With a string of successful local releases to their credit, Down and Aboves newest record, Anodyne, shows tremendous growth for a band that has always strived to marry a variety of seemingly unlikely sources. Drawing on influences ranging from King's X, Rush, and Candiria, to Bjork, Tori Amos, and Richard Buckner, Anodyne promises a diverse blend of assaulting rock and singer/songwriter savvy. Bassist Ian Allison reflects, "On this record, Dave and I would always ask each other, OK, now how would Willie Nelson or Tori sing over this heavy riff? We weren't content with putting out just a 'rock' record."
Met with overwhelming anticipation, Anodyne surpassed weighty expectations and the band couldn't be happier with the record. Fans and music critics agree that Anodyne is the bands strongest effort thus far. "Anodyne is the best work we've ever done," deadpans guitarist David Young. "It was, at the same time, the most difficult and most amazing process that we've gone through as a band."
Hold Your Breath for a Rising Tide is the 4th official release from Down and Above. The album kicks off with a stereo bass lick that charges into the crescendo of the anthemic Proud (A Promise Kept). Reverb drenched guitars on tracks like So Alive, Hopesablaze, and Shark Attack are reminiscent of mid 80s Big Country or synth-pad era Rush, yet Down and Above’s urgent shirtsleeve lyrics take you to a more intimate place. The narrative hook and dark watery atmosphere of the remade Johnny Cash/Willy Nelson tune, The Highwayman, makes it a standout track – and together with tracks 4 Leaf Clover, Hope, Sunshine After Rain, and Writing in Ink, we hear a maturity and musical growth that is a nod to Down and Above’s country music Montana roots.
Fans of ass-searing rock however will rejoice with tracks like Molasses, Breakdown on Interstate 80, and Love You More. Ouch, is my ass on fire? Yes, yes it is.
Love You More
Down and Above Lyrics
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If it’s not what it ought to be
Talk a little more - make a public apology
Give me a sound byte
Make it media-friendly
So as not to offend me
A promise to the public’s like being sarcastic
Used to be you lied you got your ass kicked
Have you heard the new rule?
You don’t have to believe what you say any more
It’s recorded if all the right sources agree
You don’t have to believe what you say any more
It’s a relative thing, it depends what you see
You don’t have to believe what you say any more
A denial is almost as good as a dream
You don’t have to believe what you say any more
Lying like bandits
Damned it’s astounding
You can get away with a completely ungrounded answer
Liar! Liar! Liar! Liar! Liar! Your pants are burning up
Can you blow them out?
Out the other side of your mouth
Use another falsehood
Anyone else would
Now the lie is just another literary tool
Have you heard the new rule?
You don’t have to believe what you say any more
It’s recorded if all the right sources agree
You don’t have to believe what you say any more
It’s a relative thing, it depends what you see
You don’t have to believe what you say any more
A denial is almost as good as a dream
You don’t have to believe what you say any more
Ask the people who write all the speeches that know
You don’t have to believe what you say any more
Take what all the big monsters present as the news
You don’t have to believe what you say any more
It’s recorded if all the right sources agree
You don’t have to believe what you say any more
It’s a relative thing, it depends what you see
You don’t have to believe what you say any more
A denial is almost as good as a dream
You don’t have to believe what you say any more
It’s recorded if all the right sources agree
You don’t have to believe what you say any more
It’s a relative thing, it depends what you see
The song Love You More by Down and Above is a commentary on the post-truth era we live in where media and politicians manipulate and fabricate information to fit their narratives. The lyrics condemn this practice and how it has become a norm rather than an exception. The first verse talks about how people can say whatever they want without regard to factual accuracy or accountability. The lines "You don’t have to believe what you say any more, It’s recorded if all the right sources agree" show that even if what you say is untrue, as long as it is echoed by the right sources it becomes the "truth." It is all about being "media-friendly" and saying things that will not offend anyone.
The second verse attacks politicians and how they can use lies to their advantage. The line "A denial is almost as good as a dream" shows that they can deny their actions and still deceive the public. The chorus repeats the same lines, emphasizing the message that people do not have to believe what they say or what they hear anymore, as long as it is presented as the truth by the right sources. The final lines, "It’s recorded if all the right sources agree, It’s a relative thing, it depends what you see" show how truth is no longer an absolute concept but rather subjective and open to interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Say what you want to
Feel free to express your opinion
If it’s not what it ought to be
However, if it's not socially acceptable, then modify it
Talk a little more - make a public apology
Say more words to make it seem like you're sorry for your behavior
Give me a sound byte
Provide a brief statement that can be broadcasted on the media
Make it media-friendly
Ensure the statement will not offend anyone and will be widely accepted by the public
So as not to offend me
Avoid insulting or upsetting the singer, who may be in a position of power or authority
A promise to the public’s like being sarcastic
Politicians often make promises they have no intentions of keeping
Used to be you lied you got your ass kicked
In the past, lying had severe consequences
Now the lie is just another literary tool
Currently, lying is a common tactic used by people to manipulate others
Have you heard the new rule?
There's a new norm where lying is acceptable
You don’t have to believe what you say any more
It's not necessary to actually believe what you're saying
It’s recorded if all the right sources agree
Your lie will be accepted as truth if enough people repeat it
It’s a relative thing, it depends what you see
The truth is subjective and is influenced by your perspective
A denial is almost as good as a dream
Denying responsibility can be just as effective as avoiding the problem altogether
Lying like bandits
Lying frequently and recklessly
Damned it’s astounding
It's shocking how easily people can deceive others
You can get away with a completely ungrounded answer
People can manipulate and deceive others without repercussions
Liar! Liar! Liar! Liar! Liar! Your pants are burning up
You're a liar and everyone knows it
Can you blow them out?
Can you come up with a believable explanation or cover-up?
Out the other side of your mouth
Using one lie to cover up another lie
Use another falsehood
Create additional lies to support the original lie
Now the lie is just another literary tool
Lying is no longer frowned upon and is seen as a useful tactic
Ask the people who write all the speeches that know
Consult with people skilled in rhetoric and persuasion to help you deceive others
Take what all the big monsters present as the news
Believe what the media tells you without question
It’s a relative thing, it depends what you see
The truth is not objective and is influenced by your perspective
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jeremy Parker
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