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.
I've Got A Feeling
Neva Dinova Lyrics
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When you scratch away layers and there's nothing there
I don't give a fuck
You can't hurt me anymore
Chop off my arm, there's a hole in my heart
I don't give a fuck
Everyone I love, everyone I trust
Seems like I done something wrong
Well let that punishment come hide the sun
I don't give a fuck
Scratching my nuts right at God
Well on second thought, there's no one there
And I don't give a fuck
Chop off my arm, there's a whole in my heart
I don't give a fuck
What is this world without pain?
It ain't a god damn thing
Just a rock floating through the universe
The world's a shitty place and I can't wait to die
(The world's a shitty place and I can't wait to die)
The world's a shitty place and I can't wait to die
The world's a shitty place and I can't wait to die
The world's a shitty place and I can't wait to die
The world's a shitty place and I can't wait to die
The world's a shitty place
Just kiddin' world, you know I love you
The lyrics of "I've Got A Feeling" by Neva Dinova convey a feeling of hopelessness, dissatisfaction, and disappointment with life. The opening lines, "I can't stand this anymore," reveal the singer's desperation and exhaustion. They are tired of trying to get through life and are feeling disappointed that there is nothing left to peel away that could make things better. The lyrics, "What's gonna happen to all of us?" speak to the shared uncertainty and anxiety in this world that affects all of us. The singer is resigned to their fate, and it seems as though they have given up on life. The chorus reveals that the singer believes the world is an inherently terrible place, and they cannot wait to die.
The singer's attitude towards life is highlighted by their use of profanity and their lack of regard for their own well-being. The lines, "Chop off my arm, there's a hole in my heart, I don't give a fuck" demonstrate the singer's apathy towards physical pain and suggest that the singer may be suffering emotionally. The lines "Scratching my nuts right at God, Well on second thought, there's no one there, And I don't give a fuck" reveal the singer's loss of faith in a higher power or deity, as well as their lack of concern over the potential repercussions of their actions.
Overall, the lyrics to "I've Got A Feeling" convey a sense of hopelessness, disappointment, and dissatisfaction with life. They suggest a speaker who has lost faith in the world and has given up on trying to make things better. The lyrics demonstrate that sometimes we face feelings of despair and that it's okay to feel them; sometimes there's no easy solution or way out.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stand this anymore
I am no longer able to tolerate this situation
When you scratch away layers and there's nothing there
When one tries to look deeper, there are no more layers left to uncover
I don't give a fuck
I don't care anymore
You can't hurt me anymore
You do not have any more power to harm me
Chop off my arm, there's a hole in my heart
Even if physically hurt, the pain within remains the same
Everyone I love, everyone I trust, What's gonna happen to all of us?
The singer is worried about the future of their loved ones and themselves
Seems like I done something wrong, Well let that punishment come hide the sun
The singer feels guilty about something and is willing to accept the consequences
Scratching my nuts right at God, Well on second thought, there's no one there
The artist is mocking the idea of God and acknowledges the possibility that God doesn't exist
What is this world without pain?, It ain't a god damn thing, Just a rock floating through the universe
Pain is a necessary part of the human experience, without it, life would be meaningless
The world's a shitty place and I can't wait to die
The artist hates the world and wishes for their own death
(The world's a shitty place and I can't wait to die)
Reiteration of the singer's sentiments towards the world
Just kiddin' world, you know I love you
The artist is being sarcastic and actually dislikes the world
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Written by: TRUDY ANDERSON
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