From humble beginnings inside a practice room at Belmont University, they have already garnered an impressive following both in and outside their “birthplace” of Nashville, Tennessee, USA since coming together musically in the fall of 2007. Maintaining close relationships while still working hard to expand their musical horizons, the Kopecky Family knows how to stick to their roots and build upon their bonds to create a truly cohesive musical experience. If their hauntingly beautiful brand of folk rock is any indication, the Kopecky Family Band will be sticking around for a long time to come.
Brittney McKenna, American Songwriter
Hate to burst your bubble, but they actually aren't related. (did this claim they were?)
Rewind
Kopecky Family Band Lyrics
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When no one seems to bother me,
Theres are awful sounds and frightful sights
And no one sees the problem here,
Its not picturesque though I hear sounds of victory,
I lost a friend and part of me,
Oh God, cant you see?
Theres nothing left of me.
Am I just a casualty?
My mother prays my soul to keep,
Maybe someone heard her plea,
The shameless stride the bells will ring
Always what will be will be
A missing link?
I thought Id be all alone,
And now Im shackled from the feet,
And the she prays,
God cant you see?
He is the best of me,
Oh god, are you listening?
Will you bring him home to me?
Ahhhhhh, Ahhhhh, Ah, Ahhhhhhhh,
Ahhhhhh, Ahhhhh, Ah, Ahhhhhhhh,
Oh God, Cant you see!?
Oh God, Are you listening!?
Oh God, Answer me!
Am I just a casualty!?
Theres nothing (nothing) left of me,
Theres nothing (nothing) left of me.
The Kopecky Family Band's "Rewind" is an emotional and powerful song about the pain of loss and the hopelessness that can overwhelm someone who has experienced it. The opening lines set the stage for the rest of the song, as the singer watches the sky for something nice and finds nothing but awful sounds and frightful sights. They bemoan the fact that nobody seems to notice the problem, and wonder if anyone will ever see the pain they are going through. The next lines reveal that the singer has lost a friend and a part of themselves, and they plead with God for answers that may never come.
Throughout the song, the singer continues to express their sense of despair and isolation. They feel alone and shackled, unable to escape the pain of their loss. The repetition of the lines "Oh God, Cant you see!?" "Oh God, Are you listening!?" and "Oh God, Answer me!" further underscores the emotional turmoil that the singer is experiencing. The final lines of the song, "Theres nothing (nothing) left of me," drive home the sense that the singer has been hollowed out by their pain.
Ultimately, the song is a deeply moving lament for a life that has been changed forever by loss, and a cry for those who are suffering to be seen and heard.
Line by Line Meaning
I watch the sky for something nice,
I am looking for a glimmer of hope in the midst of chaos.
When no one seems to bother me,
I am alone in this search, with nobody to offer comfort or support.
Theres are awful sounds and frightful sights
I am surrounded by terrible things that shake me to my core.
And no one sees the problem here,
Despite the obvious danger and pain, other people are oblivious to my struggle.
Its not picturesque though I hear sounds of victory,
Although there may be small victories along the way, the situation overall is far from ideal.
I lost a friend and part of me,
I have suffered a great loss and am not the same because of it.
Oh God, cant you see?
I am begging for a sign of hope or a saving grace.
Theres nothing left of me.
My grief and hardship has left me feeling empty and broken.
Oh God, answer me.
I am pleading for any kind of response or intervention from a higher power.
Am I just a casualty?
I wonder if my struggles are insignificant and I am just another victim of the chaos.
My mother prays my soul to keep,
My loved ones are also suffering and praying for my safety and wellbeing.
Maybe someone heard her plea,
There may be hope that someone, somewhere is listening and can help us.
The shameless stride the bells will ring
Although there is shame and pain, life will still go on and there will be both mourning and celebration.
Always what will be will be
Ultimately, we cannot control what happens in life and must accept the course it takes.
A missing link?
I am searching for something or someone that feels like it is missing from my life or situation.
I thought Id be all alone,
I had anticipated feeling alone in my struggle, but there are others who care and are offering support.
And now Im shackled from the feet,
Despite this support, I still feel trapped or weighed down by my grief and hardship.
And the she prays,
And still, my loved one prays for me and my safety.
God cant you see?
Again, I am pleading for a sign or intervention from a higher power.
He is the best of me,
The one I have lost or am suffering over was an important and cherished part of my life.
Oh god, are you listening?
I am holding onto hope that a higher power is listening and can help me.
Will you bring him home to me?
I am praying for a reunion or resolution to my loss and hardship.
Ahhhhhh, Ahhhhh, Ah, Ahhhhhhhh,
This is a moment of intense emotion and desperation.
Theres nothing (nothing) left of me,
I am still struggling with feelings of emptiness and despair.
Theres nothing (nothing) left of me.
This feeling of loss and emptiness persists and is still taking its toll on me.
Contributed by Layla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@liahdotmiller2429
Beautiful
@SuperZero1215
Very nice.