The debut album is the result of a young lifetime spent immersed in music. As a band member of Bon Iver from the very beginning, Carey endured a flip of his formal training to step firmly into a worldwide-touring rock band. His performance degree in classical percussion from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and his love for jazz drumming prepared him for a central role in the inspiring force of the Bon Iver live show.
All We Grow is a convergence of Carey's Waltz For Debbie era Bill Evans inflected jazz tendencies, and traditional rock band experience, taking leads from Mark Hollis' Talk Talk. It also retests the waters of modern classical composition, investigating the moodiness generated by percussive repetition in a manner familiar to fans of Steve Reich. In his downtime on tour with Bon Iver, Sean would spend time pining for his soul-mate's arms, and in that context, dreaming and composing. During infrequent tour breaks at home he would patiently record these pieces, adding layers each time. Two years later, the parts converged to make an album.
For as much room to breathe as Carey allows his compositions, there are incredibly dynamic moments of bombast held right next to moments of subtle depth and texture. Engineered by Jaime Hansen and Brian Joseph, intermittently at home and at April Base (Justin Vernon's studio outside Eau Claire), All We Grow is an all-encompassing headphone experience as intimate as chamber music and as ambitious as a symphony.
While many are familiar with the cabin mythology of Bon Iver, the story behind Sean joining the band is equally kismet. After hearing through mutual friends that Justin was looking to put together a band, he spent two weeks in his bedroom listening to For Emma, Forever Ago on Myspace, dissecting and learning the drum and vocal parts so well that Justin invited him to join the band upon Sean's approach.
All We Grow is a classic album born without expectation and met with adoration - a cathartic result of Carey's extraordinary and vibrant life experiences that resonates loss, dreams and heart in a manner so instantly relatable, you feel as though you can touch it.
Action
S. Carey Lyrics
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Lemme get myself straight for you
I'm on my way to you
And when I pull up
I ain't tryna wait for you no
Lets get to action
Lets get the cameras flashin
Lets get to action
Lets get to action
Lets get to action
From what I seen you a scene on ya own
Lemme put you set what teams is you on
You a star and you know it
Blinded cuz everywhere you
Walkin you glowing
Go hard n you show it
Almost no flaws you're the closest thing to perfect
I got interest
Still need
An audition
When I shoot I don't cut
When I cut i'm tryna shoot
Tell me lil mama
What you tryna do
Make a lil maybe even two
When aint even gon
Give em no preview
I'm serious we could make a series
And
The lyrics of S. Carey's song "Action" convey a sense of urgency and desire for immediate connection and engagement. The opening lines suggest a need to gather oneself and prepare for a particular person or situation. The singer is on their way to someone, but they make it clear that they don't want to wait for them. The repeated phrase "Let's get to action" emphasizes their eagerness to dive into whatever is ahead.
The following lyrics highlight the admiration and attraction the singer feels towards the other person. They describe them as a standout individual, someone who possesses a natural radiance that captivates others. Despite their apparent perfection, the singer is still interested in getting to know them more intimately, hence the line "Still need an audition." There is a sense of determination and conviction in the singer's words, as they express their readiness to fully commit to the other person and make something significant happen between them.
Overall, "Action" is a song about seizing the moment and pursuing a connection with someone who has caught the singer's attention. The lyrics emphasize the desire for immediate engagement and the belief that the potential for something special exists between them.
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