The idea for the project began one day a couple of years ago when Alaina made fun of Patrick for playing tennis in college. A year later the two fled their hometown Denver to spend eight months sailing and exploring the North Atlantic coast. During their adventures they began writing music together documenting their experiences. The Longboat Pass Songfacts reports that the pair eventually recorded their songs. The resulting album, Cape Dory, is about their time on the seas, the majority of the tracks being about the difficulties they experienced during their trip.
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2. Australian Indie band containing two brothers, two cousins and a mystery bass player. Tennis have left the halcyon days of art school behind in pursuit of the perfect musical storm. Tennis played their first gig at a strip club in Surry Hills circa ’06, simultaneously debuting in Sydney’s indie and adult entertainment scenes.
Pursuing the former rather than the latter, Tennis have since graced the stages of many more credible venues, supporting the likes of; Matt & Kim(USA), The Ruby Suns(NZ), Wolf and Cub, Children Collide, Lost Valentinos, Tame Impala and The Holidays. Their colliding beats, wild rhythms, melodic vocals and stark atmospheres meld into a festive music de force driving listeners into a sweaty rapture.
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Wooden Sweets (CD, 2000)
Duckshelf / Interview (7", Expanding 2001)
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4. A now-defunct alternative pop/punk band from New York consisting of singer/guitarist Greg Tuohey, bassist Kris Bauman, and drummer Jochen Rueckert.
My Better Self
Tennis Lyrics
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That meaning comes and goes
What is it made?
I do not know
But meaning comes and it goes
Each and every portent
Of bitter substance spent
You seem to lose what I've meant
If I don't use words
Then each sound goes unheard
Utterly senseless without nouns and verbs
Symbols suggest they are fit to possess
A purposely function
That cannot be met
Those who created know
Air is in man and blow
Only the value given shows
That meaning comes and goes
My better self still knows
That meaning comes and goes
What is it made?
I do not know
But meaning comes and it goes
If I don't use words
Then each sound goes unheard
Utterly senseless without nouns and verbs
But symbols suggest they are fit to possess
A purposely function
That cannot be met
If I don't use words
Then each sound goes unheard
Utterly senseless without nouns and verbs
But symbols suggest they are fit to possess
A purposely function
That cannot be met
My better self still knows
That meaning comes and goes
What is it made?
I do not know
But meaning comes and goes
The lyrics of Tennis's song My Better Self convey a sense of uncertainty and confusion about the nature of meaning. The phrase "My better self still knows" suggests that the singer is aware that meaning is a fleeting and changing thing, but is perhaps struggling to understand or articulate exactly what it is. The repetition of the line "What is it made? I do not know" reinforces this sense of uncertainty and mystery.
The second verse explores the challenge of communication when it comes to meaning. Despite the singer's efforts, the listener "seems to lose what I've meant." The lyrics suggest that words alone may not be enough to convey the fullness of meaning, and that symbols and other forms of expression may be necessary. This is reflected in the lines "Utterly senseless without nouns and verbs / Symbols suggest they are fit to possess / A purposely function / That cannot be met."
Overall, the song seems to grapple with the idea that meaning is difficult to pin down, and that our efforts to communicate it may always fall short.
Line by Line Meaning
My better self still knows
Despite the changes and variations that meaning has gone through, my higher self is still aware and knowledgeable about it.
That meaning comes and goes
Meaning is a concept that fluctuates and is inconstant in its existence.
What is it made?
The origins and composition of meaning are unknown and uncertain.
I do not know
The artist lacks comprehension and clarity concerning the essence of meaning.
But meaning comes and it goes
Despite the lack of understanding, the artist acknowledges that meaning is not a stable concept and is always changing.
Each and every portent
Every sign or indication that suggests a future event or situation.
Of bitter substance spent
Despite the effort invested and the negative experiences endured, the result is still not satisfying.
Despite the effort I have planned
Even with intentional and well-thought-out actions taken, the outcome is still not ideal.
You seem to lose what I've meant
The message that the artist intended to convey is not being received or understood by the intended audience.
If I don't use words
The absence of language and speech makes communication and expression impossible.
Then each sound goes unheard
Without words, any noise or sound being produced becomes meaningless and insignificant.
Utterly senseless without nouns and verbs
Language is necessary to give meaning and significance to any thought or idea.
Symbols suggest they are fit to possess
Symbols and images potentially have the ability to communicate meaning without the use of language.
A purposely function
Symbols and images are designed to serve a specific and intentional purpose.
That cannot be met
Despite their purpose, symbols and images may not be able to fully convey the intended message.
Those who created know
The originators and creators of a concept have a deeper understanding and knowledge of it.
Air is in man and blow
Life and the essence of being is within every human and can be expressed and communicated through breath and speech.
Only the value given shows
The importance and meaning of something is only revealed through the significance given to it.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alaina Moore-Riley, Patrick Riley
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My better self still knows
That meaning comes and goes
What is innate I do not know
But meaning comes and it goes
Each and every attempt
A bit of substance spent
Despite the effort I have lent
You seem to lose what I meant
If I don't use words then each sound goes unheard
Utterly senseless without nouns and verbs
But symbols suggest they are fit to posses
A purpose and function that cannot be met
Those who create it know
There is an ebb and flow
Of neither value given shows
That meaning comes and goes
My better self still knows
That meaning comes and goes
What is innate I do not know
But meaning comes and it goes
If I don't use words then each sound goes unheard
Utterly senseless without nouns and verbs
But symbols suggest they are fit to posses
A purpose and function that cannot be met
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My better self still knows
That meaning comes and goes
What is innate I do not know
But meaning comes and it goes
@elimaeby6334
They used to come to my city all the time when they were first starting out, and she could not be a lovelier person. She would stay after shows to meet and talk to fans, have a drink with us. I will always root for them. They're amazing, musically and as human beings.
@BobTheHilkin710
Look how far they've come now
@magnificent_music_
What city
@Joseph-nh6in
@@magnificent_music_ Denver
@logoutyaphone
thats exactly how they come off from their music, they deserve so much success n recognition!
@BHMRmapache_ancestral_B5889
Wow
@hollythornell5262
Those background dancers didn’t have to go that hard, but they did, they did it for us.
@georgechristiansen6785
And we thank them!
@shlidgn90
They make the video!
@jesuschrist4515
I am 6ft 275 with a gnarly ass beard and I will be doing these dances in the grocery store fully owning it.