Sors-tu.ca, Montreal, 2019
In late 2019, having already toured in Europe earlier in the year, Laura Carbone took her band from their home base in Berlin on their second tour of North America that year. The “Empty Sea – North America Tour” was a 6,000 mile, 15-show, 3-week cross country trek from Los Angeles through the American south and midwest to the East Coast. They finished their stay in the US with a performance in New York before heading up to Canada for a series of shows culminating in a featured performance at the Pop Montreal Festival sharing the bill with luminaries including the legendary Nick Cave and Laurie Anderson. After returning to Berlin and barely over the jetlag, Laura finished off a landmark year with a live nationwide performance on the acclaimed German TV show “WDR Rockpalast” in October, followed by her final concert of the year sharing the main stage at Berlin’s “Synästhesie Festival” with international luminaries The Black Lips, Stereolab, Deer Hunter and A Place To Bury Strangers.
Laura had dedicated 2020 to writing and recording her 3rd studio album before returning to the US for more scheduled shows. Then came Covid, lockdown, standstill. Not content to simply “stand still”, Laura persuaded the decision-makers at WDR to let her release the magnificent Rockpalast performance from the previous year as a live album. She realized that in a time when people had no opportunity to enjoy the experience of a live performance, immersing themselves in the joy and energy of the sound created by such a performance could offer them some solace in the moment, and hope for the future. The album release in December of 2020 was greeted ecstatically by fans and the press around the world, and has so far produced two Top 10 singles on the German Alternative Charts.
Like most of us, the time in lockdown also led Laura to examine her inner life and priorities. Her desire to spread the healing qualities of music condensed into a resolve to deepen and expand her already considerable knowledge about the subject of how sound frequencies can be applied as “Sound Healing” to restore our sense of balance, physical health and inner peace, and to practice and share this knowledge with others. To this end, she is already working with “Alchemy Crystal Bowls” and collaborating with like-minded artists on ways to consciously integrate healing frequencies into their own live and recorded work in a way that broadens and enriches the music.
Innocent
Laura Carbone Lyrics
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No defeat, no glory, I am innocent
These nights just stopped but I'm innocent
Have some off white sheets 'cause I'm innocent
And everytime I'm asking is it real
Sweet words, dead skin, i need a brand new deal
Confusion
My debts on screen, I'm innocent
See them rosy cheeks I'm innocent
Tea without caffeine, I'm innocent
Put my head on a peak 'cause I'm innocent
And everytime I'm asking is it real
Sweet words, dead skin, I need a brand new deal
Confusion
Illusion
Confusion
Illusion
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
And everytime I'm asking is it real
Sweet words, dead skin, I need a brand new deal
Confusion
Illusion
I don t mind, I don t care
I don t mind, I don t care
The lyrics of Laura Carbone's song "Innocent" revolve around the theme of innocence and the confusion and illusion that can accompany it. The repeated assertion of innocence in the opening lines suggests a desire to protect oneself and maintain a sense of purity. The absence of physical evidence, such as bruises or blood, reinforces the idea that the singer believes themselves to be innocent. The mention of off white sheets and rosy cheeks further emphasizes this innocence, perhaps symbolizing a clean slate and a youthful, untouched appearance.
The lyrics also touch on the singer's search for truth and authenticity amidst confusion and illusion. The line "And everytime I'm asking is it real" suggests a longing to understand what is genuine and what is not. The references to "sweet words" and "dead skin" represent deceptive or insincere elements that the singer wishes to leave behind. This desire for a "brand new deal" implies a craving for a fresh start or an opportunity for a genuine connection.
Overall, "Innocent" captures the complexity of navigating through a world that often blurs the lines between truth and deception. It explores the longing for purity and authenticity while acknowledging the confusion and illusions that can cloud these desires.
Line by Line Meaning
No bruise, no blood, I am innocent
Despite experiencing no physical harm or evidence of wrongdoing, I assert my innocence.
No defeat, no glory, I am innocent
Without experiencing failure or success, I maintain my innocence.
These nights just stopped but I'm innocent
Although these nights have come to an end, my innocence remains.
Have some off white sheets 'cause I'm innocent
I possess off white sheets to symbolize my innocence.
And everytime I'm asking is it real
With each instance, I question the authenticity of my circumstances.
Sweet words, dead skin, I need a brand new deal
I desire a fresh agreement, as the promises I receive are deceitful and only offer temporary comfort.
Confusion
A state of uncertainty and lack of clarity.
Illusion
A deceptive appearance or false belief.
My debts on screen, I'm innocent
Although my financial obligations are displayed on a screen, I affirm my innocence.
See them rosy cheeks I'm innocent
Observing my flushed cheeks, I declare my innocence.
Tea without caffeine, I'm innocent
Indulging in caffeine-free tea, I emphasize my innocence.
Put my head on a peak 'cause I'm innocent
By placing my head on a peak, I symbolize my unwavering innocence.
Ah ah ah
Vocalization expressing emotional intensity or frustration.
I don t mind, I don t care
I possess a nonchalant attitude and disregard for the opinions or judgments of others.
Lyrics © Aporia Records Inc., Melodie Der Welt GmbH
Written by: LAURA CARBONE, TIM BONASSIS
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