The Felice Brothers are a folk rock/country rock band from upstate New York… Read Full Bio ↴The Felice Brothers are a folk rock/country rock band from upstate New York founded in 2006. The band comprises five main members: Ian Felice (lead vocals, guitar, piano), David Turbeville (drums, vocals), James Felice (accordion, piano, organ), and Christmas (bass), previously a traveling dice player. They have been joined by Farley, a washboard player and fiddler, and others who at times had a horn section to the band. The brothers are from the Catskill Mountains of New York. They hail from Palenville, NY, twenty minutes from Woodstock.

The brothers began playing together on Sunday afternoons at their father's barbecues but the band started when they moved to a little apartment in Brooklyn and began to play at the Subway stations near 42nd. Street and Union Square in Greenwich Village.

They released their debut album Through These Reins and Gone in 2006 and in 2007 they got a deal with Loose Music in Europe. Through These Reins and Gone made it onto Radio Woodstock WDST's top 25 albums of 2006. The Felice Brothers have played at Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble in Woodstock, NY, toured with Bright Eyes played at the 2008 Clearwater Festival, and Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN.

Glory glory
The Felice Brothers Lyrics

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Glory glory, hallelujah
Since I laid my burden down

I'm gonna shake the hands of angels
Since I laid my burden down

Glory glory, hallelujah
Since I laid my burden down

No more sickness, no more sorrow
Since I laid my burden down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Felice Brothers's song "Glory Glory" seem to be rooted in blues and gospel music. The first verse speaks of the burden of life and how it seems to weigh us down. However, the moment that one is able to let go of the weight and rid themselves of the burden, they are able to find a newfound sense of freedom. This newfound freedom is symbolized by shaking the hands of angels, which suggests a sense of transcendence and a connection with the spiritual realm. The repetitive refrain of "Glory Glory, Hallelujah" is a common phrase in gospel music, which is often used in moments of spiritual revelation or epiphany.

In the second verse, the lyrics suggest that once all of life's burdens are removed, there is no longer any room for sickness or sorrow. This could be interpreted in a literal sense, where the weight of anxiety and stress can physically manifest as illness. Yet, the greater meaning seems to suggest that once we truly let go of our burdens, we become free from negative emotions, and therefore are no longer vulnerable to suffering or grief. In all, the song "Glory Glory" feels like an anthem for anyone who has experienced a moment of clarity, and thereby found liberation from the struggles of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Glory glory, hallelujah
An expression of praise and worship to God

Since I laid my burden down
Since I have let go of the things that weighed me down, such as worries and troubles

I'm gonna shake the hands of angels
I am now free to meet heavenly beings, signifying the end of suffering and the attainment of peace

Since I laid my burden down
Since I have rid myself of life's troubles

Glory glory, hallelujah
An expression of gratitude and reverence to God

Since I laid my burden down
Since I have relinquished all the things that caused me pain and distress

No more sickness, no more sorrow
There is no longer any physical or emotional suffering

Since I laid my burden down
Since I have released all my worries and fears

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