Lawrence and Keeler, along with Detroit musician and producer Dave Feeny, were in the Do-Whaters, the band formed and led by Jack White of Detroit band The White Stripes for Loretta Lynn's 2004 album Van Lear Rose. Lawrence and Keeler are now at work in The Raconteurs with Benson and White. Lawrence is also the banjo and autoharp player for another Detroit band, Blanche, which also includes the aforementioned Feeny.
The band is also responsible for composing the soundtrack to a skateboard movie entitled "Mosaic" and released in 2003 by Habitat skateboards.
The band's latest album, entitled "****", was released on October 26, 2010, and was released on Jack White's Third Man Records imprint. The Greenhornes toured America, Europe, and much of Australia and New Zealand in support of the album, through 2010 and 2011. As of 2012, they have reformed, and have begun touring, however no news has emerged on whether the band will enter the studio to record another album, yet.
Shelter of Your Arms
The Greenhornes Lyrics
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Growing all around
A snow is falling, it's covering the ground
Don't you walk away with your love
Don't you walk away now, I'm on my own
Asking you to hear my pleas, I need the shelter of your arms
Wanting to spend my days in the shelter of your arms
There's a sadness filling my heart and a silence it's tearing me apart
Don't you walk away now, I'm on my own
Asking you to hear my pleas, I need the shelter of your arms
Wanting to spend my days in the shelter of your arms
Don't you walk away with your love
Don't you walk away now, I'm on my own
Asking you to hear my pleas, I need the shelter of your arms
Wanting to spend my days in the shelter of your arms
Shelter of your arms, the shelter of your arms, the shelter of your arms
I need the shelter of your arms
I need the shelter of your arms
The Greenhornes' "Shelter of Your Arms" is a heartfelt plea for comfort and security in the midst of turmoil. The opening lines set the scene, as the singer describes a storm that is growing and covering the ground with snow. The storm is a metaphor for the emotional turmoil that the singer is experiencing - they feel lost and alone, and they are calling out for someone to provide them with a sense of safety and belonging.
Throughout the song, the singer makes it clear that they are talking to a lover or romantic partner. They implore their partner not to walk away, and ask for their help in coping with the sadness that is filling their heart. The repeated refrain - "I need the shelter of your arms" - is a poignant reminder of how much the singer longs for the comfort and security of their partner's embrace.
What makes the song so powerful is the way it captures the universal human desire to feel safe and loved. Whether we are dealing with a literal storm or the storms of life, we all need someone to turn to when we feel lost and alone. "Shelter of Your Arms" speaks to that need in a profound way, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, there is always hope for comfort and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a storm growing
The situation is getting worse and harder to handle
Growing all around
It's affecting everything and everyone
A snow is falling, it's covering the ground
Things are getting cold and difficult to navigate
Don't you walk away with your love
Don't abandon me when things get tough
Don't you walk away now, I'm on my own
I can't handle this alone
Asking you to hear my pleas, I need the shelter of your arms
I'm begging for your support and comfort
Wanting to spend my days in the shelter of your arms
I want to be close to you, where I feel safe
There's a sadness filling my heart and a silence it's tearing me apart
I'm deeply unhappy and the lack of communication is making it worse
Shelter of your arms, the shelter of your arms, the shelter of your arms
Repeating this line emphasizes the importance and urgency of finding comfort
I need the shelter of your arms
This is a plea for emotional support
Contributed by Leo G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ruxpen
Everything Greenhornes is going to be top quality. Awesome!!!
fromsevenseas
Can be found on these both: -East Grand Blues EP (2005) -Sewed Soles (2005) ...one of my favourites by them!
SummersPep
yes it is. The Greenhornes are badass. I have a great playlist for them, enjoy!
Bart Vergauwe
Graig Fox is a musical genius. Wonder where he's at now
royalbabbi
they're probably releasing a new album this summer!!!I'm so excited!!!
RazzleDazz72
Discovered them around 06 when I found out the rhythm section for The Raconteurs were from Greenhornes. White Stripes led me to The Greenhornes.
Claude Frank
this song is one for the ages.
Anooch
Jack White's version doesn't even COMPARE to this one. His has depth and emotion and feeling.
SummersPep
Craig Fox is an AMAZING song writer. I'm a huge Jack White fan and he covered this song with Meg and it's great as well. The Greenhornes "brother band" Thee Shams song "I Get High" is amazing too- not what you would think, very Sexy. Check it!
mehoprelivoda
great song, greetings from sarajevo! :D