Their original name was Luca Brasi after the infamous muscle guy and personal enforcer of Don Vito Corleone from the Godfather films, until they realized another band shared that name. The band started in 2001. All members had been friends since they were young.
They were featured in the arts section of The New York Times in November 2005. They performed at Bowery Ballroom in New York on Friday, November 4th, 2005.
On april 25th 2007 the band released their second album, Our Ill Wills in Sweden and was released in the US on September 11th 2007 on their new label Merge Records.
Chasing the Sinking Sun
Shout Out Louds Lyrics
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One turn, one word to say
One love, one way
One turn, one more then to say?
I remember the color of gray
And the smell of the wet streets after a summer rain
Oh the summer rain
Wash my troubles away
I hear music coming from a house
Just around the corner from where I stand
Voices pouring out of the windows in the ground
I'm still waiting for that song, it will come
We were here
That I know
We lost our minds here
Long ago
Climbed the fence
Got caught on the ground
And let them know
We're not all still around
I'm still chasing the sinking sun
Come on sunset, come down now
It's about time I
Turned this place into a ghost town
And anywhere I go there is no one
We were here
That I know
We lost our minds here
Long ago
Climbed the fence
Got caught on the ground
And let them know
We're not all still around
One word, one way
One turn, one word to say
One love, one way
One turn, one more then to say?
This old heart and this old town
I listen to them talking about you sometimes
We were here
That I know
We lost our minds here
Long ago
Climbed the fence
Got caught on the ground
And let them know
We're not all still around
The lyrics to Shout Out Louds' "Chasing The Sinking Sun" are filled with nostalgic memories of lost love and a desire to escape from the past. The repetition of phrases such as "one word, one way" and "one love, one way" reflect the singer's desire for simplicity and clarity in his life. He longs to leave behind the complexities and confusion of his past, represented by the memories of the "color of gray" and "the smell of the wet streets after a summer rain."
The song also touches on the theme of time and the passage of it. The lyrics reference climbing over a fence and getting "caught on the ground," which suggests a desire to move forward but being held back by past mistakes. The singer seems to be reminding himself that he and his lost love were once "here" but that they have both changed and moved on. He is still "chasing the sinking sun," a symbol of time slipping away and lost opportunities.
The reference to music coming from a house also adds to the dreamlike quality of the song, capturing a feeling of nostalgia and longing. The singer is waiting for a song to come, perhaps symbolizing the hope for a new beginning or a fresh start. Overall, "Chasing The Sinking Sun" is a bittersweet reflection on the past and a longing for a simpler future.
Line by Line Meaning
One word, one way
Life is simple and straightforward with only one path to follow
One turn, one word to say
A single decision or action can have a big impact on life
One love, one way
There's only one person who matters in a person's life
One turn, one more then to say?
Another decision that could make or break a relationship
I remember the color of gray
The artist vividly recalls a time and place
And the smell of the wet streets after a summer rain
The scent of rain evokes strong feelings of the past
Oh the summer rain
It's soothing and can wash away troubles
Wash my troubles away
The rain can be cathartic and provide a new start
I hear music coming from a house
A pleasant sound brings back fond memories
Just around the corner from where I stand
The source of the music is nearby and accessible
Voices pouring out of the windows in the ground
The sound is so beautiful it seems to be emanating from the earth itself
I'm still waiting for that song, it will come
The artist waits expectantly for something special to happen
We were here
We existed and lived in this place
That I know
There's no doubt about our shared experience
We lost our minds here
The place had a crazy or intense effect on us
Long ago
It's been a while since we were here
Climbed the fence
We took risks and acted on impulse
Got caught on the ground
We faced the consequences of our actions
And let them know
We didn't hide our mistakes or deny our past
We're not all still around
Some of us have moved on or passed away
I'm still chasing the sinking sun
The artist is pursuing something unattainable or fleeting
Come on sunset, come down now
The artist wants something to end, to move on to the next phase
It's about time I
The singer is ready for change
Turned this place into a ghost town
The artist wants to leave and let the place fade away
And anywhere I go there is no one
The singer feels alone and isolated
This old heart and this old town
Both the person and place have a lot of history and memories
I listen to them talking about you sometimes
The past is still alive and speaks to the singer
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Written by: ADAM OLENIUS
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