Originally a basement-dwelling partnership between band founders Jake Bello… Read Full Bio ↴Originally a basement-dwelling partnership between band founders Jake Bellows (vocals/guitar) and Heath Koontz (bass/vocals), the two eventually became bored with their isolated state and recruited three others to help them move their sound from the basement to the stage. After several incarnations, Neva Dinova finally found a solid line-up with Tim Haes (guitar), Mike Kratky (guitar) and Bo Anderson (drums) and began playing shows around Omaha. They gained respect very quickly from their musical peers. However, with The Faint, Bright Eyes and Saddle Creek Records focusing the nation's musical eyes on Omaha, the as-of-yet unsigned Neva Dinova seemed to be left behind, destined to be the respected, yet unsung hometown heroes.

Fortunately, that all began to change.

After having recorded and compiled their own record in 2001, the whisperings about Neva Dinova began to get louder. A copy of their debut effort found its way into the hands of respected indie label, crank!, who quickly signed the band and released the eponymous debut in 2002. The album was met with tremendous critical acclaim, including being lauded as a "Top 10 Release of 2002" by the Los Angeles Times. Though the band enjoyed one lengthy sold-out tour with Omaha heroes (and former crank! artists) Cursive, their remaining tour attempts were fraught with trouble and left the album floundering as simply a rare find amongst the musical cognoscenti; that is, until a long-standing hometown friendship catapulted Neva Dinova to the forefront of indie rock.

Neva Dinova's main songwriter, Jake Bellows, and indie rock hero Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes fame, had discussed a musical collaboration for years. With conflicting schedules, however, it never seemed to come to fruition. Suddenly in late 2003 Jake and Conor found themselves both in Omaha for weeks at a time. Conor and Neva Dinova with new drummer, Roger Lewis (also of The Good Life) quickly recorded six songs together, each writing three songs but playing on all six, and in mid-2004 crank! released the highly anticipated collaboration, "One Jug Of Wine, Two Vessels." The release was lauded as a masterpiece and began selling instantaneously, driven by acclaim from powerful media like MTV, Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Blender, Jane, Alternative Press and many others. The record skyrocketed up the college radio and Billboard Independent charts. Suddenly Neva Dinova was on the tips of people's tongues.

Just a few months later, Neva Dinova finished recording the eleven songs for their second full length, re-released The Hate Yourself Change. From the first listen it is clear that Jake Bellows' songwriting has matured and flourished. The many who were overly impressed with Neva's work on "One Jug..." will be blown away by the new release. His uncanny ability to subtly integrate infectious melodies into non-traditional rock song structures continually sets him apart from indie rock’s numerous songwriters, as a writer who will stand the test of time. And when he belts into the power of "It's a dream" (from "The Blackest Heart"), one can't help but feel light-headed with anxious energy. And the Iggy Pop-meets-Leonard Cohen pop infectiousness of "A Picture In Pocket" will have you hitting the repeat button on your stereo incessantly.

In 2007, Neva Dinova signs with Saddle Creek Records (home of; Bright Eyes, The Faint, Cursive, The Good Life, and more). Neva Dinova is currently recording their new record/label debut. More information on the new album soon.

It's 2008, "You May Already Be Dreaming" is now out. It is an album of lush, relaxing and fluid dreams, and is now out on Saddle Creek Records. Check it out.

(SADDLE CREEK WEBSITE) Neva Dinova are treasured heroes of the Omaha music scene. Originally started as an impromptu songwriting collaboration between guitarist and vocalist Jake Bellows and bassist Heath Koontz, the two eventually got bored of their basement seclusion and decided to enlist the support of others. What they created was a five-piece musical tour de force, that includes guitarists Tim Haes and Mike Kratky, and drummer Roger Lewis (also the drummer for Saddle Creek's The Good Life). After years of playing around the mid-West, the five-piece have developed a loyal fan base and spawned an ever-expanding audience. Sonically, the presence of three guitarists has allowed for rapid development of the band's trademark sound, marked by swirling countermelody and assorted textures. It is around this musical fabric that Bellows' truly inspiring, poetry-based lyrics are centered and from where the Neva Dinova critically acclaimed signature sound has developed.

Get Back
Neva Dinova Lyrics

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As if I hadn't learned it before.
I tried my hardest to keep it all in,
But I ain't keeping it in no more.
Made mistakes every day,

And I learned from two,
Keep those that you love,
The furthest from you,

And try to take care of them too.

It's just a feeling I had,
And it ain't what I think I should do,
Pluck out my heard and I'll give it to you,
And you'll get more use from yours too.

