What happens when dreams become real life?
The three Hume brothers of Evermore have come a long way since the release of their debut album Dreams. With over 300 live shows, an MTV Award, a NZ Music Award, the APRA Silver Scroll, five ARIA nominations, and hung a platinum record plaque on the wall of their home studio. It's a far cry from their humble beginnings in rural New Zealand, and it all culminates in their second album, Real Life.
The writing and initial recording took place in the isolation of their Central Coast abode, an isolation the boys were not only used to, but actively encouraged. Separating into different rooms, they each had their own private recording studio in miniature, working on tracks solo before bringing them together for the Evermore polish.
After two months in the warm environs of the Australian summer they leapt into the freezing winter of inland Massachusetts, USA. Actually, the term freezing is an understatement, we're talking temperatures of minus 25 degrees and below. Keeping true to their rural roots, they recorded in the oldest studio still operating in the US, Longview Farm. Artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith have all frozen their butts off there in the past. Respected engineer John Alagia (who mixed Dreams, and has worked with acts like John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band and Ben Folds) was chosen for the job for his twiddling tenacity and his striking good looks.
"I ended up doing a lot of the recording myself," explains Jon, speaking of their time at the farm. "We liked working with John Alagia because he believes in letting the artist have freedom rather than forcing ideas on to you. Plus he's a really funny guy. And when you're in the studio for months on end your sense of humor goes a little haywire!"
Allowing themselves freedom was also high on the agenda, with the two younger Humes contributing to the songwriting a lot more heavily than on Dreams. "Instead of me writing almost everything, we suddenly had three writers coming up with a lot," Jon says. "We could have made two albums simultaneously."
"Dann wrote nearly a song a day," echoes Peter. "He had over one hundred songs - which is insane! We definitely didn't have a lack of songs."
But perhaps the main difference between the two albums is in the songs themselves. From the epic energy of Running, the band's first single off the album, to the melodic harmonies of Never Let You Go; from the dynamic rock of Unbreakable to the uplifting lyrics of Light Surrounding You, this second album has seen the band's songwriting grow and diversify.
"Dreams was very atmospheric and mood-based," explains Jon. "This one jumps out of the speakers at you. The songs are more positive and sonically, it's more direct."
"Its louder and more to the point," agrees Dann. "We're going to grab people's attention, and leave them with something to think about."
With the likes of the Beatles, David Bowie and Bob Dylan on high rotation throughout the recording process, their shift to a focus on song writing seems only natural. "We've taken so much inspiration from classic songs," explains Pete. "We wanted to be sure all the tunes sounded great just played simply on a guitar, that way you know you have a great song."
"We're the kind of band that is going to change with every record," adds Jon. "We will always sound like us, but we'll utilise our strengths as three writers."
A new journey has just begun for this talented trio, whose sounds and lyrics have taught us how to dream.... Welcome to Real Life.
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Falling Away
Evermore Lyrics
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By Hugh Wilson and Lindsay Jehan
I?m falling away
I?m falling away with you
We can?t always say
In the cold light of day what?s through
Time will heal your wounds
I?ll see you through
I thought we?d create
Hearts in a sea of Blue
We?d give and not take
I said I believed in you
But I?m falling away
I?m falling away with you
Time will heal your wounds
I?ll see you through
Your eyes may fade from view
I?ll see you through..
I?m torn at the seams
It pains me to breathe
You think that you?re not needed
But I feel your pain, it?s alway the same
But let's not feed it
You're here in my soul
I want you to know
I?ll never leave
There?s nothing to say
No more charades for fools
I came here to stay
I?m falling away with you
I?m falling away
I?m falling away with you..
Time will heal your wounds
I?ll see you through
Your eyes may fade from view
I?ll see you through
Time will heal your wounds
I?ll see you through
I?m falling away
I?m falling away with you
I?m falling away
The song "Falling Away" by Evermore describes a relationship that is falling apart, but the singer is still dedicated to staying with their partner despite the struggles they face. The first verse acknowledges that things are difficult to express in the "cold light of day", but the singer promises that they will stay with their partner and help them heal over time. The second verse reveals the singer's pain and desperation, admitting that they feel torn apart and have trouble breathing. Despite this pain, the singer makes it clear that they will never leave, and that they want their partner to know that they're always there for them.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm falling away" with their partner, but then transitions to the promise of healing and support. The song ends with a final repetition of "I'm falling away", but it's clear that the singer will continue to stand by their partner and see them through their struggles. Overall, "Falling Away" is a heartfelt and emotional depiction of the ups and downs of a relationship, showcasing the power of love and dedication to overcome difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm falling away
I'm distancing myself from you
I'm falling away with you
We're both moving apart
We can't always say in the cold light of day what's through
We can't always be sure what's going to happen
Time will heal your wounds
Things will get better with time
I'll see you through
I'll support you
I thought we'd create hearts in a sea of Blue
I thought we'd find joy in each other's company
We'd give and not take
We'd be generous to one another
I said I believed in you
I had faith in you
Your eyes may fade from view
You may not be able to see things clearly
I'm torn at the seams
I'm struggling and feeling overwhelmed
It pains me to breathe
I'm in a lot of emotional pain
You think that you're not needed
You feel unimportant
But I feel your pain, it's always the same
I understand how you feel and it's familiar to me
But let's not feed it
Let's not dwell on it and make it worse
You're here in my soul
You're a part of me
I want you to know, I'll never leave
I'll be by your side and won't abandon you
There's nothing to say
There's no need to talk further
No more charades for fools
No more pretending or playing games
I came here to stay
I'm committed to this relationship
Time will heal your wounds
Things will get better with time
I'm falling away with you
We're both moving away from each other emotionally
I'm falling away
I'm pulling away from this relationship
Contributed by Leah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sedameansstrong
Wow I am so surprised to see how many people felt similar to how I felt... this song transported me to a whole new world and gave me such a warm comfortable feeling that I cannot quite describe but it makes me wanna dwell in that world and i forget everything else... for the first time i feel as though a song is spiritual and this really has the potential to calm me down. GENIUS.
@Packblack1
Always listened to it after a really shitty time in my life or break up of sorts (like now) will always stay one of my most favorite songs
@Danny-vv6ow
we are humans tf
@Squeakypickles619
It makes me sad knowing that the vibrant teens in this video likely now have families of their own or have since passed away )):
@WHIRLWOLF
I feel you
@roby_arts
The best time of my life, I remember…🥺
@loveaddict101
I searched for 9 years to find this song after first hearing it. It's been in my head for that long. This has to be one of my very favorite songs I've ever heard.
@hughwilson
Wow! Thanks so much for letting me know. Glad the song resonated with you. :)
Have a great day, and please feel free to check out other songs of mine if you like.
Cheers!
@jobsy96
Hugh Wilson I also remembered this song just tonight from that comercial from so many years ago, it just started playing in my head and i just had to hear it, i'm so glad i found it! Great song.
@beezkanal
loveaddict101 omg same