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.
3. IDM project of Ben Edwards & Douglas Benford. Their releases:
Wooden Sweets (CD, 2000)
Duckshelf / Interview (7", Expanding 2001)
Europe On Horseback (CD, BiP_HOp 2001)
Furlines (2xCD, BiP_HOp 2003)
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 Emotions Are Blinding
Tennis Lyrics
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So but can't you understand
Binary opposition
Hits me like a divine plan
I get hysterical, oh oh
It's empirical, oh yeah
I get hysterical, oh oh
My emotions, they are blinding
This is one night I can't go on surviving
Tell me one truth worth confiding
Baby, don't you know that my love is binding
My emotions, they are blinding
This is one night I can't go on surviving
Strike me like a sacred vision
If the night goes exactly as planned
I'll be giving all my attention
To the world's most interesting man
I'm just a vehicle, oh oh
For the material, oh yeah
I'm just a vehicle
And I won't be back again
My emotions, they are blinding
This is one night I can't go on surviving
Tell me one truth worth confiding
Baby, don't you know that my love is binding?
My emotions, they are blinding
This is one night I can't go on surviving
Tell me one truth worth confiding
Baby, don't you know that my love is binding?
It's metaphorical
For the categorical
It's metaphorical
For the categorical
I get hysterical
It's empirical
I get hysterical
These lyrics from Tennis's song "My Emotions Are Blinding" explore themes of femininity, the influence of emotions, and the desire for love and connection.
The opening lines suggest that women are more connected to nature, implying a closer relationship with their emotions. The use of the phrase "binary opposition" suggests a contrast between two opposing forces, possibly representing the clash between reason and emotions. This opposition is described as hitting the singer like a divine plan, highlighting its profound impact.
The chorus expresses the overwhelming nature of the singer's emotions. The word "hysterical" conveys a loss of control, while "empirical" suggests that this experience is based on evidence and observation. The repetition of these phrases emphasizes the intensity of the emotions.
The following verses continue to explore the singer's emotional state. They express how the strong emotions blind the singer, making it difficult for them to navigate their current situation. The repetition of the line "This is one night I can't go on surviving" suggests a sense of urgency or desperation.
The lyrics also introduce the idea of a potentially transformative experience. The lines "Strike me like a sacred vision" imply a significant event or encounter. The singer expresses their willingness to divert their attention to someone they find fascinating, describing them as the "world's most interesting man." This suggests a desire for a deep connection or romantic relationship.
The lines "I'm just a vehicle" suggest that the singer feels like they are merely a vessel or instrument for someone or something else. This implies a lack of agency or control over their own emotions and experiences. The phrase "material" could refer to worldly or materialistic desires, highlighting a sense of dissatisfaction or emptiness.
The closing lines bring back the chorus and highlight both the metaphorical and empirical aspects of the singer's emotional state. The repetition of "hysterical" and "empirical" underscores the intensity and authenticity of the emotions discussed throughout the song.
Overall, these lyrics delve into themes of femininity, emotional overwhelm, and the search for genuine connection. The singer grapples with their own emotions, feeling both blinded and bound by them.
Line by Line Meaning
Women are much closer to nature
Women have a deep connection and understanding of the natural world
So but can't you understand
But why can't you comprehend this fact?
