The album is as eclectic as Oren’s home bases of Tel Aviv, Israel (where he was born), Berlin Germany (where he recorded the album), and Los Angeles, CA (the home of his new label). It was released in Europe and immediately garnered great press with Uncut raving in a four-star review that the album is “cinematic and mellow, like Nick Drake in a cheerful summer bonnet…”
Many people in the US will be familiar with Oren’s music as his album track ‘Her Morning Elegance’ was featured in a national ad campaign for Chevy Malibu. He also wrote the end credit “A Dance ‘Round the Memory Tree” for the film The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian joining Regina Spektor and Hanne Hukkelberg on the soundtrack.
Born in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Oren began his creative journey as a playwright. At the age of 21 he wrote and directed a play for the Israeli Fringe Theater Festival, which won the awards for best newcomer writer and director. He later moved to London on a scholarship to attend the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. While still at school he wrote a play he later directed in an Off West-end theater to critical acclaim. The production was named by Time-Out London as one of the best 5 shows in London during its run. Oren moved to NY where he gradually began to shift his focus from playwriting to a shorter form of storytelling, the song. Two years later he relocated to Berlin and began work on The Opposite Side of The Sea.
In 2007 the album was released in Europe, then found its way to the KCRW playlist in LA. Shortly after that the album track ‘Her Morning Elegance’ was synched to a Chevrolet Malibu TV campaign. Oren, who does not own a television and has not driven a car for 10 years, continues to ride the bus. With the earnings from the TV ad he started his own label in the US, named it, then renamed it, changed it again and finally decided to call it Quarter Past Wonderful. He then released The Opposite Side Of The Sea on iTunes US, where it climbed to #30 on the charts.
Oren Lavie's music doesn't come right at you through the front door; its elliptical nature is mysterious and dense and remains slightly unresolved. His vignettes of life are heartbreaking. One can hear his playwright past in his narratives as his songs unfold like a collection of short stories in musical poetic form.
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Trouble Don't Rhyme
Oren Lavie Lyrics
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But you're synical
And you won't let as much
As a touch be observed (?)
If you only had been lyrical
But you're logical
And it's make us sore
When you talk metaphore
Trouble don't rhyme
Well, they do sometimes
They do sometimes
If you only had been curious
Not so serious
But your grammar is right
And your structure is strong
Nothing belongs
'cause trouble don't rhyme
Trouble don't rhyme
Well, they do sometimes
They do sometimes
If you only had been physical
But you're synical
In Oren Lavie's song "Trouble Don't Rhyme," the lyrics explore the difficulties of communication and connection between two individuals due to their differences in communication styles. The singer first addresses the other person's lack of physical affection and touch, stating that they are cynical and unwilling to show any vulnerability. The singer then addresses the other person's logical and straightforward way of speaking, which is a stark contrast to the singer's desire for more poetic and metaphorical language. The singer implores the other person to allow room for more nuanced communication styles in order to truly understand each other and connect.
The chorus repeats the phrase "trouble don't rhyme" multiple times, emphasizing the idea that the differences in communication styles present a challenge and obstacle to the relationship. However, there is a slight glimmer of hope as the singer acknowledges that sometimes trouble does rhyme, implying that there may be a way to bridge the gap between their communication styles.
Overall, the lyrics of "Trouble Don't Rhyme" speak to the universal struggle of understanding and connecting with others, especially when differences in communication styles are present.
Line by Line Meaning
If you only had been physical
If you had expressed your emotions physically
But you're synical
But you choose to be pessimistic
And you won't let as much, As a touch be observed (?)
And you don't allow yourself or others to express affection physically
If you only had been lyrical
If you had expressed your emotions through poetry or song
But you're logical
But you choose to use reason over emotion
And it's make us sore, When you talk metaphore
And it bothers us when you use metaphor because it feels like you are masking your true emotions
'cause trouble don't rhyme
Because difficult situations and emotions can't always be expressed neatly and clearly
Trouble don't rhyme
Challenging situations can't always be neatly expressed
Well, they do sometimes
Although difficult emotions can't always be easily expressed, sometimes they can be
They do sometimes
Difficult situations can sometimes be expressed neatly
If you only had been curious
If you had shown more interest and openness
Not so serious
Not so focused on routine or structure
But your grammar is right
But you value proper linguistic structure and grammar
And your structure is strong
And you value having a strong and rigid framework
Nothing belongs
But sometimes in challenging situations, there is no easy answer or solution
'cause trouble don't rhyme
Because difficult situations and emotions can't always be expressed neatly and clearly
Trouble don't rhyme
Challenging situations can't always be neatly expressed
Well, they do sometimes
Although difficult emotions can't always be easily expressed, sometimes they can be
They do sometimes
Difficult situations can sometimes be expressed neatly
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Written by: OREN LAVIE
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B. Bailey
pure musical poetry. thank you.
Thiago Picheka
canta muito bem, com arranjos maravilhosos!
Puzzle Blume
sweet tune, bitter words - perfect.
Abdul Gaffar
BSEB
insain98
its wonderful,i would like to know to play on guitar,please,oren make a tutorial.Ok this is stupid'like you are not busy enough without that.Its nice to see you are back after her morning elegance.
Lori De
Bellissimo..... !!!! Grazie :)
kuruba sama
Such beautiful voice and a glorious melodies. It's a totally piece of art this song!
Fatwa Amalia
😇😇