Before this, they were a hip-hop group with the single album Rock City and the EPy El Producto. After a 16 year hiatus, they released their sophomore album Wildflower (2016), which was followed by We Will Always Love You (2020).
2. A defunct American surf rock group
NOTE: The former band actually got their name from the latter, as The Avalanches' " Ski Surfin''" album was known to be their favorite album.
The Avalanches was an instrumental surf rock studio group, active in the 1960s, which included Billy Strange, Tommy Tedesco, David Gates (later of Bread) and Hal Blaine. In 1963 they recorded an LP Ski Surfin', which was re-released in 2007.
We Will Always Love You
The Avalanches Lyrics
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(And every day we're apart seems like a week)
(Oh, but I know you would love to hear when we first met)
(But every day we're apart seems like a week)
Since I saw you last there's been many a sunset
(You don't need to break it)
And every day we're apart seems like a week
Oh, but I know you would love to hear when we first met
(I don't even understand)
Every day were apart seems like a week
Draped in monotony
What's my life gotten me?
Hard to be glorious when two minds meet in the corner
And a story is being told
By me to you, take another hit, what else to do?
Think about leaving the house
But my fears aren't letting up
We'll always love you but, that's not my fault
We'll always love you but, that's not the point
(It's all our fault, and and it's on me you're in pain)
We always loved you
(We'll always love you but, that's not the point)
Night time, I'm fine dreaming of another life
Night time, I'm fine dreaming of another life
Night time, I'm fine dreaming of another life
(We'll always love you but, that's not the point)
Night time on fire dreaming of another life
Night time, I'm fine dreaming of another life
Night time, I'm fine dreaming of another life
Night time, I'm fine dreaming of another life
The lyrics to "We Will Always Love You" by The Avalanches contains a plethora of themes ranging from love and loss to the struggle for identity and individuality. The lyrics are reminiscing about the past and how everything has changed since the two lovers were last together. The opening lines, "Since I saw you last, there's been many a sunset, And every day we're apart seems like a week" express the distance between two people and how time seems to move slowly when they’re not together. The singer knows the other person would love to hear about the day they first met, but the fact that every day apart seems like a week reinforces their longing for each other.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the relationship is not the only thing that has changed. The singer is "Draped in monotony," and their life has lost its sense of glory. They’re telling a story to the other person and asking them to take another hit, emphasizing the inclination to avoid the problems and challenges they face. They're afraid to leave their house and confront their fears, which are consuming them. Then, the chorus "We'll always love you but, that's not my fault/We'll always love you but, that's not the point" suggests that something happened that led to the end of the relationship between the two, but the love they had for each other remains.
In the final section of the song, the lyrics express the singer's desire to escape their current reality by dreaming of a different life. They’re nocturnal, and at night, they can forget about their problems and embrace their desires. The repetition of the line "Night time, I'm fine dreaming of another life" shows that the singer is in a state of disillusionment, longing for something that they don't have.
Overall, the lyrics to "We Will Always Love You" encapsulate the yearning and nostalgia associated with love and loss while touching upon the difficulties of living in a world that seems to reject one's desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Since I saw you last there's been many a sunset
There has been a lot of time that has passed since I last saw you.
And every day we're apart seems like a week
The time apart from you feels like it drags on forever.
Oh, but I know you would love to hear when we first met
You would be interested in hearing about when we first met.
But every day we're apart seems like a week
Again, the time apart feels like it drags on forever.
Draped in monotony
Feeling bored, stuck in a rut.
What's my life gotten me?
Questioning the direction and purpose of one's life.
Hard to be glorious when two minds meet in the corner
It's difficult to feel triumphant or accomplished when two people only connect in a limited way.
And a story is being told
A tale is being recounted.
By me to you, take another hit, what else to do?
I'm telling you the story, but we might as well do something else to pass the time.
Think about leaving the house
Considering going outside or venturing out of one's comfort zone.
But my fears aren't letting up
Being held back by fear and anxiety.
We'll always love you but, that's not my fault
Despite any issues or problems that arise, we will always have love for you.
We'll always love you but, that's not the point
Even though we love you, there may be other, more pressing matters at hand.
