Pico vs Island Trees, affectionately called “Pico” by their friends and fans, are some of the freshest faces on the growing Nashville pop scene. Their roots go deep; Bryan and guitarist Jeremy Bullock formed the band after a 7th grade talent show. The boys’ search for a band name ended when they watched a classroom film about the famous 1982 Supreme Court case against the Island Trees School District, which, according to the video’s main character, sounded "like a rock band." Pico vs Island Trees was born.
Over the next few years, Pico brought in bassist Brian Howell and toured extensively along the east coast, gaining a respectable following in their home state of North Carolina. In 2004 the band released their first full-length independent album, Just Wait. However, despite these small triumphs, the group had grown tired of operating as a ‘weekend band.’ With college plans looming on the horizon and mounting geographical challenges, Pico seemed to have reached a frustrating plateau.
The impasse that all bands dread was soon replaced by the opportunity which all bands dream of: Los Angeles producer David Kershenbaum (Duran Duran, Joe Jackson) heard one of their songs on the radio, loved it, and looked them up. In the blink of an eye the boys were on a plane to sunny California.
After 8 months of palm trees, click tracks, and mix downs, Pico had written and recorded a full album and were ready to hit the road with their full five-piece ensemble, with drummer Tommy Perkinson and keyboardist John Henry Trinko rounding out the lineup. The first song to emerge from the California sessions was the bossa-flavored “Open Doors”. Mixed by Mark Endert (Maroon 5, The Fray), the song has piqued the interest of both fans and industry types alike.
As the group settles into their new hometown of Nashville and awaits the release of their album, Pico vs Island Trees overflow with the optimism and energy that has made an indelible mark on their music -- and hopefully, your ears.
-A.W./G.B
Love Again
Pico Vs. Island Trees Lyrics
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You're totally the only one for me,
But lately it just hasn't been fun.
I mean, remember back when we were young, fifteen,
And hopelessly in love.
Babe,
I know that this may come across, so mean,
But I think, all we really need,
Is a little bit of, inspiration.
So I, want to fall in Love Again,
Just like the first time,
When we were innocent.
But we're older now,
And the feel is faded out,
Let's get back to the days,
When we were in love.
Darling Please,
You know you're still the only thing I need,
And we belong together.
But I believe,
If we get back the love we found,
We can turn this thing around
So I, want to Fall in Love Again,
Just like the first time,
When we were innocent.
But we're colder now,
That the fire's burning out.
Let's get back to the days,
When we were in love.
Darling listen to me
We can turn this thing around
If we, if we can fall in Love Again,
Just like the first time.
It'd be better then,
What we have right now.
Baby we can work this out,
And get back to the days
When we were in love
In love...
The lyrics of this song narrate the story of a couple who have been together for a long time and are now facing a rough patch in their relationship. The singer addresses their partner, acknowledging that they are the only one for them but that things have been lacking excitement lately. They reminisce back to when they were young, fifteen and hopelessly in love, and although they are now older, they still long for that same feeling. The singer believes that all they need is a little bit of inspiration to reignite the spark in their relationship and fall in love again.
The chorus repeats the desire to fall in love again, just like the first time, when they were innocent. They also recognize the fact that they are now colder than they used to be and that the fire has faded away. However, they refuse to accept that their love has died out completely and believe that they can turn things around if they work together. In the end, the singer hopes that they can find their way back to the days when they were in love.
The song is a reflection of the common struggles and challenges that couples face in long-term relationships. It highlights the need for effort and inspiration to keep the relationship alive and also acknowledges the reality that love can fade over time. The song is a reminder that although love is not always an easy journey, it is never impossible to find the spark again.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby,
Addressing the person with love and affection
You're totally the only one for me,
Expressing the feeling that the person is the only one who makes them complete
But lately it just hasn't been fun.
Admitting that things have become boring and uninteresting lately
I mean, remember back when we were young, fifteen,
Reflecting on the times when they were young and carefree
And hopelessly in love.
Describing the intensity of their love when they were young
Babe,
Addressing the person with love and affection
I know that this may come across, so mean,
Acknowledging that what they are about to say may sound harsh
But I hope that you won't take me, too seriously.
Asking the person to not take what they say too seriously
But I think, all we really need,
Expressing their belief that they know what they need to fix their relationship
Is a little bit of, inspiration.
Describing that all they need is some inspiration to spark their love again
So I, want to fall in Love Again,
Expressing their desire to feel the intensity of love again
Just like the first time,
Describing their desire to feel the same passion and intensity as they did in the beginning
When we were innocent.
Remembering the time when they first fell in love and everything was new and exciting
But we're older now,
Acknowledging that they have grown older since they first fell in love
And the feel is faded out,
Describing that the passion and intensity of their love has faded over time
Let's get back to the days,
Expressing their desire to go back to the time when things were more exciting
When we were in love.
Remembering the time when they first fell in love
Darling Please,
Addressing the person with love and affection
You know you're still the only thing I need,
Reassuring the person that they still complete them
And we belong together.
Affirming that they are meant to be together
But I believe,
Expressing their belief about the possibility of reigniting their love
If we get back the love we found,
Believing that if they can rekindle their love, they can fix their relationship
We can turn this thing around
Expressing their hope that they can fix their relationship
Darling listen to me
Urging the person to listen to what they have to say with love and affection
We can turn this thing around
Reiterating their belief that they can fix their relationship
If we, if we can fall in Love Again,
Describing the condition that must be met to fix their relationship
Just like the first time.
Describing how they want to feel when they fall in love again
It'd be better then,
Expressing their belief that their relationship can be better than it is now
What we have right now.
Comparing their current relationship to what it can be if they fix it
Baby we can work this out,
Assuring the person that they can fix their relationship with love and affection
And get back to the days
Expressing their desire to go back in time to when they were in love
When we were in love
Remembering the time when they first fell in love
In love...
Repeating the idea that they want to fall in love again
Contributed by Eliana C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.