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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It's Too Late
Evermore Lyrics
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I'd rather go back to the dreams I'm living in my head
Tuesday evening: Pack my bags, I'm heading out the door
I left a box of memories lying on the floor
Ride on, ride till early morning sun
Ride on, like the dawning of the day
It's too late, to let all your feelings show
I'm running from the city lights
I'm running from this empty life
I'm running out of time tonight
I'm screaming out for "Help! Help!"
"Slow down, your moving too fast
Go home, you'll feel better for it
Oh boy, you better stop dreaming
It's all in your head!"
'Cause it's too late now
Ride on, ride till early morning sun
Ride on, like the dawning of the day
It's too late, to let all your feelings show
Go on, til the night is swept away
Ride on, ride till early morning sun
Ride on, like the morning of the day
It's too late, to let all your feelings show
Ride on, til the night is swept away
The lyrics of Evermore's 'It's Too Late' describe a sense of confusion and uncertainty in the singer's thoughts and emotions. The verses paint a picture of an individual stuck in a rut, unsure of what to do with their life. The first two lines describe a typical Monday morning, where getting out of bed seems like a great challenge, and they would rather stay in their dreamworld. The song's next verse deals with the singer's attempt to escape their current surroundings, leaving behind a box of memories.
The chorus's lyrics describe the ideal situation in which the person could ride on into the early morning sun, like the dawning of a new day, letting the night be swept away. However, the song expresses the person's disappointment that it is too late to accomplish this. They are unable to express their feelings as they once were, and they fear the night will sweep away any chance of change.
Despite this melancholy tone, the song's lyrics provide hope in the idea that the morning sun always brings a new day. The person no longer needs to be held captive by their thoughts and emotions but can instead ride on into the future with a fresh start.
Overall, this song encapsulates the feeling of being burdened with a stagnant life and accepting the responsibility to break out of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Monday morning: Hesitate, I can't get out of bed
On Monday morning, I find it difficult to get out of bed and feel like hesitating due to my current state of mind.
I'd rather go back to the dreams I'm living in my head
I prefer to stay in my dreams than face reality
Tuesday evening: Pack my bags, I'm heading out the door
On Tuesday evening, I pack up my belongings and leave my current situation behind.
I left a box of memories lying on the floor
I left behind past memories and experiences that I no longer want or need.
Ride on, ride till early morning sun
Keep going, continue to move forward until the early morning sun rises.
Ride on, like the dawning of the day
Keep going like the day is just beginning, with new opportunities ahead.
It's too late, to let all your feelings show
It's too late to express all of your emotions and sentiments.
Go on, til the night is swept away
Keep going until the night is over, and a new day begins.
I'm running from the city lights
I'm trying to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
I'm running from this empty life
I'm trying to avoid living a life that feels unfulfilling and empty.
I'm running out of time tonight
Time is running out quickly, and there's not much left to do.
I'm screaming out for "Help! Help!"
I'm desperate for assistance and wish someone would hear and respond to my cries for help.
"Slow down, your moving too fast
Take it easy and slow down, as you're moving too quickly.
Go home, you'll feel better for it
Go back to where you belong, where you feel most comfortable and at ease, it will make you feel better.
Oh boy, you better stop dreaming
It's time, to stop living in your dreams, and come back to reality.
It's all in your head!"
All of these ideas and thoughts are just in your mind, and not based in reality.
'Cause it's too late now
It's now too late to do anything, as time has already passed and the moment has been missed.
Ride on, ride till early morning sun
Keep going, continue to move forward until the early morning sun rises.
Ride on, like the morning of the day
Keep riding like the day is just beginning, with new opportunities ahead.
It's too late, to let all your feelings show
It's too late to express all of your emotions and sentiments.
Ride on, til the night is swept away
Keep going until the night is over, and a new day begins.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NANCI GRIFFITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@therealanonymousraccoon
"It's Too Late"
Monday morning... hesitate, I can't get out of bed
I'd rather go back to the dreams I'm living in my head
Tuesday evening... pack my bags, I'm heading out the door
I left a box of memories lying on the floor
Ride on, ride till early morning sun
Ride on, like the dawning of the day
It's too late, to let all your feelings show
Go on, til the night is swept away
I'm running from the city lights
I'm running from this empty life
I'm running out of time tonight
I'm screaming out for "Help! Help!"
"Slow down, your moving too fast
Go home, you'll feel better for it
Oh boy, you better stop dreaming
It's all in your head!"
'Cause it's too late now...
Ride on, ride till early morning sun
Ride on, like the morning of the day
It's too late, to let all your feelings show
Go on, til the night is swept away...
Ride on, ride till early morning sun
Ride on, like the morning of the day
It's too late, to let all your feelings show
Ride on, til the night is swept away...
@nateeizzle1581
When you come across a song you haven't heard in over a decade. The nostalgic is real.
@istoleurfaceha3527
Almost 2 decades
@Richard-vk3yk
I just rediscovered Evermore. They had a few great songs that had COMPLETELY DISAPPEARED from my memory until I was watching an old TV recording and it had Light Surrounding You for the channel
@nateeizzle1581
@juan I still feel like 2004 is not that long ago 😂
@Glitteryflaps
It’s funny that people in 2021 use the word nostalgic all the time. No disrespect. 😊 just find it used all the time now. I never use to see comments like that but I see them on nearly every early 2000s song I find.
@dixonhill1108
My brother and I took a trip to the city in 2004. He had his laptop hooked up to the car(pre Iphone), he had a harddrive full of indie music he got from a friend. I started picking through it, I found this song, listened to hit 4-5 times while in the car. Spent a decade and a half trying to find the music meanwhile I was forever chasing this sound in other bands.
@DatGloriaVires
Still remember this one playing over the PA speakers at my first job. I was barely 15 then. I worked in a bakery factory and the day shift had finished, the floor was quiet and this song rang through the empty factory. I still have a visceral memory of being in that very moment and even though it was nearly 18 years ago I still remember it like it was yesterday. My dreams of that time in my life are always sweet and this number never fails to remind me of my home town.. Ah, time man..
@sherwoodd1
So good! I remember hearing this song in Coles for the first time with my mum shopping- it was middle of summer and bloody hot. And whenever I hear this song now I think of that time, weirdly enough.
@shanefraser7764
So good I was fully there in that moment ,good music good memories ✌
@leideningrid
We are the same age. Crazy how fast time flies. Your parents tell you it does but it doesn’t really hit you until 30 and friends have kids turning double digits And your teen years feel like yesterday. Hope life’s been good to you x