Their songs are notable for their male/female vocal harmony, shifting rhythms, and quirky song structure- most tracks are composed of multiple distinct, almost disjointed movements. Both members sing with great intensity, often in the upper ranges of their voices, and often sing different (yet complementary) melodies simultaneously. Tempos are nearly always fast, with beats often resembling those found in electronic club or dance music.
The main instruments used by the band are drums and electric organ. Although both members started out playing the guitar, they found they ended up fooling around with the organ and drums in their practice space more often than with more traditional instruments.
The band recorded one album on Omnibus Records before moving to Polyvinyl Record Company for their second and third full-lengths. They have also released five 7-inch singles and two EPs. In December 2005, the band signed with Barsuk and since have released an album entitled Bring It Back. In May 2008, they released the album Re-Arrange Us.
True Love Will Find You in the End
Mates of State Lyrics
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You'll find out just who was your friend
Don't be sad, I know you will,
But dont give up until
True love will find you in the end
This is a promise with a catch
Only if you're looking can it find you
'Cause true love is searching too
Unless you step out into the light?
Don't be sad i know you will
But don't give up until
True love finds you in the end
Mates of State's song "True Love Will Find You in the End" is a soulful expression that speaks of the unrelenting hope that true love will eventually find its way to us. The song resonates with so many people because of the universal appeal of love, which is the central theme of the song. The lyrics talk about the journey of love and how it unfolds in unpredictable ways. It suggests that we shouldn't despair even if love seems elusive because it will come to us in the end.
The song's opening line "True love will find you in the end" reassures the listener that love will eventually find us if we don't give up seeking it. The second line "You'll find out just who was your friend" suggests that true love is accompanied by friendship and trust. As the song progresses, we hear a cautionary note that true love comes with a catch that one must look for it, which means one has to be proactive in finding love. This act of actively searching for love is what will enable us to recognize it when it does come our way.
The lyrics stress the importance of stepping out into the light for true love to recognize us, which means allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and open to new possibilities. The song's final line sums up the central theme by urging the listener never to give up on the search for true love.
Overall, "True Love Will Find You in the End" is an anthemic song that speaks to everyone regardless of age or background. Its message is both inspirational and hopeful, and the lyrics are crafted in such a way that it is easy to relate to them.
Line by Line Meaning
True love will find you in the end
You will eventually find true love
You'll find out just who was your friend
You will learn who your true friends are
Don't be sad, I know you will,
Don't feel down, I am aware that you are feeling down
But don't give up until
But don't quit until you find true love
This is a promise with a catch
This is a pledge that comes with a stipulation
Only if you're looking can it find you
You will only find true love if you are actively searching for it
'Cause true love is searching too
Because true love is also seeking its counterpart
But how can it recognize you
But how can true love identify you
Unless you step out into the light?
Unless you show yourself openly
True love finds you in the end
You will ultimately find true love
Contributed by Jack D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MorinP
This is such a beautiful song; wonderful cover. I bet Daniel would have loved this version!
dr3amstat3s
this cover gives me such good feels.
gracewatchesvideos
This is great. Loves Mates of State! They seem so happy doing what they do, and you don't find that in musicians all that often anymore. Also, big fan of Mr. Dan Harris. (:
Beffany Sanshos
Awesome cover. <3
hotgirlsarehot
Very upbeat, happy song. Love it!
Kevin Clay
Great interpretation. Thanks for sharing!
Myfaspoohbear
i cnt stop hearing this song! its so good!
Erin Butcher
They are amazing. Everything they do is golden.
Jeremy Oakes
this is a great cover, people need to remember that without a cover like this, Daniel Johnston wouldn't be able to make a living, it's what he does. Wilco also has an amazing cover of this as well.
Ahmad Dani
Love this version than the original...