Through a chance encounter at a Portuguese festival in Lisbon (Lisboa Soundz 2006), where both Amarante (Singer/Guitarist of Los Hermanos) and Moretti (drummer of The Strokes) had performed, the two chatted well through the night and into the morning by the side of the river, humoring the idea of working together on music that had no affiliation to their particular bands.
A year later, Amarante traveled to the United States to record with Devendra Banhart on his Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon album. On the off hours of an arduous recording process, Amarante would meet with Moretti to discuss anything but music.
Binki Shapiro, musician and native of Los Angeles, was introduced to the pair through mutual acquaintances and became a fast friend, encouraging the two to focus on the music they had spoken of long before. Through the process of late night “show-and-tell” the three developed and arranged songs Moretti had begun and soon after started writing original music for the group as a band.
A couple of months later they all moved into a house in Echo Park to demo songs and soon after, with the help of producer Noah Georgeson, who had recorded Banhart’s album, they finished their self-titled debut, Little Joy, named after the cocktail lounge just down the street from their home.
Little Joy was released worldwide by Rough Trade Records, a division of The Beggar’s Group, on Nov. 4th, 2008.
Brand New Start*
Little Joy Lyrics
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To take off your overcoat
The spirits will lift off those young men you provoke
But I'll be laughing, knowing I will take you home
There ain't no lover like the one I've got
Ain't no lover like the one I've got
She and I have a brand new start
All this time they had me thinking
Love's a boat that's slowly sinking
But you made the claim
Taking chances, embracing the change
I count my blessings knowing you will take me home
There ain't no lover like the one I've got
Ain't no lover like the one I've got
She and I have a brand new start
I gotta give all my love
I got time to hold my own
What's a day when the years are on their way
I gotta say
There ain't no lover like the one I've got
Ain't no lover like the one I've got
She and I have a brand new start
I gotta give all my love
"Brand New Start" by Little Joy is a song about newfound love and finding hope in a new beginning. The song begins with the singer urging someone to take advantage of the season and take off their overcoat, indicating a change in the environment and a new opportunity to shed old layers. The spirits of young men they provoke will lift off, but the singer is confident in taking their lover home and laughing about it.
The chorus declares that there ain't no lover like the one they've got and that they have a brand new start, emphasizing the importance and uniqueness of this love. The lyrics describe how the singer previously had a misconception that love was a slowly sinking boat. However, with this newfound love, they feel blessed and count their blessings, knowing that their lover will take them home.
Line by Line Meaning
Take advantage of the season
It's a good time for change, so seize the opportunity
To take off your overcoat
Eliminate the things holding you back and let go of your fears
The spirits will lift off those young men you provoke
Negativity will disappear and there will be no more conflict or negativity
But I'll be laughing, knowing I will take you home
In spite of everything, you will know that you have a place to go
There ain't no lover like the one I've got
There is nobody who loves me like she does
She and I have a brand new start
We are beginning anew, and it's an exciting time
I gotta give all my love
Give your all, and success will follow
All this time they had me thinking
In the past, my thoughts have been misguided
Love's a boat that's slowly sinking
Love is slowly sinking and fading away
But you made the claim
She has claimed to be different from others
Taking chances, embracing the change
She has taken chances and is embracing new opportunities
I count my blessings knowing you will take me home
I'm grateful because she will always be there for me
I got time to hold my own
I have time to take care of myself and do what's best for me
What's a day when the years are on their way
One day seems insignificant when you're looking at your future
There ain't no lover like the one I've got
There is nobody who loves me like she does
She and I have a brand new start
We are beginning anew, and it's an exciting time
I gotta give all my love
Give your all, and success will follow
Contributed by Blake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@filipe7641
Take advantage of the season
To take off your overcoat
The spirits will lift of those young men you provoke
But I'll be laughing, knowing I will take you home
There ain't no lover like the one I've got
Ain't no lover like the one I've got
She and I have a brand new start
Gotta give all my love
All this time they had me thinking
Love's a boat that's slowly sinking
But you made the claim
Taking chances, embracing the change
I count my blessings knowing you will take me home
There ain't no lover like the one I've got
Ain't no lover like the one I've got
She and I have a brand new start
Gotta give all my love
I got time to hold my own
What's a day when the years are on their way
I gotta say
There ain't no lover like the one I've got
Ain't no lover like the one I've got
She and I have a brand new start
I gotta give all my love
There ain't no lover like the one I've got
Ain't no lover like the one I've got
She and I have a brand new start
Ain't no lover like the one I've got
Love won't bring me down, oh no
@Ninoitoquatro
Para mim, a música do verão 2008/2009. Ouvi muito com os amigos na praia no finzinho de tarde tomando uma cerveja, rindo. Nostalgia...
@pedrosshenrique88
De manhã cedo, ouvindo saudade de ouvir isso a 10 anos atrás.
@filipe7641
Take advantage of the season
To take off your overcoat
The spirits will lift of those young men you provoke
But I'll be laughing, knowing I will take you home
There ain't no lover like the one I've got
Ain't no lover like the one I've got
She and I have a brand new start
Gotta give all my love
All this time they had me thinking
Love's a boat that's slowly sinking
But you made the claim
Taking chances, embracing the change
I count my blessings knowing you will take me home
There ain't no lover like the one I've got
Ain't no lover like the one I've got
She and I have a brand new start
Gotta give all my love
I got time to hold my own
What's a day when the years are on their way
I gotta say
There ain't no lover like the one I've got
Ain't no lover like the one I've got
She and I have a brand new start
I gotta give all my love
There ain't no lover like the one I've got
Ain't no lover like the one I've got
She and I have a brand new start
Ain't no lover like the one I've got
Love won't bring me down, oh no
@cyansarts8904
I always play this song every morning :) every time i wake up with that first sip of coffee and this song makes the perfect balance. :)
@leiamarylogin
all this time they had me thinking que eles iriam voltar poxaaa
@rayraoliveira6597
Amo essa música, escutava muito no meu primeiro semestre na faculdade.
@heudaluiza4874
Verões... Crepúsculos... nostalgia eterna...
2019
@tthasilvaa
Não consigo encontrar palavras para descrever o que sinto quando ouço essa música, essa voz. Mas sei que as músicas do Little Joy me remetem algo bem distante, que perdi com o passar do tempo.
@arthurlamounier
É... same here. Alguma doçura, um sorriso despreocupado que hoje é medroso e comedido. Se juventude ou inocência, não sei, mas está lá, bem longe do hoje, talvez 8 ou 9 anos...
@magnocardosodejesus6453
Tirou as palavras da minha boca