S. Carey is American musician Sean Carey of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Carey is… Read Full Bio ↴S. Carey is American musician Sean Carey of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Carey is best known as the drummer and supporting vocalist of indie folk band Bon Iver. In August 2010, Carey released his first solo album, All We Grow.

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.

Hideout
S. Carey Lyrics

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When the body dried out
Saw death in you
In my lover's hideout
Hold up with you

I've wasted all my time on witness
And basically I'm blind from the stillness
Ride out with you

With my loving hideout
Slow down with you
When our bodies roll out
Golden in you

I've wasted all my time on witness
And basically I'm blind from the stillness
Ride out, hide out with you

I've wasted all my time on witness

And basically I'm blind from the stillness
Ride out, hide out with you

Overall Meaning

In the song "Hideout" by S. Carey, the lyrics describe seeking refuge in a lover's hideout. The opening line, "When the body dried out, saw death in you," suggests a feeling of despair or hopelessness that the singer has experienced. However, in this lover's sanctuary or "hideout," they have found solace and companionship, and they are able to slow down and enjoy the moment with the person they love. The golden bodies in the lyrics could symbolize the warmth and comfort found in each other's embrace.

The repetition of the lines "I've wasted all my time on witness, and basically I'm blind from the stillness, ride out/hideout with you" could be interpreted in a few ways. On one hand, it could suggest the singer feeling as though they haven't truly lived their life until they've found this safe haven with their partner. On the other hand, it may represent the idea of being fully present in the moment and escaping the chaos of the world outside of the hideout. The repetition also creates a sense of comfort and security in this new space that the lovers have created for themselves.

Overall, "Hideout" by S. Carey is an ode to the healing power of love and the importance of having a space where two people can feel safe and comfortable with each other.

Line by Line Meaning

When the body dried out
When the physical aspect of love faded away

Saw death in you
I perceived death in you, or a figurative ending to our love

In my lover's hideout
In the secret, intimate space of our love

Hold up with you
Stay in seclusion with you

I've wasted all my time on witness
I've spent all my time observing and not living

And basically I'm blind from the stillness
I can't see clearly because of the stagnant, unchanging nature of our love

Ride out with you
Go through life's ups and downs together

With my loving hideout
With the space where our love is nurtured and grows

Slow down with you
Take it easy and enjoy life together

When our bodies roll out
When our physical existence eventually fades away

Golden in you
The essence of our love is precious and valuable within you