No. Marta is not a newcomer to these music issues. For more than 15 years he has been touring the music scene, first with the Sloppy Joe and then in the Bombazines where he has consolidated his exquisite old-school talent. And why old guard? Because what we hear here is undoubtedly an irreproachable album of the most classic soul, leading the specialized international critics to surrender, as by these Mutant bands, to the voice, music and image of Marta Ren in her longed for album of "Stop> Look> Listen": "A welcome addition to the upper echelon of the retro funk scene" Wax Poetics Magazine USA; "Porto's princess Marta Ren & The Groovelvets slams down her letter of intent with this brash, bristling and very exciting debut. Basically it's just what the doctor ordered! (...) her time is now! "Blues And-Soul Mag UK; "Outstanding album, big in 2016!" The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show BBC6, among many more.
The work comes to us with a presentation that is a sum of what it mirrors - "there is no Soul if there is no life. Full life. Highs and lows. Enthusiasm and disillusionment. Loves and betrayals. Life lived. And as Martha herself says in one of her great songs, it is not possible to give Soul body without an unshakable belief, a rapturous honesty and an attitude without limits ". Marta Ren is a voice in the lyric and voice that transports us to other times, with a heterogeneous set of original compositions that make us jump from the chair with a fast pace or move smoothly to the sound of the ballad. From Groove Funk's "Release Me" to the strength of the ballad "So Long", nothing leaves us indifferent to this (new) serious case of national music, a Martha who, without fear, warns that "I'm Not Your Regular Woman "(singular version of the obscure song of Lucille Mathis). And it is not. It is surprising and to have it in sight. "Summer'gone" and "2 Kind of Men", singles that have long filled our ears, were announcing what was going on and Marta Ren did not disappoint and did not disappoint. is only two-hit singles. It's an album that leaves us with "Smilling Faces", it's a strong work, in its entirety, that will make us talk today and beyond.
A warm, well-aged voice (or Ren did not sound like the great voices of American soul that marked the 1960s) that joins a very respectable and indispensable set of Grooves - Sérgio Marques (bass); Hugo Danin (drums); Bruno Macedo (guitar); Sérgio Alves (keyboards); Manu Idhra (percussion); Paulo Gravato (baritone saxophone); João Martins (saxophone tenor / alto saxophone); Rui Pedro Silva (trumpet); José Silva (trumpet) and João Sêco (trombone) - in an album full of groove, soul, funk, music that brings us to the times of genuinely created soul, with contemporary spices and a unique timbre.
No more needless verbiage, without saying what is obvious music to the song, "> Stop> Look> Listen" is a must have album. Marta Ren & The Groovelvets a sound to retain and not lose sight.
Summer's Gone
Marta Ren & The Groovelvets Lyrics
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And i didn't swim
Still took a dip
But is not the same
He passed me by
It didn′t seemed real
Suppose I'm diggin' to get my drill
The only tan I′ve got was
Suppose I′m diggin' and I can′t complain
Nothing's wrong
(You′ve) got everything you need
And still something's pushing out and you can′t achieve
So you try, to blame it on the man
Poor sweet one
He's doing what he can
Shuaaaaaap
Summer's gone
And I didn′t swim
Shuaaaaaaap
Still took a dip
Is not the same
Shuaaaaaaaap
Summer′s gone
Didn't swim
Shuaaaaaaaap
Still took a dip
Is not the same
He passed by
It didn′t seem real
Suppose I'm diggin′ to get my drill
On the right path to achieve
That's the soul food
Without I can′t breath
Nothing's wrong
I've got everything I need
And still something′s drifting out and you can′t achive
So you try, to blame it on the man
Cool sweet one
He's doing what he can
The lyrics to Marta Ren & The Groovelvets's song "Summer's Gone" depict a sense of regret and unfulfillment as the summer season draws to a close. The singer laments not having gone for a proper swim and feeling unsatisfied with the fleeting moment when she did dip into the water. There's a sense of disappointment that the season has passed her by and the opportunities that it brought with it are now lost. However, the line "Suppose I'm diggin' to get my drill" suggests that the singer is still determined to find a way to achieve what she wants, despite the passing of time. There is a restless energy to the song, as if the singer is still searching for something she may never find.
The second half of the song switches to a more philosophical tone, as the singer reflects on the feeling of dissatisfaction she's experiencing. Even though she has everything she needs, there's still something missing that she can't quite put her finger on. She acknowledges that it's easy to try and blame external factors for this sense of lack, but ultimately, it's up to her to try and make a change. The line "That's the soul food/ Without I can't breathe" suggests that whatever is missing is something integral to her being, something that she needs in order to feel alive.
Overall, "Summer's Gone" is a melancholic yet introspective song that asks the listener to consider what's truly important in life and what they're willing to do in order to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer's gone
The season of summer has ended
And I didn't swim
I did not go swimming during the summer
Still took a dip
I still managed to go swimming, but not as much as I wanted to
But is not the same
The experience of swimming was not as enjoyable as it usually is
He passed me by
Someone I was interested in or hoping to see did not come around
It didn't seemed real
The situation felt unreal or unexpected
Suppose I'm diggin' to get my drill
I am putting forth effort to achieve a goal or improve in some way
The only tan I've got was
I did not achieve a physical tan from being in the sun
In my brain
Rather, my tan is a mental one from my positive experiences and memories of the summer
Suppose I'm diggin' and I can't complain
I am working hard and making progress, so I have no reason to complain
Nothing's wrong
Everything seems to be okay
(You've) got everything you need
You have all the necessary resources to achieve your goals
And still something's pushing out and you can't achieve
Despite having everything necessary, something is still holding you back from achieving your goals
So you try, to blame it on the man
You try to find someone or something else to blame for your lack of progress
Poor sweet one
Referring to oneself or another in a sympathetic or endearing way
He's doing what he can
Everyone is doing their best, so don't be too hard on them
Shuaaaaaap
An interjection used to convey a sudden or forceful action
He passed by
Referring back to someone who did not come around earlier
On the right path to achieve
Making progress and moving closer to achieving one's goals
That's the soul food
This progress is nourishing and fulfilling on a deeper level
Without I can't breath
This progress and achievement is essential for my well-being and happiness
Cool sweet one
Referring to oneself or another in a positive or endearing way
Writer(s): TIAGO NOVO, MARTA CAMPOS
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marco Lopes
Grande voz. Adoro esta música desde que saiu. E parece adequada já que este ano ir "swim" está difícil.
Pedro Ribeiro
Fantástica. Muito bem Marta.
nico_docbrown_beauf_bears
Great talent great voice
Margarida Reis
Brutais... como gosto tanto desta banda ;)
LukiDrone
This is year the problem is not the deepness... but I hope that everyone can go out swim and listen to this great band and forget COVID-19
GO FEET! Radio
Great tune!
Soulaimane Barrouhou
Me encanta
Nuno Quadros
Greaaaaaaaat +5 stars Voice and Tune ! Congrats !
Alberta Lima
Gostei muito, um beijinho Alberta Lima
nico_docbrown_beauf_bears
great song