Lewis and Sennett are former child actors and were introduced to each other by Tara Subkoff, a mutual friend, in 1993. In 2001, original drummer Dave Rock left the band and was replaced by Boesel.
They began their career on Barsuk Records, releasing Take Offs And Landings in 2001. They moved to Omaha-based indie label Saddle Creek for their second album, 2002's The Execution of All Things. But come time for their third release, More Adventurous in 2004, the band left Saddle Creek for Brute/Beaute, a Warner Bros. imprint.
2004 saw a great increase in recognition for the band, as Sennett and Boesel released an album with their band The Elected and Lewis sang backup on Ben Gibbard's (Death Cab For Cutie) indie electronic side project The Postal Service. Lewis toured with The Postal Service before heading out on two tours in support of Rilo Kiley's More Adventurous in the summer and fall of 2004. The album spent late 2004 high on Billboard Magazine's Heatseekers Chart, success only furthered by appearances on the Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live. The band opened for Bright Eyes on the international leg of Conor Oberst's tour for 2005's i'm wide awake, it's morning. In Fall 2005, Rilo Kiley were the opening act for the North American dates of Coldplay's Twisted Logic Tour.
Lewis released her first solo album in January of 2006, with Leigh and Chandra Watson as Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins. The album, entitled Rabbit Fur Coat, was co-produced by Clifford M Ward and Mike Mogis. Furthermore, The Elected released their second album, sun, sun, sun on the same day as Lewis' album.
The 4th Rilo Kiley LP, Under the Blacklight, was released in August 2007. This has a more pop-influenced sound and received mixed reviews.
The band broke up in 2011 after vague statements made by Blake Sennett comparing the band to a "corpse" and referring to disagreements among members.
I Never
Rilo Kiley Lyrics
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Of flesh and bone
And I weigh too much
We all do
I thought I might die alone
But I
Had never, never, never, never, never
Never, had never met you
So baby be good to me
I got nothing to give you, you see
Except everything, everything, everything, everything
All the good and the bad
'Cause I've been bad
I've lied, cheated, and stolen
And been ungrateful for what I've have
And I'm afraid habits rule my waking life
I'm scared and I'm running in my sleep for you
But all of the oceans and rivers and showers
I'll wash it all away and make me new for you
'Cause I
Had never, never, never, never, never
Never, never, never, never
Never, never, never, never
Never, had never met you
So let's take a loan and I'll put it down on a house
In a place we've never lived
In a place that exists in the pages of scripts
And the songs that they sing
And all of the beautiful things
That make you weep
But don't have to make you weep
'Cause I
Never, never, never, never, never
Never, never, never, never
Never, never, never, never
Never, never, never, never
Never, never, never, never
Never, never, never, never
Never, never have loved somebody
The way that I loved you
In "I Never," Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis sings about the transformative power of love. The song begins with a sense of despair, as Lewis admits to feeling heavy, mortal and lonely. She has lived a life of vice, deceit, and thievery, as well as a lack of gratitude for her blessings, and finds that she is ruled by habit. But then she speaks to a lover whom she has never met before and who makes her want to change. She offers everything, good and bad, to this person. Together, they will create a home in a new, magical, and uncharted place, leaving behind the trials and tribulations of their pasts, tears, and mistakes. The song ends with Lewis saying that she's never loved someone the way she loves her current partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm only a woman
I am a person with inherent flaws and imperfections.
Of flesh and bone
I am a physical being that is mortal.
And I weigh too much
I carry emotional baggage that burdens me.
We all do
We all have struggles and hardships.
I thought I might die alone
I feared loneliness and isolation.
But I had never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never met you
Before meeting you, I had never experienced true love and companionship.
So baby be good to me
Please treat me with kindness and respect.
I got nothing to give you, you see
I may not have material possessions to offer.
Except everything, everything, everything, everything
But I am willing to give my all in this relationship.
All the good and the bad
I am willing to share both the positive and negative aspects of my life with you.
'Cause I've been bad
I have made mistakes in the past.
I've lied, cheated, and stolen and been ungrateful for what I've have
I have engaged in dishonest or harmful behavior and have not appreciated the good things in my life.
And I'm afraid habits rule my waking life
I feel trapped by certain negative patterns or behaviors.
And I'm scored and I'm running in my sleep for you but all of the oceans and rivers and showers should wash it all away and make me new for you
I am haunted by my past mistakes, but I hope to be cleansed and renewed for the sake of our relationship.
'Cause I never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, loved somebody the way I loved you
I have never experienced a love as deep and profound as the love I feel for you.
So let's take a loan and I'll put it down on a house in
Let's take a financial risk and invest in a future together.
A place we've never lived
Let's explore new horizons and build a life together in a new location.
In a place that exist in the pages of scripts and the songs that they sing
Let's create a life that is inspired by books, movies, and music.
And all of the beautiful things that make you weep but don't have to make you weep
Let's appreciate the beauty in life, even if it brings tears to our eyes.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jenny Lewis
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