The sweet musical cartel that is The Likes of Us began as a long distance collaboration between Oklahoma native Benj Heard and Colorado songbird Katrina Stone. As the story goes, the pair stumbled upon an affinity for writing 1940's inspired duets through the process of sending tracks back and forth over the course of a year. Without truly recognizing the depth of the sonic landscape they had created, The Likes of Us was formed as charmingly as the harmonies and lyrics that waltz through the valleys of their debut album.
The self-titled album from the crooning duo plays like a narrative from a nearly forgotten era, yet entices the ears of the current generation with their smokey voices and universal themes of love and life. From the cleverly romantic waltz Astronomy to the bluegrass-infused toe-tapping Smooth Moving, The Likes of Us is storming onto the scene with a fully produced set of songs that engages the senses and emotions. With lyrics like "Honey, love is stronger than fear.
I hear that train coming,
but my heart's still running to you"
...the pair makes it known that this record is a delightful and enchanting force to be reckoned with. The witty and upbeat ditty entitled No Cure For Love written with Mikal Blue (Colbie Caillat, Jason Mraz) showcases Heard's exceptional vocal range and sweet tone while Stone's personality and vocal control soar from line to line.
From start to finish, this pair's debut project is a beautiful allegory of what patience, fortitude, and raw talent can imagine when in the hands of fate.
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Indian Summer
The Likes of Us Lyrics
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and don't you come back any other day.
I ain't got room for your cold and cloudy lies.
Lord, lord, where are you?
I look up at the stars and they're wonderin' too.
Shining, smiling over the city lights.
The wind and the rain are takin' their toll.
I'm lookin' for the girl with sunshine in her soul.
(She's just like an Indian summer.)
Where oh where's my Indian summer gone?
Oh, find me, blind me, scorch my skin.
Remind me what it feels like to feel again.
I've been flooded by the loneliness I'm in. (Loneliness I'm in.)
'Cause your love poured out every single ounce.
There's enough to light me up when I'm lost in the crowds,
And keep me sweltering all year long.
The wind and the rain are takin' their toll.
(Can I get a rain check on this weather?)
I'm lookin' for the girl with sunshine in her soul.
(She's just like an Indian summer.)
The wind and the rain are takin' their toll.
(Can I get a rain check on this weather?)
I'm lookin' for the girl with sunshine in her soul.
(She's just like an Indian summer.)
(Hey-ay-ay-ay, An indian summer, Hey-ay-ay-ay, You're my indian summer girl.)
The emptiness is a bitter stain.
Can nobody understand except for rain?
Cryin' with you like the lonely nights are all in seam.
Sneakin', Peekin' through the dark.
I can see the future in your sweet sparks.
It's gonna be a long summer indeed.
The wind and the rain are takin' their toll.
(Can I get a rain check on this weather?)
I'm lookin' for the girl with sunshine in her soul.
(She's just like an Indian summer.)
The wind and the rain are takin' their toll.
(Can I get a rain check on this weather?)
I'm lookin' for the girl with sunshine in her soul.
The Indian summer gone.
(I'm your Indian summer girl. I'm your Indian summer girl.)
The song "Indian Summer" by The Likes of Us has a complex yet relatable message. In the beginning, the singer expresses his disdain for the rain and his longing for a brighter, warmer day. He begs for the sun to come out and help him feel alive again. The chorus finds him searching for a girl, a beacon of sunshine that can dispel his loneliness and negative emotions. Her love makes him feel brand new.
In the second verse, the singer is overwhelmed by the emptiness of his life without this girl. He cries, seemingly alone except for the rain. He feels despair creeping in, but he sees a faint light shining in the darkness. This girl is his hope for a brighter future, and he feels compelled to hold onto her tightly.
The song tells a story of loss and the pain that comes with it. It speaks to the desire for human connection and the hope that love can bring. The use of weather imagery, especially the contrast between rain and sunshine, helps to underscore the emotional turmoil that the singer is feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain. rain, go away, and don't you come back any other day.
I want the rain to go away because it makes me feel cold and miserable, and I don't want it to come back at any other time either.
I ain't got room for your cold and cloudy lies.
The rain's cold and cloudy weather makes me feel unwelcome and uninvited, I don't have room for such negativity in my life.
Lord, lord, where are you? I look up at the stars and they're wonderin' too. Shining, smiling over the city lights.
I am calling out to God and asking where he is, even the stars in the sky seem to be curious as they twinkle brilliantly over the city.
The wind and the rain are takin' their toll. (Can I get a rain check on this weather?)
The inclement weather, including the wind and rain, is causing a lot of damage, and I want a break from it all.
I'm lookin' for the girl with sunshine in her soul. (She's just like an Indian summer.)
I'm searching for a girl whose personality shines bright like the sun, and she reminds me of the warm and pleasant Indian summer season.
Where oh where's my Indian summer gone?
I'm missing the happy and carefree moments that usually come during the Indian summer season.
Oh, find me, blind me, scorch my skin. Remind me what it feels like to feel again. I've been flooded by the loneliness I'm in. (Loneliness I'm in.) 'Cause your love poured out every single ounce. There's enough to light me up when I'm lost in the crowds, And keep me sweltering all year long.
Finding someone who can inspire deep feelings of happiness and contentment in me is what I need right now. I have been feeling quite isolated and disconnected from the world, but your love has the power to fill me up to the brim with enough warmth and light to keep me feeling this way all year round.
The emptiness is a bitter stain. Can nobody understand except for rain? Cryin' with you like the lonely nights are all in seam.
The emptiness and loneliness I'm feeling is a heavy burden that's weighing me down. Nobody seems to understand it except for the rain, which makes me feel even sadder. It feels like I'm crying with you endlessly, and the moments just blend together.
Sneakin', Peekin' through the dark. I can see the future in your sweet sparks. It's gonna be a long summer indeed.
I'm sneakily peeking through the dark, and I can see my future with you very clearly. It looks bright and positive, and we are going to have a very rewarding and satisfying summer together.
The Indian summer gone. (I'm your Indian summer girl. I'm your Indian summer girl.)
Even though the Indian summer has faded away, I am still your girl. I bring sunshine and happiness into your life, and I will continue to do so in the future.
Contributed by Declan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.