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.
Mockingbird
Rea Garvey Lyrics
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You don't leave you run away
I talk you down from your better days
Sweet confusion love me not
Short change is all you got
Where you lie is where you rule
Dedicated to a chosen few
A jester
Who bows before his king
Suspicious minds give in
As the curtain falls
You've been living it your whole life
Yeah you
You've been giving it your whole life
Confess to her
Fall before your queen
And the rapsody she'd brings
Like a mockingbird she sings
Like a mockingbird she sings
Halleluja Halleluja
Your four walls are your enemies
You can't commit to what you can't be
Your love of life is your liberty
You leave your tracks on the mind of a girl you
Had a one night stand and shot through
I'm going gone I'm going gone
And I don't turn back for anyone
>>Refrain
The opening lines of the song "Mockingbird" by Rea Garvey describe a person who is constantly moving, never planting roots in one place. This person runs away instead of facing their problems and is in a state of confusion. However, despite this chaos, the person still retains a sense of control because they rule over the place where they lay. The reference to the chosen few suggests that this person is surrounded by a select group of people who they care about deeply.
The chorus talks about the person in question being a jester who bows before the king, implying that they have been playing a subordinate role for a long time. The suspicion of others leads to the feeling of being trapped, and as the curtain falls, the person is forced to confront the reality of their situation. The repetition of the phrase "you've been giving it your whole life" reinforces the idea that this person has been living in a certain way for a long time.
The second verse shifts to discussing the person's living circumstances. Garvey suggests that the four walls around them are like enemies, making it difficult to be true to oneself. The person is unwilling to commit to anything they can't be, but at the same time, they value their freedom. The final lines refer to a one-night stand that left an impression on someone's mind, and the person who instigated it is determined to keep moving forward no matter what.
Overall, "Mockingbird" explores the tension between a person's desire for freedom and their sense of responsibility to others, emphasizing the need to find a balance between the two.
Line by Line Meaning
You plant your roots in a moving car
You try to establish yourself and find stability in constantly changing circumstances.
You don't leave you run away
You avoid facing your problems and instead flee from them.
I talk you down from your better days
I help you out when you feel your happiest, but then self-destructive thoughts creep in.
Sweet confusion love me not
The confusion you feel only causes pain and doesn't bring you any true love.
Short change is all you got
You receive less than you deserve and are left feeling shortchanged.
Where you lie is where you rule
You feel most powerful when you deceive others and control the narrative.
Dedicated to a chosen few
This song is meant for only a select group of people who can relate to its message.
You've been giving it your whole life
You have dedicated your entire life to something that may not be fulfilling in the end.
A jester who bows before his king
You are constantly seeking approval from those in positions of power and authority.
Suspicious minds give in
You allow your paranoid thoughts to control your actions and beliefs.
As the curtain falls
As things come to an end or change, you are left feeling lost and unsure of what to do next.
You've been living it your whole life
You have spent your entire existence following a certain path or way of life.
Confess to her, fall before your queen
Open up to the person you care about and relinquish control to them.
And the rapsody she'd brings
The intense emotions that this person brings forth elevates your spirit like music.
Like a mockingbird she sings
This person's voice and words bring comfort and hope, in the same way a mockingbird's song does.
Halleluja Halleluja
A joyful exclamation of praise or celebration.
Your four walls are your enemies
You feel trapped and confined in your own space.
You can't commit to what you can't be
You are unable to fully commit to something that goes against your true identity.
Your love of life is your liberty
The more you love life and embrace it, the more freedom you have to live it on your own terms.
You leave your tracks on the mind of a girl you
Your actions and behavior leave a lasting impression on the girl you were with.
Had a one night stand and shot through
You engaged in a brief fling or encounter and left quickly afterwards.
I'm going gone I'm going gone
I am leaving and moving on.
And I don't turn back for anyone
I am not swayed or held back by anyone or anything in my pursuit of freedom and happiness.
Refrain
The chorus of the song, repeating the lines 'You've been giving it your whole life' and 'Like a mockingbird she sings'.
Writer(s): Dave Mccracken, Rea Garvey
Contributed by Evelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.