With the band Alon had recorded 3 albums (their debut is still officially unreleased). Their second album, "inner world" (2001) was hailed as "The best non-Hebrew Israeli rock album since ("the Churchills" legendary psych LP from) 1968". The Band toured extensively all over California for sixteen months & played mostly in & around the bay area. "Pain to give"- their 3rd album was released in 2004 on the "Blue Sun Music" Label to rave reviews. It contained dark memorable moments such as "Doorway To Simplicity" (with a great & gloomy Tom Verlaine's "Feel") alongside long excursions as "Bound To Go Crazy".
In 2006 Geva Alon released his debut solo album "Days Of Hunger". This was a surprising acoustic-based effort, with country-rock & acid-folk edge that met with a tremendous success in Israel. Alon's live performances, usually in small Tell Aviv clubs, drew more & more people in the last 3 years, and he is regarded as a great performer with a "take-no-prisoners" attitude & a tendency for long surprising guitar workouts. "The Wall Of Sound", Geva's latest solo album was a much more rock-oriented journey. A well crafted combination between The Flying Baby's electric power, a dose of pop sensibilities and the acoustic "feel" of his debut. The album sold a couple of thousand copies 3 weeks after its release & the single "Modern Love", an emotional acoustic take on Bowie (the only cover on an all-original album) became an instant hit in Israel. Now he is back at the NY scene with 2 Guitars, 10 fingers (thank God!) and some amazing songs for a series of rare live shows far from the holy-land. Don't miss the guy! He's a good one!
Uri Bash
Somewhere
Geva Alon Lyrics
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Between city and sea and my head
They all know it's a sin But still the wall remains
Dirty and far beyond reason
I wonder what's the plan Somewhere
They were talking about us and our fates
But me I'm not one who puts his life in the hands
Of people who don't care for the danger
I wonder what's the plan Somewhere
They were building the wall in the sand
Between city and sea and my head
They all know it's a sin But still the wall remains
Dirty and far beyond reason
I wonder what's the plan Somewhere
The lyrics of Geva Alon's song "Somewhere" depicts a situation where a wall is being built in the sand, separating the city and the sea from the singer's head. The first stanza portrays a wall that has been built beyond reason, which everyone knows to be sinful, but it remains standing. The singer questions the plan behind the construction of the wall.
The second stanza describes a situation where people are talking about the singer and their fates in a closed room where no one else can hear. However, the singer is not one to leave their life in the hands of people who do not care for their safety. The refrain of the song reiterates the singer's question about the plan behind building the wall in the sand.
One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that the wall represents a barrier or obstacle that has been created preventing the singer from reaching their desired destination. The wall could represent any kind of obstacle that stands between the singer and their goals, whether physical or emotional. The singer's question about the plan behind building the wall is a reflection of their frustration at being unable to reach their destination or getting what they want. However, the precariousness of the situation suggests that there may not be a clear plan in place, leaving the singer in a state of uncertainty and insecurity.
Line by Line Meaning
They were building a wall in the sand
They were constructing a physical barrier on a sandy terrain
Between city and sea and my head
The wall was dividing a city and the adjacent sea, with a potential psychological impact on the singer
They all know it's a sin But still the wall remains
Despite recognizing the immorality of the wall, it still exists
Dirty and far beyond reason
The wall is corrupt and illogical
I wonder what's the plan Somewhere
The artist is curious about what the purpose of the wall is and where it leads to
They were talking about us and our fates
Unknown individuals discussed the destinies of the singer and others
In a closed room where noone can hear
The conversation took place in a secluded place without any witnesses
But me I'm not one who puts his life in the hands
The artist doesn't trust others to control his destiny
Of people who don't care for the danger
Those who are discussing the fates of others don't consider the risks involved
Contributed by Gianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.