The Cairo Gang has toured w/ Beth Orton & was a guest on the Will Oldhem album "The Letting Go" recorded in Reykjavík, Iceland
While there's nothing new about the Cairo Gang's debut full-length, none of it sounds canned or dated either. How do they make oft-cited influences sound fresh? Long answer: The Cairo Gang take the instrumentation of gentle British 70's folk with the free-form composition and detached, beard-stroking vibe of post-rock, all executed with the fidelity and humility of homespun indie rock. Short answer: The Cairo Gang cuts across musical movements of several years' span to create music sounding distinctly out of time.
Me And You
The Cairo Gang Lyrics
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For years in my pocket where no-one could see.
How can I change the way that I felt?
I slipped the paper in the pocket of somebody else.
Won't you teach me to bear you?
Someone with matches; someone with bronze;
Someone with blue eyes to gaze upon.
The story you had given to me.
Won't you teach me to bear you?
I want to read you a life of parties and wisdom,
Of care and explosions and wild summer eves...but my hands are empty,
And my throat cracked and drawn,
Because I gave away the name you gave to me.
Yes I sang away the name you gave to me.
The lyrics to The Cairo Gang's "Me And You" delve into the complex emotions and regret that come with losing a connection with someone special. The opening lines describe a poignant moment where the singer receives a paper with the other person's name on it, symbolizing a personal and intimate gesture. Despite keeping it close for years, the singer struggles with their feelings and ultimately makes a decision that leads to regret. By slipping the paper into someone else's pocket, they metaphorically let go of the connection they had with the other person.
The chorus echoes a plea for guidance and understanding from the person whose name was given away. The mention of "someone with matches; someone with bronze; someone with blue eyes to gaze upon" hints at the longing for qualities or attributes that were cherished in the other person. The singer yearns for a deeper connection and understanding of the other person's life story, indicating a desire for closeness and intimacy that was lost when they let go of the paper with the name.
The lyrics continue to reflect on the missed opportunity to explore the depth of the other person's experiences and the regret of giving away something meaningful. The singer expresses a desire to learn from the other person, to be able to appreciate and cherish the life they have lived. The mention of "parties and wisdom, care and explosions and wild summer eves" speaks to a life full of varied experiences and emotions that the singer now feels disconnected from.
The closing lines capture the weight of the regret and the loss of connection as the singer realizes the consequences of their actions. The act of singing away the name symbolizes a finality and irreversible separation from the other person. The imagery of empty hands and a cracked throat suggests a sense of emptiness and longing for what was lost. Overall, the lyrics of "Me And You" by The Cairo Gang convey the pain of missed chances, the yearning for connection, and the emotional toll of losing someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
You wrote your name on a paper and gave it to me;
You trusted me with a piece of yourself, a part of your identity.
For years in my pocket where no-one could see.
I kept your name close to me, hidden from the world.
How can I change the way that I felt?
I couldn't alter my emotions towards you.
I slipped the paper in the pocket of somebody else.
I passed on your name to someone else, betraying your trust.
Won't you teach me to bear you?
Can you show me how to carry the weight of your memory?
Someone with matches; someone with bronze;
I seek someone who can ignite a fire within me, who is solid and strong.
Someone with blue eyes to gaze upon.
I long for someone with captivating eyes to look at me.
Your name, your whole story, your whole life to see.
I yearn to know everything about you, to understand your essence.
The story you had given to me.
The narrative you shared with me, the part of yourself you entrusted me with.
Won't you teach me to bear you?
Can you guide me on how to carry the burden of losing you?
I want to read you a life of parties and wisdom,
I desire to experience the joy and knowledge in your life story.
Of care and explosions and wild summer eves...but my hands are empty,
Of love, excitement, and memorable summer nights...but I am left with nothing.
And my throat cracked and drawn,
My voice is hoarse and strained from the regret and longing.
Because I gave away the name you gave to me.
I lost the identity you entrusted me with by revealing it to others.
Yes I sang away the name you gave to me.
I betrayed your trust by sharing and singing the name you gave me to others.
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