According to Ross: "We were introduced by a friend. We bonded over a mutual love for the The Velvet Underground, in particular the song "Venus in Furs". I was named after Leopold Von Sacher Masoch, who wrote the book on which the song is based".
They released the EP IO Echo in October 2012.
Working on their debut album which blends grand, romantic and dark songs with unique textures such as chinese violins and koto harps. In the meantime, the band has opened for The Big Pink, Florence + The Machine, The Drums, Nine Inch Nails, and Garbage and they have recently composed the score to the Harmony Korine + James Franco film "Rebel". Leopold Ross also played bass for The Big Pink.
Official site: http://ioechomusic.com/
Outsiders
IO Echo Lyrics
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What sun in winter gives this burn
The water veins put forth no warning
The sound and sigh, autumn returns
And as the years pass all in silence
The night a blinding shade of black
I cut through cords of headless voices
And hope that I could bring you back
No one else could never know the answer
One life from garage to house
I want to know what youve been thinking
And if you'd like to take a turn
The signatures are still engraved here
And soon the ponyboy returns
Gold bag Im coming back for you
No one else could never know the answer
One life from garage to house
The first two lines in the IO Echo's song "Outsiders" convey a feeling of separation and conflict. The team mentioned here can be the societal norms, peer pressure or perhaps just the restrictions imposed on relationships. The song portrays the feeling of wanting to break free from the constraints and enjoy life with someone special. The singer mentions the harsh reality of the situation, the winter sun which burns, and the water veins that give no warning. It highlights how life is unpredictable and full of challenges, just like the changing seasons.
As the years pass, the singer is still trying to figure out a way to reconnect with the loved one that is now lost. The night is a "blinding shade of black," indicating the depth of despair and sadness. However, it is not all lost, and the singer still has hope for a reunion. He/she tries to cut through the "cords of headless voices," which can be the inner struggles and fears, to regain love. The line "Gold bag, I'm coming back for you" emphasizes the determination and the will to fight for love. The singer believes that nobody else can provide the answer to the problems and that it's only with the person he/she loves that they can find their way back.
Line by Line Meaning
What team is this that comes between us
What obstacle stands in the way of our connection
What sun in winter gives this burn
What unexpected pain causes this discomfort
The water veins put forth no warning
There are no signs for the impending danger
The sound and sigh, autumn returns
The familiar feeling of change is upon us
And as the years pass all in silence
Time goes by quietly without making a noise
The night a blinding shade of black
Darkness engulfs everything in its path
I cut through cords of headless voices
I ignore the meaningless chatter around me
And hope that I could bring you back
I wish I could reconnect with you
Gold bag Im coming back for you
I will come back for what is valuable to me
No one else could never know the answer
Only I possess the knowledge
One life from garage to house
My journey from humble beginnings to success
I want to know what youve been thinking
I am curious about your thoughts
And if you'd like to take a turn
If you're willing to share your perspective
The signatures are still engraved here
The memory of our past remains present
And soon the ponyboy returns
Change is coming, and with it comes new beginnings
Writer(s): Leopold Ross, Joanna Gikas
Contributed by Andrew N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Cattiemeow
What sea is this that comes between us
What sun in winter gives this burn
The weather vanes put forth no warning
The sand dunes sigh, autumn returns
And as the years pass on in silence
The night a blinding shade of black
I cut through chords of headless voices
And hope that I could bring you back
[Chorus]
Gold bag I’m coming back for you
No one else could never know the answer
One love from carriage to hearse
Till the end of time we’ll always be the outsiders
I want to know what you’ve been thinking
And if you'd like to take a turn
The signatures are still engraved here
And soon the ponyboy returns
[Chorus]
Gold bag I’m coming back for you
No one else could never know the answer
One love from carriage to hearse
Till the end of time we’ll always be the outsiders
@peterpevensie5120
very nice poppy twist on the original slow version, which is also beautiful
@forgottenshakespeare
Fav song of the year