1) HAZEL was a post-punk ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists called Hazel:
1) HAZEL was a post-punk band from Portland OR featuring Jody Bleyle (drums, vocals), Peter Krebs (guitar, vocals), Brady Smith (bass), and Fred Nemo (dancer). They released several singles/eps on various independent labels and 2 albums on Sub Pop from the early to mid '90s before breaking up. Jody Bleyle was also in Team Dresch. Pete now releases music under Pete Krebs and the Gossamer Wings. The vocal interplay between Krebs and Bleyle set Hazel apart from the other Northwestern bands of the time, adding a slightly more textured feel to their lovely guitar crunch. Not entirely averse to pop melodies, Hazel nevertheless balanced these with some delightful noise-making and melancholic moping. In their heyday Hazel used to tour with other local Portland bands Pond, Crackerbash, Sprinkler and Heatmiser which featured early Elliott Smith.
2) HAZEL was formed in 2003 by a Polish singer and songwriter - Joan Wisniewka /aka Hazel/. She composes, produces, programmes and performes her songs as well as she writes lyrics, plays guitar and piano/keyboards.
Her self-titled “Beauty Loves Aggression” CD is a demo recorded at her home studio in Warsaw, Poland. So far no official album has been released, yet. However Hazel is always open and eager to work with any label willing to promote and release her music.
Many bands and artists such as: Nine Inch Nails, Jeff Buckley, Graeme Revell, Marilyn Manson, Tool, A perfect Circle, Hole, Jane Siberry, Crash Test Dummies have contributed to the sound and form of Hazel’s music and have been a great source of inspiration for many years.
3) This Hazel started making music on the C64 around 1989. Then changed to the Amiga and continued with composing computer/demo music. In 1992 he was part of a band called “Psycho Trance” which had a few gigs before breaking up. The style of music has changed a lot since the past and now it varies from Ambient/Lounge to Trance/Goa.
Today he is most known as a C64 remixer at http://remix.kwed.org . He has released a few albums in the years which can be downloaded for free at http://www.soundofhazel.com
4) Hazel is a Mexican urban rock band.
5) Hazel is also the name of a young woman who plays banjo and recorded a 13-track album featuring arrangements of her songs that also include guitar, accordion, cello and other instruments. hazelyes.com
6) Hazel is a Turkish rapper based in İstanbul. She combines boom bap and trap with both harsh and blues vocals at the same time.
Truly
Hazel Lyrics
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that makes it so square when we get together
feels like snakes in my hair
and it feels all wrong somehow
by the wall I fell well maybe next year
i'll fall
i don't care
cause for alarm you know I mean it so
you know I mean it so
truly, truly truly, truly
truly, truly truly, oh-oh
In Hazel's song "Truly," the artist sings about an uneasy feeling she gets when she's around someone. She blames it on something in the air, and describes the sensation as feeling like snakes in her hair. She mentions that she fell by the wall, and that maybe she'll fall again next year, indicating that this feeling has been present before. Despite her uneasy feelings, she concludes by reiterating that she truly means her declaration of alarm.
This song seems to be about a toxic or unhealthy relationship, where Hazel feels an overwhelming sense of discomfort around her partner. The snakes in her hair metaphor indicates that the tension and discomfort are affecting her physically, while the line about falling by the wall suggests a sense of defeat or hopelessness. However, Hazel is still determined to convey her warning ("for alarm"), indicating that despite her feelings, she is still in control and aware of what's going on.
Line by Line Meaning
it must be something in the air she said
She believes that there is an intangible force present that affects their relationship.
that makes it so square when we get together
She feels that their interactions are awkward or lacking in chemistry.
feels like snakes in my hair
She experiences discomfort or unease when they are together.
and it feels all wrong somehow
She is convinced that their relationship is failing in some way.
by the wall I fell well maybe next year
She recalls a moment when she felt emotionally vulnerable, but she is not sure if she will experience it again.
i'll fall
She is open to being vulnerable again.
i don't care
She is willing to take the risk of being hurt in order to pursue a meaningful relationship.
cause for alarm you know I mean it so
She acknowledges that her concerns about their relationship are significant.
you know I mean mean it so
She wants the other person to understand just how serious she is about their relationship.
you know I mean it so
She reiterates her commitment to the relationship.
truly, truly truly, truly
She emphasizes the depth of her feelings and sincerity.
truly, truly truly, oh-oh
She repeats her commitment to their relationship, even in the face of uncertainty.
Contributed by Kaitlyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LateKnights
IT kinda sucks that nearly nobody knew such genius bands
Azriel
Wow, this is great. I used to listen to this tape a lot back in the day. Ah, the memories!
MK Grunge
This song... oh man. it's too good
wousa
It is aint it :)
Zionism is Cancer
Saw these guys in Orlando back in the day. Loved them ever since and it's been twenty years. Still one of my favorite bands ever.
Fred Nemo
that was a great show, great audience: jody at one point announced "this next song goes out to all the queer kids in the audience" to which about 3 scattered people gave a half-hearted cheer. couple of songs later, pete goes "we're from portland, the land of strip clubs and meth chemists" and the whole giant auditorium erupted in cheers and massive applause...
lukam8
Without this version we wouldnt have the Paul Dempsey/SFK version. The original is the original... Nothing beats the original.
Ajbbv
a most beautiful drummer...at the tractor she rocked
Captain Badass
Much prefer this version. Man, I guess I need to start listing to Hazel again.
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I have been in love with this song for like three decades