Their live performances, generally at smaller venues, showcase their use of three-part harmony and southern rock feel, and are admired for being intense, energetic, and soulful. The Avetts have been picking up steam opening for Dave Matthews Band and playing SXSW and Newport Folk Festival.
If It's The Beaches
The Avett Brothers Lyrics
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'Cause that's the worst news I could hear
I swear that I will
Do my best to be here just the way you like it
Even though it's hard to hide
Push my feelings all aside
I will rearrange my plans and change for you
That's the first thing I would do
I swear that I would
Do my best to follow through
Come up with a master plan
A homerun hit, a winning stand
A guarantee and not a promise
That I'll never let your love slip from my hands
If it's the beaches
If it's the beaches' sands you want
Then you will have them
If it's the mountains' bending rivers
Then you will have them
If it's the wish to run away
Then I will grant it
Take whatever what you think of
While I go gas up the truck
Pack the old love letters up
We will read them when we forget why we left here
The song "If It's The Beaches" by The Avett Brothers is a love song about a man who is willing to change his plans and rearrange his life for the woman he loves. The opening lines of the song are a plea, almost a prayer, not to say that the relationship is over, because the prospect of losing the love of his life is the worst news he could ever receive. He promises to do his best to be what she wants, even though itās hard to hide his true feelings. He's willing to rearrange his plans and life plans and make things work for both of them.
The second verse sees the singer showing regret for not following through in the past, hence if he could go back in time, the first thing he would do is to make sure that he follows through. He wants to make sure that he never loses her love and wants to come up with a master plan or something that will help him win the relationship with her. He promises not to let her love slip from his hands.
The chorus is a plea by the singer for the woman he loves to tell him what she wants so he can have it for her. Whether it's beaches or mountains or to run away, he would grant it just to make her happy. He wants to make things work and says that they can read the old love letters to remind them why they fell in love in the first place.
Overall, the song is a moving declaration of love and a reminder of the importance of working on a relationship to keep love alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't say it's over
Please don't tell me this is the end
'Cause that's the worst news I could hear
Hearing that it's over would be devastating for me
I swear that I will
I promise to
Do my best to be here just the way you like it
I'll try my hardest to be the person you want me to be
Even though it's hard to hide
Even though it's difficult for me to keep my feelings inside
Push my feelings all aside
I'll shove my own emotions aside
I will rearrange my plans and change for you
I will make adjustments to my life for you
If I could go back
If I could revisit the past
That's the first thing I would do
The very first thing I'd do is make a change
I swear that I would
I promise that I really would
Do my best to follow through
Try hard to do everything I can to make it right
Come up with a master plan
Devise a foolproof strategy
A homerun hit, a winning stand
Make sure it's a huge success
A guarantee and not a promise
Offer a sure thing, not just an assurance
That I'll never let your love slip from my hands
I'll make sure I don't lose your love
If it's the beaches
If it's the seashore you want
If it's the beaches' sands you want
You'll have all the sandy beaches you desire
Then you will have them
I'll make sure you get them
If it's the mountains' bending rivers
If you want the majestic landscape of mountains and winding rivers
Then you will have them
You shall have them
If it's the wish to run away
If escaping is what you need/want
Then I will grant it
I'll allow it to happen
Take whatever what you think of
Bring anything that comes to mind
While I go gas up the truck
I'll fill up our vehicle with fuel
Pack the old love letters up
Get the old notes and messages we wrote to each other
We will read them when we forget why we left here
We'll read them when we start to forget why we ran away
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management
Written by: SCOTT YANCEY AVETT, TIMOTHY SETH AVETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bigben1822
Don't say it's over
Cause that's the worst news I could hear I swear that I will
Do my best to be here just the way you like it
Even though its hard to hide
Push my feelings all aside
I will rearrange my plans and change for you
If I could go back
That's the first thing I would do I swear that I would
Do my best to folow through
Come up with a master plan
A homerun hit, a winning stand
A gaurantee and not a promise
That I'll never let your love slip from my hands
If it's the beaches
If it's the beaches' sands you want
Then you will have them
If it's the mountains' bending rivers
Then you will have them
If it's the wish to run away
Then I will grant it
Take whatever what you think of
While I go gas up the truck
Pack the old love letters up
We will read them when we forget why we left here
@10thLegion
Man still got this playing in 2024. Brings me back.
@TWet3726
This song is PAINFULLY beautiful.
@chaseashby8963
I couldn't agree more
@CMBuzbee
This songā¦ š It isnāt always about romantic love. Itās about the love we wish we had given. Follow through, check up, be present. This song breaks my heart. If only I had. I miss him.
@nathanketsdever3150
The entire Avett Brothers collection tells an emotional story which few bands can compare to, with honesty that feels like you're reading out of their journal. However, three songs from the Avetts stay with me in ways that others can't fully:
1) Through My Prayers
2) Father's First Spring
3) If it's the Beaches
Each of these truly grabs the listener by the heart and soul.
@tinapremak7306
It was the last concert I saw before Covid hit and
What a show! In the heart of the city on a beautiful fall night- strange thing was there was something in the air, and I couldnāt put my finger on it. Something was coming. I am no clairvoyant or anything like that, but it just felt strange. But yeah, that was great. I hope to see them again soon.
@skidmarkymark
There are many of us that hold this song very close to our hearts. It is poignant, lyrically dynamic and quite powerful. It is far from boring. Boring doesn't bring a swell of emotion. It doesn't evoke tears. Boring can't turn a jilted heart back. This song is a masterpiece. That's not an opinion... it's a fact
@naomimears-hy2vw
Facts well said Friend
@JackieYoungblood-fb3ol
He loves her. And wants to make her happy.
Beautiful song
@googly00
The Avett Brothers have been one of my favorite bands for a really long time. Writing something like this has always been a dream of mine.