The band is fronted by songstress Lauren Mann who started playing live in and around Calgary in 2008. Shortly after, she began collaborating with local musicians and formed somewhat of a collective that became affectionately known as “Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk.”
At the end of 2010, Lauren decided to make her home the open road and began to pursue a full-time music career. She released “Stories From Home,” a collection of songs that had been recorded over the past four years, and booked a 65-day tour across Canada with shows in every province. Since then, Lauren and the collective of “Fairly Odd Folk” that have joined her on her journeys have developed a sound unlike anything else. In less than two years they’ve brought this sound and dynamic live show to audiences in every corner of North America, with over 375 tour dates and over 3400 albums sold.
Having just announced a signing to Wanderer Records, the group, now consisting of Lauren Mann (Lead vocals, piano, ukulele), Jay Christman (drums, guitar), Jessica Christman (bass, additional keys, BGV’s), and Zoltan Szoges (additional keys, percussion, glockenspiel), are excited to release their brand new album “Over Land and Sea” on April 9th 2013. “Over Land and Sea” was produced by Aaron Marsh (Copeland, Person L, Joshua Michael Robinson) in Lakeland, FL and illustrates Lauren’s gift of songwriting with a wide array of instrumentation, beautiful harmonies, and lyrics that tell of whimsical adventures.
Look for Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk on tour this spring in support of “Over Land and Sea,” and rediscover your love for music.
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“Lauren Mann may be one of the best indie-folk rockers that you’ve never heard of.”
--Moira E. McLaughlin, Washington Post
“Lauren Mann has the type of lyrics in which you can really lose yourself. Alongside joyous, breezy instrumentation, she philosophically explains the value of letting some of our comforts go and opening ourselves to new experiences and whimsical adventures.”
--Cait Lepla, Music Writer, BeatRoute Magazine
“Lauren Mann along with her Fairly Odd Folk are lovely. Lovely to hear and lovely to work with. We enjoyed having them at the 2011 Calgary Folk Music Festival. From what I’ve seen, it looks like she’s at the beginning of a promising career.”
--Kenna Burima, Calgary Folk Music Festival
"Lauren Mann brings a wisdom and reflectiveness to her brand of indie pop that tickles the listeners fancy with beautiful melodies and delightful charm."
--Kat Dornian, Music Director, CSJW 90.9
Dance with Me
Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk Lyrics
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As we whispered tender secrets
You told me that you love me
And they whispered back their approval
So dance with me under the stars
And I'll get lost and found in your arms
Safe and sound here on this moonlit night
I looked into your eyes
Lit up by the starlight
Telling tales of days to come
Of you and I together
So dance with me under the stars
And I'll get lost and found in your arms
Safe and sound here on this moonlit night
We begin
Here we go, here we go
The lyrics of "Dance with Me" by Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk portray a beautiful moment between two people who are in love. They are sharing an intimate moment under the stars, surrounded only by trees. The whispers of their tender secrets and their declaration of love are echoed by the rustling leaves. The imagery in this verse evokes a sense of privacy and genuineness, as if they are sharing a sacred moment that is reserved only for them and the natural environment that surrounds them.
The second verse continues with the starry night atmosphere, and the focus shifts to the couple's gaze. The starlit sky reflects in their eyes, which are full of hope and anticipation for what the future holds for them. They are dreaming of what lies ahead, strengthened by their bond, as they share this special moment.
In essence, "Dance with Me" is a romantic song that invites us to share in the moment of love between two people. The song is an expression of a time when people let themselves feel the beauty of love by enjoying nature's company.
Line by Line Meaning
Only the trees heard us
Our intimate conversation was private and secret, only the trees were present to witness.
As we whispered tender secrets
We shared our deepest and most sensitive thoughts in a gentle and quiet way.
You told me that you love me
You revealed the depth of your affection towards me.
And they whispered back their approval
The trees responded with a faint noise of acceptance and encouragement.
So dance with me under the stars
Let's move our bodies in rhythm and harmony under the celestial bodies that shine above us.
And I'll get lost and found in your arms
Holding you close will make me feel disoriented yet secure, like I'm discovering myself again.
Safe and sound here on this moonlit night
We feel protected and content in this mystical atmosphere illuminated by the moon.
We begin
Our new chapter together starts now, characterized by this moment of joy and tenderness.
I looked into your eyes
I made eye contact with you and could see your soul through your gaze.
Lit up by the starlight
Your eyes were shining brighter, reflecting the luminosity of the night sky and the stars above.
Telling tales of days to come
Your eyes expressed hope and anticipation of our future, sharing your dreams and aspirations with me.
Of you and I together
Your eyes conveyed a sense of togetherness and unity, picturing us side by side in our journey through life.
Here we go, here we go
We're embarking on this journey together, excited and eager to see where it takes us.
Contributed by Addison H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.