Formed in Dublin in the late 1990's, mrnorth have had quite an odyssey leading up to the release of their debut record Lifesize. The four-piece, made up of two brothers, a first cousin and a next door neighbor, started playing together when they were young teens. After making some noise on the Dublin scene, the boys left Ireland for Vicenza, Italy. The trip was supposed to last for 3 months, just long enough for a producer to put down some tracks for a record. Instead, the band became local favorites and toured all of Italy for the next two years. Then, the band met up with an American manager who brought them to New York City. With constant performances, mrnorth built up a great fan base in New York and eventually all over the Northeast. Next, the band caught the eye of several record executives. mrnorth scored a record deal and went into the studio with Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads, Live, No Doubt). The result was Lifesize, 12 moving tunes of epic proportions. Lifesize allows the listener to feel an enormous lift with each song from start to finish, just as it is delivered by mrnorth in the live performance. The record exhibits an incredible unity and tightness among its four members. Smith delivers the songs with one of the most powerful and original voices in music today and is often compared to Jeff Buckley, Thom Yorke and Freddie Mercury. Audiences are constantly blown away by the charismatic singer's vocals combined with his energetic performances. mrnorth broke out of the Northeast in 2003 with tours in the Southeast, Midwest, West Coast and Hawaii including support shows with Liz Phair, Puddle of Mudd, Sheryl Crow, Evanescence, Bruce Willis and 'Lollapalooza 2003. 2004 saw them taking part in Lollapalooza, Nashville Rivers, Camp Jeep and Music Fest as well as supporting The Who, Van Halen, Live and Brian Adams. The band have spent the last few months writing and recording the follow up to Lifesize.
The Bearded
Mr. North Lyrics
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You lost one
They lost one
We lost one
Her dead son
His lost mom
They've all come
To this room
Your baby
Saved me
You saved me
With your baby
The reasons
Are tragic
The feeling
Is magic
I lost one
You lost
They lost one
We lost one
I met the bearded
I met the car crash
I met the bearded
I met the car crash
I met the bearded
I met the car crash
(your lost mom)
(your dead son)
(your dead son)
(her dead son)
(her dead son)
I lost one
You lost
They lost one
We lost one
The loud song
That they sung
Their words thrown
Her love lung
The reasons
Are tragic
The feeling
Is magic
Your baby
She saved me
You saved me
With your baby
I met the
I met the bearded
I met the
I met the bearded
Car crash
The lyrics of "The Bearded" by Mr. North are full of emotion and reflect themes of loss and tragedy. The opening lines of the song suggest that many people have lost someone, reinforcing the shared experience of grief. The use of repetition, with the phrase "I lost one, you lost one, they lost one, we lost one," intensifies this sense of collective mourning. The references to dead sons and lost moms are particularly poignant and likely to resonate with listeners who have experienced similar losses themselves.
The concept of babies saving someone is an interesting and unexpected turn in the lyrics. It's unclear whether this is a literal or metaphorical idea, but either way, it adds depth to the song. The idea that tragedy can lead to magic is also a powerful sentiment. The repeated references to meeting the bearded and the car crash create an intriguing sense of mystery and open up possibilities for interpretation.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Bearded" weave together disparate threads of experience and emotion to create a complex and moving story. Whether reflecting on personal losses or more universal themes of pain and healing, this song offers plenty of food for thought and emotional resonance.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost one
I have suffered loss
You lost one
You have suffered loss
They lost one
Others have suffered loss
We lost one
Collectively we have suffered loss
Her dead son
Specifically this is referencing the loss of a son
His lost mom
Specifically this is referencing the loss of a mother
They've all come
Everyone impacted by this loss has gathered in this room
To this room
This room serves as a space to mourn and grieve
Your baby
The baby being referenced is not biologically mine
Saved me
This baby was a source of comfort and healing
With your baby
The baby belonged to someone else but provided solace to me
The reasons
There are underlying causes to the loss that is being mourned
Are tragic
These reasons are devastating
The feeling
Despite the tragedy, there is a sense of something magical or uplifting
Is magic
A feeling of hopefulness amidst the sadness
I met the bearded
The bearded person being referenced is known to me
I met the car crash
The car crash being referenced is something I was involved in
(your lost mom)
The loss being experienced by someone close to me
(your dead son)
The loss being experienced by someone close to me
(her dead son)
The loss being experienced by someone close to me
The loud song
A song is being sung in this emotional space
That they sung
The song was performed by those affected by the loss
Their words thrown
As the song is sung, words are expressed with force and emotion
Her love lung
Despite the loss, love is still present and powerful
Car crash
A traumatic event that has left a lasting impact
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADRIAN JOHN MORDAUNT, COLIN LEO THOMAS SMITH, EMMETT CIARAN O'MALLEY, OISIN SEAN O'MALLEY
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Casey E. Leydon
The wildest ride in alternative music....and guitar licks....this song is powerful....
Akira Menai
It's a pretty sad song, especially for someone who has lost a child.