Fialta, a California-based indie pop quartet, includes Michael Leibovich, Beth Clements, David Provenzano, and Sarah Shotwell, all experienced multi-instrumentalists who joined forces in 2011 to write and record their harmony, keyboard, and percussion-driven pop. Leibovich and Provenzano were touring with former band Sherwood when they met Clements and Shotwell, who were living in Connecticut and Seattle, respectively. At the time, Clements was finishing her Master’s in English Education at the University of Connecticut and Shotwell was enrolled in a creative writing MFA at the University of Washington. Soon, all four were sending tracks back and forth over email and holding critique sessions over Skype. When, one-by-one, the foursome finally returned to California, they already had a great foundation in place.
Self-described as a democratic collective of songwriters, Fialta has been characterized in live performances by constant movement and instrument-swapping (a spectacle that sometimes happens even mid-song). They have come to describe their sound as “Central Coast Literary Pop,” a genre they dotingly created for their sun-drenched, winter-dreading, narrative sensibilities, honed as much by a love of poetry, fiction and film as by the landscape of their beloved town, San Luis Obispo. Fialta is fairly unabashed about this regionalism. As Turntable Kitchen writes, “...there is the sense that they couldn’t have come from anywhere else.”
On the first day of summer Fialta looks forward to putting out their debut full length album, Summer Winter. Currently unsigned, they will self-release the LP using funds earned by a serendipitous spring ad placement for KMART trampolines.
While Fialta’s 2011 release (a 3-track EP) was a great intro to the band’s music and remixed versions of those songs will be included on the full-length, Summer Winter will feature nine new ones, including a few darker ballads balanced by some kicky power-pop tracks. The album runs a spectrum in terms of mood, with the goal of taking the listener on a pop journey that explores both lyrically and melodically the changing of the seasons, fading youth, loss, new love, and homesickness.
Fialta will release Summer Winter locally on June 21, 2013, and nationally on July 23rd, 2013.
Cars
Fialta Lyrics
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Whispering our secrets back
It said the truth
Owes nothing to the facts
You know if you cannot obey
Then you cannot go
My way my only foray
And you stood and looked me in the eye
The day we toasted in July
I’m always on time
But on that day you had your hair pulled back
Ready to meet the crowd
And oh the way you threw your shoulders back
Tryin’ to make ‘em proud
The spots are sticking to your palm
The locks are drippin’ with your charm
Wake up
Meet me at the back door
I’ll be right on time
Wanna have a conversation
See nothing’s quite that easy
Tired as you are
I’ll be waiting ‘til the sun appears
Wake up
Meet me at the back door
I’ll be right on time
Don’t forget your alibi
See nothing’s quite that easy
Tired as you are
I’ll be waiting ‘til the sun appears
In Fialta's song "Cars," the lyrics explore themes of relationships and the challenges that come with them. The first verse describes the Sea as whispering secrets which truth that owes nothing to facts. This could suggest that even when presented with truth, people may still choose to deny it. The chorus then declares that there is only one way, "my way," and that the singer's friend cannot go any other way.
The second verse describes a scene in which the singer and their friend raise a toast in July. The singer is always on time, but on this particular day, their friend has pulled their hair back and is trying hard to impress the crowd. The lyrics suggest that the friend is trying too hard and may be struggling with their self-confidence. The bridge of the song urges the friend to wake up and meet the singer at the back door, where they can have a conversation. The singer acknowledges that things are not easy but promises to wait for the sun to appear.
Overall, the lyrics of "Cars" suggest a deep concern for the ups and downs of relationships. It explores the complexities of human emotions, how people influence and impact each other, and the challenge of always staying true to oneself while navigating the many difficulties of this world.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard the sea
I listened to the sound of the sea
Whispering our secrets back
As I listened to the sea, it seemed to be revealing hidden truths
It said the truth
The sea conveyed that honesty
Owes nothing to the facts
Is not always related to provable information
You know if you cannot obey
It's clear that if you can't follow instructions
Then you cannot go
You are unable to be part of something
My way my only foray
You must adhere to my path or accept that you won't be involved
And you stood and looked me in the eye
We made eye contact
The day we toasted in July
On a particular day in July, we raised a glass
I’m always on time
I pride myself on promptness
But on that day you had your hair pulled back
You styled your hair differently on this occasion
Ready to meet the crowd
You were prepared to interact with people
And oh the way you threw your shoulders back
You showed confidence by standing tall with your shoulders back
Tryin’ to make ‘em proud
You were attempting to impress others
The spots are sticking to your palm
The marks are clinging to your hand
The locks are drippin’ with your charm
Your attractive qualities are apparent
Wake up
Get out of bed
Meet me at the back door
Come and meet me at the rear entrance
I’ll be right on time
I will arrive promptly
Wanna have a conversation
I'd like to talk with you
See nothing’s quite that easy
Things are more complicated than they seem
Tired as you are
Even though you may be exhausted
I’ll be waiting ‘til the sun appears
I'll wait until dawn
Don’t forget your alibi
Make sure you have a believable story
Contributed by Ella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
James Michael
LYRICS:
I heard the sea
Whispering our secrets back
It said the truth
Owes nothing to the facts
You know if you cannot obey
Then you cannot go
My way my only foray
You cannot go
And you stood and looked me in the eye
The day we toasted in July
I’m always on time
But on that day you had your hair pulled back
Ready to meet the crowd
And oh the way you threw your shoulders back
Tryin’ to make ‘em proud
The spots are sticking to your palm
The locks are drippin’ with your charm
Wake up
Meet me at the back door
I’ll be right on time
Wanna have a conversation
See nothing’s quite that easy
Tired as you are
I’ll be waiting ‘til the sun appears
Wake up
Meet me at the back door
I’ll be right on time
Don’t forget your alibi
See nothing’s quite that easy
Tired as you are
I’ll be waiting ‘til the sun appears
MrDeepSense
You welcome! Really nice work, I enjoyed every second... ^^
FialtaMusic
Thanks for posting this. We had a great experience working with Mark Lower. He is so talented!
James Michael
LYRICS:
I heard the sea
Whispering our secrets back
It said the truth
Owes nothing to the facts
You know if you cannot obey
Then you cannot go
My way my only foray
You cannot go
And you stood and looked me in the eye
The day we toasted in July
I’m always on time
But on that day you had your hair pulled back
Ready to meet the crowd
And oh the way you threw your shoulders back
Tryin’ to make ‘em proud
The spots are sticking to your palm
The locks are drippin’ with your charm
Wake up
Meet me at the back door
I’ll be right on time
Wanna have a conversation
See nothing’s quite that easy
Tired as you are
I’ll be waiting ‘til the sun appears
Wake up
Meet me at the back door
I’ll be right on time
Don’t forget your alibi
See nothing’s quite that easy
Tired as you are
I’ll be waiting ‘til the sun appears
Susi's Bastelkanal
thanks <3
Music Glaze™
Absolutely beautiful voice <3
Ecka17
Thumbs UP for you MrDeepSense !!!! This music makes me smile everyday !!!
Ron's DeepVibes Corner
Lovely Deep Track ! 💙🎧💙
PaulinaGermain
LOVE IT! SO GOOD
Jordan Fuher
Love it!
Bout de Ficel
Excellente sic, excellent remix, rien à dire.