In its earlier days, the band had duel vocals performed by De Marrais and Fischer; later, De Marrais would become the lead vocalist in the majority of their songs. The band's many tours and intimate live shows at venues such as Brooklyn's Northsix (now Music Hall of Williamsburg), Washington, D.C.'s The Black Cat, Bowery Ballroom in NYC, and Chapel Hill's Cat's Cradle helped to grow its fan base and fuel album sales.
On November 6, 2006, the band announced, through Pitchfork Media, that the December 16th show at New York City's Bowery Ballroom would be their last. They played one more show on December 17th at Northsix, which De Marrais referred to as "home" because it also served as the band's rehearsal space.
The band reformed in 2014 with a reunion show at Bowery Ballroom on December 31. Additional shows were added for February 14 and April 18, 2015 at Lincoln Hall in Chicago and Union Transfer in Philadelphia, respectively.
In 2017 the band released S/T, their first album in 11 years.
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Rainer Maria Lyrics
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"this is not ours.
my heart frames a window,
my loss is really your own."
yeah, talking is just one draft and said.
The above lyrics are from the song "i" by Rainer Maria. The opening line "pulling on my earlobes" creates a vivid image of someone who is anxious or nervous. It is as if the singer is trying to calm themselves down by pulling on their earlobes. The following lines "this is not ours. my heart frames a window, my loss is really your own" are introspective and deep. It seems to suggest a realization that the things we hold onto in life are not truly ours, and that our losses may affect others just as much as they affect us. The phrase "my heart frames a window" creates the feeling of transparency and vulnerability. The singer is exposing their innermost thoughts and feelings to someone else, and in doing so, they are acknowledging the impact their emotions have on others.
The last line, "yeah, talking is just one draft and said" adds to the theme of vulnerability, as it suggests that words are not enough to convey the complexity of one's emotions. The use of the word "draft" implies that there are multiple versions of the truth, and that language may not fully capture the depth of someone's feelings. Through these lyrics, Rainer Maria delves into the complicated nature of human emotions, and how our inner worlds can have a profound impact on those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
pulling on my earlobes
Expressing frustration and discomfort with the current situation, as if physically pulling on one's own body to relieve tension.
this is not ours.
Acknowledging that the present circumstances do not feel right, and that something is out of place or missing.
my heart frames a window,
Suggesting that the singer's emotions and inner world provide a lens through which others can view and understand their experiences.
my loss is really your own.
Implying that the pain or disappointment being felt by the artist is not just personal, but has broader implications for those around them.
yeah, talking is just one draft and said.
Reflecting on the limitations of language and communication, and recognizing that words alone cannot fully capture or convey the depth of human experience.
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chupacabra
anyone notice the book in the drummer's hand? pretty sure it's sartre's no exit, in which three people who despise each other are forced to spend eternity with one another. i think it fits well and reveals some info on the lyrics as well as makes the ending to the video more haunting
hulkhatepunybanner
Wow. I was just looking at the singer.
damageinc 1985
Yeah u nailed it.. that last scene when the door doesn't open...
TheGirlsAre
I will never get sick of this song. It's amazing. Her voice is incredible - sweet, but really powerful. Amazing. We at The Girls Are a little obsessed. This was our song of the week a little while back, and we also featured Rainer Maria in our top 5 'bands we miss the most' article. Brill.
Jess Kio
One of my favorite songs. Saw them live once. She was absolutely gorgeous.
unknownfrost
I know I just found this several days ago, but I think this has to be one of my favorite songs ever. I probably have listened to it at least eight times today alone. I love it...GET BACK TOGETHER!!
SeraphSnow
yes it is. my english teacher actually showed my class this song/video when we were studying no exit and told us the video based on that story. :) and as a random side thing, he and half of my class actually hears the first line as "half-baked" xD (but yes, he did tell us that it's actually "have faith")
Amen. Amen.
You are smart.
Jordan Soccorsi
I remember waiting for the night this album came out in college……awesome!!!!
myotaku
I really like the song and the video. I'm surprised I haven't heard of this band before.