1) is the probably the biggest member in Michigan's indie movement. Originally from Ypsilanti, Fred bases most of his music from the nearby city of Ann Arbor. He is the founder/leading member of Saturday Looks Good to Me, and is well known for his previous membership in pop-punk band Lovesick, and the "broken folk" group Flashpapr.
Fred has written songs to be produced under a solo title, as well. His songs are not only inspirational, but his melody and guitar lines are soothing, sweet, and noteworthy of superb composition.
Fred Thomas, the most amazingly kind person, who has been in many influential Michigan bands, re-located to Portland, Oregon to work on his experimental project "Boundless/Countless."
In the summer of 2007 he moved to New York City.
He has moved back and forth between New York and Michigan a few times since then and currently resides in Michigan.
2) Fred Thomas (ARAM) studied at the Royal Academy of Music and is one of London’s most sought after multi-instrumentalists and composer/arranger/producers. A member of the FIRE Collective, he is known for his breadth of musical styles as well as for specializing in creative re-interpretations of J.S. Bach, with albums on Odradek, The Silent Howl and in 2019 on ECM.
In 2018 Thomas worked with Brian Eno on the latter’s forthcoming album. He has also appeared or collaborated with Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Jordi Savall, Jarvis Cocker, Ethan Iverson, Benoît Delbecq, Elina Duni, Tamara Stefanovich, Leo Abrahams and Olivia Chaney, as well as record labels Harmonica Mundi and Realworld.
He works regularly with the National Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe. He teaches at Trinity Laban, is published by Spartan Press and Edition Wilhelm Hansen, and has produced albums for many artists internationally. His most recent compositions were performed internationally and at the Royal Opera House.
www.fred-thomas.co.uk
Get It Together
Fred Thomas Lyrics
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And I just can't let you go
I knew I wanted to be with you forever
A long, long time ago
And everyone's asking me why
But nobody knows you like I do
And they can't see how you shine
When the springtime comes, I'll write you a letter
About everything I love
We'll stay up listening to records
Until we see the sun
There could nothing more true
Than the time that I'm spending with you
I couldn't love you more than I do.
You can't ever get it together
Because you like the both of us.
I understand that but whatever
The choice is obvious...
The opening line "I can't ever get it together" sets the tone for the song with the singer admitting to their struggles with life and relationships. It's emotionally honest and raw. The repetition of the line in the chorus gives it a sense of despair and frustration. The singer is struggling to overcome their shortcomings and it's affecting their relationship with the person they love.
The second line, "And I just can't let you go", highlights the deep connection and love the singer has for the person they're in a relationship with. They know they should let go, but they can't bring themselves to do it because of the strong feelings they have. The following lines "I knew I wanted to be with you forever/ A long, long time ago" implies that the relationship has been going on for a while and the singer has been in love for a long time. They see a future with this person, but their own issues are standing in the way.
The chorus ends with the line "The choice is obvious" which shows that the singer is at a crossroads. They must decide whether to continue with the relationship despite their own shortcomings or let go and hope for something better. It's an emotionally charged song that showcases a struggle that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't ever get it together
I'm unable to keep myself organized and focused.
And I just can't let you go
I cannot imagine living without you and I don't want to let you go.
I knew I wanted to be with you forever
I felt a strong desire to be with you forever a long time ago.
A long, long time ago
It was a long time back when I felt the desire to be with you forever.
But you're always changing your mind
You are indecisive and keep changing your decisions.
And everyone's asking me why
Everyone around me wants to know why you keep changing your mind.
But nobody knows you like I do
I have a better understanding of who you are than anyone else.
And they can't see how you shine
Others are not able to see your true brightness and excellence.
When the springtime comes, I'll write you a letter
I plan to write a letter to you when spring arrives.
About everything I love
The letter will be about all the things that I love about you.
We'll stay up listening to records
We will spend the night listening to music records.
Until we see the sun
We will continue listening to music until sunrise.
There could nothing more true
Nothing could be truer than this - spending time with you is the most genuine part of my life.
Than the time that I'm spending with you
Time spent with you is the most authentic part of my life.
I couldn't love you more than I do.
There is no limit to the amount of love that I have for you.
You can't ever get it together
You too are unable to keep yourself organized and focused.
Because you like the both of us.
You have feelings for both of us, so it's hard for you to choose one.
I understand that but whatever
I acknowledge your situation, but anything you decide is fine with me.
The choice is obvious...
It's clear that I'm the one you need to choose as we are meant to be together.
Contributed by Madison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.