Reamonn was a German rock and pop band that is well known all over Europe. They recorded six albums and disbandoned in 2010.
In 1998, Rea Garvey left his band The Reckless Pedestrians and home town of Tralee, Ireland to go to Germany with not a lot money and a demo CD in his pocket. He put an ad into local paper Stockacher Anzeiger stating, "Singer requires band for recording and live shows." Mike Gommeringer (Gomezz) saw this ad and accurately assumed it must have been Garvey, whose original band he had once seen play live. The twosome met up and subsequently recruited Uwe, Sebi and Phil. Their first gig was played on New Year's Eve 1998 in Stockach.
In order to secure a recording contract, they set up a showcase at Logo, a small club in Hamburg, in front of 16 representatives from various record labels in 1999. The band was quickly offered several contracts, settling on signing with Virgin Records Germany. As of 2006 they are now releasing their music through Universal Music.
Their best known songs are: Supergirl and Tonight(2006).
In 2011, Rea started his solo career and as of 2018, released 4 albums so far: Can't stand the silence, Pride, Prisma and Neon. Rea continues to work with national and international artists like Kool Savas, Jam & Spoon, Paul van Dyk or Mary J. Blige.
In the past, he recorded a new version of "All good things come to an end" with Nelly Furtado.
For several German movies he provided solo tracks even before Reamonn disbandoned.
He regularely appears at a coach of the German Version of "The Voice" or "The Voice Kids".
Rea married in 2002 and together with their child, they live in Berlin.
Can't Stand The Silence
Rea Garvey Lyrics
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Sit down and work it out
I'm the last person in this world
Who wants to see you hurt
Is this the interval, or the end
If we don't talk we can't reconcile
What we really need,
What we know is right
I can't stand the silence
I can't stand the silence
Anymore.
I can't stand the silence
I can't stand the silence
That we're going through
We gotta work this out
Before it goes too far
We gotta work this out
Too many have taken a fall
We have to know what we're fighting for
We gotta work this out
If you're searching for reasons
Follow the signs
Keep running in my direction
Or we'll run out of time
I know it's not easy
But we've come this far
Forgiveness is a revelation
Let me love you now
For who we are
I can't stand the silence
I can't stand the silence
That we're going through
We gotta work this out
Before it goes too far
We gotta work this out
Too many have taken the fall
We have to know what we're fighting for
We gotta work this out
Oohohoo help me work this out!
Oohohoo help me work this out!
Oohohoo help me work this out!
Oohohoo
I can't stand the silence
I can't stand the silence
Anymore
The song "Can't Stand The Silence" by Rea Garvey is a heartfelt plea for communication and reconciliation with someone who means a lot to him. The lyrics describe a situation in which there has been a breakdown of communication and the relationship is falling apart. Garvey acknowledges that he bears some responsibility for this, and he wants to make things right. He says he doesn't want to see the other person hurt, but he also recognizes that they can't solve their problems if they don't talk about them openly and honestly. He wants to work things out before it's too late and before more damage is done.
The repetition of the phrase "I can't stand the silence" underscores the urgency and intensity of Garvey's emotions. He feels a deep sense of frustration and helplessness in the face of the other person's silence, and he's desperate for them to break it. The line "we have to know what we're fighting for" suggests that there's still something worth saving in the relationship, but they need to figure out what that is and work together to achieve it. Overall, the song is a powerful reminder of the importance of communication and the damage that can be caused by silence and avoidance.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna stand up, take a bow
I want to take responsibility for my actions and show that I am ready to resolve this issue.
Sit down and work it out
We need to come together and have a serious conversation to resolve our problems.
I'm the last person in this world
Out of everyone in this world, I am the least likely to want to see you hurt.
Who wants to see you hurt
I care for you and your well-being and do not want our issues to cause you pain.
Is this the interval, or the end
I am unsure if our relationship is at a pause or if it is completely over.
If we don't talk we can't reconcile
If we do not communicate with one another, we cannot resolve our differences and come back together.
What we really need, What we know is right
We need to establish what the real issues are and determine the course of action that we know will be beneficial to both parties involved.
I can't stand the silence
The quiet and distance between us is unbearable.
Anymore
I have reached my limit and cannot tolerate the lack of communication any longer.
That we're going through
The current state of silence and unspoken issues that we are experiencing.
We gotta work this out
It is imperative that we come together and communicate in order to sort out and resolve our issues.
Before it goes too far
It is important that we resolve our issues before the situation reaches a breaking point and becomes irreversible.
Too many have taken a fall
There have been casualties and negative consequences as a result of our issues and we cannot let that continue.
We have to know what we're fighting for
We need to have a clear understanding of what we are trying to achieve in order to make progress and find a resolution.
If you're searching for reasons
If you are looking for explanations or justification for my actions or our issues.
Follow the signs
Pay attention to the warning signs and signals that have led us to this point.
Keep running in my direction
Continue to work with me and communicate with me in order to resolve our problems.
Or we'll run out of time
If we do not work together and resolve our issues in a timely fashion, we may lose the chance to save our relationship.
I know it's not easy
I understand that this process will be difficult and challenging.
But we've come this far
We have already made progress and need to continue moving forward in order to reach a resolution.
Forgiveness is a revelation
The act of forgiving and moving past our issues can be a transformative experience.
Let me love you now
I want to show you that I care for you and resolve our issues in order to save our relationship.
For who we are
We need to accept each other for who we truly are in order to move past our issues.
Oohohoo help me work this out!
I am calling out for help and support to resolve our issues and come back together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RAYMOND GARVEY, ANDREW CHATTERLEY
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