In 2005, frontman Baker arrived home from a road trip with a suitcase full of poems and melodies. Hey Rosetta! was formed soon after with the addition of a string section (cellist Romesh Thavanathan and violinist Kinley Dowling) and rhythm section (bassist Josh Ward, drummer Phil Maloney, and guitarist Adam Hogan). Since that time, they blossomed into a powerful group whose explosive live shows earned them a devoted following.
The band's album, Seeds, was produced by Tony Doogan (Belle and Sebastian, Mogwai, Wintersleep) and revealed a maturing lyrical depth and an atmosphere rooted to the band's passion for epic musical experiences.
It was while recording 2008's breakthrough album Into Your Lungs (and around in your heart and on through your blood) that Tim Baker began to fully realize his vocal and lyrical abilities, and the band made a huge creative leap forward. Into Your Lungs garnered a slew of awards and critical accolades, was short-listed for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize, and Hey Rosetta! were named one of Billboard's Top 5 new Canadian acts.
During the three solid years of touring after Into Your Lungs was released the concept of Seeds was born. "The title track, "Seeds", came about while out on the highway a few years ago" muses Baker. "In a way it's about what our lives had become, and how we're like seeds that float around into different fields and cities, bringing something and trying to build something for the people that come to see us."
The group developed the sonic landscapes found on Seeds while maintaining an extensive tour schedule that took them to Australia, China, Europe, the US and on numerous tours of Canada (including a tour of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut). The band then holed up in Newfoundland to finish the songs before traveling to Halifax, NS to record with renowned producer Tony Doogan at The Sonic Temple. "Tony was really incredible at getting all the sounds and tones we'd dreamt up. He's an amazing engineer and for all his Scottish bluster and pop-rock dogma, he is very sensitive, patient, and a gifted producer," says Baker (who wrote all of the songs except "Downstairs", "Young Glass", and "Seeds" which were co-writes with guitarist Adam Hogan).
Thematically, Seeds explores everything from depression to procreation. "Young Glass" was written after reading J.D. Salinger's "Franny and Zooey". Baker explains:
"It's sort of directed at the novel's main character, Franny.. it describes a sleepwalking scene that didn't actually occur in the book, but one that I imagined. We spent a lot of time flying and sleeping on planes and in airports and I was always finding myself in half-waking states, feeling, as one does, all alone somewhere between dream and reality. When I'd wake up, I was always surrounded by people, going about their business. I like that; a sort of evidence that even when we think we are completely alone, we are not. So I wrote Franny, a character who is plagued by such thoughts, a song about it. but it's really about everyone".
First single "Welcome" is a song about Baker's close friends who were expecting a baby:
"I wrote a song for the little soon-to-be, who now is a 18 month old girl named Madeleine; healthy and beautiful, just like her parents" explains Baker, "I was just sitting with them talking to the unborn baby in a sort of cynical, joking way. You know, like "stay in there as long as you can kid. Sorry, but it's a mess out here..." and so on. Later, alone, I was thinking about what it means to bring new life into the world, how it's sort of sad but also so hopeful and kind of religious".
Hey Rosetta! decided to break up at the end of 2017.
yes! yes! yes!
Hey Rosetta! Lyrics
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You sing, sing, that old refrain
The roof is falling in
The roof is falling in
I'm not kidding
You can probably feel the wind
No, no, not again (my darling sleep)
It's not time for your untimely end, yet (no sweet release)
No no no no no no no not yet
You've got this feeling you'll live to get what you give
You'll be an old man soon...
You wait, you waver
You think, think, always must consider
Cause every path's a problem
Every turn is trouble
And you'll probably never solve them
So why not love them?
No no this is not allowed (my darling sleep)
Wrap that busy head in sound (breathe it in)
Rocking gently inside this (the din be peace)
No, no, no, no, no, no, yes! Yes! Yes!
You've got this feeling you'll live to get what you give
You'll be an old man soon...
