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.
Supermoon
S. Carey Lyrics
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Pretend we're in college again
Here in the penthouse repent
For our lives
Our lies
I thought that I might marry you
I hope that I'm not scaring you
I don't know where to begin
Burning through August again
In my mind you're traveling through time
You're gonna find me here
I thought that I might marry you
I hope that I'm not scaring you
Maybe it's just the supermoon
And now we're far away
A million miles away
And now we're far away
A million miles away
In S. Carey's song "Supermoon," the lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and reflection, as well as a longing for a past love and simpler times. The line "Let's fuck around drunk in Times Square, pretend we're in college again" speaks to the desire to escape from the responsibilities and pressures of adulthood and return to a carefree state of mind. The mention of the penthouse suggests a sense of privilege, perhaps symbolizing a longing for luxury and excess.
The refrain "I thought that I might marry you, I hope that I'm not scaring you, maybe it's just the supermoon" highlights the uncertainty and vulnerability in a romantic relationship. The singer expresses a desire for a deeper commitment, but also admits to a fear of scaring their partner away. The mention of the supermoon adds a dreamlike quality to the song, suggesting that these emotions and uncertainties may be magnified under the enchanting influence of the celestial event.
The lines "I don't know where to begin, burning through August again, in my mind you're traveling through time, you're gonna find me here" further emphasize the theme of longing and yearning for a lost love. The singer is unsure of how to address these emotions and feels consumed by the passing of time. They believe that their former partner will eventually come back to find them, suggesting a lingering hope for reconciliation or closure.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's fuck around drunk in Times Square
Let's engage in carefree and reckless behavior while under the influence in the bustling area of Times Square
Pretend we're in college again
Let's escape into a nostalgic state where we can relive the carefree days of our college years
Here in the penthouse repent
In this luxurious and exclusive place, let's reflect on our past mistakes and seek redemption
For our lives
In order to find meaning and purpose in our existence
Our lies
Acknowledging the falsehoods we have told and the deceit that permeates our lives
I thought that I might marry you
I entertained the idea of committing to a lifetime partnership with you
I hope that I'm not scaring you
I desire not to intimidate or frighten you with my thoughts and feelings
Maybe it's just the supermoon
Perhaps these emotions and thoughts are being amplified by the powerful and enchanting presence of the supermoon
I don't know where to begin
I feel uncertain and overwhelmed, not knowing how to properly start or address these feelings
Burning through August again
Experiencing the intense heat and passion of the summer month of August once more
In my mind you're traveling through time
In my thoughts and imagination, I perceive you traversing through different periods in history
You're gonna find me here
You will eventually discover and reunite with me at this present moment
And now we're far away
Currently, we are distanced and separated from each other
A million miles away
Metaphorically, the emotional and physical distance between us seems astronomical and insurmountable
And now we're far away
Continuing to emphasize our current state of being apart
A million miles away
The vast magnitude of the physical and emotional separation between us remains immense
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Written by: Charles Carey
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