Panes, who plays mandolin and guitar, is accompanied by Georgie Harris (Viola), Joanne Sy (Cello), Sean Hatton (Drums) and Deborah Panes (Vocals).
Panes is a British songwriter with a guitar to his chest and a heart swelling with hopes and dreams. A common on-paper pitch, perhaps, and one sold a thousand times before. But Dorset-born Panes has something special to offer those willing to wait a while for their favourite songs to settle into place.
Panes’ debut album, ‘Little Giant’, isn’t a collection operating at the vanguard of a cutting-edge, ultimately transient scene worthy of clicks for the next few months. It’s not an album that sets out to trick its audience in any way – what you hear is succinct, honest songwriting, from a place of deep personal expression, resonating with universal truths and values. It’s an embracing set, a welcoming one, which represents everything that its maker has worked towards since first picking up a guitar and exploring his innermost thoughts and feelings through song. No follower of fashion, Panes walks to his own beat.
It’s a strange admission for any artist, but nevertheless: “I’ve never really listened to much music,” says Panes. “Influences from other artists, they’re not really that important. I find that my music comes to me from situations I find myself in – those situations can come to me as songs. In terms of first picking up an instrument, my granny was a classical pianist – we’d go to her house, hear her play, and run around in circles. And my mum used to be in a travelling theatre company, so I was encouraged towards culture, towards the arts. But I always thought: if I want to listen to music, I’ll just write it.”
Don’t mistake confidence for arrogance – such statements come from a sincere place, as Panes’ upbringing in Wimborne, once home to novelist Thomas Hardy, proved more inspirational to his writing than any sessions in the company of a parent’s record collection. The natural beauty of Dorset’s open spaces – and those of the Lake District, a place he loves to visit – have become woven into the fabric of his craft. The peace, the silent solitude: it’s here that Panes feels more alive with ideas than he does in the hubbub of his adopted home of London. There’s a pastoral warmth to ‘Little Giant’ that couldn’t have manifested had its roots been laid within urban limits.
The comfort of home, of a tight and supportive family, punctuates proceedings throughout Panes’ debut LP – which is perhaps inevitable, as the collection was recorded there. Beside producer Rupert Coulson – a man with numerous soundtrack credits, as well as experience of working on records by Portishead, Robbie Williams and Oasis – Panes and his band captured the classic 12-string guitar sounds, rippling percussion and sweeping strings that decorate ‘Little Giant’ in, says the singer, “the music room, down at our house – just a small, wooden-floored room. I thought, why not keep the recording close to where I write the songs?”
He continues: “I’m a really big fan of the idea that you don’t need all the stuff you find in a big studio – it’s about how you use the things you do have. Rupert had a lot of imagination, and got a good grasp of the room and harnessed it. I love working in places that have an atmosphere, and I think it’s good to have that extra, background noise on a record. I’m sure there’s an ambulance on the album, actually.”
He was, briefly, the face of a Burberry campaign, something he describes as “random”. “I was on tour,” he says, “and I got a phone call asking me to do it. I just grabbed the opportunity that was in front of me. I went in a musician, and came out a musician. It’s a short episode in my life, but one that’s had some quite big repercussions.” Indeed, a Google search pulls up many attractively composed black-and-white photographs of Panes sporting fine threads – but it’s music that surges strongest in his veins, above all other passions.
And now that you’ve separated your senses from social media for a while, closed your chattering inbox, just what does ‘Little Giant’ offer above more garden variety singer-songwriter recordings? A little patience provides the answers: this is material that truly connects on an emotional level, its gentle rhythms and compelling cadences topped by vocals that can’t be faked, that come characterised by a complete lack of artifice and affectation. His is a deep voice, one that sounds aged beyond its years, perhaps. And yet, it’s telling of timeless stories, endless ache and forever love. It asks that we all find the right way to see the world around us.
One number that specifically addresses the need for optimism is the single ‘Tiger Striped Sky’. Says Panes: “It’s about the idea where we can look at any situation ahead of us in two ways: either it’s challenging, and off-putting, or you can say that you love a challenge. It’s about the idea that you chose your context, and if you put yourself into a negative context, you’re going to come out with stripes on you.”
The title track is about addressing one’s own shortcomings in order to better themselves. “It’s accepting that you have to realise your own vulnerabilities in order to become stronger,” says Panes. “That’s why there’s the line, ‘Have the heart of a giant / But know you’re a man.’ You have to take things step by step. It’s also got that message of hope, as well.”
These songs are, says Panes, “personal, and vulnerable – but expansive, too. Because I don’t want it to just be about me. Here’s a bit of me, to help you understand a bit of you. I think positivity and hope are things worth giving to people, and I think that the album does transmit a lot of hope.”
I Just Love You
Roo Panes Lyrics
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You say your middle name's Marie
Well, in French that means "star of the sea"
Sounds just right to me
And my painting's hanging on your wall
So you can look at summer in the fall
Oh, we've made memories, we'll make some more
I just love you
I just love you
So mother why's it hard to say
Things of sincerity nowadays?
