As the title suggests, Rachael Cantu’s second studio album “Far and Wide” (self-released Nov 17, 2009) is an artistic departure from the brooding and moody sounds of her impressive debut CD “Run All Night” (Q Division) and highlights her growth, maturity and evolution as a rising singer/songwriter through musical exploration. Produced by Futcher (The Be Good Tanyas) in Vancouver, the captivating and cohesive collection of ten eclectic songs with thoughtfully layered arrangements showcase her effortless stylistic versalitily, which ranges from upbeat pop, forlorn folk, characteristically haunting pieces and splashes of everything in between. Standout tracks like the etheral “Devil’s Thunder” and touchingly contemplative “Make A Name For Me and You” have attracted the attention of Chop Shop’s Alexandra Patsavas, who featured both tunes on ABC’s “Private Practice” in 2009.
In addition to solo shows in Los Angeles and major cities on the East Coast in the Summer/Fall 2009, Rachael honed her live show and won over new fans in each city she visited while touring with blues legend B.B. King, and opening for generational powerhouses like Pat Benatar and Peter Frampton. Rachael has also previously toured with Tegan & Sara and Ben Lee, and opened for artists like Ryan Cabrera, Joe Pug and Andrew Belle.
My First War
Rachael Cantu Lyrics
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and you're looking right at me
and the fire's rumbling
and you're out there humming
war songs
and now you're waiting
for me to be unruly
for me to be unruly
and you shot right through me
and I was lying there I was you coldout
you stepped right over me
you saw me lying there brick in my mouth
and you stepped right over me
and you ran to the river
and you threw in that sliver
down to the bottom
covered and forgotten
and now you're waiting
for me to be unruly
yeah you're waiting
for me to be unruly
but I'm dead all through me
and I was lying there I was coldout
you stepped right over me
you saw me lying there brick in my mouth
and you stepped right over me
and it wasn't like this before
no it wasn't like this when it started
no it wasn't like this before
no it wasn't like this when it started
and the fire's rumbling
and you're out there humming
war songs
The lyrics of "My First War" by Rachael Cantu are powerful and thought-provoking. The song describes a war-like environment, where the streets are empty and the only sounds are the rumbling of fires and the humming of war songs. The singer of the song is lying on the ground, seemingly dead, with a brick in their mouth. The person responsible for their death steps over them and throws a sliver into the river, leaving them to be forgotten.
The lyrics are filled with imagery that paints a vivid picture of war and its destructive nature. The emptiness of the streets represents the loss of life and chaos that war causes. The humming of war songs implies that some people find pleasure or satisfaction in the violence and destruction of war. The scene of the singer lying on the ground with a brick in their mouth is particularly haunting, suggesting brutality and a disregard for human life.
Overall, "My First War" is a powerful testimony to the horrors of war and the effects it has on individuals and communities. The lyrics are a poignant reminder of the devastation that can arise from conflict and the need for peace and healing in our world.
Line by Line Meaning
the streets are empty
The surroundings are desolate and void.
and you're looking right at me
You're staring at me directly, holding my gaze.
and the fire's rumbling
The fire is roaring and making noise.
and you're out there humming
You're standing there, humming a tune.
war songs
You're singing songs associated with battle.
and now you're waiting
You're currently anticipating.
for me to be unruly
You're expecting me to act rebelliously or uncontrollably.
yeah you're waiting
You're waiting for what's next.
and you shot right through me
You emotionally devastated me with your actions.
and I was lying there I was coldout
I was left there, motionless and lifeless.
you stepped right over me
You ignored my presence and completely disregarded my well-being.
you saw me lying there brick in my mouth
You witnessed the cause of my death, which left me unable to speak.
and you ran to the river
You went off to the riverbank.
and you threw in that sliver
You disposed of an object in the form of a thin, sharp fragment.
down to the bottom
The object ultimately ended up submerged in the riverbed.
covered and forgotten
The fragment was concealed and abandoned in the depths of the water.
but I'm dead all through me
I have fully succumbed to death.
and it wasn't like this before
Things didn't use to be this way in the past.
no it wasn't like this when it started
The situation was different when it first began.
and the fire's rumbling
The fire is still resounding.
and you're out there humming
You're still out there, humming those war tunes.
war songs
You're still singing those songs associated with battle.
Contributed by Elijah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.