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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Run Away
Evermore Lyrics
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Let's make a break for it, shake off the past and run
Do you get the feeling there's more to life?
I guess we'll never know till we take a step outside
You and I can run away, pack out bags for another place
And through it all we'll find find a way so close I can almost taste
The sights that we'll see on this race we will run
It's you that I need, my only one
Let's disappear before they say it can't be done
Throw out the map you made for life
We'll never know the future so just close your eyes and dive
You and I can run away, pack out bags for another place
And through it all we'll find find a way so close I can almost taste
The sights that we'll see on this race we will run
It's you that I need, my only one
Hold me close in the falling away,
We both know that there's no other way
Take me back to when we were new
And I will chase the horizon with you
You and I can run away, pack out bags for another place
And through it all we'll find find a way so close I can almost taste
The sights that we'll see on this race we will run
It's you that I need, my only one
My only one, my only one
My only one, my only one
The song "Run Away" by Evermore is a powerful and upbeat track that explores the theme of leaving the past behind and taking risks in order to create a better future. The lyrics are a call to action, urging the listener to join the singer in embarking on an adventure, leaving behind their old life and journeying towards something new and exciting. The opening line, "You and I could be the first ones", sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer encouraging their partner to join them in taking a leap of faith towards a brighter future.
The chorus is particularly powerful, with the singer repeating the phrase "You and I can run away" over and over, driving home the message that the only way to truly escape the past is to take decisive action in the present. The line "And through it all we'll find a way so close I can almost taste" emphasizes the sense of determination and excitement that comes with the decision to take a risk and embark on a new adventure.
The subsequent lines "The sights that we'll see on this race we will run/It's you that I need, my only one" further reinforce the central theme of the song - that together, the singer and their partner can overcome any obstacle in pursuit of their dreams. This is a powerful message, and one that resonates with listeners of all ages and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I could be the first ones
We have the opportunity to take a chance and do something that nobody has done before.
Let's make a break for it, shake off the past and run
Let's leave our past behind, take a risk and run towards our future together.
Do you get the feeling there's more to life?
Are you unsatisfied with the way things are and think there could be better things out there?
I guess we'll never know till we take a step outside
Unless we take a chance and leave our comfort zone, we will never truly discover what life has to offer.
You and I can run away, pack our bags for another place
We can leave everything behind and embark on a journey together to explore new opportunities.
And through it all we'll find a way so close I can almost taste
Despite the challenges, we will persevere and eventually achieve our goals and dreams.
The sights that we'll see on this race we will run
We will witness many incredible sights and experiences during our journey together.
It's you that I need, my only one
You are the only person I need in my life to find happiness and fulfillment.
Looking at the globe that we spun
Reflecting on the world we live in and considering the endless possibilities for our future.
Let's disappear before they say it can't be done
Let's leave before anyone has a chance to discourage us or tell us we can't succeed.
Throw out the map you made for life
Let go of the plan you had for your life and be open to new possibilities and opportunities.
We'll never know the future so just close your eyes and dive
We can never predict what the future holds for us, so let's take a chance and dive right in.
Hold me close in the falling away
Stay close to me even when things get tough, and we will get through it together.
We both know that there's no other way
We both acknowledge that we must take this chance and run away together to find happiness.
Take me back to when we were new
Let's go back to the beginning when we first met and start fresh together.
And I will chase the horizon with you
I will go wherever you go and face new challenges with you by my side.
My only one, my only one
You are the only one I need in my life to find happiness and fulfillment.
Contributed by Andrew V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
OGBEAUTY
My type of music, perfect voice!
Giselle Trad
love !
RootedHat
Needs a video clip!
julezz44
Yeahhh