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.
Laundry Room
The Avett Brothers Lyrics
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Just a little longer
Stall your mother
Disregard your father's words
Close the laundry door
Tiptoe across the floor
Keep your clothes on
Teach me how to use
The love that people say you made
(Teach me how to use)
(The love that people say you made)
Stop your parents' car
I just saw a shooting star
We can wish upon it
We won't share the wish we made
But I can't keep no secrets
I wish that you would always stay
Last night I dreamt the whole night long
I woke with a head full of songs
I spent the whole day
I wrote 'em down, but it's a shame
(Teach me how to use, teach me how to use)
Tonight I'll burn the lyrics
'Cause every chorus was your name
(Teach me how to use, teach me how to use)
Break this tired old routine
(Break this tired old routine)
And this time don't make me leave
(And this time don't make me leave)
I am a breathing time machine
(I am a breathing time machine)
I'll take you all for a ride
(I'll take you all)
I am a breathing time machine
(I am a breathing time machine)
I'll take you all for a ride
(I'll take you all for a ride)
Break this tired old routine
(I am a breathing time machine)
And this time don't make me leave
(Leave)
The Avett Brothers' song "Laundry Room" is a beautiful ballad about young love - a tale of young love in which the couple seems to be so enamored by each other that they'd break every rule in the book just to be with each other. The lines "Don't push me out, just a little longer" and "Stall your mother, disregard your father's words" reveal how desperately the two lovers want to hold on to each other, and will go to great lengths to keep each other close. The line "Teach me how to use the love that people say you made" suggests that the two lovers want to learn from each other, and use the emotions they feel to create something beautiful.
The second verse speaks of the couple's dreams of a future together. They want to stop time and live in the moment. The line "Stop your parents' car, I just saw a shooting star, we can wish upon it, we won't share the wish we made" portrays a sense of pure happiness and spontaneity that the couple feels in each other's company. Even the singer's dream is filled with the melody of the girl's name.
The chorus talks of breaking the monotony of life and not letting go of each other. The lines "Tonight I'll burn the lyrics, 'cause every chorus was your name" signifies the deep connection that the singer feels with his lover.
Overall, the song is a beautifully written and performed piece of work that captures the essence of love and the desire to hold onto what you treasure most in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't push me out
I want to stay with you a little longer
Just a little longer
I don't want to leave you yet
Stall your mother
Delay her from making us part
Disregard your father's words
Ignore the opinion of others who don't know us
Close the laundry door
Let's have a private moment
Tiptoe across the floor
Let's be cautious not to wake anyone up
Keep your clothes on
Don't rush things, let's take it slow
I've got all that I can take
I am deeply in love with you
Teach me how to use
Help me understand
The love that people say you made
The love that everyone talks about between us
Stop your parents' car
Let's pause time for a little bit
I just saw a shooting star
I feel lucky to be with you right now
We can wish upon it
Let's make a dream come true
We won't share the wish we made
This is our moment and ours alone
But I can't keep no secrets
I want to share everything with you
I wish that you would always stay
I want you to be with me forever
Last night I dreamt the whole night long
I thought of you even in my sleep
I woke with a head full of songs
I woke up with a heart filled with love
I spent the whole day
I used my whole day
I wrote 'em down, but it's a shame
I wrote them all down but they can't compare to you
(Teach me how to use, teach me how to use)
(Help me understand, help me understand)
Tonight I'll burn the lyrics
I'll let go of everything except you
'Cause every chorus was your name
I sing of you and only you
Break this tired old routine
Let's break free from our usual patterns
(Break this tired old routine)
(Let's find something new and exciting)
And this time don't make me leave
I don't want to ever leave you
(And this time don't make me leave)
(Please stay with me)
I am a breathing time machine
I can transport us to another place and time
(I am a breathing time machine)
(I am here to share experiences with you)
I'll take you all for a ride
We will explore together
(I'll take you all for a ride)
(We will go on an adventure)
(Leave)
(Don't let me go)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robert Crawford, Scott Avett, Timothy Avett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
tornokthegreat
I caught the Avett Brothers at a blues festival, almost 10 years ago, in Clearwater Florida. This song played live, is one of my all time favorite live performances. The entire audience was bouncing to the rhythm. A beautiful experience.
Sandy Schmitz
I know this is an older song but I just recently found it. They have a plethora of songs to listen to. I love everything they do!!
Ari- Anna Jenkins
First time I heard this song was the first time I did shrooms. The dude's house we were at started freaking out so me and me and my friend drove around in their truck listening to this song.it was the most beautiful song I had ever heard. Everything around me was a rainbow this song makes me smile and reminds me of that day one of my fondest memories
Peggy Gibbons
Give up the SHROOMS! That kind of bullshit is not what this song or this group is about. Not even CLOSE!
julian white
To each his own my friend. I'm just glad he enjoys the song.
Jamie Ingels
Thats awesome! This song reminds me of my meth trip..... Sorta same deal😏
Hickory Stickery
@Peggy Gibbons shrooms are 4 dancing, avett= dancin
Monica
@Peggy Gibbons I highly doubt someone gets addicted to shrooms lol. They didn't say it's what the band advocates. They just shared an experience. Whether you're first time having sex or drugs or after a funeral of someone close to you-music is about YOUR experience.
shmadsta
The build-up in this song is perfect. Just perfect. And then the grand finale at the end, it's just..
TheShoutcastRadio
I literally cried the first time i heard the guitar solo part near the end of the song. Too perfect for words.