Why are we all so afraid
Of saying something real?
'Cause she was lying in the sun
In the quiet corner where the river runs
Well, I went inside and I wrote the words
I just love you
I just love you
I just love you (just love)
Well, it's a simple truth
It's the little things you do
It's the smile on your lips
When you walk into a room
It's the birthday card you drew
That make me love you
(I just love you)
I just love you
I just love you (just love, just love, just love)
Ooh, just love you
The song "I Just Love You" by Roo Panes explores the simplicity and beauty of love. The lyrics focus on the small moments and gestures that make love so meaningful and powerful. The opening lines describe the admiration the singer has for their loved one, appreciating the way they tie their hair up and their middle name's connection to the sea. These details symbolize the enchantment and depth the singer finds in their partner.
The lyrics further express how the relationship has created lasting memories and highlights the desire to continue making more. The painting hanging on the partner's wall represents the visual reminder of their shared experiences, even during different seasons of life. The repetition of "I just love you" emphasizes the simplicity and purity of the singer's love, stripping away any complications or expectations.
The second verse shifts focus to a broader perspective on love and sincerity in society. The singer questions why it has become so difficult and rare to express genuine emotions and thoughts. The reference to someone lying in the sun suggests a moment of vulnerability and solitude, which inspired the singer to write down their true feelings of love.
Overall, "I Just Love You" celebrates the beauty and power of love in its simplest and sincerest form, emphasizing the importance of expressing genuine emotions and appreciating the small details that make a relationship special.
Line by Line Meaning
You tie your hair up prettily
You take care to groom yourself in a beautiful way
You say your middle name's Marie
You mention that your middle name is Marie
Well, in French that means 'star of the sea'
In French, the name Marie is associated with the meaning 'star of the sea'
Sounds just right to me
That meaning sounds perfect and fitting
And my painting's hanging on your wall
You have displayed my artwork on your wall
So you can look at summer in the fall
You can enjoy the essence of summer even during the fall season
Oh, we've made memories, we'll make some more
We have already created special moments together, and we will continue to do so
Well, I just love you
I have deep affection and adoration for you
I just love you
I simply love you
So mother why's it hard to say
Mother, why is it difficult to express ourselves honestly
Things of sincerity nowadays?
Why are genuine and heartfelt expressions becoming rare in today's times
Why are we all so afraid
Why are we scared
Of saying something real?
To speak the truth or share genuine emotions
'Cause she was lying in the sun
Because she was enjoying the warmth of the sun
In the quiet corner where the river runs
In a peaceful spot beside a flowing river
Well, I went inside and I wrote the words
I retreated indoors and penned down my feelings
I just love you
My emotions can be summed up as 'I just love you'
I just love you
I truly love you
Well, it's a simple truth
It's a straightforward and undeniable fact
It's the little things you do
It's the small gestures and actions you perform
It's the smile on your lips
The happiness reflected in your smile
When you walk into a room
Whenever you enter a space
It's the birthday card you drew
The birthday card you handmade
That make me love you
These acts make me love you more
(I just love you)
(I simply adore you)
I just love you
My love for you is straightforward
I just love you (just love, just love, just love)
I deeply love you (purely, purely, purely)
Ooh, just love you
Oh, how I love you
Lyrics © PFIVE Entertainment Mexico
Written by: Andrew David Panes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics ❤️
You tie your hair up prettily
You say your middle name's Marie
Well in french that means "star of the sea"
Sounds just right to me
And my painting's hanging on your wall
So you can look at summer in the fall
Oh we've made memories we'll make some more
Oh I just love you
I just love you
I just love you
So mother why's it hard to say
Things of sincerity nowadays?
Why are we all so afraid
Of saying something real?
'Cos she was lying in the sun
In the quiet corner where the river runs
Well I went inside and I wrote the words
I just love you
I just love you
I just love you
It's a simple truth
It's the little things you do
It's the smile on your lips
When you walk into a room
It's the birthday card you drew
That make me love you
@luisfelipelopez9752
I met a girl and her middle name is Marie... We're getting married next August ❤. This is one of our songs and I love to sing it to her. Thank you for such a beautiful piece, Mr. Roo.
@dr_acula_x_x
'Why are we all so afraid of saying something real?' ---- so true. We have a fear of being vulnerable. Let's be brave in sharing love ❤️
@scottwilson3849
Say it before it's too late we should never be scared to express our self's it's what makes us human 😁❤️
@Brendalee-rx9vz
I just love this song
@262Aadi
We all need to thank the universe that someone like Roo exists and creates magic like this!
@luciaalexandra
For sure God is a great artist. 👌
@aftersun1969
Yees hahaha
@sangeetanair3643
Very true😇👌
@rezzakali395
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@Lucia Alexandra zzz