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.
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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.
Whippoorwill
Fruition Lyrics
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I couldn't sleep through the easy night
it's hard to rest from a worried mind
imagining what I'd like to find
your voice is ringing in my ears
I haven't heard for three long years
‘cause you flew on down to Chapel Hill
through the whippoorwill
could it be you trying to say to me?
you're still with me baby, I'm still here
had to fly but don't wonder why
‘cause all things due to you, they
they come in time
we used to sing those Broadway tunes
and Carole King, and Johnny and June
we would stoke a little fire and curl on up, baby
just the two of us
now I don't know why I turned away
‘cause now I look back to the good ol' days
but a part of you is with me still
‘cause I hear your call,
through the whippoorwill
and other birds might flock to me
with all their songs and melodies
I love them all, I do, it's true
but when I hear that call
I know it's you
The lyrics of Fruition's "Whippoorwill" is a poignant and heartbreaking song about grief, loss, and reminiscing. The opening lines "Lie awake in the morning light, I couldn't sleep through the easy night, it's hard to rest from a worried mind, imagining what I'd like to find" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer of the song is struggling to sleep, weighed down by their troubled thoughts and the memories of a loved one. They recall a time when they used to sing Broadway tunes, Johnny and June, and Carole King with their partner. However, they ruefully admit to having turned away in the past, and now the only connection they have to their departed loved one is the whippoorwill's call.
The whippoorwill is a nocturnal bird known for its melancholic call. In the context of the song, it represents the voice of the singer's departed loved one. They hear the bird's call, and it brings back a flood of emotions and memories. They wonder if it could be their departed loved one trying to say that they are still with them, even if they are physically gone. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer acknowledging that while other birds may sing to them, it is the whippoorwill's call that reminds them of their lost love.
Overall, Fruition's "Whippoorwill" is a beautiful and heartbreaking song that beautifully captures the pain of loss and the fleeting nature of life. The haunting melody and poignant lyrics make the song a standout piece of music that resonates deeply with anyone who has lost someone they loved.
Line by Line Meaning
lie awake in the morning light
I am unable to sleep and spend my time awake in the morning.
I couldn't sleep through the easy night
Even though the night was easy and calm, I still could not sleep.
it's hard to rest from a worried mind
It is difficult to get rest when one's mind is worried and anxious.
imagining what I'd like to find
I spend my time imagining things that I desire and want to find.
your voice is ringing in my ears
I hear your voice loudly and clearly in my ears.
I haven't heard for three long years
I haven't heard your voice for a long time, three years to be exact.
‘cause you flew on down to Chapel Hill
You left and moved to Chapel Hill, which is why I haven't heard your voice.
now I hear your call
I can now hear your voice again.
through the whippoorwill
I hear your voice through the sound of the whippoorwill bird.
could it be you trying to say to me?
I wonder if this is your way of communicating with me.
you're still with me baby, I'm still here
You're still with me even though we are physically apart.
had to fly but don't wonder why
You had to leave, but there's no need to question or wonder why.
‘cause all things due to you, they
Everything is happening for you.
they come in time
Things happen when the time is right.
we used to sing those Broadway tunes
We used to sing songs from Broadway shows.
and Carole King, and Johnny and June
We also used to sing songs by Carole King, Johnny Cash, and June Carter Cash.
we would stoke a little fire and curl on up, baby
We would build a small fire and cuddle together.
just the two of us
It was just the two of us enjoying each other's company.
now I don't know why I turned away
I am not sure why I distanced myself from you in the past.
‘cause now I look back to the good ol' days
I look back fondly on the old days when we were together.
but a part of you is with me still
Even though we are apart, a part of you is still with me.
‘cause I hear your call,
I can still hear your voice.
through the whippoorwill
I hear your voice through the sound of the whippoorwill bird.
and other birds might flock to me
Other birds may sing and come to me.
with all their songs and melodies
These other birds may have beautiful songs and melodies.
I love them all, I do, it's true
I appreciate and enjoy all of the sounds of nature.
but when I hear that call
However, when I hear your voice...
I know it's you
I know that it is you calling out to me.
Contributed by Stella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.