Collaboration with Josh Haden: Tough Guys Don't Dance (2000-2005)
After a series of successful EP releases in 2000–2002, in 2003 they recorded their first studio album Tough Guys Don't Dance. The vocalist and co-author of three of the nine songs was Josh Haden - bassist and vocalist for Spain. The release was not successful either commercially or critically. After the release of the EP "Closer" in 2004, the musicians were engaged in mixing tracks for other artists.
Collaboration with Mark Lanegan: It's Not How Far You Fall, It's the Way You Land and Broken (2006-2009)
See also: It's Not How Far You Fall, It's the Way You Land and Broken (Soulsavers album)
In 2006, collaboration begins with American singer, musician and songwriter - Mark Lanegan. On It's Not How Far You Fall, It's the Way You Land album, his vocals are featured in eight of the eleven songs, and he is also featured as co-author of five songs. In addition, the album has a remake of Lanegan's song "Kingdoms of Rain", originally released on his 1994 album, Whiskey for the Holy Ghost. Soulsavers recorded an album in England and Lanegan completed his vocals in Los Angeles.
On the next Broken album, released in 2009, Lanegan's vocals are featured in nine out of thirteen songs, and he co-authored eight songs. Broken, was released on 17 August 2009. Other prominent musicians such as Mike Patton (of Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk and other projects), Jason Pierce (of Spiritualized and Spacemen 3), Richard Hawley, and Gibby Haynes (of Butthole Surfers) also feature on the album. The non-album single "Sunrise," a song written by Lanegan and sung by Will Oldham, preceded the album release on 3 August 2009. The B-side is a cover of Palace Brothers' "You Will Miss Me When I Burn," a song written by Oldham and sung by Lanegan, that is also featured on the Broken album.
The pair have also worked as film score composers, such as on BattleGround: 21 Days on the Empire's Edge produced by the Guerrilla News Network.
Their song "Revival" was featured on the 22 November 2007 episode of Grey's Anatomy, titled "Crash into Me" part 1. The song was also featured on 10 December episode of Friday Night Lights, titled "Giving Tree". It is also featured in the snowboarding movie That's It, That's All. Revival also featured in the trailer of the 2011 film Machine Gun Preacher. "Kingdoms of Rain" featured in the Lie to Me episode "Truth or Consequences," which aired on 5 October 2009. They supported Depeche Mode during the European leg of their Tour of the Universe in late 2009.
Collaboration with Dave Gahan: The Light the Dead See, Angels & Ghosts and Imposter (2010-present)
In October to December 2009, Soulsavers supported Depeche Mode during a tour in support of their album Sounds of the Universe. The idea of collaboration between band members and Depeche Mode vocalist Dave Gahan was embodied in the 2012 album The Light the Dead See, consisting of ten songs and two instrumental tracks. Dave wrote lyrics to all the songs on the album and performed lead vocals for them.
In May 2013 Soulsavers started to work on material for their up-and-coming fifth studio album in collaboration with Dave Gahan. The album was released in October 2015 under the name Angels & Ghosts and in its support two singles were released - "All this and nothing" and "Shine". In addition, a mini-tour was organized in support of the new album (for the first time with Gahan), in which songs from the current album, The Light the Dead See were performed as well as some Depeche Mode's and the vocalist's solo songs in encore.
Shortly after a series of concerts in support of the album Angels & Ghosts, the Machin and Glover had released the album Kubrick consisting of completely instrumental eight tracks (for the first time in the project's history). After that the collective suspended its activities.
On 12 November 2021, Soulsavers released new album, Imposter.
Just Try
Soulsavers Lyrics
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To take away my fears
I took you in and you stayed a while
You lived with me right here
You told me to believe in something
Something that's true
Like the mountains and the deep blue ocean
You said: Just try
Come on, just try
Just try
Just try
Just try
I offered you a place to stay
Somewhere to rest your head
The Lord knows I need you here
There were something you said
You'll have to believe in something
Something bigger than you
Like the great white open spaces
There's religions too
She said: Just try
Come on, just try
Just try
Just try
Just try
You gave me more than I deserved
You gave me peace
You gave anything i loved in this world
And now I have to sleep
Just let me sleep
Just try
Just try
I have to sleep
Just try
Just try
The lyrics of Soulsavers' song Just Try speak of a conversation between two individuals where one is trying to convince the other to believe in something bigger than themselves. The opening lines "You came to me with open arms, to take away my fears" suggest that the singer is addressing someone who has offered them comfort and support. The next lines "I took you in and you stayed a while, you lived with me right here" reveal that this person has been staying with the singer for some time.
The song continues with the singer recounting how this person encouraged them to believe in something true like the mountains and the ocean, things that are much bigger than themselves. The repeated call to "just try" suggests that the person is trying to convince the singer to believe in something greater than themselves despite any doubts or fears they may have.
Later in the song, the singer offers the other person a place to stay and in turn, says they need the person with them. The idea of believing in something bigger than oneself is brought up again, but this time, in the context of religion. The emphasis on "great white open spaces" could refer to the vastness of the universe or perhaps a spiritual space.
The final lines, "You gave me more than I deserved, you gave me peace, you gave anything I loved in this world, and now I have to sleep, just let me sleep" could suggest that the singer has come to accept the other person's teachings and beliefs and is at peace, but also overwhelmed and exhausted by the weight of these revelations.
Line by Line Meaning
You came to me with open arms
You came to me with a welcoming attitude
To take away my fears
To eradicate my fears
I took you in and you stayed a while
I welcomed you and you stayed with me for some time
You lived with me right here
You resided with me in this place
You told me to believe in something
You advised me to trust in something
Something that's true
Something that is authentic and real
Like the mountains and the deep blue ocean
Such as the mountains or the ocean which are much bigger than oneself
So much bigger that you
So large that it dwarfs you as a person
You said: Just try
You urged me to attempt
Come on, just try
Come now, put in the effort
Just try
Simply strive
I offered you a place to stay
I provided you a place to reside
Somewhere to rest your head
A place to lay your head and sleep
The Lord knows I need you here
I require your presence here, as per Divine will
There were something you said
There were things you spoke about
You'll have to believe in something
You must have faith in something
Something bigger than you
Something more immense than yourself
Like the great white open spaces
For example, vast open areas devoid of any obstacles
There's religions too
In addition, there are various religions
She said: Just try
She instructed me to make an effort
You gave me more than I deserved
You blessed me with more than I merited
You gave me peace
You provided me with serenity
You gave anything I loved in this world
You gave all that was dear to me in this world
And now I have to sleep
And now I have to rest
Just let me sleep
Simply allow me to rest
Just try
Simply put in the effort
Just try
Simply contend
I have to sleep
I need to rest
Just try
Simply attempt
Just try
Simply strive
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID GAHAN, IAN GLOVER, RICHARD BLAISE MACHIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
SeaOfSinDM90
the most sweet voice,now I can go to sleep <3
Trip Hammond
beautiful...