RANE IS :: Alan Veniscofsky (guitars, vocals), Bryan Kelly (drums), Dan Prindle (bass, synth, cello, vocals), Kurt Rinaldi (percussion, marimba), Ryan Bowman (guitars).
This band permits live taping, and much of their work can be found at http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=collection%3Aetree%20AND%20creator%3A%22Rane%22
For Them
Rane Lyrics
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I could hardly hear them, and I could hardly care
But they pressed on, like in a storm crashing down
Onto a shore, these waves continue to pound
Something is found when I am with you
Something I'll keep finding, something I'll never lose
And the sun still rises each and every day
We scream and holler, fight to no end
Spill out our hearts like an hourglass's sand
And whatever happens here in the end
You should remember you've got my gratitude
Something is found when I am with you
Something I'll keep finding, something I'll never lose
And the sun still rises each and every day
And our time together slowly fades
Rane’s song “For Them” presents a theme of finding something substantial in life when spending time with someone special. The first verse reflects the singer's state of mind before meeting that someone, where the world is full of noise and they don't care much. However, upon meeting this person, that something special is found in the form of a meaningful bond. The second verse describes the conflicts and struggles the singer experiences with this person, yet they still hold a sense of gratitude towards them in the end. The final lines of both verses emphasize the fact the time spent with this person is ephemeral, as the fading of the time spent together is inevitable, but something that is never fleeting is the special bond that is shared.
The song's lyrics are composed of poetic language that employs literary devices such as metaphors and similes. Whispering voices of “everything they said” create a vivid image for the listeners to relate to, emphasizing the notion that the singer was lost in the noise of everyone else's opinions. The metaphor of “crashing waves” signifies the struggles the singer experiences in life, signifying that troubles will persist just like how waves continue to pound the shore. The metaphor continues in the second verse, where they describe the conflicts that challenge their relationship, relating the emotional turmoil to the falling sand in an hourglass.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything they said was like a whisper in my ear
The words spoken by others had a negligible impact on me
I could hardly hear them, and I could hardly care
The words spoken by others were so insignificant that I barely paid attention to them
But they pressed on, like in a storm crashing down
Despite my lack of interest, they persisted in speaking forcefully
Onto a shore, these waves continue to pound
Their persistent speech resembled crashing waves on a shore
Something is found when I am with you
I experience a positive emotion when in your company
Something I'll keep finding, something I'll never lose
This positive emotion is a constant and enduring feeling
And the sun still rises each and every day
The world continues on, regardless of our experiences and emotions
And our time together slowly fades
Our time together is temporary and will eventually come to an end
We scream and holler, fight to no end
We argue and fight without resolution
Spill out our hearts like an hourglass's sand
We pour out our emotions, like sand flowing through an hourglass
And whatever happens here in the end
Regardless of the outcome of our arguments
You should remember you've got my gratitude
You should know that I am grateful for your presence in my life
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.