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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Inside Me
Evermore Lyrics
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You know I'll be confused
Across the table I'm staring into you
Oh, your morner's eyes fill up with blue
And the night comes in
And it ends too soon
You were always true
But you were sad and marooned
Your love shines on inside of me
Though you are gone you're inside of me
Inside of me
Don't go smiling now
You know I'll be confused
Peter fished for men
You've been fishing too
When you cast your ne
You drew me into you
Now you set me free
I'm sinking in the blue
And no matter where
I know that you are near
Your love shines on the inside of me
Though you are gone you're inside of me
Inside of me
And if I'm gonna make it
I must hold to you
You will become the anchor of this
I know I'm gonna make it
If I hold to you
Hold it to you
Hold to you
Your love shines on inside of me
Though you are gone you're inside of me
Inside of me
Inside of me
The song "Inside of Me" by Evermore talks about the reminisces of a lost loved one that is still present in the singer's mind and soul. The lyrics begin by warning the lost one not to smile as it will confuse the singer. The verse goes on to describe how the singer is staring into the eyes of the lost one, and their eyes fill up with blue. As the night comes in, it ends too soon, and although the lost one was always true, they were sad and marooned.
The chorus "Your love shines on inside of me, Though you are gone you're inside of me, Inside of me" portrays the idea that even though the loved one is no longer here physically, their love still exists and shines within the singer. The second verse uses an analogy of fishing to describe how the lost one drew the singer into their love, but now they have set them free, and the singer is sinking in the blue. The bridge talks about how the singer needs to hold on to the lost one to make it through, and they will become the anchor that helps the singer to hold on. The song ends on the same chorus, emphasizing the idea that even though the loved one is gone, their love will continue to shine within the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go smiling now
Please don't put on a happy face now because it confuses me and makes it hard to understand how you really feel.
You know I'll be confused
I might not be able to tell if you're truly happy or sad, so it's better if you don't smile and pretend to be happy.
Across the table I'm staring into you
I'm staring directly at you, trying to read your emotions and figure out how you're feeling.
Oh, your morner's eyes fill up with blue
Your eyes are starting to fill with tears, which appear blue, indicating that you're sad or emotional.
And the night comes in
As darkness falls, it feels like time is passing too quickly.
And it ends too soon
As the night ends, it feels like time has gone by too quickly and the moment is already over.
You were always true
You were always honest and sincere in our relationship.
But you were sad and marooned
Despite your honesty, you felt trapped and alone in your sadness.
Your love shines on inside of me
Even though you're gone, the love you showed me still has a strong impact on me and is still very present.
Though you are gone you're inside of me
Although you're no longer physically present, your memory is alive and well within me, and your influence in my life is still felt.
Peter fished for men
Referencing the Biblical story of Peter, who was a fisherman and was called to help spread the message of Jesus to others.
You've been fishing too
Like Peter, you've also been spreading love and kindness to others, trying to make a positive impact in the world.
When you cast your ne
When you put yourself out there and interact with others, showing them kindness and compassion.
You drew me into you
You attracted me to you and drew me close to your heart with your warmth and kind spirit.
Now you set me free
You've given me the strength and support to move forward, even in the face of difficulty, and to live my life as my true self.
I'm sinking in the blue
I'm feeling the weight of your absence and the sadness that comes with losing someone I care about deeply, which has left me feeling stuck and uncertain about what to do next.
And no matter where
Regardless of where I go or what I do, your memory and your influence will always be with me.
I know that you are near
I feel your presence in my heart and in my memories, and know that you're never truly gone as long as I keep you close to me.
And if I'm gonna make it
If I'm going to overcome my struggles and succeed, I know I'll need your help and support to do it.
I must hold to you
I need to keep your memory close to me and draw strength from the love we shared in order to keep moving forward.
You will become the anchor of this
Your memory and the love you shared with me will be the source of strength and stability that allows me to navigate difficult times and overcome obstacles in my life.
I know I'm gonna make it
Even in the face of adversity and hardship, I have faith that I can overcome it and move forward, because I feel your memory and your love still with me.
If I hold to you
If I keep your memory and your love close to me, and draw strength from it, I know I can make it through anything that comes my way.
Hold it to you
Hold on to the memories and the love you shared with me, and never let it go, because it will be the source of strength and stability that gets me through the toughest times in my life.
Hold to you
Hold tightly onto the memory and the love you shared with me, and keep it close to my heart throughout my life, to help guide me and give me strength in all that I do.
Your love shines on inside of me
Once again emphasizing that, even though you're gone, the love you shared with me still lives on within me and continues to impact every aspect of my life.
Though you are gone you're inside of me
Repeating the sentiment that, despite your physical absence, your memory and the love you shared with me is still very much alive within me, and always will be.
Inside of me
A final repetition of the song's overarching theme: that no matter what happens, the memories and love that we share with others will always live on within us, shaping our lives and guiding us through every challenge that we face.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JON COBBE, PETER COBBE, Jon Cobbe Hume
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