1. The Canadian band: “Lift me out of this dustbowl and hand me a champagne"
Key Principles, Nathan
What is western music? Is it the sound of the wide open plains or a smoky saloon? Tales of taciturn men and long-suffering ladies who cry tears in their beer? Or has that tradition been replaced by something more complicated, where horses have become fast cars and saloons are now strip malls, but even in the most urban setting, there's the restless, rough-and-tumble feel of a frontier town, and everyone still yearns to get the hell out of Dodge sometimes?
It's that kind of west that Nathan taps into on their third album, Key Principles. The Winnipeg band, singer/guitarist Keri Latimer, singer/accordionist/banjo-ist/guitarist Shelley Marshall, bassist Devin Latimer and drummer Damon Mitchell harness the essence of the Canadian Prairies in the same way songwriter Jim White puts his finger on the idiosyncrasies of the American South. From John Paul's Delivery, a nostalgic ode to sneaking out of the house to "campfire fuelled by some old fence / skies like planetariums," to Trans Am, whose gentle thrum is the sound of small-town restlessness ("This is not a great escape / no miles to go no distance gained / the foreground bends to let me by / it knows I won't leave it behind"), Nathan documents the paradox of places that are somewhere in the middle of nowhere.
It's a sound the band has been honing since the release of their 2001 debut, Stranger,and refined on their sophomore album, the Juno-nominated Jimson Weed, which brought home awards and garnered critical kudos across North America. For Key Principles, however, Nathan wanted to uproot their rootsy sound a bit. To that end, they enlisted producer Howard Redekopp (New Pornographers, Tegan & Sara), who introduced an expansive sonic palette that helped the band navigate the line between their two-steppin' tendencies and their pure pop passion. There's room here for Brill Building melodies, Kurt Weill cabaret and Tex-Mex mariachi. The banjos are balanced with horns; the twang is tempered with a little Theremin and the cantering rhythms are accented by handclaps.
That's not to say Key Principles is slick. In an age of push-button music, Nathan's songs feel endearingly, alluringly homemade (a philosophy that goes farther than just the songwriting -- consider the quilts hand-stitched by Keri and Shelley that decorate the stage at live shows and serve as evocative album art). And the homey feel follows through to Key Principles' subject matter, which often centers on the idea of domestic life.
That's no surprise. Family can't help but influence on the two songwriters, as Shelley is mother to a toddler and Keri was seven months pregnant while recording the album. But in true Nathan fashion, that domesticity has a dark side; in every dream home a haunting. It's a darkness that's belied by the clear, sweet voices twining around each other like ivy, but below all the sun-dappled leaves reaching upward, there's a twisted, gnarled root that burrows into dark places "So heavy-hearted / you've been combing the carpets / turning over the couches / ear and glass to the wall," they sing in Secrets.
But that duality is a big part of what defines the Prairies, after all: darkness and light. And Nathan captures it all, the modern, old-fashioned sound of the lonesome, crowded west.
from the official website: http://www.myspace.com/nathanofficial http://www.nathanmusic.ca
3. the Matt Watson character: Nathan is a fictional character played by Matt Watson, often posted on the SuperMega YouTube channel. He first appeared in the song My Two Lovely Uncles, singing about his two lovely uncles. He is a huge fan of Christmas and posts yearly Christmas albums to spread holiday cheer.
Round And Round
Nathan Lyrics
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You don't understand all the love that I gave you
You ma everything girl why would I play you
Your last man was a clown I came to save you
So what makes you think that I ain't gonna stay true
Stop making excuses, it aint about the bling
It Aint about whether or not I lace you in pretty things
Because you cant just have me under surveillance
I don't even know why you've a change of heart
We've been here before, why you tearing us apart
Day after day, try to make things go your way
But whatever I say, you still think im tryna play
I remember when we was all bout having fun
Now I don't feel secure, cus of whats been said and done
Girl it's a shame, cus I'd do almost anything
I'm tired of the games its always the same
Round and round we go
Your love, it changes like the weather
And baby don't you know
I tried to keep us girl together
We got love, just let it flow
We're not together, girl forever
Then I don't wanna know
You trust in me we'll make it better
It's like round and round we go
Girl you telling me its different now and things have
Changed
Should I breathe easy now you said you won't need to stay
How many times are you gon spin that same old line
Girl you and I, need to put this damn thing right
We cant hide that fact that we're not seeing eye to eye
I know you feel it to cus you cant even sleep at night
I'm not to blame, you know that I've tried everything
Girl it's a shame its happening again
Round and round we go
Your love, it changes like the weather
And baby don't you know
I tried to keep us girl together
We got love, just let it flow
We're not together, girl forever
And I don't wanna know
You trust in me we'll make it better
It's like round and round we go
Your love, it changes like the weather
And baby don't you know
I tried to keep us girl together
We got love, just let it flow
We be together, girl forever
And I don't wanna know
You trust in me we'll make it better
It's like round and round we go
Baby, baby
I try so hard
Not to let go
And I know that we can make it through stormy weather
And if we don't try
Then I just cant be here cus
Round and round we go
Your love, it changes like the weather
And baby don't you know
I tried to keep us girl together
Try to keep us together
We're not together, girl forever
And I don't wanna know
You trust in me we'll make it better
It's like round and round we go
Your love it changes like the weather
Don't you know
I try to keep us girl together
Together baby
We're not together, girl forever
And I don't wanna know
You trust in me well make it better
It's like round and round we go
Your love it changes like the weather
I try to keep up girl together
We got love just let it flow
We not together girl forever
And I don't wanna know
You trust in me we'll make it better
It's like round and round we go
Your love, it changes like the weather
And baby don't you know
I tried to keep us girl together
We got love just let it flow
We not together, girl forever
And I don't wanna know
You trust in me we'll make it better
It's like round and round we go
In Nathan's song Round And Round, he is discussing a relationship that seems to be going in circles. He feels as though he has given all of his love and commitment to this girl, but she still has doubts about his loyalty. He tries to convince her to give him some patience and not judge him so harshly, stating that he's not like her previous partner who was a "clown." He doesn't understand why she keeps accusing him of playing games and tearing them apart, and wishes they could go back to when they had fun and felt secure in their relationship. The chorus emphasizes the cyclical nature of their love, with her emotions changing like the weather and them going around and around in circles. In the end, he urges her to trust in him and work to make their relationship better.
