Upon hearing something as deliberate and intricate as Sucre's music, it is hard to believe that the three began working together without any intention of actually becoming a band. “During my first holiday visit to Darren's family in Missouri, we went to Jeremy's studio and just for fun, recorded a cover of "Silver Springs" my favorite song by Stevie Nicks. After that I began sending Jeremy unfinished demos and he started turning them into these beautiful pop symphonies. About three songs in I realized we had something special and that we had to make a record of it." Spinner calls it "pop music of the highest order."
There’s a certain whimsical feeling to the way Stacy’s vocals mesh with Darren and Jeremy’s instrumentation. Stacy explains her songwriting process: “I suppose I don't have a standard way of writing, but a lot of times the songs start with me writing a few chords, a melody, and then little hints of lyrics. Sometimes Jeremy will send me a piece of music and I'll record myself as I’m writing the melody on top of the music, and then I’ll listen back to it right away to see if I liked anything. Sometimes Darren gives me a beat and I get so excited and inspired. I love running with whatever each of them gives me to work with.”
Featuring the irresistible lead single “When We Were Young,” and orchestral delights “Hiding Out” and “Troubled Waters,” A Minor Bird will surely appeal to fans of forward-thinking pop. “Incredible music...Stacy’s honeyed vocals are tough to ignore,” gushed MTV.com about the album. “We had the time of our lives making this record because we were just trying to make music that we loved and nothing else. We just wanted to make something beautiful. Coincidentally, every single song on the record is about love and romance", tells Stacy.
Larson, true to form, appears as a one man philharmonic, seamlessly layering an orchestra's worth of instruments to sound as if they were played by 100 individuals each with their own soul and mastery of their craft. While multi-tracking a plethora of instruments is common practice for artists these days, few artists are as good as Larson as orchestrating them so cohesively and seamlessly. Darren, following suit, would be better defined as a percussionist than a drummer on this one, creating layers that would require the precision of many limbs working together to replicate in real time. Fans of his will not be disappointed.
Stacy isn’t worried about pulling off their lush material in a live setting: “Well, the record was made solely by Darren, Jeremy and I. But we didn't want to limit ourselves. We wanted to go as far as we could and push our limits and give the record a lot of color. And I'm so glad that we didn't scale back due to what we thought we could pull off live. Darren and Jeremy are wonderful producers as well as live producers, so I feel confident in their abilities to plan a show that we're all proud of.” Like Stacy, Darren is also a road warrior, manning the drum kit for MuteMath since their formation in 2002.
When asked about plans for the rest of 2012, Stacy responded with certainty, "We want to make beautiful music and share it with people... the more we do that, the better."
Sucré is Stacy King, Darren King and Jeremy Larson.
When We Were Young
Sucré Lyrics
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And the boy loves you, oh, he loves you so much
Will you trust me like you did when we were young?
When we were young
You say that you’re wilting but I don’t see it at all
You’re a thousand things, you can fly with one wing
When we were young I never had to worry
I never even cared ‘cause something always came my way
When we were young I never was repeating
The sentiment again and again
Oh, something’s gotta come my way
Oh, it won’t be easy as you reach your final end
When our days are spent and I watch you transcend
Will you watch me with our loved ones in the sky
When we were young I never had to worry
When we were young, when we were young
When we were young I never had to worry
I never even cared ‘cause something always came my way
When we were young I never had to carry
These fears I have today
You take me when I close my eyes
In this song, the singer is asking for trust from someone who is about to leave. The person she is addressing is breaking up with her, and moving on to someone else. She knows that the boy she is leaving for loves her a lot, but she still asks for her trust, like she had when they were younger. The singer is also trying to convince her that she is beautiful and can fly even with one wing. She is saying that when they were younger, they did not have to worry about anything, as everything eventually found a way to settle in their lives. The singer is reminiscing about how easy life was when they were young, and how every challenge could be overcome.
The song's theme revolves around innocence and the simpler times of childhood. The song speaks about how life was more straightforward when we were young, and that it can be difficult to remain positive in adulthood. It portrays a sense of nostalgia for the past and the time when life seemed more straightforward. The song's lyrics take on an emotional journey, exploring the narrative of a relationship, which is coming to an end. The songwriters use vivid and powerful metaphors, making the song relatable to people who have gone through the experience of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
You say that you’re leaving, that your hands are only dust
You tell me that you're departing, that you feel powerless and insignificant.
And the boy loves you, oh, he loves you so much
There's a man out there who treasures and cares deeply for you.
Will you trust me like you did when we were young?
Can you rely on and believe in me like you once did when we were kids?
You say that you’re wilting but I don’t see it at all
You mention that you're deteriorating, but I don't perceive it happening.
You’re a thousand things, you can fly with one wing
You're multifaceted and can accomplish much even with limited resources.
Who will brace me from my painful, sudden fall
Who will support me as I experience an unexpected, agonizing collapse?
When we were young I never had to worry
As children, I never experienced any apprehension or concern.
I never even cared ‘cause something always came my way
I wasn't worried because things usually worked out for me.
When we were young I never was repeating
I never had to reiterate the same sentiment over and over.
The sentiment again and again
The feeling again and again.
Oh, something’s gotta come my way
Something must come to me to help alleviate my current situation.
Oh, it won’t be easy as you reach your final end
It won't be a smooth ride as you approach the end of your life.
When our days are spent and I watch you transcend
When our lifetime together is over, and I observe you move on.
Will you watch me with our loved ones in the sky
Will you watch over me with our cherished ones who have passed on?
When we were young I never had to carry
I never had to bear the weight of my worries or apprehensions when we were kids.
These fears I have today
These apprehensions I have right now.
You take me when I close my eyes
You comfort me in moments of vulnerability and fear.
Contributed by James T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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You say that you’re leaving, that your hands are only dust
And the boy loves you, oh, he loves you so much
Will you trust me like you did when we were young?
When we were young
You say that you’re wilting but I don’t see it at all
You’re a thousand things, you can fly with one wing
Who will brace me from my painful, sudden fall
When we were young I never had to worry
I never even cared ‘cause something always came my way
When we were young I never was repeating
The sentiment again and again
Oh, something’s gotta come my way
Oh, it won’t be easy as you reach your final end
When our days are spent and I watch you transcend
Will you watch me with our loved ones in the sky
When we were young I never had to worry
When we were young, when we were young
When we were young I never had to worry
I never even cared ‘cause something always came my way
When we were young I never had to carry
These fears I have today
You take me when I close my eyes
@Jakychap
I hate myself for thinking "This French girl reminds me of Eisley!" for so long, to just now realize it's Stacy.. Lol
Love Sucré!
@GreenEcheveria
I agree with you 100%, not only do they not have a voice, they don't have a passion for it. Having a passion for being a celebrity, and making music, are two different things. They don't make music.
@shockedbyjoy
She was born to wear angel wings.
@ariellasosis9612
your group is amazing- thank you for your music, don't ever stop
@dixitladybird1766
Eisley brought me here, I think. I can't remember, I just remembered this song that I still listen to, today. Again. Again. Again. Again. And again. Again again. And again. Again. Do you get it?
@alvvaysamna7583
1:41 that melody in her voice just aaauhh amazing give them all the awards
@shannonmajeski4841
there is nothing better than this. thank you, stacy.
@ColorsOfTheRainbowM
cannot stop watching this. it's gorgeous.
@darcycaputo1712
i love this song too; i wish there was more Sucre out there. You can fly with one wing- maybe the most profound lyric ive ever heard; god bless
@SlightlyBookishBlog
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