Her debut album, "Like Water", was released in 2006. Her subsequent albums, "Holster" (2008) and "Little Arrows" (2017) were via her own label.
Her albums "Reb Fountain" (2020) and "Iris" (2021) were released (on vinyl and CD) via Flying Nun.
Her album "Reb Fountain" won the 2021 Taite Music Prize and was nominated for five New Zealand Music Awards; Album of the Year, Best Alternative, Best Solo Artist, Best Album Artwork and Best Engineer. She was shortlisted for the Silver Scroll Award for her song ‘Don’t You Know Who I Am’.
Intermission
Reb Fountain Lyrics
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Funny how the time flies when you fall in love and can't get out
Steer clear of crowds this is just the intermission
This is how we make it out alive
This is how we make it out alive
This is how we get out alive
This is how we make it
Watch the way you're leaning if distance feels like you're apart
Amidst the crowds this is just an intermission
This is how we make it out alive
This is how we make it out alive
This is how we get out alive
This is how we make it
This will be the first time I fill you full of all my doubt
Funny how the time flies when you're still in love and don't want out
I am the crowd welcome to the intermission
This is how we make it out alive
This is how we make it out alive
This is how we get out alive
This is how we make it
The lyrics of Reb Fountain's song 'Intermission' are open to interpretation but one possible meaning could be about a relationship that is going through a rocky phase. The opening lines suggest that doubts have crept into the relationship and the singer is warning that they will no longer entertain such insecurity. The next lines "Funny how the time flies when you fall in love and can't get out" may suggest that the couple is going through a difficult phase in their relationship and are trying to figure out a way to move forward. They are attempting to distance themselves from anything that will keep them from surviving the troubled times, hence "Steer clear of crowds this is just the intermission".
The chorus "This is how we make it out alive" is repeated several times in the song, which could represent the couple's commitment to figuring out their issues and coming out stronger. The line "Watch the way you're leaning if distance feels like you're apart" may suggest that physical distance is beginning to affect their relationship. However, the singer still believes that they can both make it out alive together.
The final lines in the song reveal a shift in perspective. The singer is now admitting their own doubts and vulnerability in the relationship. The line "I am the crowd welcome to the intermission" could suggest that the singer is part of the larger problem, and that they need to take responsibility for their actions in the relationship. Ultimately, the song is about navigating the ups and downs of a relationship and persevering through the tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
This will be the last time I pour you full of empty doubt
I won't make you second-guess yourself again.
Funny how the time flies when you fall in love and can't get out
Love can make you feel trapped, yet time still passes quickly.
Steer clear of crowds this is just the intermission
Take a step back and take a break; this is not the main event.
This is how we make it out alive
By taking breaks and reassessing our situations, we can survive.
Watch the way you're leaning if distance feels like you're apart
Be mindful of how you're acting if you feel disconnected.
In the same screening we bought a role and play our part
We're both playing a part in this relationship, like actors in a movie.
Amidst the crowds this is just an intermission
Even though we're surrounded by others, this is just a temporary break.
This will be the first time I fill you full of all my doubt
I'm being open about my apprehensions for the first time.
Funny how the time flies when you're still in love and don't want out
Despite any struggle or difficulty, love can still make time fly.
I am the crowd welcome to the intermission
I acknowledge my role in this relationship and welcome this break.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: REBECCA FOUNTAIN
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