A rash of personal tragedies stripped away layers of angst and became an unexpected source of inspiration. Singer and guitarist Mick Leonardy explains: "I got to touch on more serious areas of my life such as a death in the family on the song 'Sky', and a close friend's struggle with substance abuse on 'William.'" Broadcaster, Divit's Nitro debut, isn't all down in the mouth however. A wall of guitars opens the album on "Driver." "It's a fantasized perspective on a Bonnie and Clyde style road trip," says Leonardy, "and there's a bit of boy-meets-girl humor on 'The One That's In The Green Shirt.'" While people often use a cross pollination of bands to describe Divit's sound, usually involving some sort of hybrid between Jawbreaker, Foo Fighters, and Jimmy Eat World, there is never one band or title that can be slapped on the band as a description. But then again the bands that created the variations of the "East Bay Sound" have always eluded simple pigeonholing. One of the very few bands who can consistently pack the seeming epicenter of the East Bay, Gilman Street, Divit plans to broadcast their sound well beyond their hometown. The members of Divit are four ordinary guys with an extraordinary gift of writing and performing exceptional music. They have traded in almost all other aspects of their lives to pursue their true fix of happiness and have expanded the boundaries of the Nitro realm with their perfect blend of pop and punk sensibilities.
Violet
Divit Lyrics
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To get the feeling right
It's not the perfect moment cause' I've seen this one
But I still like the story
Then I start to close my eyes,
So very soothing the sound of white noise
A cello in disguise, playing softly to a sweet voice
And I cannot wait to send a letter
And a resume to the director
Of this lovely play
How do I get a part?
Sunlight, another headache and a sleepy eye
To start the morning right
It's not the perfect motion but it keeps the line
From moving side to side
What a wonderful surprise,
While I'm I reading these crazy headlines
Coffee for some life and a smoke ring for a new rhyme
I'm getting closer every time to taking home the prize
Quiet footsteps till' I'm there, I've got it locked up in my stare
The song "Violet" by Divit starts with the singer enjoying a late night with a glass of wine and a movie, attempting to get the right feeling. Although it isn't the perfect moment, the story still appeals to them. As they begin to close their eyes, the sound of white noise soothes them, as a cello quietly plays in the background. The singer is filled with hope and looks to the future, as they declare that everyday is getting better and they cannot wait to send a letter and a resume to the director of the play. They are determined to get a part but do not know how.
The second verse of the song talks about the morning after. The singer wakes up with a headache, but starts the day with a positive attitude. It may not be perfect, but it keeps them moving in the right direction. They then have a moment of realization, while reading the news headlines. They decide to have a cup of coffee for some energy and a smoke ring for inspiration. The song concludes with the singer feeling more confident than ever before, as they get closer every time to achieving their goals. The prize is within their reach, and they are locked in on their target.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight, another movie and a glass of wine
Drinking wine and watching movies late at night to get in the right mood
To get the feeling right
Trying to achieve a certain emotional state
It's not the perfect moment cause' I've seen this one
Knowing what's going to happen but enjoying the story anyway
But I still like the story
Appreciating the narrative despite knowing the outcome
Then I start to close my eyes,
Allowing oneself to become more relaxed
So very soothing the sound of white noise
Finding comfort and relaxation in the sound of static
A cello in disguise, playing softly to a sweet voice
Hearing a comforting and peaceful cello melody
Everyday is getting better
Life is improving over time
And I cannot wait to send a letter
Excitedly waiting to send a message to someone
And a resume to the director
Sending a job application to the person in charge of a production
Of this lovely play
Of a production that is enjoyable and meaningful
How do I get a part?
Expressing the desire to have a role in the production
Sunlight, another headache and a sleepy eye
Waking up early in the morning with a headache and feeling tired
To start the morning right
To begin the day on a positive note
It's not the perfect motion but it keeps the line
Although everything is not perfect, staying on track with a routine
From moving side to side
Preventing distractions and staying focused
What a wonderful surprise,
Feeling pleasantly amazed at something
While I'm I reading these crazy headlines
Reading wild, outrageous news articles
Coffee for some life and a smoke ring for a new rhyme
Drinking coffee for energy and inspiration, blowing smoke rings as a creative outlet
I'm getting closer every time to taking home the prize
Feeling like success is within reach
Quiet footsteps till' I'm there, I've got it locked up in my stare
Walking carefully and purposefully towards a goal that is in sight
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