1.Narrows are comprise… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1.Narrows are comprised of a seasoned cast of musicians: Dave Verellen (Botch, Roy), Rob Moran (Unbroken, Some Girls), Ryan Fredereksen (These Arms Are Snakes), Jodie Cox (Tropics, Bullet Union), and Sam Stothers (Makeout Boys, Quarantine).
Narrows' "Self Titled" debut was recorded and engineered by Ben Verellen (Harkonen, Roy), brother to vocalist Dave Verellen. In these three remarkable songs, Narrows transcend the tired sub-genres of hardcore/punk/metal and leave their own unforgettable musical scar. Proving that they are the celebrated past, awe inspiring present, and infectious future of today's heavy music community.
2. Narrows is the most recent solo project of J. Flannelly (PoopVaginaButtWetness). His self-published album "Spaced" was made this year (2008).
3. The following songs are by St. John's, Newfoundland-based post-progressive rock band, Narrows: "Shining", "54321", "Memory Lane", "Uninverse", "Manatee", "Moving Bodies", and "Tedinverse". Please see http://myspace.com/narrowsmusic for more info!
4. 'The Narrows' is a heavy slow rock band originally from Bellingham, Washington.
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Narrows Lyrics
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Cut. Cut the cloth. Make a mask to hide the loss.
Always a word. Always a lie. Always a smile. Always a cry.
Eyes. Eyes that lie taken from heads of a prize.
Words. Words you spit we´ve had enough of it.
So cry
These lyrics describe a society or group of people who have faced violence and betrayal, and are now masking or hiding their pain with false emotions and words. The first line implies that the violence has stained or painted the walls with blood, making it a permanent marker of the trauma. The next line commands to “cut the cloth” and make a mask, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for hiding one’s true emotions behind a façade. The line “always a word, always a lie, always a smile, always a cry” suggests that these people have become adept at masking their true feelings, always saying what is expected of them and showing the appropriate expression, even if it is not authentic. The next lines about the eyes hint at the idea of people being blinded or deceived by what they see, and the last line “so cry” could be seen as a command to let out their true emotions and pain.
From a broader perspective, these lyrics can be interpreted as a commentary on the cyclical nature of violence and trauma. When violence occurs, people often try to mask or repress their pain in order to move on with their lives. However, this often leads to a cycle of violence and pain being passed down through generations, as people are unable to heal from their past trauma. The lyrics suggest that the only way to break this cycle is to acknowledge and confront the pain head-on, and allow oneself to cry and express their true emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Paint coats the walls with the blood of us all.
Violence and conflict have stained our surroundings with the dark color of blood, signifying the damning consequences of our actions.
Cut. Cut the cloth. Make a mask to hide the loss.
In an attempt to conceal the pain and suffering we have endured, we craft facades or personas that shield our sadness.
Always a word. Always a lie. Always a smile. Always a cry.
People deceive others by using both spoken language and nonverbal cues; smiles may be fake even as tears reveal genuine sadness, making it challenging to decipher meaning without context.
Eyes. Eyes that lie taken from heads of a prize.
Even the perception of beauty and worth is subjective, and what appears valuable may be nothing more than a facade, as we remove the soulful windows to the psyche and use them for our own purposes.
Words. Words you spit we´ve had enough of it.
Constant negativity and hurtful language hurled at individuals or groups can be detrimental to one's state of mind, and can only be tolerated for so long before something has to give.
So cry
In response to such deceptive and hurtful behavior, it is perfectly acceptable to express one's emotions through tears, as a way of catharsis and release.
Contributed by James K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.