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Shelflife presents the debut 7" "Jumprope EP" from NYC's newest pop sweethearts Gingerlys out on July 8 2014 on limited edition vinyl and digital formats.
The young group began when guitarist Matt Richards, 26, started sharing acoustic demos of his strummy pop songs with his fellow bandmates in his Valley Stream, New York basement. Vocalist/keyboardist Maria Guernica, 23, guitarist Colin O'Neill, 24, and bassist Kevin Doxsey, 25, brought life to the rough demos. Soon the band became a quintet when Brian Alvarez was drafted permanently behind the drum kit. They recorded this EP with Oliver Ignatius at Mama Coco's Funky Kitchen in Brooklyn and the group subsequently started to play several shows in and around NYC.
Described as "pure ear candy," the EP starts off with "Jumprope" which quickly introduces what Gingerlys are all about -- songs filled with fuzzy guitars, dreampop melodies, guitar hooks galore and Maria's soft sultry vocals. The second track "Summer Cramps" switches from dreamy to jangly, a summer pop anthem that is insanely catchy. The B-side opens with the head-rush breakneck speed of "Better Hearts" and closes with the delightful Felt-ish guitars of "Set You Off".
The band played a fantastic live session on WNYU and are soon playing the NYC Popfest while continuing to work on their full-length album.
For fans of: Brittle Stars, The Pains at Being Pure at Heart, Velocity Girl, Seapony
See You Cry
Gingerlys Lyrics
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A thousand times.
You never leave your bedroom anymore.
Your face is red,
I understand
You never try to ease your mind.
Seasons die and leave behind
Settled dust on things you love,
They won't last very long.
I'll say goodbye
Just for tonight.
Can't be around this anymore.
Shattered eyes
In paradise,
Can't see the meaning of the moment.
Seasons die and leave behind
Dead leaves scattered on the lawn.
Settled dust on things you love.
They won't last very long.
I see you cry
And tears run dry.
No longer holding onto fleeting hearts.
Uncertain thoughts
You come across,
It doesn't change the cards that fall.
Seasons die and leave behind
Dead leaves scattered on the lawn.
Settled dust on things you love,
They won't last very long.
The lyrics of Gingerlys' "See You Cry" explore the themes of grief, loss, and coping with the aftermath of a painful experience. The singer describes watching someone they care for cry countless times, as they withdraw from the world and retreat into their bedroom. The repetition of the line "I've seen you cry a thousand times" underscores the depth of the person's sadness and their inability to move forward.
Throughout the song, imagery is used to convey the passage of time and the transience of life. The changing of the seasons is used as a metaphor for the impermanence of all things, with dead leaves and settled dust evoking a sense of decay and loss. The chorus, with its refrain of "they won't last very long", reinforces the idea that all things must come to an end.
Despite the sadness permeating the lyrics, the song also offers a sense of hope and resilience. The singer speaks of saying goodbye for the night, but not forever, suggesting that they will still be there for the person when they are ready to return. Similarly, the line "It doesn't change the cards that fall" acknowledges that sometimes things are beyond our control, but we can still find a way to keep going.
In summary, "See You Cry" is a poignant and evocative exploration of grief and loss, tempered with a sense of hope and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen you cry
I have witnessed you shedding tears of pain and sadness.
A thousand times.
I have observed you crying repeatedly, numerous times.
You never leave your bedroom anymore.
You spend most of your time confined in your room, not venturing out much.
Your face is red,
Your face has turned red due to your cry and anguish.
I understand
I comprehend the pain you are feeling.
You never try to ease your mind.
You don't make an effort to calm yourself or find some reprieve.
Seasons die and leave behind
The changing of seasons result in leaves dying and scattering away.
Dead leaves scattered on the lawn.
The leaves that have fallen and perished rest scattered on the ground.
Settled dust on things you love,
Items you cherish are gathering dust accumulated over time.
They won't last very long.
The aforementioned things will not endure for much longer.
I'll say goodbye
I will bid farewell and depart.
Just for tonight.
Only for this evening.
Can't be around this anymore.
Cannot continue being in the current situation in your presence.
Shattered eyes
Your eyes are broken and exhausted.
In paradise,
Despite being in a utopic setting.
Can't see the meaning of the moment.
You cannot understand or appreciate the significance of these moments.
I see you cry
I observe you weeping.
And tears run dry.
Your ability to cry has been exhausted.
No longer holding onto fleeting hearts.
You are no longer trying to hold onto momentary relationships or affections.
Uncertain thoughts
Your thoughts are uncertain and unclear.
You come across,
You happen to encounter.
It doesn't change the cards that fall.
However, it doesn't affect the outcome of what inevitably happens.
Contributed by Landon O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ricardo Coehet Hoil
Amazing song
A P
Amazing groove and bass! unique melodies too.
Cyberspace Curse
Such an amazing song đŸ¤©
Destiny
this band its so good
Deepankar
Ikr! just heavenly do you know more bands like this?
DX Satellite Rock
Fantastic!
Alex Seibel
<3
existential. anarchist
sweet
TheDive25
Delicious..
Kool Rock Radio
Kool