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.
Next Time Around The
Little Joy Lyrics
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The measure of your worth
Can sink your weight in gold
Sat by the ivory sill,
The further out you look,
The further out you'll be
It's not enough to set the terms,
Though odds are set against,
In time, I'll belong to you,
It's how it's meant to be
Settled on your own,
Sweeping dust from stone
With a letter home
Back where the hour's long,
The simplest things invite a thrill
If just by noticing at will
It's not enough to set the terms
If nothing ventured, nothing learned
It's how it's always been
E onde a sorte ha de te levar, saiba o caminho e o fim mais que chegar
E quiera o dia ser, gentil a tua mao, aberta pra quem e
In time, I'll belong to you,
It's how it's meant to be,
And how it's always been
The song "The Next Time" by Little Joy is a reflection of the value that society places on success and the pressure that individuals face to measure up to certain standards. The lyrics "One too many goals, the measure of your worth / can sink your weight in gold" convey the idea that the pursuit of success can be overwhelming and all-consuming, ultimately causing one's self-worth to be tied to their achievements. This pressure to succeed can lead to disappointment and feelings of inadequacy. The chorus "It's not enough to set the terms, if nothing ventured, nothing earned" highlights the importance of taking risks and striving for more, despite the risk of failure. The line "in time, I'll belong to you, it's how it's meant to be" suggests that we all have a place and a purpose, even if we don't know what it is yet.
The second verse focuses on finding contentment in the simpler things in life, as opposed to constantly striving for success. The lines "settled on your own, sweeping dust from stone / with a letter home" suggest a more peaceful and perhaps more fulfilling way of life. The Portuguese verse "E onde a sorte ha de te levar, saiba o caminho e o fim mais que chegar / E quiera o dia ser, gentil a tua mao, aberta pra quem e" roughly translates to "Wherever luck may take you, know the path and where it will lead / And may the day be gentle to your open hand, welcoming to whom it may." This verse reinforces the idea of finding contentment and purpose in life, even if it's not through traditional measures of success.
Overall, "The Next Time" encourages listeners to strive for more while also finding value and contentment in the present moment and the simpler things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
One too many goals,
Having too many goals can lead to your self-worth being measured solely on your ability to achieve them
The measure of your worth
Your worth as a person, often based on your achievements and successes
Can sink your weight in gold
Your value can be so great that it feels like it's weighing you down, making it hard to move forward
Sat by the ivory sill,
Sitting near a window frame made of ivory
The further out you look,
The more distant your gaze becomes
The further out you'll be
The more removed or disconnected you may feel from the world around you
It's not enough to set the terms,
Just dictating what you want isn't always sufficient for achieving your goals
If nothing ventured, nothing earned
If you don't take any risks, you won't gain anything in return
Though odds are set against,
Even if the chances of success are small
In time, I'll belong to you,
Over time, we'll become one with each other
It's how it's meant to be
This is how things were meant to happen
Settled on your own,
Being content with being alone
Sweeping dust from stone
Cleaning up something that has been neglected or forgotten
With a letter home
Writing a letter to a loved one who is far away
Back where the hour's long,
Referring to a place where time seems to pass slowly
The simplest things invite a thrill
Finding joy and excitement in even the most ordinary activities or objects
If just by noticing at will
Simply by paying attention and being aware of your surroundings
E onde a sorte ha de te levar, saiba o caminho e o fim mais que chegar
And wherever luck may take you, know where the path leads and the end that awaits
E quiera o dia ser, gentil a tua mao, aberta pra quem e
And may the day be kind to your open hand, welcoming to those who come
And how it's always been
This has been the case for as long as anyone can remember
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FABRIZIO MORETTI, JORDANA SHAPIRO, RODRIGO AMARANTE NEVES
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@TheCamillagalindo
One too many goals
That measure out your worth
To seek your weight in gold
Sat by the ivory sill
The further out you look
The further out you'll be
It's not enough to set the terms
If nothing ventured, nothing earned
Though odds are set againstIn time, I'll belong to you
It's how it's meant to be
Settled on your own
Sweeping dust from stones
With a letter home
Back where the hour's long
The simplest things invite a thrill
If just by noticing at will
It's not enough to set the terms
If nothing ventured, nothing earned
It's how it's always been
E onde a sorte há de te levar
Saiba, o caminho é o fim, mais que chegar
E queira o dia ser gentil
À tua mão aberta pra quem é
In time, I'll belong to you
That's how it's meant to be
And how it's always been
@owendolle9313
As a little kid in America I saw this and it made Rio a magical mythical place to me. I am proud to say I have moved to Rio now and live here and am learning Portuguese.
@RodindOrsay
hell yeah man, capture the dream🤘
@peitolaspepe
Almost cried man, for real. Congrats for living your dream.
@valubrrt
happy for you, im trying to do the same <3
@user-kb2hb9vq4q
Sensacional!!! Seja bem vindo 🙂
@catherinehall6119
Boa sorte:)
@TheStrokesChick
I had the pleasure of meeting Fabrizio once. It was absolutely baffling how nice of a guy he is. He is with out a doubt and no exaggeration, one of the nicest people I have ever met. He seemed as happy to meet me as I was to meet him. damn, I wish more people were like him..
@zaliareyes2733
I love Albert's project, i love the voidz.... BUT THIS!!! BUT THIS!!! FAB, YOU'VE MADE IT MAN, YOU'VE MADE IT!
wish we could've enjoyed more!
@enzobaldwin6121
I think all three members realized they made something so special that if they left it alone it would remain iconic. It's like the Postal Service except it's music for feeling happy.
@oneheadlightt5900
Check out Brady of the damned