It's all our fault, and it's on me you're in pain
There is a sense of guilt or responsibility for causing someone else's pain or suffering.
Night time, I'm fine dreaming of another life
At night, it's easier to imagine or dream of another existence.
Night time on fire dreaming of another life
There is a sense of passionate yearning for something different or better in the nighttime.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Szekeres, Anthony Diblasi, Devonte Hynes, Robert Chater, William Robinson
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@leooiler7873
LYRICS
[Intro: Smokey Robinson and The Miracles]
Since I saw you last, there's been many a sunset
And every day we're apart seems like a week
Oh, but I knew you belonged to him when we first met
But every day we're apart seems like a week
[Verse 1: Smokey Robinson and The Miracles & Blood Orange]
Since I saw you last, there's been many a sunset
You don't need to break it
And every day we're apart seems like a week
Gold is all you see
Oh, but I knew you belonged to him when we first met
I don't even understand
Every day we're apart seems like a week (Seems like a week)
[Verse 2: Blood Orange]
Draped in monotony
What's my life gotten me?
Hard to be glorious when two minds meet in the corner
And a story is being told
By me to you
Take another hit, what else to do?
Think about leaving the house
But my fears aren't letting up
[Chorus: The Roches, Blood Orange & Both]
We'll always love you but
That's not my fault
We'll always love you (We'll always love you) but
That's not the point
It's all our fault every time you hear me pay
We always loved you
[Outro: Blood Orange & The Roches]
(We'll always love you but that's not the point)
Night time, on fire, dreaming of another life
Night time, on fire, dreaming of another life
Night time, on fire, dreaming of another life
(We'll always love you but that's not the point)
Night time, on fire, dreaming of another life
Night time, on fire, dreaming of another life
Night time, on fire, dreaming of another life
Night time, on fire, dreaming of another life
@Sputnikswthrtx
(Since I saw you last there's been many a sunset)
(And every day we're apart seems like a week)
(Oh, but I knew you belonged to him when we first met)
(But every day we're apart seems like a week)
Since I saw you last there's been many a sunset
(You don't need to break it)
And every day we're apart seems like a week
(Gold is all you see)
Oh, but I knew you belonged to him when we first met
(I don't even understand)
Every day we're apart seems like a week
Draped in monotony
What's my life gotten me?
Hard to be glorious when two minds meet in the corner
And a story is being told
By me to you, take another hit, what else to do?
Think about leaving the house
But my fears aren't letting up
We'll always love you but, that's not my fault
We'll always love you but, that's not the point
(It's all our fault and they tell me you look pale)
We always loved you
(We'll always love you but, that's not the point)
Night time, I'm fine dreaming of another life
Night time, I'm fine dreaming of another life
Night time, I'm fine dreaming of another life
(We'll always love you but, that's not the point)
Night time, I'm fine dreaming of another life
Night time, I'm fine dreaming of another life
Night time, I'm fine dreaming of another life
@joel.rundle
I first heard this the day my first daughter was born who was very ill and didn’t make it. Strangely, as someone who’s always found it very difficult to connect with emotional scenarios, this song really helped guide me through the feelings, was oddly grounding and, even deeper, so did the original song the Avalanches sampled (Hammond Song by The Roches), which I subsequently looked up. This is the first time I’ve listened to it since then (Dec 2020) as I was scared of feeling that way again but it felt like an old friend. Thanks guys, this track will always be special to me.
@daytondrake8470
Thanks for sharing ❤ hope life leads you to new amazing things
@altvibr
this song hit me as soon as I peaked on Acid, the whole night I just heard "we will always love you" echoing and pulsating from the walls.
@hawkedoe6442
I began to cry as I read the end of your comment. I know this feeling. I will always love you all.
@henriquejadjischi2719
eae cheed
@brianblanchfield1186
Hammond song - The Roches….FYI in case you’re wondering, beautiful track 👌
@MapleMilk
The Avalanches are something else man
They know how to make a man cry while dancing
That's all I ask for in a good musical project
@channelspell
This is it right here, truth
@rarevinnie593
The Weeknd has that formula aswell.
@heylookitsrandy
Yo, you are everywhere lmaooo
I wont blame you tho, you got great tastes, I just got into The Avalanches just recently myself.