"Herstory":
Holly Brook, is a multi-instrumental singer and songwriter from Mazomanie, Wisconsin.
By the age of two, she was harmonizing her mother Candace's trio when members weren't on time for rehearsal. By the age of six, Holly was performing professionally in a mother-daughter duo called Generations. At 15, she had already recorded 3 independent albums as Generations.
By the time she reached high school, Holly was sneaking into nightclubs and befriending jazz musicians. She says, “the musicianship was absolutely mind-blowing.” With the help of a friend, jazz bassist Jeff Eckels, Holly put together her first band and they played their first show at the Concourse Hotel Bar in Madison. She was only 15.
In 2003, she moved to Los Angeles where she met producer Jon Ingoldsby, who has worked with Madonna and Elton John, as well as writers/producers Rob Hoffman and Heather Holley. Together, they produced a demo which grabbed industry attention. In the fall of 2004, Holly signed a recording contract with Machine Shop Recordings. Her first album, Like Blood Like Honey, was released July 6th, 2006.Holly has also contributed to Mike Shinoda’s solo project, called Fort Minor and its album “The Rising Tied”.
During her time in LA, Holly opened for John Oates, Brit Jazz phenom Jamie Cullum, Daniel Powter, kd lang, Teddy Geigerand her two idols, Willy Porter and Duncan Sheik
She's written and recorded new material and has worked and toured extensively with Duncan Sheik. Her new EP O'Dark:Thirty was released June 2010. The Tetris Effect will follow.
Now Holly Brook is using an alias Skylar Grey.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holly_Brook
http://hollybrook.bandcamp.com
www.myspace.com/hollybrook
Again & Again
Holly Brook Lyrics
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Caches that were safe before
Lost their secrets to the wind
It isn't everyday
You can see the other face
Watching you I'm watching me who could this be
Red melodies that sting
Like ice bury me twice
Running from the heat from the lines that break me
I'll give another try
Fallen angel
Your terminal high
Feeding the hunger of your sky
Take all the poison that I give
Just to live
For the feeling
Use me again
Your stuck in a centerfold
Written in capitals
Bake the time talking through wine
Young boys that you tantalize
Sipping on your pretty eyes
But you kill just to feel real
Lately on this vine the showers have been steady
Are you ready for this flight?
The lyrics in “Again & Again” express a sense of confusion and ambiguity. The first verse refers to uncovering secrets and metaphors which were previously hidden away, but have now been exposed to the wind. The second verse describes wounds that are singing painful melodies, and a desire to escape from the chaos and confusion. The bridge speaks about giving in to someone else’s hunger and desire, even if it means taking poison to feel alive. The final verse refers to being trapped in a centerfold, written in capitals, and spending time talking through wine. It speaks of young boys who are lured in by the singer’s pretty eyes, but ultimately end up being destroyed. The song concludes with a line about being ready to take a new path, despite the constant uncertainty it may bring.
Overall, the lyrics in “Again & Again” convey a sense of pain and ambiguity. The metaphors used throughout the song highlight the struggle of determining one’s identity, and the tension between external pressures and internal desires. The use of ambiguous language and imagery adds to the sense of confusion, making the song an exploration of self-discovery and self-destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Unlocking metaphors
Revealing hidden meanings and messages through creative language
Caches that were safe before
Places where secrets were stored and kept secure in the past
Lost their secrets to the wind
The secrets have been exposed and can no longer be hidden
It isn't everyday
Unusual or rare occurrence
You can see the other face
Awareness of a hidden or alternate side of oneself
Watching you I'm watching me who could this be
Pondering the unknown aspects of oneself and others
Your wounds begin to sing
Experiencing emotional pain and turmoil
Red melodies that sting
The emotional pain feels like a song that is painful to hear
Like ice bury me twice
Feeling numb and frozen inside, as if dying twice
Running from the heat from the lines that break me
Avoiding the pain and discomfort caused by difficult situations
I'll give another try
Continuing to persevere and attempt to overcome struggles
Fallen angel
A person who has lost their purity or innocence
Your terminal high
The extreme satisfaction or pleasure you seek at your own risk
Feeding the hunger of your sky
Satisfying personal desires and ambitions
Take all the poison that I give
Accepting the consequences of one's own harmful actions
Just to live
Desperate desire to survive and continue living
For the feeling
The satisfaction or pleasure gained from a particular sensation or experience
Use me again
Being willing to be taken advantage of or used for someone else's gain
Your stuck in a centerfold
Being trapped or confined in a particular situation
Written in capitals
A significant, emphasized aspect of oneself or one's life
Bake the time talking through wine
Taking the time to savor the moments and converse with others over drinks
Young boys that you tantalize
Flirtatious behavior towards younger men
Sipping on your pretty eyes
Enjoying someone's attractive appearance or demeanor
But you kill just to feel real
Causing harm to oneself or others in order to feel alive or validated
Lately on this vine the showers have been steady
Recent events have been consistent and reliable
Are you ready for this flight?
Are you prepared for the journey or experience that lies ahead?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JON INGOLDSBY, HOLLY BROOK
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