The crew augments Theo's book-open vocals and beautiful fingerpicking with a suitably eclectic array of instrumentation. Laura Carter and Robbie Cucchiaro, both formerly of Athens' legendary and notoriously horn-buoyed Neutral Milk Hotel, head up a brass-and-winds section comprised of Laura's celebratory trumpet, Robbie's Baritone Euphonium, a couple clarinets, harmonica, recorder and whatever else you can pack into a touring-trunk and bring along for a blast. Rhythmic backbone comes courtesy of Southern punkrock siren Madeline Adams' bass, Matte Cathcart's drumming and some right-on Fender Rhodes piano provided by Hot New Mexicans' mainman Patrick Jennings.
The catchy, heartfelt crunch of the album's opener, "Circles Round The Moon," segues seamlessly into the brassy, beautiful circus-lullaby, "Tambourine-n-Thyme." Things get sad and stripped down with "Tiny Rainbows" -- a gentle plaint nudged toward the light by the brilliant horns. And "Broken Cityscapes" gets positively naked: Theo's adamant vocal sounds above his acoustic guitar and a couple rattles.
Theo's lyrical voice is ruralist, lovelorn and punkrock in the most primal way: he looks to explicate a world gone way wrong on the most basic, inhumane levels. Experiences gained on the touring road and at his home at the Orange Twin Conservation Community have led him to question the empty life of the modern American, and the disquieting ways the inherent Dystopia have made itself manifest on our own interior landscapes."
-Orange Twin
Gave On
Nana Grizol Lyrics
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If you do find yourself wandering some lonely road
In search of snow, or home
Or whatever you chose
Hung on, hung in, hung out, hung up
Hung here are pictures of the ones we; ll always love
I wonder when, oh when will pictures be enough
And time means less and less ever since this begun
The years will all blend into one
Time and again
I think, I hope your having fun
Gave on, gave in, gave out, gave up
Gave me my first case of "I think I've heard enough"
And I am thankful that it taught me to be tough
The song "Gave On" by Nana Grizol is a contemplative piece that discusses the idea of perseverance and accepting the changes that life brings. The opening lines suggest that sometimes we do not know where to go in life, and other times we find ourselves wandering aimlessly looking for something, whether it be snow or a sense of home. The repetition of phrases such as "hung on", "hung in", "hung out", and "hung up" suggests that we must hold onto things in order to move forward, even if it means letting go of something we once held dear. The singer reflects on the pictures hung on the wall of their loved ones and whether those pictures will ever be enough to hold onto the memories of those individuals.
As the song progresses, it becomes evident that time is passing by quickly, and the singer feels like the years are blending into one. The phrase "gave on" is used to suggest that the singer has given up on trying to control the passage of time or change what has already happened. The lyrics "Gave me my first case of 'I think I've heard enough'/ And I am thankful that it taught me to be tough" suggest that the singer has experienced some hardship in their life but has learned to be resilient and persevere through tough times.
Overall, "Gave On" is a thoughtful reflection on life's challenges and the importance of resilience and perseverance. It encourages listeners to hold onto what is important and to find strength in their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
If you do not find yourself wondering where to go
If you are not lost and confused about life
If you do find yourself wandering some lonely road
If you are on a path that feels lonely and isolated
In search of snow, or home
Trying to find a place to belong or seeking a sense of adventure
Or whatever you chose
Regardless of what motivates you in your journey
Hung on, hung in, hung out, hung up
The different emotions and experiences one goes through in life
Hung here are pictures of the ones we'll always love
Memories of the people we care for deeply will always be with us
I wonder when, oh when will pictures be enough
Wondering when memories alone will suffice without the presence of our loved ones
And time means less and less ever since this begun
Time seems to be losing its significance since the beginning of a life-changing experience
The years will all blend into one
All the years spent will start to feel like a blur
Time and again
Recurring thoughts or emotions
I think, I hope you're having fun
Wishing someone is having a good time even when physically absent
Gave on, gave in, gave out, gave up
Different ways of giving in to defeat or surrendering to a difficult situation
Gave me my first case of 'I think I've heard enough'
An experience that helped the singer develop resilience and endurance
And I am thankful that it taught me to be tough
The singer is grateful for the lesson learned that has made them a stronger person
Contributed by Keira G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.