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.
South America
Shout Out Louds Lyrics
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Are you out tonight?
I've been longing for the weekend
Did you see me in the back alley light?
And you don't know that things haven't been easy.
It's time now for you to see me.
Are you out tonight? Are you out tonight?
Are you out tonight?
I was talking to a friend in mind
He said he saw you
In the bright night club light.
And there's a chance that a look from a stranger can give you so much more than this.
Are you here tonight? Are you out tonight?
Yes, I saw it happen!
It happened, calm down, calm down!
Yes, I saw it happen!
It happened, calm down, calm down
The lyrics of Shout Out Louds's song "South America" depict the feelings of jealousy and selfishness that arise when one's significant other goes out for the night. The singer begs the question "Are you out tonight?" multiple times, highlighting the anxiety he feels for his partner's whereabouts. In the back alley light, the singer feels like he has been waiting for the weekend, possibly suggesting that he feels left out or neglected. The second verse continues to express the worry and anxiety of the singer towards his partner, as his friend informed him of seeing her in a nightclub. He is trying to be careful but is failing to contain his jealousy.
The repetition of the question "Are you out tonight?" indicates the urgency and anxiety of the singer, hoping to hear that his partner is safe and with him. Despite the deep love between two people, often the feeling of jealousy, insecurity, and selfishness takes over one's mind, leading to conflicts in the relationship. The song cuts off abruptly with the words "Yes, I saw it happen! It happened, calm down, calm down!", leaving the listener to imagine the potential outcomes of this situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so selfish, so jealous
I admit that I am self-centered and envious.
Are you out tonight?
Are you going out tonight?
I've been longing for the weekend
I have been eagerly waiting for the upcoming weekend.
Did you see me in the back alley light?
Did you catch a glimpse of me in the dimly lit back alley?
And you don't know that things haven't been easy.
You are not aware of the challenges that I have been facing.
It's time now for you to see me.
It is time for you to acknowledge me and my struggles.
I am so careful, so very careful.
I am very cautious and meticulous.
I was talking to a friend in mind
I was thinking about a conversation I had with a friend.
He said he saw you
He mentioned that he saw you.
In the bright night club light.
He saw you illuminated by the bright lights of the nightclub.
And there's a chance that a look from a stranger can give you so much more than this.
You could potentially gain more from a stranger's gaze than from our relationship.
Are you here tonight? Are you out tonight?
Are you currently present at this location? Are you going out tonight?
Yes, I saw it happen!
I witnessed the event unfold!
It happened, calm down, calm down!
It occurred, please calm down.
Yes, I saw it happen!
I witnessed the event unfold!
It happened, calm down, calm down
It occurred, please calm down.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM OLENIUS
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