There’s a scene in Dostoevsky’s Brothers Karamazov where the main characters Ivan and Alyosha discuss the existence of God. Ivan, in particular, questions the idea of God. Alyosha, on the other hand, is a monk, a believer, some may say, a holy fool.
Talk of faith and exalted things is rare in indie rock today. Enter Seattle band Ivan & Alyosha. Throughout their second release, the five song Fathers Be Kind EP, the band chart their own course between divinity and disbelief.
“I left my family and my home/to fight the battle on my own
I stole a car and drove away/but in my hate St. Paul did say
‘Glorify the Lord above/with your drink and making love
Glorify the Lord my son, with your whisky and your gun.”
Ivan & Alyosha began as the solo outlet for Tim Wilson but in spring 2007 the band formed after Tim met Ryan Carbary through a former band mate and mutual friend. Ryan and Tim began playing and recording together and a trip to Los Angeles to work with Eli Thompson (Richard Swift, Delta Spirit) spawned the name Ivan & Alyosha. According to Tim, Thompson is a huge Dostoevsky fan and the name stuck. With that, Wilson and Carbary released The Verse, The Chorus, their debut EP on Cheap Lullaby Records (Joan as Police Woman, The Silver Seas, Teitur). The stand out track “Easy To Love” earned NPR Song of the Day honors as “a propulsive, sweetly booming ode to love as a feat of endurance.”
The name Ivan & Alyosha is apt for a band cutting its teeth. As Ivan in Brothers Karamazov moves through the novel with doubts, Ivan & Alyosha navigate the indie rock world contemplating their path as a band. Tim says he writes songs about what’s current in his life. He recently married and had a son. Songs like “Living for Someone” and “Fathers Be Kind,” reflect Ivan & Alyosha grappling with the idea of being in a band and trying to fashion a career. Not only to follow their dreams but to earn a livelihood and support their families; a feeling he expresses in the former song, “Expecting our first child / Amid the great recession”. Despite the uncertainty, Ivan & Alyosha’s soulful folk tunes suggest a band inspired, hopeful and longing; a band unafraid to probe their collective faith and doubts.
Plus, things are different this time around. Tim and Ryan are joined by two others – Tim Kim and Pete Wilson, Tim’s brother. The band built a studio in a barn at Ryan’s parent’s house in Snohomish, 45 minutes outside of Seattle. Snohomish provides an idyllic setting with a charming main street lined by bars and little distraction. Self-recording their upcoming EP allows the guys more time together to create and perfect the new songs. Recently the band spent a week in New York playing gigs at 92Y Tribeca, Maxwell’s in Hoboken and Brooklyn’s Littlefield. They also took a trip to NPR Headquarters in Washington DC to record an NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and opened a run of shows for the Jayhawks’ Mark Olson.
In the Brothers Karamazov, when Ivan asks Alyosha to renounce his beliefs, Alyosha refuses. Rather, he kisses Ivan on the lips. Seattle’s Ivan & Alyosha are not nihilist indie rockers but a new brand of tender dreamers. And non-believers be damned! God, or no God - these guys are no holy fools. They have their music to prove it.
Don't Lose Your Love
Ivan & Alyosha Lyrics
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And you′re the reason I do what I do.
I hope someday you can appreciate that.
Don't ever lose your innocence
Don′t you lose that heart.
Don't you lose your confidence
Oh but most of all, don't lose your love.
I can see they mysteries behind your beautiful brown eyes.
A wonderful expression of what happens when two people fall in love
Right before our very eyes.
Don′t you lose attitude
Don′t ever lose that smile.
Don't you lose your tenderness,
Oh but most of all don′t lose your love.
Well Henry is my baby boy
And everyone he meets he gives a wave and a smile.
And somewhere long ago I lost the light that's only found within the heart of a child.
Don′t you lose your humility,
No man is bigger than the next.
Do what you love and money will come.
And most of all
Don't lose your love.
Don′t ever lose your sanity, don't you lose your mind.
I've seen it all and I sure don′t know much.
Oh but most of all don′t lose your love.
The lyrics to "Don't Lose Your Love" by Ivan & Alyosha are a message of love and guidance to someone special. The singer starts by expressing how he falls in love with this person every time he looks at them and how they are the reason for everything he does. The lyrics then go on to advise this person to not lose their innocence, heart, attitude, smile, tenderness, humility, sanity, and most importantly, love. The singer seems to have seen the effects of losing these qualities and urges this person to hold on to them.
The second verse talks about the person's beautiful brown eyes and how they represent the mysteries of falling in love. The verse then shifts to the singer's baby boy who exudes innocence and light. The singer bemoans losing this light and encourages the person to hold on to their own. The lyrics continue to emphasize the importance of love and its connection to all the other qualities the person is urged to hold on to.
Overall, the song is a beautiful plea to a loved one to stay true to themselves and to love through all of life's changes.
