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.
There other artists with the same name:
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.
South Carolina
Tennis Lyrics
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White pine and hemlock all seem to know
The tidal sweep through your southern marsh
The squall last night seemed a little harsh
Your little island lees give us shelter from the seas
Oh no, what was that, a no-ce-um attack
The sun is sinking awfully fast
Can we make it last
Can we make it last
South Carolina really makes a man
If The South can't do it then no one can
The morning breeze is my favorite part
Carry South Carolina deep in my heart
We'll make a family in the quiet country
You and me, in simplicity
The lyrics of Tennis's song South Carolina evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for a place filled with natural beauty and simplicity. The opening line draws attention to the Cypress trees, which are commonly found in swamps and marshes in the southern part of the state. This is followed by a reference to the White Pine and Hemlock trees, which typically grow in the northern part of the state. The singer acknowledges the tidal sweep and harsh squall of the southern marsh, highlighting the unpredictable and sometimes dangerous nature of the environment.
Despite the challenges posed by nature, South Carolina's charm is not lost on the singer. The "little island lees" offer shelter from the rough seas, and the morning breeze is a favorite part of the day. The singer expresses a desire to make a family in the quiet country and carry South Carolina deep in their heart.
The last stanza speaks to the resilience and pride of the southern spirit. The line "South Carolina really makes a man" suggests that the state's rugged landscape and unique culture toughens one's character. The South is known for its hospitality and down-home values, and the singer suggests that this is a trait that cannot be replicated elsewhere. The final lines encourage the listener to move forward into the future, but to hold onto the memories and lessons of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
South Carolina where the Cypress grow
South Carolina, a location where cypress trees grow prominently.
White pine and hemlock all seem to know
The surrounding pine and hemlock trees in the area appear to be familiar with the environment.
The tidal sweep through your southern marsh
The tidal flow through the marshy southern area of South Carolina.
The squall last night seemed a little harsh
A storm from the previous night seemed a bit intense.
Your little island lees give us shelter from the seas
Islands around South Carolina protect people from rough ocean waters.
Oh no, what was that, a no-ce-um attack
A sudden attack of no-see-ums, a type of small biting insect.
The sun is sinking awfully fast
The sun appears to be setting quickly.
Can we make it last
Is it possible to hold onto this moment for longer?
We can't move on by looking back
We can't progress in life by constantly dwelling on the past.
South Carolina really makes a man
The state of South Carolina can really shape a person.
If The South can't do it then no one can
If the southern region of America can't accomplish something, then it is unlikely it can be done by anyone.
The morning breeze is my favorite part
The morning wind is particularly enjoyable.
Carry South Carolina deep in my heart
Hold South Carolina closely and meaningfully in one's heart.
We'll make a family in the quiet country
We will settle down and start a family in a tranquil, rural setting.
You and me, in simplicity
Together, leading an uncomplicated lifestyle.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alaina Moore-Riley, Patrick Riley
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Joe LaRiccia
This song just oozes the good feeling of sunshine on a cool summer morning...
Alchemystic
Totally mesmerizing, awesome choice of reels to go along with the music. I loved this song already and now I love it even more
Diego Mora
This song should have more views
Igi Vup
I first heard of Tennis by listening to NPR one morning. They were featured that morning which was probably 7 or 8 years ago. I wonder if they are still making music.
Cyndi Oliveira
They are! Take a look at their Instagram
kidkruschev
They do! It sounds a bit different than their first album. Cape Dory is a masterpiece but their following albums still have some feelings of Cape Dory in it
hameck21
im hunting this record, love this version the most
Fire Talk
the og
Perry Deu
Lovely song
John Williams
Great song but not sure what's up with the detuned sounding guitar which IMHO
is quite different from the sublime guitar track on the studio version