Tally Hall consists of Rob Cantor (yellow tie, vocals & guitar), Joe Hawley (red tie, vocals & guitar), Zubin Sedghi (blue tie, vocals & bass), Andrew Horowitz (green tie, vocals & keyboards), and Ross Federman (gray tie, drums). Additionally, Casey Shea toured with the band in 2010 in place of Joe, wearing a black tie, and Bora Karaca, a close friend of the band widely considered the “sixth Tally” finally donned an orange tie and joined the band onstage for their summer 2011 tour.
The band released their debut album “Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum” in 2005 under the local Quack! Media label to great critical acclaim, before signing to Atlantic Records and re-recording the album in New York City with producer Chris Shaw for a 2008 re-release.
A multi-talented group with a passion for comedy and film as well as catchy tunes, Tally Hall created their very own Internet Show, which aired on their website in ten installments beginning in 2008. Tally Hall’s Internet Show (THIS) featured sketches, animation, parodies, music videos, and interviews, a hilariously inventive tour-de-force of off-kilter humor that has seen individual excerpts (such as “Natural Ketchup” and “Honk War”) go viral all on their own.
Tally Hall recorded their much-anticipated second album, “Good & Evil,” in fall 2009 with producer Tony Hoffer, but the release of the album was delayed multiple times due to undisclosed issues with Atlantic Records. In the meantime, the band continued to tour, playing shows with Rooney, Crash Kings, Jukebox the Ghost, and Skybox. At long last, in March 2011 it was announced that the album would be released on June 21st of that year under the band’s old Ann Arbor indie label, Quack! Media.
The band toured in support of Good & Evil during July and August 2011, but since then have been in a state of “hibernation,” as Rob Cantor has put it. No official announcement has been made regarding Tally Hall’s current status, but since 2011 many of the members have gone back to school and/or have been releasing their own solo musical projects. Andrew Horowitz has been putting out music under the name edu, and in 2012 Joe Hawley released the pseudonymous album Hawaii: Part II, produced by Bora Karaca and Ross Federman with contributions from Rob Cantor and Zubin Sedghi. In 2014, Rob released his solo album Not A Trampoline, featuring contributions from Bora, Andrew, and Ross, and he has also been producing a steady stream of popular viral videos on his YouTube channel.
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Be Born
Tally Hall Lyrics
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All you pink-skinned babes are the same
And you can't stay forever young
So get out here and see the sun
You're only six inches away from becoming one
I was in your shoes before (or lack thereof)
And things worked out for me
And they're waiting for you
It's your party, you can cry if you want to
CHORUS
What if I told you I could show you something
What if I told you I could make you live
Follow my instruction, swim in the direction
Of my voice, hear my voice
You think that you've seen it all in your little ball
But man you're wrong and she's been waiting
Long and hard to kiss your head and hold your hands
And hold you while you fall asleep, and
CHORUS
bah
CHORUS
The song "Be Born" by Tally Hall is an upbeat and optimistic anthem that encourages the listener to step out of their comfort zones and experience life to the fullest. The opening lyrics suggest that the listener is complacent and content with their current situation, represented metaphorically by a swimming pool. However, the lyrics quickly challenge this complacency, reminding the listener that they cannot remain young forever and encouraging them to step out into the world and see the sun. The line "You're only six inches away from becoming one" refers to the idea that the listener is only a small distance away from connecting to the world around them and experiencing life in a more meaningful way.
The verses of the song are structured as a conversation between the singer and the listener. The singer encourages the listener to step out of their comfort zone and join a party, reassuring them that they will be welcomed and accepted. The chorus, which is repeated several times throughout the song, suggests that the singer has something to offer the listener that will allow them to live more fully. The lyrics encourage the listener to follow the singer's instructions and swim in the direction of their voice, suggesting that the singer is a guide who can help the listener find their way.
Overall, the lyrics of "Be Born" are about the value of taking risks and stepping out of one's comfort zone in order to experience growth and fulfillment. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody contribute to its optimistic and encouraging tone.
Line by Line Meaning
I suppose you're quite content in your swimming pool
I can see that you're satisfied with your present state.
All you pink-skinned babes are the same
I think all of you look alike and behave similarly.
And you can't stay forever young
You cannot remain young indefinitely.
So get out here and see the sun
You need to come outside and experience life.
You're only six inches away from becoming one
You are just a short distance away from joining the rest of the world.
I was in your shoes before (or lack thereof)
I had a similar experience, possibly even worse than you are currently having.
And things worked out for me
But things eventually got better for me.
There's a dozen people here
There are many people around who care about you.
And they're waiting for you
They are eager to see you join in.
It's your party, you can cry if you want to
You have the freedom to express your emotions in your own way.
What if I told you I could show you something
Have you ever considered the possibility that there might be something new and exciting for you?
What if I told you I could make you live
What if I said that I could help you really feel alive?
Follow my instruction, swim in the direction
Listen to what I have to say and head in the direction that I lead you.
Of my voice, hear my voice
Pay careful attention to what I'm saying.
You think that you've seen it all in your little ball
You believe that you have experienced everything there is to see from where you currently are.
But man you're wrong and she's been waiting
You are mistaken, and there is someone who has been eagerly anticipating your arrival.
Long and hard to kiss your head and hold your hands
She has been patiently waiting to express her love for you.
And hold you while you fall asleep, and
She wants to comfort you and be there for you when you need to rest.
bah
This is a nonsense word used for emphasis or rhythm.
CHORUS
This is the chorus, which repeats the same lyrics as before.
Contributed by Camilla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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