https://ofthesaints.bandcamp.com
http://soundcloud.com/of-the-saints
His sound can be described as Indie Folk, and though influences such as Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes and Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra are felt, he still manages to create his own distinct sound.
OTS's first EP, 'They're All Ghosts!', was released on February 22nd of 2013.
The River
Of The Saints Lyrics
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When you decide to leave
Cause I don't want to feel
Anything at all in the bedroom
I used to share with my best friend
It's all gone
It's all gone
It's all gone
It's all gone
Well f you're watching this, I'm glad
Because it means you're safe
And that's all I've ever wanted
You know, we spend so much of our life's
Not saying the things we want to say
The things we should say
We speak in code, send little messages, origami
So now, plainly, simply
I wanna say that I love you
The River by Of The Saints is a powerful song that is full of emotion and raw vulnerability. The lyrics of the song evoke feelings of loss, grief, and heartache, and the singer is expressing his sadness at the fact that his best friend has passed away, and he's now alone in the bedroom they used to share. He's asking his friend to leave the lights off when he goes because he doesn't want to feel anything. It's a heartbreaking ode to the absent friend, and the loneliness he's experiencing.
The lyric "we spend so much of our life's not saying the things we want to say, the things we should say" is especially poignant as it is a reminder to express our love and gratitude for the people in our lives while they are still with us. The singer is expressing his regret for not having said "I love you" to his friend more often, and he wants to make sure that his message is heard, even if it's too late.
Overall, The River is a beautiful and moving song that will resonate with anyone who has experienced loss or grief, and it's a powerful reminder to cherish the people we love and to tell them how much they mean to us before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Just leave the lights off
Please don't turn on the lights when you leave because I don't want to feel anything in the bedroom that I shared with my lost friend.
When you decide to leave
When you choose to walk out of my life.
Cause I don't want to feel
I don't want to experience any emotions or memories that may come up.
Anything at all in the bedroom
I want to avoid any reminders of my friend and what we used to share together in the bedroom.
I used to share with my best friend
This was a room that I shared with someone I was incredibly close to, who is no longer here.
It's all gone
The relationship that once existed is no longer here and everything has changed.
Well if you're watching this, I'm glad
I am happy if you are seeing this message because it means that you are okay, and that is all I ever wanted.
Because it means you're safe
If I know that you are safe and well, it brings me peace of mind.
And that's all I've ever wanted
The most important thing to me is your safety and well-being.
You know, we spend so much of our life's
As human beings, we often neglect to express our true feelings to each other.
Not saying the things we want to say
We hold back on expressing our emotions, thoughts, and desires to others when in reality we should be more open and honest.
The things we should say
There are things we need to say to one another that are often difficult to express.
We speak in code, send little messages, origami
We communicate through indirect and often unclear methods, such as through symbols and folded paper.
So now, plainly, simply
Without any ambiguity or obscurity, I want to express how I truly feel.
I wanna say that I love you
I have strong affection and care for you and I want to express it openly.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Saint Tomorrow
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@martinchandler9205
It is time that Australia has a national 'Saints' holiday in recognition of it's greatest band.
@jayrwickerman
Thank you with respect from Sydney ❤️👍
@LarzGustafsson
The best interpretation of this song EVER!
@grantmanning3065
Agreed
@markko0313
The Rezillos in second place.
@dalakerdaniel9240
Like the the live at the Roxy 77 too excellent stuff - ranked all time top 5 bands 🍻☀️🍻
@Ogma3bandcamp
Truth
@CANDOKNOWHOW
BABY, BABY, BABY, MY LITTLE BABY!!!
Love pretty much every version of this tune, but the saints really rocked it!!!
@mauharley
Ed Kuepper and The Aints played this as their encore at The Corner Hotel last Saturday night, and the place went nuts. With Peter Oxley from The Sunnyboys on bass, and a 3 piece brass section, it was one of the best pub gigs I've seen.
@deeder2000
I heard this as a teen, and 'Lipstick on Your Collar' on a compilation with lots of bands on and remember their two songs and none of the other 'compilators' because the Saints just blew the rest away with their sound!