Side A, “Red Face Boy,” is a blistering journey through the madness and insecurity of love, feet on the floor, glossy ‘n raw. Tight Virginia funk with obvious nods to the city formerly known as Minneapolis. Side B, “Pillows,” is a honeyed dream ballad, the trademark Spacebomb sound draped in silk: ravishing strings, stinging horns, and above all, an insistent and persuasive rhythm section. This is bedroom music and party music, music for the wedding and the honeymoon, for work or play or swimming through the city at night. This is the music of Spacebomb & Howard Ivans, the music of our minds.
The game may have changed, but the Spacebomb players are still the same: Pinson Chanselle and Cameron Ralston, drum and bass rhythm kings; string arrangements by Trey Pollard; and horn charts by Matthew E. White. Hear the attic studio move and shake like a well-oiled machine, making records the Spacebomb way. A perfect match for Ivans’ vision, for the man who made a song-by-song cover album of Sade’s Love Deluxe, channeling all his love for the history of satin-lined R&B into creating (and crooning) these two remarkably heartfelt songs.
The 21st century has a soul-shaped void in its heart and Howard Ivans is going to fill it until the grooves run out.
It's Never Too Late
Howard Ivans Lyrics
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Forget your phone, we'll make our own time, it's never too late baby
Don't decide (Don't decide), you feel it right ( you feel it right) just come with me
(just come with me)
In your eyes (in your eyes) i can see desire, i can see desire you got the moves baby yeah
Chorus:
I don't want to say goodnight no.
Don't say good night, at 12 o'clock, we're still wide awake
So turn around, give me a hand and i'll lead the way
Let yourself ride the wave, getting so high
Don't say goodnight at one o'clock t two oclock at three oclock at four oclock
chorus
I don't want to say goodnight no.
I don't want to say, I don't want to say goodnight goodnight goodnight goodnight
I don't want to say goodnight no.
I don't want to say, I don't want to say goodnight goodnight goodnight
I don't want to say goodnight no.
I don't want to say, I don't want to say goodnight goodnight goodnight goodnight
Can't say good night, the sun is up, it's never too late
The lyrics of Howard Ivans' song "It's Never Too Late" convey a sense of urgency and desire to live in the moment, ignoring traditional notions of time and letting go of inhibitions. The singer urges their partner not to end the night prematurely at ten o'clock, implying that there is still much to experience and enjoy together. The emphasis on forgetting the phone suggests a desire for undistracted, genuine connection. The declaration that it's "never too late" serves as a reminder that opportunities for connection and enjoyment can be seized at any moment.
The lyrics further emphasize the idea of spontaneity and following one's instincts rather than adhering to rigid schedules or societal norms. The repetition of "don't say goodnight" throughout the song signifies a reluctance to end the moment of togetherness and a desire to extend the time spent with a loved one. The invitation to "ride the wave" and get "so high" suggests a willingness to fully immerse in the experience and enjoy the intensity of emotions that come with living in the present.
As the night progresses into the early hours, the refusal to say goodnight at various times emphasizes a determination to continue cherishing the time spent together. The singer takes the lead in guiding the partner through the night, suggesting a sense of confidence and assurance in the connection they share. The repeated chorus reinforces the refusal to bid farewell to the moment, amplifying the sense of longing to extend the experience of closeness and joy.
The final lines, "Can't say good night, the sun is up, it's never too late," encapsulate the overarching theme of seizing the moment and embracing the spontaneity of life. The acknowledgment that even as the night turns into day, there are still opportunities to enjoy each other's company and make memories together reinforces the message of living fully in the present moment. The lyrics of "It's Never Too Late" encourage listeners to embrace the boundless possibilities of connection and joy, reminding us that it is never too late to experience the beauty of shared moments.
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Written by: Ivan Howard
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