These are just a few of the sayings that the kids of Meadowland hate to hear. Why, because it goes against everything that they have experienced since they performed their first concert in the fall of 08. At an average age of 13, this band has reached a level of achievement in just twelve months that usually takes only the luckiest adult bands, triple the time to even come close to. So how do you explain this type of success at such a young age? Simple, these kids all started working on their respective craft when they were about 5 years old and they all have an unquenchable desire to have people notice them.
Meadowland will grab hold of crowd and take them along for a thrill ride filled with screaming, dancing, jumping and laughing. Their energy on stage is infectious and their performances genuinely put a smile on your face. From the mature vibrato of Jackies voice to Mikey’s blistering guitar riffs, Meadowland is in your face, literally, they are constantly jumping into the crowd to be part of the party. Their guitar driven pop rock songs are catchy with great hooks, that you will find yourself singing all day long. The music is masterfully carried along to exactly were it needs to be by Jeff and Shane’s unwavering bass and drum line. The whole package ignites when all 4 pistons of this high performance engine are firing, up on the stage. Going to a Meadowland concert is like going to a party at your friend’s house while their parents are away. You can’t help but feel the excitement and enjoy the experience.
Meadowland started performing at schools, malls and skating rinks, becoming a cohesive unit while their sound was maturing and shaping into power pop meets rock. Their first taste of success was when they won a talent competition with approximately 1000 other young performers, called NJ’s Most Talented Kids, they took first place. Their gigs started to get larger and their following grew by the thousands. But the defining moment for the band was when they entered “The Break” contest. This was a grueling battle of the bands, in which the winners earned the right to perform at Bamboozle at Giants Stadium in front of approximately 80 thousand fans. Although most of the 800 other bands were twice their age, Meadowland won the contest and became the youngest band ever to perform at the festival. It was just the launching pad that they needed to get noticed by long time Sony/Epic legend Harvey Leeds who co manages the band along with Kevin Morrow, President of Live Nation NY. Most recently, Meadowland performed with Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Sean Kingston, Emily Osment, Mercy Mercedes and many other great artists.
Sweet And Low
Meadowland Lyrics
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He smiles unhappy at the clerk
Always sweet and low
Always sweet and low
Always sweet and low
That's how we go
Who pours no sugar in latte
Always sweet and low
Always sweet and low
Always sweet and low
That's how we go
There's no color in the faces
There's just no color in the eyes
Always sweet and low
Always sweet and low
The song "Sweet and Low" by Meadowland portrays a sense of monotony and weariness in life. The lyrics reveal that the people portrayed in the song seem to be going through their daily routines with no real passion or excitement. The first verse describes a man who leaves work, but even though he smiles, he appears unhappy. The phrase "sweet and low" is repeated throughout the song as if to emphasize that life is just a series of lows that they must take with a grain of sweetness. The second verse introduces a girl working in a cafe who doesn't add any sugar to her latte, which can be seen as a metaphor for the blandness of life that the characters are experiencing.
The chorus is where the phrase "Always sweet and low" is repeated several times, as if to drive home the point that the characters in the song do not expect much from life. They have become accustomed to the mundaneness of their daily lives, which is reflected in the line "there's just no color in the faces, there's just no color in the eyes". The lyrics suggest that they have accepted their predicament, and for them, "sweet and low" is the norm.
Overall, "Sweet and Low" can be seen as a commentary on the dull and uneventful nature of modern life. The song suggests that people have lost their sense of adventure and excitement, and that they must now make do with the small moments of sweetness that come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
One of them boys who just left work
A man who has just finished his job
He smiles unhappy at the clerk
Despite his dissatisfaction, he puts on a facade of happiness
Always sweet and low
Living a simple and unassuming life
That's how we go
This is the way we live
One of them girls at a cafe
A female customer at a cafe
Who pours no sugar in latte
Someone who prefers their coffee unsweetened
There's no color in the faces
People look dull and lifeless
There's just no color in the eyes
Their eyes lack energy and vibrancy
Always sweet and low
Living a simple and unassuming life
Always sweet and low
Living a simple and unassuming life
Always sweet and low
Living a simple and unassuming life
Contributed by Daniel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Love the Christmas fabric and project. Also love the Liberty Apple pin cushion and the mini quilt book. Thanks again for sharing as also, enjoyed the replay.
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I love your quilt project... and the house pillow in the background is adorable!!
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just ran across your channel for the first time. The Meadowland quilt is beautiful! This country girl loves the barn in the center!
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