So how do 4 Irish boys end up playing rock n' roll in Los Angeles, preparin… Read Full Bio ↴So how do 4 Irish boys end up playing rock n' roll in Los Angeles, preparing to cut their first long-player on Sunset Blvd, far from the dirty streets of Dublin? We can tell you it's a long and winding road that brought us here. 4 devils in the city of angels. The Irish have a history with the Americans, and we want to be part of that history. Hailing from Dublin city, we are a 4 piece rock 'n roll band. We have our own thing going on, something special. Unique, fresh, exciting. Classic in a sense. But more. College friends Nick and Alan met Bjorn, and later his brother Simon, in Cardiff, and what started as a drunken jam ended up here, 3 years later. It's only apt that we took our name from a favoured watering hole, the La Rocca cocktail bar, you'll understand why once you meet us.

In mid-2005 we signed our first record deal with Dangerbird Records, situated in the heart of happening Silverlake. Chrysalis Publishing USA became our close friends this year too, so it is only right that we should pack our duffle bags and set up camp in the USA. We've just recorded an album with Mr. Tony Hoffer (Beck, Air, Supergrass, Belle & Sebastian) and can't wait to be travelling the world playing it to people this year. We look forward to giving you something original and inspiring when we meet.

Some You Give Away
La Rocca Lyrics

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Whatever happened to the promises you made
Those little notions of your breakthrough day
My one mistake was in making some room
Leaving doors unlocked that you pushed through
And taking too much time

Some you lose and some you give away
Some you lose and some you give away

I lost some friends out on that empty road
Good, bad together, it's always them you know
'Cause what don't get you, leave a mark on your back
Like the piece that doesn't fit in the jar that cracked
Forgetting what you were told

Some you lose and some you give away
Some you lose and some you give away

I left some candles at the side of your house
In case you got lost and needed showing out
Maybe we'll pass through L.A. again
Older and bitter with all the charm of friends
It's unlikely if the truth be told

Some you lose and some you give away
Some you lose and some you give away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to La Rocca's "Some You Give Away" convey a sense of loss and disappointment, both in terms of personal relationships and more general promises and expectations. The opening lines address someone directly, questioning what became of the commitments they made and the dreams they had for themselves. The singer feels regret for leaving themselves vulnerable by being too trusting or leaving the door open for someone to take advantage of them. The chorus emphasizes the idea that some things are lost or taken away, while others are given away willingly or by circumstance. The second verse shifts focus to lost friends, acknowledging that even in difficult times, it's often the people you know best who stick around. The line "what don't get you, leave a mark on your back" suggests that even when we survive challenges, we carry the scars with us. The final lines are somewhat bittersweet, with the singer leaving candles for someone who may or may not need them, and acknowledging that a meeting in the future may be unlikely given the ups and downs of life.

Overall, "Some You Give Away" is a song about confronting loss and change, and trying to make sense of it all. The use of imagery (candles, roads, jars) and direct address to an absent person give it a personal touch, while the universal themes of disappointment and resilience resonate with many listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

Whatever happened to the promises you made
What became of the commitments that you gave

Those little notions of your breakthrough day
The small ideas of your day of success

My one mistake was in making some room
The error I made was leaving space for you

Leaving doors unlocked that you pushed through
You took advantage of my open doors and entered

And taking too much time
And staying for too long

Some you lose and some you give away
You may lose some things or willingly let them go

Some you lose and some you give away
Both loss and surrender are natural

I lost some friends out on that empty road
I lost some companions on my journey through life

Good, bad together, it's always them you know
Whether they are good or bad, they are the ones you remember

'Cause what don't get you, leave a mark on your back
What doesn't destroy you, will still have an impact on you

Like the piece that doesn't fit in the jar that cracked
Like the item that was too big for the jar and caused it to break

Forgetting what you were told
Forgetting the words of wisdom anyone gave you

I left some candles at the side of your house
I placed candles outside your home

In case you got lost and needed showing out
Just in case you got lost and needed someone to guide you

Maybe we'll pass through L.A. again
Perhaps we'll travel through Los Angeles again

Older and bitter with all the charm of friends
Aging and resentful but still holding the essence of companionship

It's unlikely if the truth be told
If I'm honest, it's not probable

Some you lose and some you give away
Some things will be lost, while some will be surrendered

Some you lose and some you give away
Both loss and surrender are a part of life

Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ALAN JOHN REDMOND, BJORN ANDERS BAILLIE, NICHOLAS WILLIAM HAWORTH, SIMON KRISTIAN BAILLIE

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