Get back, I'm too tired to go home and I'm too lost and alone.
I looked in the mirror on the back of your door,
All my weaknesses show.
There's a bomb going off,

Out in the yard of the house,

When we worked so hard to pull all the weeds out,
What were we talking about. Get back.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Neva Dinova's song "Get Back" express the singer's feelings of exhaustion and isolation. They try to keep their emotions hidden, but eventually, they can't keep it in anymore. The singer acknowledges their past mistakes and has learned from them, specifically to keep those they love far away and to take care of them. However, despite this knowledge, they can't shake off a feeling that they should do something different.

The singer feels lost and alone; they look in the mirror and see their weaknesses displayed. There is chaos happening outside, described as a bomb going off, and the singer questions what they were previously discussing. They feel too tired to go home, and the song ends with a repetition of the phrase "Get back."

Overall, the lyrics suggest a feeling of weariness and confusion. The singer has learned from their mistakes and acknowledges the importance of protecting loved ones, but there is still uncertainty and a desire for something different. The chaos happening outside could symbolize the chaos happening within themselves or the world around them, adding to the overwhelming feeling expressed in the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

As if I hadn't learned it before.
Despite my previous knowledge of it, I failed to implement it before.

I tried my hardest to keep it all in,
I made an effort to suppress my emotions and thoughts.

But I ain't keeping it in no more.
I cannot hold everything back anymore.

Made mistakes every day,
I committed errors on a daily basis.

And I learned from two,
I learned a lesson from two distinct experiences.

Keep those that you love,
I must protect and cherish those whom I love.

The furthest from you,
I must keep them away from harm and distance myself from them.

And try to take care of them too.
I should also take care of them and ensure their well-being.

It's just a feeling I had,
I experienced a particular and inexplicable sensation.

And it ain't what I think I should do,
It is not what my judgment tells me to do.

Pluck out my heard and I'll give it to you,
I am willing to surrender my feelings to you.

And you'll get more use from yours too.
You will be able to benefit from your own emotions as well.

Get back, I'm too tired to go home and I'm too lost and alone.
I am overwhelmed and disoriented, and unable to proceed home.

I looked in the mirror on the back of your door,
I saw my reflection in the mirror that is hanging behind your door.

All my weaknesses show.
All of my vulnerabilities and shortcomings are exposed.

There's a bomb going off,
A serious and destructive situation is emerging.

Out in the yard of the house,
Outside of the house, in the garden area.

When we worked so hard to pull all the weeds out,
When we struggled hard to remove all the unwanted plants.

What were we talking about. Get back.
I cannot recall the subject of our conversation. I need to collect my thoughts and return to my senses.

Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: LACHLAN ANDERSON, MICHAEL JAMES PRAIN, ANDREW MICHAEL WILSON

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Guess there's lesson to learn
As if I hadn't learned it before
I tried my hardest to keep it all in
I aint keepin it no more

Made mistakes every day
And I learned from two
Keep those that you love the furthest from you
And try to take care of them too

It's just the feeling I have
And it aint what I think I should do
Pluck out my heart and I'll give it to you
And you'll get more use from yours too

Get back (get back)
Get back (get back)
Get back (get back)

Look what I've done to you

Get back (get back)
Get back (get back)
Get back (get back)

Look what I've done to you

I'm too tired to go on
And I'm too lost and alone
I looked in the mirror on the back of your door
All my weaknesses show

There's a bomb going off
Out in the yard of the house
When we worked so hard to pull all the weeds out
What were we talking about

Get back (get back)
Get back (get back)
Get back (get back)

Look what I've done to you

So get back (get back)
Get back (get back)
Get back (get back)

Look what I've done, look what I've done
Look what I've done to you

All comments from YouTube:

Holly

8y↑4

My god… Jake Bellows' voice is a gift to mankind. 👌

Gerome Ponch

6y↑1

There was a girl I used to really think about when I would listen to this album. I haven't heard from her in years. Oh well "it's just a feeling that I have, and it ain't what I think I should do". Takes a deep breath and quietly says get back

ANeonTiger

13y↑2

Wow I can't believe this has only 838 views so far. What a hidden gem. This song is awesome.

Celine Temps

So in love with that song...Music, voice and lyrics are incredible.

juul starter kit

14y↑1

One of my favorite songs ever. Thanks for uploading!

Joshua Coon

Old enough to have seen them play this live in Akron and share a beer afterward. They actually played it a few BPM slower live, which made it that much better.