Royal Teeth is a happy accident. On a whim, the New Orleans-based band started incorporating samples and electronics to its indie vibe. Though this sounds mainstream, the band catches audiences off-guard with its memorable male and female vocal hooks.
More than ever, the band has cemented its stylistic sound. Before, the lineup changed from show-to-show. Now, the six members are set, ready for royalty.
Download Act Naturally EP @ http://royalteeth.bandcamp.com/album/act-naturally/
Band members:
Gary Larsen (singer)
Nora Patterson (singer)
Joshua Wells (bass)
Josh Hefner (drums)
Stevie Billeaud (guitar)
Andrew Poe (keyboard)
Debut EP - "Act Naturally" (2011)
The band released their debut EP Act Naturally in 2011.
Debut Album - "Glow" (2013)
After signing with Dangerbird Records, Royal Teeth released their long awaited debut album Glow on August 13th 2013, featuring 11 tracks.
American Idol appearance (2014)
On March 20th 2014, the band appeared on American Idol on the Fox network in the US, where they performed their breakout single "Wild". The track had featured as one of NPR’s Austin 100 to preview SXSW 2014.
Heartbeats
Royal Teeth Lyrics
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One night to speed up truth
We had a promise made
Four hands and then away
Both under influence
We had divine sense
To know what to say
Mind is a razor blade
To call for hands of above - to lean on
Wouldn't be good enough - for me, no
One night of magic rush
The start - a simple touch
One night to push and scream
And then relief
Ten days of perfect tunes
The colors red and blue
We had a promise made
We were in love
To call for hands of above - to lean on
Wouldn't be good enough - for me, no (2x)
And you, you knew the hand of the devil
And you, kept us awake with wolves teeth
Sharing different heartbeats in one night
To call for hands of above - to lean on
Wouldn't be good enough - for me, no (2x)
The lyrics of Royal Teeth's song "Heartbeats" describe a fleeting moment of intense passion and connection between two individuals. The first verse describes a moment of confusion, where the two individuals are under the influence and feeling a divine sense, as if they know what to say to each other. However, the mind is also like a razor blade, suggesting that there may be a danger or sharpness to their thoughts and actions in this moment. The chorus expresses the idea that calling for help from a higher power would not be good enough, indicating that the intensity of their emotions and connection is beyond what can be solved by external means.
The second verse takes the listener through the aftermath of this moment, with ten days of perfect tunes and the colors red and blue indicating a sense of joy and completeness. The promise made between the two is revealed to be one of love. However, the final lines of the verse suggest that there may have been a darker side to this connection, with the mention of the devil's hand and wolves' teeth, hinting at the possibility of danger or something predatory.
Overall, the lyrics of "Heartbeats" paint a vivid and complex picture of a fleeting moment of passion and connection, filled with both joy and danger. The chorus emphasizes the power of this connection, and the impossibility of resolving it through external means.
Line by Line Meaning
One night to be confused
We had a night where everything was unclear and confusing
One night to speed up truth
That same night, we accelerated the truth and exposed our feelings
We had a promise made
We made a commitment to each other
Four hands and then away
Both of us were together for a moment, and then we separated
Both under influence
We were both under the influence of something, whether it be alcohol or emotions
We had divine sense
We felt an inexplicable or mystical understanding of each other
To know what to say
We knew exactly what to say to each other
Mind is a razor blade
Our thoughts were sharp and intense
To call for hands of above - to lean on
We couldn't rely on an external force or power to help us
Wouldn't be good enough - for me, no
We needed to rely on ourselves to navigate our relationship
One night of magic rush
Another night where everything felt magical
The start - a simple touch
It all began with a small gesture
One night to push and scream
We let everything out, including frustration and passion
And then relief
After that night, we felt relieved and at peace
Ten days of perfect tunes
We had a short period of time where everything felt perfect
The colors red and blue
We associated these colors with our relationship
We were in love
We had fallen in love with each other
And you, you knew the hand of the devil
The other person had experienced something difficult or painful in the past
And you, kept us awake with wolves teeth
They played an active role in our relationship, possibly keeping us on edge
Sharing different heartbeats in one night
We both experienced intense emotions and feelings during that night
Contributed by Vivian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@servantlol
This is probably the best cover of this song that I've heard.
@1alexanderkup1
***** didn't like José Gonzales' at all
@Djeispark
Alex K true that. Jose's isnt memorable. This is so good it actually makes me forget its a cover. They not only did the song justice, they completely made the song theirs. I love this song
@Akillesursinne
+servantlol Way too smothed out for my taste. The original is so much more raw, and demanding. It's a song about lust and wanting. Not about smooth-singing and smooth melodies.
@ceilingmusic3633
+King MultiGenre They didn't make the song theirs , they just covered the live version of the song instead of the album .
@chickenmonger123
They got the soul of this song.
@jonnyfrmtheblck
I love this. 💜they do this song the best
@SpanishLMMD
I LOVE HER VOICE!
@paulinahernandez7761
they perform this song amazing live
@clintjohnson537
This is my favorite song right now. So great!