Line by Line Meaning
Everytime I look at you I fall in love all over again
Whenever I see you, I feel a renewed love and admiration for you.
And you′re the reason I do what I do.
You are my motivation and inspiration for everything that I do.
I hope someday you can appreciate that.
I hope one day you come to understand how important you are to me.
Don't ever lose your innocence
Don't let the world corrupt your pure and childlike nature.
Don′t you lose that heart.
Don't let cynicism and negativity harden your compassionate heart.
Don't you lose your confidence
Don't let your self-doubt and insecurities undermine your abilities and potential.
Oh but most of all, don't lose your love.
Above all else, don't lose your capacity for kindness, empathy, and affection towards others.
I can see they mysteries behind your beautiful brown eyes.
I can sense there is more to you than meets the eye, and it intrigues me.
A wonderful expression of what happens when two people fall in love
The way we feel towards one another is a beautiful example of what love can be.
Right before our very eyes.
We are witnessing firsthand the power and beauty of love.
Don′t you lose attitude
Don't let setbacks and hardships change your positive attitude and outlook on life.
Don′t ever lose that smile.
Never stop letting your joy and happiness shine through your smile.
Don't you lose your tenderness,
Don't let the indifference and harshness of the world make you lose your gentleness and sensitivity.
Oh but most of all don′t lose your love.
But above all, don't let the world make you lose your capacity for compassion, warmth, and love.
Well Henry is my baby boy
Henry is my beloved son.
And everyone he meets he gives a wave and a smile.
Henry greets everyone he meets with a friendly wave and smile.
And somewhere long ago I lost the light that's only found within the heart of a child.
At some point, I lost the innocent and joyful spirit that only children possess.
Don′t you lose your humility,
Don't let success and achievements make you lose your humility and groundedness.
No man is bigger than the next.
Everyone is equal and deserving of respect and kindness, regardless of their status or accomplishments.
Do what you love and money will come.
If you pursue your passions and talents, financial success will naturally follow.
And most of all
Don't lose your love.
Above all else, don't let the pursuit of money or status make you lose sight of the importance of human connections and love.
Don′t ever lose your sanity, don't you lose your mind.
Don't let stress and pressure drive you to madness or irrationality.
I've seen it all and I sure don′t know much.
Despite all my experiences and knowledge, I still feel that there is so much I don't understand or know.
Oh but most of all don't lose your love.
But despite my uncertainty and limitations, I know that love is the most important thing and I urge you to never lose it.
Writer(s): Peter Wilson, Timothy Kim, Timothy Wilson, Ryan Carbary, Timothy W Kim, Timothy Lyle Wilson, Peter Eric Wilson, Cole Mauro
Contributed by Andrew S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gabrielagonsalves8799
Every time I look at you I fall in love all over again
And you're the reason I do what I do
I hope someday you can appreciate that
Don't ever lose your innocence
Don't you lose that heart
Don't you lose your confidence
Oh but most of all
Don't lose your love
But I can see the mysteries of God
behind your beautiful brown eyes
A wonderful expression of what happens
when two people fall in love
Right before our very eyes
Don't you lose your attitude
Don't ever lose that smile
Don't you lose your tenderness
Oh but most of all
Don't lose your love
Well Henry is my baby boy and everyone he meets
he gives a wave
And a smile
And somewhere long ago I lost the light
that is only found within the heart
Of a child
Don't you lose your humility
No man is bigger than the next
Do what you love and the money will come
Oh but most of all
Don't lose your love
Don't ever lose your sanity
Don't you lose your mind
But I've seen it all and I sure don't know much
Oh but most of all
Don't lose your love
@desert-igor
Every time I look at you I fall in love all over again
And you're the reason I do what I do
I hope someday you can appreciate that
Don't ever lose your innocence
Don't you lose that heart
Don't you lose your confidence
Oh but most of all
Don't lose your love
But I can see the mysteries of God
Behind your beautiful brown eyes
A wonderful expression of what happens
When two people fall in love
Right before our very eyes
Don't you lose your attitude
Don't ever lose that smile
Don't you lose your tenderness
Oh but most of all
Don't lose your love
Well henry is my baby boy and everyone he meets
He gives a wave
And a smile
And somewhere long ago I lost the light
That is only found within the heart
Of a child
Don't you lose your humility
No man is bigger than the next
Do what you love and the money will come
Oh but most of all
Don't lose your love
Don't ever lose your sanity
Don't you lose your mind
