Rising from the ashes of Pretty Girls Make Graves after its disbandment in 2007, former PGMG-member Derek Fudesco teamed up with Pete Quirk (of Hint Hint) and Marty Lund (of Cobra High) and began playing in the Seattle area. Soon after the band's conception, The Cave Singers signed with Matador Records on June 11, 2007. The band spent time recording in Vancouver with music engineer Colin Stewart, who quickly produced the band's first full-length LP. Before releasing The Cave Singers' debut album, Invitation Songs, the band released the limited edition pre-release 7" "Seeds Of Night" including the b side "After The First Baptism" on August 2, 2007. A month later, Invitation Songs was released on September 25, 2007 and met with critical acclaim. The second single from Invitation Songs, "Dancing On Our Graves", was released on February 25, 2008.
On 18th August, The Cave Singers released their second album 'Welcome Joy', featuring guest appearances from Amber and Ashley Webber from Lightning Dust. Matador Records gave away a free download of one of the new tracks, 'Beach House' to fans.
* Pete Quirk – vocals, guitar, melodica, harmonica
* Derek Fudesco – guitar, bass pedals
* Marty Lund – drums, guitar
Discography
Albums
* Invitation Songs - Matador (2007)
* Welcome Joy - Matador (2009)
* No Witch - Matador (2011)
Singles
* "Seeds Of Night" - Matador (2007)
* "Dancing On Our Graves" - Matador (2008)
It's a Crime
The Cave Singers Lyrics
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Oh, dripping down, drinking that, wanting that
She’s singing hang your passion, boy, got you nailed down
Sweet drop in the team of, of your how
What made this era special cold?
Ain’t enough newspapers to let you go
It’s a crime
They feed her fear
Got further, getting nervous
Walking crying in the thunder time
Gave it to her, standing in the cold and finally get your thoughts
It’s a crime, baby, no
Standing in the cold and finally get your thoughts
In that era, didn’t you ever fear
Rolling through the high school, get on those new wheels, roam
Dee Dee wants to know I’ll watch you flow
They feed her fear
Got further, getting nervous
Walking crying in the thunder time
Gave it to her, standing in the cold and finally get your thoughts
It’s a crime, baby, no
Standing in the cold and finally get your thoughts
Had a cold house, I never knew
Why do we do
Had a cold house, I never knew
Why do we do
Had a cold house, I never knew
Why
The lyrics to The Cave Singers' song "It's a Crime" are enigmatic and open to interpretation. The song's imagery paints a picture of someone who is struggling to cope with their own desires and fears. The opening lines suggest that the singer is alone in a room, possibly reflecting on their own life. The lines "dripping down, drinking that, wanting that" are unclear but could be interpreted as the singer being consumed by their own desires or possibly indulging in alcohol or drugs to escape their problems.
The next few lines mention a girl singing about nailing someone's passion down, adding to the idea that the singer is struggling with their own overwhelming desires. The chorus, "ain’t enough newspapers to let you go, it's a crime," suggests that the singer is feeling trapped and unable to escape their current situation, whether it be their own emotions or some external force.
Further into the song, the lines "Dee Dee wants to know I’ll watch you flow, they feed her fear, got further, getting nervous" add to the tension and unease present in the song. The singer seems to be facing some sort of scrutiny or judgment from others, possibly fueling their own anxiety.
Overall, the lyrics to "It's a Crime" are emotive and relatable, touching on themes of desire, fear, and feeling trapped or stuck. The exact meaning of the lyrics may be open to interpretation, but the powerful imagery and evocative language used make it a standout track from The Cave Singers' discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Here you are, in the room to meet your own
You're alone in this room, searching for something within yourself.
Oh, dripping down, drinking that, wanting that
You're feeling a strong desire that's overwhelming and intoxicating.
She’s singing hang your passion, boy, got you nailed down
Someone is encouraging you to express your passion, but it's making you feel trapped and unfulfilled.
Sweet drop in the team of, of your how
You're forming a connection with someone or something, but you're not sure how to handle it.
What made this era special cold?
You're reflecting on a past time that was significant but also difficult and isolating.
Ain’t enough newspapers to let you go
There's no easy way to escape your current situation or feelings.
It’s a crime
The situation you're in feels wrong or unjust.
Dee Dee wants to know I’ll watch you flow
Someone named Dee Dee is curious about you and is observing your actions.
They feed her fear
There are others who are actively fueling someone's fear and anxiety.
Got further, getting nervous
You're pushing yourself harder and moving forward, but it's causing more anxiety.
Walking crying in the thunder time
You're feeling emotional and unfocused during a tumultuous time.
Gave it to her, standing in the cold and finally get your thoughts
You're being open and honest with someone, even if it's uncomfortable, and it's helping you gain clarity.
It’s a crime, baby, no
The situation you're in is unfair and unjust, and it's hurting you.
Standing in the cold and finally get your thoughts
You're feeling exposed and vulnerable, but it's helping you sort out your thoughts and emotions.
In that era, didn’t you ever fear
You're reflecting on a past time and questioning if you ever felt afraid back then.
Rolling through the high school, get on those new wheels, roam
You're reminiscing about your teenage years and the freedom you felt when you could explore and go anywhere on your bike or in your car.
Had a cold house, I never knew
You had a home, but it felt emotionally distant and uncaring.
Why do we do
You're questioning the reasons for our actions and behaviors.
Had a cold house, I never knew
You had a home, but it felt emotionally distant and uncaring.
Why do we do
You're questioning the reasons for our actions and behaviors.
Had a cold house, I never knew
You had a home, but it felt emotionally distant and uncaring.
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