Binary opposition
The contrast between two opposing ideas or concepts
Hits me like a divine plan
It impacts me with a force and purpose that feels divinely orchestrated
I get hysterical, oh oh
I become overwhelmed with intense emotions
It's empirical, oh yeah
It's based on direct observation or experience
My emotions, they are blinding
My feelings are so overpowering that they obstruct my rational thinking
This is one night I can't go on surviving
This particular moment is too challenging for me to endure
Tell me one truth worth confiding
Reveal to me a meaningful and trustworthy secret
Baby, don't you know that my love is binding
Darling, don't you understand that my love is strong and unbreakable
Strike me like a sacred vision
Affect me deeply and profoundly, like a divine revelation
If the night goes exactly as planned
If everything unfolds according to the predetermined expectations for the night
I'll be giving all my attention
I'll be fully focused and attentive
To the world's most interesting man
To the person who captivates and intrigues me the most
I'm just a vehicle, oh oh
I'm merely a medium or vessel for something greater
For the material, oh yeah
For the physical world and its tangible aspects
And I won't be back again
And I won't return or repeat this experience
It's metaphorical
It's symbolic or representative
For the categorical
For the absolute or definite
I get hysterical
I become overwhelmed with intense emotions
It's empirical
It's based on direct observation or experience
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alaina Moore, Patrick Riley
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@veronicamierezgonzalez9224
[Verse 1]
Women are much closer to nature
So but can't you understand
Binary opposition
Hits me like a divine plan
[Pre-Chorus]
I get hysterical, oh oh
It's empirical, oh yeah
I get hysterical, oh oh
It's empirical, oh yeah
[Chorus]
My emotions, they are blinding
This is one night I can't go on surviving
Tell me one truth worth confiding
Baby, don't you know that my love is binding
My emotions, they are blinding
This is one night I can't go on surviving
[Verse 2]
Strike me like a sacred vision
If the night goes exactly as planned
I'll be giving all my attention
To the world's most interesting man
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm just a vehicle, oh oh
For the material, oh yeah
I'm just a vehicle
And I won't be back again
[Chorus]
My emotions, they are blinding
This is one night I can't go on surviving
Tell me one truth worth confiding
Baby, don't you know that my love is binding?
My emotions, they are blinding
This is one night I can't go on surviving
Tell me one truth worth confiding
Baby, don't you know that my love is binding?
[Outro]
It's metaphorical
For the categorical
It's metaphorical
For the categorical
I get hysterical
It's empirical
I get hysterical
@DIANAPRINCEOFDARKNESS
I love how sometimes their music sounds 70s, other times modern, and then sometimes like a lost Madonna track.
@alisonfisher1877
DIANA PRINCE of DARKNESS yeah I’ve always thought if David Lynch and Madonna had a love child, hahaha
@SittingBlue96
I literally was thinking today, "So this is what Madonna's mom probably sounded like."
@erikizik5837
Ur moms a lost Madonna track. 😅
@Synesthete1111
Mixed with Gwen Stefani
@DagobahDave
Like Madonna if Madonna had graduated with perfect grades.
@sungyultaylor1354
Tennis deserves 200 million more fans than they have and 100 times more credit than they get. They are ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT + GENUINELY UBER TALENTED. Their 70's style music puts me in that magical space EVERY DAMN TIME.
@counterpuncher01
Like you, Tennis is my fav band EVER...here is a song I wrote for Patrick and Alaina...I think you may be one fan who loves them as much as I "LOVEBALL"
https://youtu.be/K6VN7z-4vHg
@veronicamierezgonzalez9224
[Verse 1]
Women are much closer to nature
So but can't you understand
Binary opposition
Hits me like a divine plan
[Pre-Chorus]
I get hysterical, oh oh
It's empirical, oh yeah
I get hysterical, oh oh
It's empirical, oh yeah
[Chorus]
My emotions, they are blinding
This is one night I can't go on surviving
Tell me one truth worth confiding
Baby, don't you know that my love is binding
My emotions, they are blinding
This is one night I can't go on surviving
[Verse 2]
Strike me like a sacred vision
If the night goes exactly as planned
I'll be giving all my attention
To the world's most interesting man
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm just a vehicle, oh oh
For the material, oh yeah
I'm just a vehicle
And I won't be back again
[Chorus]
My emotions, they are blinding
This is one night I can't go on surviving
Tell me one truth worth confiding
Baby, don't you know that my love is binding?
My emotions, they are blinding
This is one night I can't go on surviving
Tell me one truth worth confiding
Baby, don't you know that my love is binding?
[Outro]
It's metaphorical
For the categorical
It's metaphorical
For the categorical
I get hysterical
It's empirical
I get hysterical
@alexbutler9343
this like the straight people anthem