But I've seen it all and I sure don't know much
Oh but most of all
Don't lose your love
Não Perca o Seu Amor
Toda vez que eu olho para você, eu me apaixono mais uma vez
E você é a razão pela qual eu faço o que faço
Espero que um dia você possa apreciar isso
Nunca perca a sua inocência
Nunca perca esse coração
Nunca perca a sua confiança
Oh mas acima de tudo
Não perca o seu amor
Mas eu posso ver os mistérios de Deus
Atrás de seus belos olhos castanhos
Uma expressão maravilhosa do que acontece
Quando duas pessoas se apaixonam
Diante dos nossos olhos
Não perca a sua atitude
Nunca perca esse sorriso
Não perca sua ternura
Oh mas acima de tudo
Não perca o seu amor
Bem, Henry é o meu garotinho e a todos que ele encontra
Ele dá um aceno
E um sorriso
E em algum lugar há muito tempo eu perdi a luz
Que só é encontrada dentro do coração
De uma criança
Nunca perca sua humildade
Nenhum homem é maior do que o outro
Faça o que você ama e o dinheiro virá
Oh mas acima de tudo
Não perca o seu amor
Nunca perca a sua sanidade
Não perca a cabeça
Mas eu já vi tudo isso e eu com certeza não sei muito
Oh mas acima de tudo
Não perca o seu amor
@gabrielagonsalves8799
Every time I look at you I fall in love all over again
And you're the reason I do what I do
I hope someday you can appreciate that
Don't ever lose your innocence
Don't you lose that heart
Don't you lose your confidence
Oh but most of all
Don't lose your love
But I can see the mysteries of God
behind your beautiful brown eyes
A wonderful expression of what happens
when two people fall in love
Right before our very eyes
Don't you lose your attitude
Don't ever lose that smile
Don't you lose your tenderness
Oh but most of all
Don't lose your love
Well Henry is my baby boy and everyone he meets
he gives a wave
And a smile
And somewhere long ago I lost the light
that is only found within the heart
Of a child
Don't you lose your humility
No man is bigger than the next
Do what you love and the money will come
Oh but most of all
Don't lose your love
Don't ever lose your sanity
Don't you lose your mind
But I've seen it all and I sure don't know much
Oh but most of all
Don't lose your love
@ShahidShahid-vj2os
Nnnnniceeeeee
@blickygobrrrrr
An unfiltered look into the loving heart of a devoted father with endearment, hope, and an earnest joy in the simple pleasures of parenthood. Beautifully written.
@cazterk
Real💯, I'm copying this
@desert-igor
Every time I look at you I fall in love all over again
And you're the reason I do what I do
I hope someday you can appreciate that
Don't ever lose your innocence
Don't you lose that heart
Don't you lose your confidence
Oh but most of all
Don't lose your love
But I can see the mysteries of God
Behind your beautiful brown eyes
A wonderful expression of what happens
When two people fall in love
Right before our very eyes
Don't you lose your attitude
Don't ever lose that smile
Don't you lose your tenderness
Oh but most of all
Don't lose your love
Well henry is my baby boy and everyone he meets
He gives a wave
And a smile
And somewhere long ago I lost the light
That is only found within the heart
Of a child
Don't you lose your humility
No man is bigger than the next
Do what you love and the money will come
Oh but most of all
Don't lose your love
Don't ever lose your sanity
Don't you lose your mind
But I've seen it all and I sure don't know much
Oh but most of all
Don't lose your love
Não Perca o Seu Amor
Toda vez que eu olho para você, eu me apaixono mais uma vez
E você é a razão pela qual eu faço o que faço
Espero que um dia você possa apreciar isso
Nunca perca a sua inocência
Nunca perca esse coração
Nunca perca a sua confiança
Oh mas acima de tudo
Não perca o seu amor
Mas eu posso ver os mistérios de Deus
Atrás de seus belos olhos castanhos
Uma expressão maravilhosa do que acontece
Quando duas pessoas se apaixonam
Diante dos nossos olhos
Não perca a sua atitude
Nunca perca esse sorriso
Não perca sua ternura
Oh mas acima de tudo
Não perca o seu amor
Bem, Henry é o meu garotinho e a todos que ele encontra
Ele dá um aceno
E um sorriso
E em algum lugar há muito tempo eu perdi a luz
Que só é encontrada dentro do coração
De uma criança
Nunca perca sua humildade
Nenhum homem é maior do que o outro
Faça o que você ama e o dinheiro virá
Oh mas acima de tudo
Não perca o seu amor
Nunca perca a sua sanidade
Não perca a cabeça
Mas eu já vi tudo isso e eu com certeza não sei muito
Oh mas acima de tudo
Não perca o seu amor
@timoshet
Beautiful song!!! Inspired me so much :)
@perlamairenyf
Hermosa canción 😍 thanks for share!
@annisbister8994
Very, very nice. He has a beautiful voice....
@sarahalba5787
I listened to this song when my dog died... I'm still struggling with his death he was the only friend I had who was always there with me when I got bullied everyday of my life now he's gone and I have no one to always be there for me when I'm down so I look up to this song because I've listen to this song since the day he died..
@elenadianaa_
Sarah Alba if you need to talk to someone, I'm here. You can PM me. I understand you...my mother died and I feel the same..