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.
Make It Easier
Devendra Banhart Lyrics
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Lose the love I've had
Make it easier on me
Easier on me
Said it's cold outside
Well it's cold outside
It's so cold outside
We should come inside
'Cause it's cold outside
We should come inside
'Cause it's cold outside
Said it's cold outside
Yes it's cold outside
Yes it's cold outside
It's cold outside
We should come inside
We should come inside
'Cause it's cold outside
Devendra Banhart's song "Make It Easier" explores the emotions surrounding losing a love, and needing to find a way to move on. The recurring line "Lose the love I've had" emphasizes the struggle of letting go of something that was once so important. The repetition of "Make it easier on me" expresses the singer's desire to find a way to make the pain of loss more manageable. The weather imagery of "It's so cold outside" parallels the feeling of emptiness and loneliness that often accompanies heartbreak.
The chorus encourages the idea of seeking comfort from others during difficult times. The line "We should come inside" suggests the warmth and safety of being indoors, away from the harshness of the outside world. This could symbolize the need to seek support from friends and family in times of distress.
Overall, "Make It Easier" is a poignant reminder of the need to let go of love and find ways to move forward in life. The song speaks to the universal human experience of heartbreak, and the desire for comfort and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
To lose the love I've had
Expressing the heartbreak and struggle of letting go of a past love
Lose the love I've had
Reinforcing the difficulty of moving on from a relationship that meant a lot
Make it easier on me
Asking for assistance in finding the strength to move forward and let go
Easier on me
Continuing to emphasize the need for support and compassion during a difficult time
Said it's cold outside
Describing the external weather as a metaphor for the internal struggle of letting go
Well it's cold outside
Acknowledging the harshness of the current emotional state and using the weather as a way to convey it
It's so cold outside
Further emphasizing the metaphor of the cold weather for the pain of heartbreak
Yes it's cold outside
Reinforcing the harsh conditions and the need to seek warmth and comfort
We should come inside
Implying that coming inside represents finding healing and recovery from a difficult time
'Cause it's cold outside
Connecting the metaphor of cold weather to the need for emotional warmth and support
We should come inside
Reiterating the importance of seeking solace and support in order to move forward
'Cause it's cold outside
Continuing to use the external weather as a metaphor for the internal hardship of heartbreak and loss
Said it's cold outside
Returning to the metaphor of the cold weather to build continuity within the song
Yes it's cold outside
Reinforcing the use of the weather as a way to express emotional pain and difficulty
It's cold outside
Concluding the song with the metaphor of the cold weather to encapsulate the theme of heartbreak and the need for warmth and compassion
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Written by: DEVENDRA BANHART
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