend your body to yourself
An extension of the only one show yourself
Leave your body to yourself
An expression of only one no where else
Love like falling without ever landing
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Oooh sha sha oooh
Erandeni Hyun
❤️
Time And Place
Thank you.