Rogue Wave is an alternative rock band from Oakland, California, formed in … Read Full Bio ↴Rogue Wave is an alternative rock band from Oakland, California, formed in 2002. They are headed by Zach Schwartz (aka Zach Rogue), who created the band after losing his job in the dot-com bust. Their first album was Out of the Shadow which was written, recorded and produced entirely by Zach Rogue (except the drums) - released privately in 2003 and finally re-released in 2004 on Subpop. In the autumn of 2004 they went on a national tour of the US, which lasted two years. They have been compared in the music press to The Shins. Their second album, Descended Like Vultures, was released in October of 2005. They are currently signed to Jack Johnson's label Brushfire Records having released 2 previous albums on Sub Pop).

They are also featured on the Stubbs: The Zombie Soundtrack doing a cover of Buddy Holly's "Everyday". A live version of their Out of the Shadow track, "Every Moment", appeared on the soundtrack for the movie Napoleon Dynamite. However, the song never appeared in the movie itself. In addition, the song "Eyes" was featured twice in the Ryan Reynolds movie Just Friends this fall, and the first episode of NBC's Heroes. The Fox show The O.C. has used Rogue Wave songs, "Publish My Love" (DLV) and "Interruptions" (10:1 EP) as well as included "Publish My Love" on The O.C. Mix 5, a collection of songs used in the show. Rogue Wave recently recorded an exclusive song for the new movie, "Spiderman 3".

Until very recently, the band lineup consisted of Zach Rogue (Vocals, Guitar), Pat Spurgeon (Drums, Samples, Guitar, Vocals), Gram Lebron (Keyboards, Guitar, Drums, Vocals) and Evan Farrell (Bass, Vocals). Farrell replaced original bassist Sonya Westcott in Autumn of 2004. Unfortunately, in December 2007, bassist Farrell passed away in a house fire. A link to the memorial paypal fund set up to help support the Farrell family can be found on the band's website www.roguewavemusic.com. Their new bassist is Patrick Abernethy.

Zach Rogue was previously a guitarist in the Bay Area band The Desoto Reds. Pat Spurgeon has played with bands Antenna, Stranded at the Drive In, Ramona the Pest, Brando, Steve Kowalski, and has also released solo work as The Phantom Drummer. Gram Lebron has been involved in the bands: Schrasj, Sad Like Crazy, Conundrum, Jessica Six, All Transistor and has also released solo work as Golden Gram. Evan Farrell has played with the following bands: Japonize Elephants, Mega Mousse, Amaldecor, Big Mule, Hunted Haunted Bazergahn Klezmorchestra, Grande Rouge, Kentucky Nightmare, and Mama HooHoo. Sonya Westcott was in the band Venus Bleeding prior to her time with Rogue Wave and is currently working on an album with her new project.

Most recently, Rogue Wave released Asleep At Heaven's Gate in September of 2007. They are currently wrapping up their US winter tour to start their European tour. They plan to tour the states again in April 2008.

Rogue wave is set to release a new LP in March of 2010 named Permalight.

Falcon Settles Me
Rogue Wave Lyrics

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No one can do the things you do
No one 'round here
Robot hand industrious voodoo
Another window shade
See people being undivided
You open your window pane
Let into your little garden

You're the seed and I am the planter
Just you and I
Roll through poppies and oleander
Another window shade
See people being undivided
You open your window pain
Let into your little garden

No one is broken
No one I see

But when the falcon settles
Then I know I'm right

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Falcon Settles Me" by Rogue Wave seem to describe a sense of admiration and appreciation for someone who possesses a unique and irreplaceable set of skills and qualities. The opening lines suggest a certain level of awe and admiration for this person, as the singer acknowledges that no one around them is capable of what this person can achieve. The reference to a "robot hand industrious voodoo" adds a touch of mystery and intrigue, suggesting that this person's abilities are somewhat otherworldly and difficult to understand.

As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the relationship between the singer and this person. They are depicted as being complementary to one another, with the singer playing the role of the planter to this person's seed. Together, they can roll through fields of poppies and oleander. The use of natural imagery here is interesting, as it contrasts with the earlier mention of a robotic hand. This could suggest that the person being described is someone who can bridge the gap between the mechanical and the organic.

The final lines of the song are perhaps the most poignant, as the singer suggests that it is only when the falcon settles that they know they are in the right place. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling at home and at peace with oneself when in the presence of someone who is truly special.

Line by Line Meaning

No one can do the things you do
You have unique abilities and talents.

No one 'round here
You are different and stand out from those around you.

Robot hand industrious voodoo
Your work is precise and skilled, almost like magic.

Another window shade
You are changing the scenery around you constantly.

See people being undivided
You observe the unification among people.

You open your window pane
You are open to new perspectives and expanding your worldview.

Let into your little garden
You welcome others into your personal space.

You're the seed and I am the planter
You have potential to grow and I want to help you succeed.

Just you and I
It is a shared experience between the two of us.

Roll through poppies and oleander
Together we can traverse through beauty and danger.

No one is broken
Everyone has value and worth, despite their flaws.