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.
Keep Me In Mind
Little Joy Lyrics
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Strips the cord of a sensible world what's worse?
She left her mark and there were both oh the nature of a scripted curse
Kissed my eyes sat on the bed and then said
Frankly dear I'm forced to give it up
Tried my hand and now I've had enough
Even though we have to say goodbye
Keep me in mind
Keep me in mind
Keep me in mind
Blamed in advance for the past with no bearing on a present tense
All that slack the things that she made when she said
Oh dear someday I'm going to be Someone better, picture person me
But 'til then we'll call it the end and she asked
Frankly dear my breath has had enough
Standing afternoon and left at night
Even though we have to say goodbye
Keep me in mind
Keep me in mind
Keep me in mind
Keep me in mind
The lyrics of Little Joy's song "Keep Me in Mind" describe a typical romantic relationship that has been going through some difficult times. The singer talks about how strong and powerful the emotions are between the couple, which they can't seem to control. The situation has become so bad that it feels like their relationship is falling apart - the sensible world is becoming undone, and they both feel like they are under a scripted curse.
The singer's partner tells him that she can't take it anymore and wants to walk away from the relationship. She feels like it's time to let go, even though it will be painful for both of them. However, before she leaves, she asks him to keep her in mind, which suggests that she still has some emotional attachment towards him. The lyrics capture the mixed emotions of the couple as they struggle to let go of each other.
Overall, the lyrics of "Keep Me in Mind" is a powerful and emotional description of a failed romantic relationship, which is struggling to find its ground. The strong emotions, mixed signals, and the sad yet hopeful ending make the song relatable and a favorite among listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Red from start to end and we can't hold the feelings which are crossing the brain
Emotions are overwhelming and uncontrollable
Strips the cord of a sensible world what's worse?
Leaves us feeling disoriented and confused
She left her mark and there were both oh the nature of a scripted curse
Her impact on us was significant and somewhat predetermined
Kissed my eyes sat on the bed and then said
Got close with a romantic partner
Frankly dear I'm forced to give it up
Admitting defeat
Tried my hand and now I've had enough
Giving something a chance but then realizing it's not for us
Even though we have to say goodbye
Despite ending the relationship
Keep me in mind
Don't forget about me
Blamed in advance for the past with no bearing on a present tense
Holding someone accountable for past mistakes without considering the current situation
All that slack the things that she made when she said
All the excuses she gave
Oh dear someday I'm going to be Someone better, picture person me
Hoping to improve in the future
But 'til then we'll call it the end and she asked
Ending the relationship and asking to be remembered
Frankly dear my breath has had enough
Feeling exhausted and done
Standing afternoon and left at night
Being there for each other at times but also leaving
Keep me in mind
Not wanting to be forgotten
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Fabrizio Moretti, Jordana Shapiro, Rodrigo Amarante De Castro Neves
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Georgemouraosilva
Read from start to end
And again
Oh, the fearlessness of thoughts in print
Strips the chord of a sensible word
And what´s worse?
She left her mark
Indelible
Oh the nature of her scripted verse
Keeps my eyes
Set on the page
And it says
Frankly dear I´m forced to give it up
Tried my hand and now I´ve had enough
Even though we have to say goodbye
Keep me in mind
Keep me in mind
Keep me in mind
Blamed in advance
For the past
With no bearing on the present tense
All that´s left
Are claims that she made
When she said
Oh dear someday
You´ll learn to be
Someone better, fit to pursue me
But ´til then
We´ll call it the end
And she adds
Frankly dear the drifters had it right
Stayed the afternoon and left at night
Even though we have to say goodbye
Keep me in mind
Keep me in mind
Keep me in mind
Keep me in mind
@Ninoitoquatro
As músicas do Little Joy, mesmo na época de lançadas, tinham uma atmosfera meio nostálgica de um verão ou uma época inesquecível. O tempo passou e só ratificou tudo aquilo que eu sentia quando ouvia o álbum.
@Willrap
Essa música tem cara de verão carioca mesmo
@nickivlhena
É a mistura dos Strokes com Los Hermanos feita na dosagem perfeita!!
@Georgemouraosilva
Read from start to end
And again
Oh, the fearlessness of thoughts in print
Strips the chord of a sensible word
And what´s worse?
She left her mark
Indelible
Oh the nature of her scripted verse
Keeps my eyes
Set on the page
And it says
Frankly dear I´m forced to give it up
Tried my hand and now I´ve had enough
Even though we have to say goodbye
Keep me in mind
Keep me in mind
Keep me in mind
Blamed in advance
For the past
With no bearing on the present tense
All that´s left
Are claims that she made
When she said
Oh dear someday
You´ll learn to be
Someone better, fit to pursue me
But ´til then
We´ll call it the end
And she adds
Frankly dear the drifters had it right
Stayed the afternoon and left at night
Even though we have to say goodbye
Keep me in mind
Keep me in mind
Keep me in mind
Keep me in mind
@marceloduarte2620
+George Mourão Silva boa garoto
@Georgemouraosilva
+Marcelo Duarte isso mesmo
@matheuscarvalho8815
Marcelo Duarte Seria Melhor se tu tivesse cantando
@marceloduarte2620
oi mamatttt
ei essa letra viu
é linda
"oh dear someday you'll learn to be
someone better, fit to pursue me
but til then, we'll call it the end"
keep me in mind, mamat
@valeriaa3396
This album came out 10 years ago and it's still my favorite despite the fact that they released ONE freakin album. Binki released a collab album with Adam Green (another favorite of mine) and they are heavenly together.
@nadelgas
Parece exatamente o que é, uma mistura de Los Hermanos com strokes. Show de bola, se tiverem um produtor com grana pra investir vão destruir de tanto sucesso que vão fazer.