The band has five core members and works with a variety of guest vocalists.KT Tunstall was a regular performer with the band until her solo career in 2004.
Oi Va Voi are:
Nik Ammar (Guitars, Vocals, Production)
Josh Breslaw (Drums, Percussion, Production)
Stephen Levi (Clarinet, Vocals)
David Orchant (Trumpet)
At the moment also performing with Oi Va Voi:
Bridgette Amofah (Vocals)
Anna Phoebe (Violin)
Former Oi Va Voi contributers:
KT Tunstall
Alice McLaughlin
Sophie Solomon
Lemez Lovas
Hora
Oi Va Voi Lyrics
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Construction of a family
Of difference and simile
What I give you and you give me
It's all about identity
This tribal sense of dignity
Of tolerance and unity
It's all about identity
A web of who we'd like to be
Let's cut and paste our memory
A dark and timeless industry
It's all about identity
A strength and solidarity
A dazed, confused desire to find
A place and time in history
It's all about identity
Or how the sheer majority
Impose a predetermined badge
And wait to judge you silently
It's all about identity
A retrospective odyssey
But where I live and who I meet
Are stronger in defining me
The lyrics of Oi Va Voi's song Hora are an exploration of what it means to have an identity in the world today. The song explores the construction of a family, both in terms of actual family relationships, and in the sense of the wider human family. The song highlights both the similarities and differences amongst people, and how those things create an identity.
The lyrics describe a tribal sense of dignity that comes from a shared identity and a sense of solidarity, but also acknowledges that there can be prejudice and bigotry in society that create a different kind of identity based on predetermined ideas about what someone should be. The song encourages listeners to think about their own identity and how it is shaped by their own memories and experiences, as well as by the wider society they live in.
Ultimately, the lyrics of Hora suggest that while our identity is complex and multifaceted, it is also influenced by who we are around and where we live. Despite the challenges that come with identity, the song is optimistic in its message, suggesting that there is always room for self-discovery and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all about identity
The song is mainly focused on exploring the concept of identity and how it shapes individuals and communities.
Construction of a family
Identity is built through the creation and maintenance of a family or community structure.
Of difference and simile
Identity involves both acknowledging differences and finding similarities among individuals and groups.
What I give you and you give me
Identity is a reciprocal exchange between individuals where they give and receive from one another.
This tribal sense of dignity
Identity can also be seen as a tribal or communal sense of pride and respect.
Of tolerance and unity
Identity can also promote tolerance and unity among diverse individuals or groups.
Of prejudice and bigotry
However, identity can also lead to negative attitudes such as prejudice and bigotry towards those who are different.
A web of who we'd like to be
Identity is also shaped by our aspirations and desires to become the person we envision ourselves to be.
Let's cut and paste our memory
Identity can be constructed and modified by rearranging or selecting specific memories to fit our desired image.
A dark and timeless industry
Identity can also be seen as a dark industry where people manipulate and commodify identity for their own purposes.
A strength and solidarity
Identity can also provide strength and solidarity among individuals who share a common identity or experience.
A dazed, confused desire to find
Identity can also create confusion and a desire to find a clear sense of self.
A place and time in history
Identity can be rooted in a specific time and place in history, influencing our worldview and experiences.
Or how the sheer majority
Identity can be influenced by the attitudes and expectations of the majority in a given society or culture.
Impose a predetermined badge
The majority can also force a predetermined identity on individuals or groups.
And wait to judge you silently
These predetermined identities can lead to silent judgments and biases from others.
A retrospective odyssey
Identity can also be understood as a journey or odyssey, looking back on our experiences and development over time.
But where I live and who I meet
Although identity can be influenced by many factors, ultimately where we live and the people we interact with shapes who we are.
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