More albums followed: Vim and Vigor (2014), the unusual live project A Date at the Chapel (2014), Oscillation (2017) and Salvo (2018) and - finally - V (2023). The latter two albums showcased a considerably more accessible and poppy sound. The band also released two EPs: Navarone in 2009 and the part 'electric, part acoustic' Loud & Clear in 2018.
In July 2023 Navarone announced their decision to call it a day after some fifteen years together. They wrapped things up with three 'farewell shows' at Nijmegen's Doornroosje club in January 2024.
Navarone were:
Robin Assen (drums)
Kees Lewiszong (guitar)
Merijn van Haren (vocals)
Roman Huijbreghs (guitar, vocals)
Bram Versteeg (bass)
Leave
Navarone Lyrics
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but I was brought up in the face of disease
I'll be gone to find it,
smoking out my high society
Will the fire still come out?
Is it attack or retreat.
Release the ties restraining me
Come on, let me leave
Leave, just leave
Head out for a remedy
I was raised right up-a their alley
Going down, sitting pretty in the gutter
Then they came out and found me
and they pulled me back into their industry
Will the fire still come out?
is it attack or retreat.
.when I leave, leave to breathe
Release the ties restraining me
Come on, let me leave
Leave, not just leave
Head out for a remedy
Come on and let me leave
The fire will come out
Attack nor retreat
And finally…
I got all my fiddles and all the time
I gotta shuffle my shoes, although they shine
I'm gotta run
I left my wallet for them to find
Keep the change as my goodbye
I'm gonna run!
The lyrics of the song Leave by Navarone speaks about leaving behind the constraints of societal norms and finding freedom. The singer of the song is someone who has been brought up in the face of disease and has experienced the darker side of life. The opening lines describe the physical posture of the singer when he was born, but more importantly it also symbolizes the difficult circumstances he was brought into the world. The next line talks about his attempt to escape from this situation by smoking out his high society. The singer finds himself being stifled by society and wants to break free from it.
The chorus of the song is a plea from the singer to be allowed to leave and find remedy. He wants to release the ties that are restraining him and head out for a remedy. The lyrics talk about the conflict that the singer has with society. He was raised right up their alley, then found himself sitting pretty in the gutter, but when he attempted to break free from them they pulled him back into their industry. This conflict is repeated in the chorus when the singer is trying to leave but still has to face the question, will the fire still come out or is it attack or retreat?
In the final verse, the singer resolves to leave everything behind, even his wallet. He is running away from societal constraints and is now free to shuffle his shoes as he pleases. The song ends with the singer running away and leaving everything behind.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born flat out on my tummy
I was born helpless and powerless.
but I was brought up in the face of disease
But I was raised in an environment full of struggles and hardships.
I'll be gone to find it, smoking out my high society
I'll go in search of new experiences, rejecting the world of the elite.
Will the fire still come out? Is it attack or retreat.
Will my passion and drive remain despite the challenges ahead?
.when I leave - just leave, Release the ties restraining me
I want to leave without any emotional baggage, free from any bounds holding me back.
Come on, let me leave, Leave, just leave, Head out for a remedy
Allow me to embark on a journey of self-discovery in search of a cure for what ails me.
I was raised right up-a their alley, Going down, sitting pretty in the gutter
I was brought up in a familiar environment, living a comfortable yet aimless life.
Then they came out and found me, and they pulled me back into their industry
But those who didn't want to see me leave pulled me back into the system.
Will the fire still come out? is it attack or retreat.
Will my passion and drive remain despite the challenges ahead?
.when I leave, leave to breathe, Release the ties restraining me
I'm departing to find freedom and to breathe without any constrictions.
Come on, let me leave, Leave, not just leave, Head out for a remedy, Come on and let me leave
Give me the freedom to depart, with no strings attached, and let me start looking for a solution to my problems.
The fire will come out, Attack nor retreat
I will keep pushing forward, despite any difficulties or setbacks.
I got all my fiddles and all the time, I gotta shuffle my shoes, although they shine, I'm gotta run
I have all I need, including time and material possessions, and I must flee in search of something new.
I left my wallet for them to find, Keep the change as my goodbye, I'm gonna run!
I left my possessions behind and told them to keep the change, as I'm sprinting away from my old life.
Contributed by Alexandra O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.