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.
Yellow Paper
Royal Teeth Lyrics
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It’s the way you said we should be
Now it’s gone I don’t feel like starting over
You’re so far from reach
When the walls and the ceiling shake
- and it’s too much for your heart to take
I will come back to you
Frames collapse – Let it go
You hide your past – I wouldn’t know
Where it ends and we begin
Windows break – Balance goes
With every word you hide yourself so I wont know
We’re caving in – Can’t hold the line
I have to say goodbye
There’s something in the way we find what’s missing
You live a life that I can never see
Close your eyes and try to slow your breathing
– come down with me
When the walls and the ceiling shake
– and it’s too much for your heart to take
I will come back to you
Frames collapse – Let it go
You hide your past – I wouldn’t know
Where it ends and we begin
Windows break – Balance goes
With every word you hide yourself so I wont know
We’re caving in – Can’t hold the line
I have to say goodbye
The lyrics of Royal Teeth's "Yellow Paper" speak of a relationship that has fallen apart. The song talks about the emotions and actions that come with the end of a relationship. The opening line talks about how the singer is taken over when they are with their partner. The singer is then reminded of the past when they were together and how everything seems out of reach now that they have parted.
The chorus talks about how the walls and ceilings of their relationship shake and the singer lets go. The partner hides their past and it becomes difficult to know where it ends and where they begin. With every word, they hide their true selves, and things begin to fall apart, and thus the singer has to say goodbye.
The second verse then talks about how the singer thinks there is still a connection and something to save in the relationship. The song ends with the chorus repeating the same sentiments of shaking walls and ceilings and the letting go of frames.
Overall, the song speaks of the universal thoughts and emotions that occur after the end of a relationship. It is a potent reminder of how hard it can be to move on when a deep emotional connection has been severed.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s the way you always take me over
You have a powerful impact on me, and I feel like I lose myself in your presence.
It’s the way you said we should be
You set the tone for our relationship, and I followed your lead.
Now it’s gone I don’t feel like starting over
Since our relationship is over, I don't have the motivation to start anew.
You’re so far from reach
You're distant and unattainable, so I can't get close to you.
When the walls and the ceiling shake
During times of chaos and upheaval, when everything feels unstable.
and it’s too much for your heart to take
When the stress and anxiety become overwhelming and difficult to handle emotionally.
I will come back to you
I'll be there for you in times of crisis, regardless of our current relationship status.
Frames collapse – Let it go
The structure of our relationship is falling apart, and it's time to move on.
You hide your past – I wouldn’t know
You keep secrets from me about your past, so I'm left in the dark about certain aspects of your life.
Where it ends and we begin
It's hard to distinguish between your identity and mine in our relationship.
Windows break – Balance goes
When things start to break and fall apart, we lose the sense of stability and balance that once existed.
With every word you hide yourself so I wont know
You refuse to be vulnerable and share your true emotions with me, so I'm left guessing about how you really feel.
We’re caving in – Can’t hold the line
We're both breaking down and losing control, and we can't maintain a stable and healthy relationship because of it.
I have to say goodbye
It's time for me to let go and move on from this toxic relationship.
There’s something in the way we find what’s missing
There's a unique connection between us that allows us to find what we need in each other.
You live a life that I can never see
You have secrets and experiences that are hidden from me, and I can never fully understand or relate to them.
Close your eyes and try to slow your breathing
Soothe yourself and calm down by taking deep breaths and closing your eyes.
– come down with me
Come back to reality and find peace with me.
Contributed by Jake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BackDack
Amazing. i loved the whole album. i've been listening to it non-stop for a day now. this one is my favorite.
margarettize
wow, found them accidentaly and totally fell in love with this song ♥
Maggie K
this song is so pretty! glad that i discovered them!
Divya Venkat
This is amazing.
Kevin Patrón
Great song!!! Greetings from Mexico!!!
Gareth Robinson
me too.. just now.. it's really good!
Evelyn Bambarakos
I wish they would come to Wisconsin :/
Muhammad Farhan
Nice