There are two bands that go by the name of Fruition.

1. Fruition (Po… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands that go by the name of Fruition.

1. Fruition (Portland, OR) has been showcasing their captivating brand of Folk, Soul, Grass and Rock 'n Roll to the West Coast since 2008. In the last few years they have expanded to the greater US scene, playing theaters, bars, street corners and Music Festivals all over the country (SXSW, High Sierra Music Fest, Yarmony Grass, String Summit, Oregon Country Fair, Omaha Summerfest and many more.)

This year they're hitting it even harder - they opened for Railroad Earth at the Crystal Ballroom (Portland, OR) for NYE, and are venturing out on a several-month tour that will hit all corners of the USA. They've shared stages with a range of popular bands- ALO, Greensky Bluegrass, Yonder Mountain Stringband, Scott Law, Everclear, Railroad Earth, Furthur, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Leftover Salmon, Elephant Revival, Hot Buttered Rum, Delhi 2 Dublin, Infamous Stringdusters, Great American Taxi, Danny Barnes, Head for the Hills, and many many more.
In June of 2013, they will be putting out a new full-length album that will surely thrust them from opening-slots and small stages to headlining gigs and large capacity venues.

www.FruitionBand.com
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2. Having recently supported The View, Larrikin Love, The Rifles, The Modern and The Holloways, Fruition are taking great pleasure in giving their music to the masses. They take to the stage with a great energy and always entertain. All from a little village called Pirton the boys strive to bring a sense of community and passion to the procedings
The band has worked hard on creating their own style influenced by rather than sounding like the bands that have inspired the individual members. They also work hard in the studio to make the tunes released give people the same energy they feel at the live shows. Not content with what they have got they are going out to grab everyone and get them jumping.

Northern Town
Fruition Lyrics

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All my friends are gone and the sun is down
Cold and lonely in a northern town
Could keep going but I'm too tired to see
So these ball room walls build a home for me
'Cause here to my home(?) is like here to the stars
In a northern town in a lonely bar

Why do I keep leaving why do I stray

Time running shorter I can feel it day by day
When I try and call you I know just what you'll say

You'll say my love, your love is with me
Under this same moon along the same street

Soon my work is done you'll be back around
Out of that lonely bar in that northern town
When I started up was an easy choice
Want to see the world want to raise my voice
Then I fell in love about(?) the pull of time (?)
Now I see your face in every highway sign

And I put in too much to pull out now
One day she'll come with me to all these northern towns

Why do I keep leaving why do I stray
Time running shorter I can feel it day by day
When I try and call you I know just what you'll say

You'll say my love, your love is with me
Under this same moon along the same street
My love, your love is with me
On a mountain high in the darkest sea

Soon I'll see the sun and you'll be back around

And you'll come with me to all these northern towns
You'll come with me to all these northern towns

Overall Meaning

The song "Northern Town" by Fruition is a beautiful reflection of a wandering soul, who has strayed away from his love and is now living a solitary life in a cold, lonely northern town. The lyrics paint a melancholic picture of a person who is tired, lonely, and missing the warmth of his loved ones. The opening lines of the song "All my friends are gone and the sun is down Cold and lonely in a northern town" set the mood for the rest of the song. The ballroom walls become his refuge and a temporary home, but he knows that it is not where he wants to be forever. He reminisces about his lost love and expresses a desire to reconnect with her. However, his wandering nature and the pull of time are holding him back.

The chorus of the song is especially poignant, as it reflects the singer's yearning for his loved one. He knows that she is waiting for him, but he feels trapped in his current situation. The lines "Why do I keep leaving, why do I stray Time running shorter, I can feel it day by day When I try and call you, I know just what you'll say" are particularly powerful, as they capture the inner turmoil that the singer is going through. He also knows that his love is not just limited to a physical space, but transcends it. The lines "My love, your love is with me Under this same moon along the same street My love, your love is with me On a mountain high in the darkest sea" convey this sentiment beautifully.

Overall, "Northern Town" is a reflective and introspective song, that touches upon themes of love, loss, and longing. The lyrics are heartfelt and the melody is hauntingly beautiful, making it a must-listen for fans of folk rock and Americana music.

Line by Line Meaning

All my friends are gone and the sun is down
Feeling alone and abandoned in the twilight hours.

Cold and lonely in a northern town
The feeling of isolation in a desolate place.

Could keep going but I'm too tired to see
Exhausted and unable to continue on the same path.

So these ball room walls build a home for me
Finding comfort in small, confined spaces as a source of shelter.

'Cause here to my home(?) is like here to the stars
Feeling at home and comfortable in familiar surroundings, as important as navigating your way through the galaxy.

In a northern town in a lonely bar
Finding solace in a quiet, empty bar in the middle of nowhere.

Why do I keep leaving why do I stray
Questioning the urge to constantly wander and leave behind everything.

Time running shorter I can feel it day by day
Realizing the fleeting nature of time and the need for urgency.

When I try and call you I know just what you'll say
Anticipating the response from a loved one with whom communications have been strained.

You'll say my love, your love is with me
Assurance that despite being apart, their affection still remains strong.

Under this same moon along the same street
Existing under the same celestial body, even if geographically far apart.

Soon my work is done you'll be back around
Finishing their work and waiting for a loved one to return.

Out of that lonely bar in that northern town
Leaving behind the isolation of a small, empty bar.

When I started up was an easy choice
In the beginning, the decision to leave and explore the world was effortless.

Want to see the world want to raise my voice
Desiring to experience new things and make oneself heard.

Then I fell in love about(?) the pull of time (?)
Once falling in love caused confusion and a pull towards different directions.

Now I see your face in every highway sign
Seeing the image of a loved one in everything around, including signs and symbols.

And I put in too much to pull out now
Investing too much to just leave and abandon everything.

One day she'll come with me to all these northern towns
Hoping and dreaming that one day a loved one will join in the exploration of new places.

My love, your love is with me
No matter the distance, the love is always present.

On a mountain high in the darkest sea
The love transcends physical barriers and is capable of reaching even the most distant places.

Soon I'll see the sun and you'll be back around
Looking forward to a time when the sun will shine again and a loved one will return.

And you'll come with me to all these northern towns
Imagining a future together, exploring and discovering new places as a team.

Writer(s): Tyler Thompson, Jay Cobb Anderson, Mimi Naja, Kellen Asebroek, Jeff Leonard

Contributed by Kaylee K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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