Nodes of Ranvier was a Christian metalcore band. T… Read Full Bio ↴Formed 2000–2008
Nodes of Ranvier was a Christian metalcore band. They saw a revolving door of members over the years - the last line-up on the critically acclaimed album "Defined By Struggle" included Kyle Benecke of famed Omaha hardcore band System Failure.
New York City
Nodes Of Ranvier Lyrics
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Every morning we rose with hope that we could change the world or at least one mind
The songs came from Harvard Square and no longer were so rare
The poets strummed their strings at the thought of changing things.
It started with Woodie G and came strong with Bobby D.
At night the bearded boys fled and all the lank haired girls came too
To converted sandal shops to hear the words
They came to hear the words
And when the next day came they took action
My beautiful blue collared army
With eyes buried in books
You never saw it coming
The day your cause would come crashing
Because soon it went pop
But you never asked for San Francisco
And all that came with it
God get us back to NYC, 1963
The song "New York City 1963" by Nodes of Ranvier is an homage to the cultural phenomenon that was happening in New York city in the early 1960s. It talks about the vibrant artistic scene that was happening in the city at that time, where young people were coming together to create art and music that was different from the mainstream. The song describes the sense of community that was felt at the time, where everyone was welcome to share their ideas and creativity.
The lyrics talk about how the songs that were played in Harvard Square were becoming more popular and were no longer considered rare. It also speaks about the influence of the greats such as Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan. The song describes the way in which young people would leave their homes and come together to hear these artists and to be moved by their words. It also speaks to the sense of rebellion and activism that was present at the time, where young people were not afraid to take a stand and fight for what they believed in.
Overall, "New York City 1963" is a nostalgic look back at a time in history that was highly influential in shaping the cultural landscape of America. Through its lyrics, the song pays tribute to the artists, musicians and activists who were at the forefront of this movement, and reminds us of the power that art has in bringing people together and inspiring change.
Line by Line Meaning
We could have had it all in our studio on 4th street
We had the potential to create something great at our studio on 4th street
Every morning we rose with hope that we could change the world or at least one mind
We woke up with a desire to make a positive impact in the world and in people's thoughts
The songs came from Harvard Square and no longer were so rare
The music we listened to no longer felt rare, as it started to become more popular and accessible
The poets strummed their strings at the thought of changing things.
The poets used their music to inspire and bring about change in society
It started with Woodie G and came strong with Bobby D.
The folk music movement began with Woodie Guthrie and gained momentum with Bob Dylan
At night the bearded boys fled and all the lank haired girls came too
In the evenings, men with beards left and were replaced by women with long hair
To converted sandal shops to hear the words
People gathered in converted sandal shops to listen to the music and poetry
They came to hear the words
People came to listen to the messages in the music and poetry
They longed for another cause
The people were searching for a new movement or purpose to support
And when the next day came they took action
The people were ready to take action and make a change
My beautiful blue collared army
Referring to the working class people who were part of the movement
With eyes buried in books
The people were constantly learning and educating themselves about current issues
You never saw it coming
The establishment was not expecting the movement to gain so much traction
The day your cause would come crashing
The establishment's opposition to the movement would cause it to falter
Because soon it went pop
The movement became mainstream and lost its original message and authenticity
But you never asked for San Francisco
The people did not expect the movement to become associated with the counterculture of San Francisco
And all that came with it
They did not anticipate the negative aspects associated with the counterculture movement
God get us back to NYC, 1963
The singer longs for a return to the original movement and the energy of New York City in 1963
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