I've got this feeling I'll be an old man soon
I know it's messy but you'll make it right
You don't want pity you want pride
A king, a lion, a god among men and children who cry when the thunder begins
Their heads fall to their chests while you watch from a great height
With your head high
And your eyes on fire...
The song "yes! yes! yes!" by Hey Rosetta! is a tune that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit. The song starts by showcasing the mundane pattern of people's lives, where they get bogged down by their daily problems, and everything feels like it's crashing down on them. However, the song then shifts to a conversation between two lovers, where one partner, who is feeling anxious, is comforted by the other. The words "No no, not again, put your head on my legs, it's not time for your untimely end yet" depicts a sense of comfort and relief that the lover feels when their head is placed on their partner's legs. The partner is trying to make them feel better, telling them to breathe in and let the feeling pass, and that there's no need for any untimely end just yet.
As the song continues, the lyrics convey a sense of hope that people have that they'll live to get what they give, even if they don't know what lies ahead. The lines "You've got this feeling you'll live to get what you give, you'll be an old man soon," celebrates the resilience of human spirit, where people believe that if they keep working hard, they'll live to see the fruits of their labor. Even in the face of danger, where the "thunder begins," the singer talks about how people rise to the occasion, with their heads held high and their eyes on the prize.
Overall, "Yes! Yes! Yes!" speaks to the importance of holding onto hope, especially in the face of adversity. The song celebrates the strength that people find in love and in the belief that they can overcome anything with the right attitude.
Line by Line Meaning
You cringe, you complain
You react with fear and dissatisfaction
You sing, sing, that old refrain
You repeat the same old song
The roof is falling in
There's a crisis, danger or pressure is mounting
I'm not kidding
This is for real or serious
You can probably feel the wind
You sense change or the consequences of what's happening
No, no, not again (my darling sleep)
I don't want to go through this again, I want to rest
Put your head on my legs (breathe it in)
Take comfort and intimacy from me, relax and breathe deeply
It's not time for your untimely end, yet (no sweet release)
Don't give up, but don't expect it to be easy or peaceful
No no no no no no no not yet
I'm not ready to let go, I still have hope and fight left
You've got this feeling you'll live to get what you give
You believe in karma, justice or earning your rewards
You'll be an old man soon...
You'll live long enough to see the consequences of your actions
You wait, you waver
You hesitate or doubt your decision
You think, think, always must consider
You overanalyze or prioritize your thoughts
Cause every path's a problem
Every choice has risks and challenges
Every turn is trouble
Every opportunity or change has drawbacks and uncertainties
And you'll probably never solve them
There's no easy or definite solution, only trade-offs and compromises
So why not love them?
Why not embrace or enjoy the journey, despite its imperfection?
No no this is not allowed (my darling sleep)
I refuse to let this happen, I want to sleep and rest
Wrap that busy head in sound (breathe it in)
Muffle the noise or the thoughts, find peace and comfort
Rocking gently inside this (the din be peace)
Let the music or the rhythm soothe you, find tranquility in motion
No, no, no, no, no, no, yes! Yes! Yes!
I reject the negativity or the obstacles, I embrace the positivity or the opportunities
I've got this feeling I'll be an old man soon
I have the same sense of time and mortality as you, but I also have optimism and courage
I know it's messy but you'll make it right
I acknowledge the complexity and the difficulty, but I trust you to handle it
You don't want pity you want pride
You don't want sympathy or charity, you want respect and dignity
A king, a lion, a god among men and children who cry when the thunder begins
You aspire to be a leader, a hero, a role model, a protector and a comforter
Their heads fall to their chests while you watch from a great height
You see how others struggle or suffer, but you also see how you can help or inspire them
With your head high
You have confidence, dignity and pride in yourself and your purpose
And your eyes on fire...
You have passion, intensity and spirit in your vision and your actions
Contributed by Gavin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Karen K
Yes yes yes is the perfect name for this song. 😊 awesome
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awesome
This account name is completely Unoriginal
32k views with 0 dislikes. Great music
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