“Empty City Nights,” their latest album, is an intimate portrait of urban life, love and loneliness. Recorded on one microphone for only $200, it is presented as glimpses into the lives of different people during one “empty city night.” It is the kind of stripped back, raw, and emotional album that fans of far beyond frail’s live shows and earlier EP’s have been waiting for years to hear.
“The album was inspired by the view from my loft in downtown Kansas City. I’d be looking out my window late at night, see a handful of lights on, and wonder what might be happening in those apartments,” says far beyond frail guitarist and songwriter David Cecil. Sharlynn Verner, the band’s vocalist adds, “It’s kind of a reflection on how isolated city life can feel, even though you’re in such close proximity to so many people going through the same things.”
While this is far beyond frail’s fifth release, they’ve typically recorded with full bands, producers, and larger studio budgets. “We’ve been crisscrossing the country for years, touring as a duo, so we thought it was time to make an album as a duo,” says Cecil. “We wanted to see what would happen if it was just the two of us in a room, with the ability to hit record. So, we bought a cheap microphone and set out to make the whole thing with just it and my laptop.”
Even though “Empty City Nights” is a departure from how far beyond frail has made albums in the past, it doesn’t stray far from the sound that has made them an underground success story. Drawing from influences like Counting Crows, Aimee Mann and Sarah McLachlan, as well as contemporaries like Ingrid Michaelson, A Fine Frenzy, and Sarah Bareilles, “Empty City Nights” is edgy, emotional pop music that combines singer-songwriter sincerity with alt-rock intensity. “We think it’s the closest we’ve come to capturing whatever it is that made us want to write songs and play them for people in the first place,” says Verner.
“Empty City Nights” is available wherever digital music is sold, including far beyond frail’s online store at http://music.farbeyondfrail.com, where listeners can preview the entire album and name their price to download it. For more information, visit the band's website at http://www.farbeyondfrail.com.
Over Again
Far Beyond Frail Lyrics
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How long will love last now?
How long will love last now?
How long will love last now
Until it's over again?
Until it's over again
I watched you walk on by
I watched you walk on by
And tears came to my eyes
Never thought I'd feel this way
When I see you
I wanna think this is maybe worth a chance
But I really can't say
How long will love last now?
How long will love last now?
How long will love last now?
How long will love last now
Until it's over again?
Until it's over again
I held onto you tight
I held onto you tight
I held onto you tight
And you kissed me goodnight
And you left me here alone
And I hope that when tomorrow comes
You will come around again
But I really don't know
How long will love last now?
How long will love last now?
How long will love last now?
How long will love last now
Until it's over, over again?
Until it's over, over again
Until it's over, over again
Until it's over, over again...
Again…
Again…
The lyrics to Far Beyond Frail's "Over Again" explore the question of how long a love will last. The repeated refrain of "How long will love last now?" serves to express the singer's doubt and uncertainty about the future of their relationship. Despite their longing for a deeper connection with their partner, the singer is conflicted about whether the love they share is worth pursuing. This inner turmoil is expressed in the lines "When I see you, I wanna think this is maybe worth a chance, but I really can’t say."
The verse about holding onto their partner tight and being left alone highlights the singer's fear of being hurt or abandoned. The hope that their partner will return tomorrow is tempered by the admission that they "really don't know" what will happen. The repetition of "Until it's over again" emphasizes the cyclical nature of relationships and the potential for love to come and go. The song ends with the haunting repetition of "Again," suggesting a sense of resignation to some sort of inevitable outcome.
Overall, "Over Again" is a heartfelt exploration of the complexities of love and relationships, and the uncertainty that comes with them.
Line by Line Meaning
How long will love last now?
The singer is questioning the longevity of their love.
Until it's over again?
The singer anticipates that their love may end and wonders when that will happen.
I watched you walk on by
The singer saw their loved one leave.
And tears came to my eyes
The artist felt emotional and cried as a result of their loved one leaving.
Never thought I'd feel this way
The artist didn't expect to feel as strongly about their loved one as they do now.
When I see you
The singer is referring to the person they love.
I wanna think this is maybe worth a chance
The singer wants to consider giving their relationship a chance.
But I really can't say
The artist is hesitant and unsure about whether to pursue their relationship.
I held onto you tight
The artist hugged their loved one tightly.
And you kissed me goodnight
The artist and their loved one shared a goodnight kiss.
And you left me here alone
The singer's loved one departed, leaving the singer alone.
And I hope that when tomorrow comes
The artist desires for their loved one to return.
You will come around again
The singer wants their loved one to come back to them.
But I really don't know
The singer is uncertain whether their loved one will return or not.
Until it's over, over again?
The singer is questioning when their relationship will end, again expressing uncertainty and fear about its longevity.
Again…
The artist repeats the word 'again' as a way of emphasizing their recurring doubts and anxieties about their relationship.
Contributed by Tristan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.