The lyrics of Round And Round are relatable to anyone who has been in a turbulent relationship. Nathan's verses illustrate his frustration and confusion at not being able to meet his partner's expectations, despite his efforts to be faithful and committed. The chorus shows how exhausting it can be to continually try to navigate the ups and downs of a relationship that seems to be stuck in a cycle. Nathan's plea for his partner to trust in him also highlights the importance of communication and trust in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen
Pay attention to what I am about to say
You don't understand all the love that I gave you
You don't appreciate the love that I have shown you
You ma everything girl why would I play you
You are my everything, why would I deceive you?
Your last man was a clown I came to save you
Your previous partner was a fool, and I came to rescue you
So what makes you think that I ain't gonna stay true
Why do you doubt my loyalty?
Stop making excuses, it aint about the bling
Quit finding excuses, it isn't about material things
It Aint about whether or not I lace you in pretty things
It isn't about gifting you fancy stuff
Nope, its about having a little patience
It's about being patient
Because you cant just have me under surveillance
You can't keep watching me like I'm up to something
I don't even know why you've a change of heart
I don't understand why you've had a sudden change in feelings
We've been here before, why you tearing us apart
We've dealt with similar situations in the past, why are you causing trouble again?
Day after day, try to make things go your way
You keep trying to control everything every day
But whatever I say, you still think im tryna play
Regardless of what I say, you still think I'm trying to deceive you
I remember when we was all bout having fun
I recall when we used to purely have fun
Now I don't feel secure, cus of whats been said and done
I don't feel secure in this relationship anymore due to the things that have been said and done
Girl it's a shame, cus I'd do almost anything
It's a shame because I would do almost anything for this relationship
I'm tired of the games its always the same
I'm exhausted from playing games because it's the same cycle every time
Round and round we go
We are going around in circles
Your love, it changes like the weather
Your love shifts frequently and unpredictably
And baby don't you know
And don't you realize
I tried to keep us girl together
I put significant effort to maintain this relationship
We got love, just let it flow
We have love, let it come naturally
We're not together, girl forever
We may not be together forever
Then I don't wanna know
If that's the case, then I don't want to continue
You trust in me we'll make it better
If you believe in me, we can improve
Girl you telling me its different now and things have Changed
You're telling me that things have changed and it's now different
Should I breathe easy now you said you won't need to stay
Can I relax now that you have implied you won't stick around?
How many times are you gon spin that same old line
How many times will you repeat that same excuse?
Girl you and I, need to put this damn thing right
We need to fix this relationship ASAP
We cant hide that fact that we're not seeing eye to eye
We cannot deny that we are not in agreement
I know you feel it to cus you cant even sleep at night
I know you're struggling with it since it affects your sleep
I'm not to blame, you know that I've tried everything
I am not the one to blame, you're aware that I have given my full effort
Round and round we go
We are still going around in circles
We be together, girl forever
We will be together always, girl
Try to keep us together
I am striving to keep us united
Your love it changes like the weather
Your feelings towards me are just as unpredictable as the weather
Don't you know
Aren't you aware
And if we don't try
And if we don't make an effort
Then I just cant be here cus
Then I need to leave this relationship because
Your love it changes like the weather
Your emotions shift frequently and unpredictably
We not together girl forever
We may not be together forever, girl
Your love, it changes like the weather
Your feelings towards me are rarely stable
We got love just let it flow
We possess affection, so we should let it develop naturally
You trust in me we'll make it better
If you have faith in me, we can improve this relationship
I try to keep up girl together
I do my best to keep us united, girl
And I don't wanna know
And I do not want to remain in this relationship
It's like round and round we go
It's like we're stuck in an infinite cycle
Contributed by Evelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daughter Of GOD
2020 this song has been in my head for weeks, couldn't take it any more so I had to come search for it. Thanks for uploading it. Don't know what would have happened if I didn't see it . phewww
Chansa Mwenya
love this tune:)
DTG16
RESPECT THIS TUNE!! d nigga can sing!! trust me fo real!!!! british talent at its best!!! D.T.G!!! is gonna spit on a nathan record when he's out of d bb yard!! the contract is already signed
Nicki
nathan is the english mario !!
marcel chalobah
😂😂😂
KAAN AMJAD
LEGEND!
the-urbanphantom
awesome,been trying to find the mp3 everywhere
pashok1989
perfect song)
RichT
this songs good very mature lyrics reminds me of my ex
1234kwami1234
he had to much of an american style instead of british but he was really good though