1) The Narrative is an ind… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple projects by this name:
1) The Narrative is an indie,rock pop band from Long Island, New York, US formed in 2008. The band currently consists of Suzie Zeldin (vocals/keys) and Jesse Gabriel (vocals/guitar). The band has released one studio albums so far: The Narrative (2010) and 2 EPs: Just Say Yes (2008), B-Sides and Seasides (2012). The band released their new single "Chasing a Feeling" in 2014, and Jesse released a solo record titled Here, Sit, Stay. In 2016, The Narrative released two new songs, "Moving Out" and "Toe the Line". The Narrative is about to release their seconds studio album titled Golden Silence on December 02, 2016.
The band first got together after Suzie Zeldin answered a Craigslist ad put up by Jesse Gabriel in 2006. They soon found out that they were studying in the same school. After the answer of Suzie the two collaborated on music, first forming the short lived project January Window spent the next couple of years (2006–2007) in Suzie's cramped Upper West Side apartment crafting songs for their first EP.
The Narrative recorded a 6 song EP with producer Bryan Russell titled Just Say Yes The album was self released in August 30, 2008. Since then, the band has made two feature promotions, having the EP on the front page on Myspace Canada, has had placements on MTV Shows from 2010 to 2012, MTV "Real World: Brooklyn" and "Real World: Cancun", Jersey Shore, MTV2, MTV's Canada Peak Season, VH-1, Nickelodeon's serie's Gigantic, TeenNick, National Geographic and Starz, a very positive unsigned showcase on Absolutepunk.net, Friends or Enemies Unsigned VIP Band and named in the AbsolutePunk Top 100.
Zeldin and Gabriel was helped by Charles Seich, and Ari Sadowitz on bass recording their first full length album The Narrative with Bryan Russell in 2009, which was scheduled for a Summer 2010, self released in July 27. The album was featured in the front page of MySpace U.S and PureVolume.com.
In April 2, 2012 Zeldin & Gabriel released their b-side compilation album B-Sides and Seasides, containing acoustic versions of the album The Narrative and Just Say Yes, featuring a new song "Hallelujah", "Make It Right". This songs are produced for the tour EP "Kickstarter" supporting the band 2011 Spring Tour, where the sale earned about $8,500. Some acoustics songs are released too in the Tour EP "Nothing Without You". Besides, the EP have covers of Radiohead, "Karma Police" and Brand New, "Tautou"
The band released their second studio album Golden Silence on December 2, 2016.
In 2021, after a yatus, the band released the single "Monoliths" on june 14. The Narrative plans to release more music in 2021.
Current Members:
Jesse Gabriel (Guitar and Vocals)
Suzie Zeldin (Keys and Vocals)
Please visit us on our website at www.thenarrativemusic.com.
If you've discovered us on last.fm and want to help us out, please tell a friend about us! Thanks so much =)
-The Narrative
2) The Narrative is a podcast focusing on Middle-Eastern current events and political analysis. Host Ali Kourani promotes real Middle Eastern voices typically absent from the media, with fresh perspectives and in-depth analyses of the ongoing conflicts, from the Middle East, to the whole world.
You can support the podcast by following it on twitter @TheNarrativePod, and by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/thenarrative.
Eyes Closed
The Narrative Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You're dreaming or at least you've got your eyes closed
And this dormant love you've built inside your stubborn ways
Well its begging now, for air of the silent breath of change
As these waves crash against the highway cliffs
I'm so scared they'll flood me where i sit
Well the roads, they change to waterways
You pull back and You angle towards the window
Now the rain is crashing down
And oh my god, you're beautiful
I'm so unsighted, still I pray you'll hold back your escape
Yeah we still got time and in my mind these bends could be steered straight...
As these waves crash against the highway cliffs
I'm so scared they'll flood me where i sit
Well the roads, they change to waterways
They never carry home
Well, I'm sorry for the things I had to say
And I'm sorry i pushed your hand away from the radio, I pushed your hand away from the radio...
I should have just let it go
The Narrative's song "Eyes Closed" appears to be about a relationship that is in turmoil. The line "the clouds hold a storm over this road" sets the scene for the emotions that the singer is feeling, perhaps because they can see that something terrible is about to happen. The lines "you're dreaming or at least you've got your eyes closed" suggest that the other person is in denial or doesn't want to face the reality of what's happening. The singer is trying to communicate with them, but their stubborn ways are preventing them from seeing what's happening.
The chorus of the song talks about waves crashing against highway cliffs, which is a metaphor for the ups and downs that are happening in the relationship. The singer is scared that they will be flooded and overwhelmed by their emotions. The line "the roads, they change to waterways, they never carry home" suggests that the singer doesn't believe that they will ever find a resolution to their problems, and that they will never be able to find their way back to each other.
The singer then apologizes for the things they said and for pushing the other person's hand away from the radio. This suggests that they were trying to control the situation and that they regret it. The line "I should have just let it go" shows that the singer has come to a realization that trying to control the situation was not helpful and that they need to let go of their need for control and allow the relationship to flow naturally.
Line by Line Meaning
The clouds hold a storm over this road
There's trouble ahead, danger lurks in the future.
You're dreaming or at least you've got your eyes closed
You're in denial about the situation, refuse to see what's happening.
And this dormant love you've built inside your stubborn ways
You've hidden your feelings, kept your emotions locked away, afraid to show your vulnerability.
Well its begging now, for air of the silent breath of change
But now it's time to let go, embrace the unpredictable and allow change to happen.
As these waves crash against the highway cliffs
The waves represent the unpredictable nature of life, crashing against the solid cliffs of stability.
I'm so scared they'll flood me where i sit
The fear of being overwhelmed by the unknown is overwhelming.
Well the roads, they change to waterways
Things are not always what they seem, and can change in an instant.
They never carry home
Home is a state of mind, not a physical place.
You pull back and You angle towards the window
You become introspective, reflecting on your thoughts and emotions.
Now the rain is crashing down
The storm is getting worse, emotions are overwhelming.
And oh my god, you're beautiful
Despite the chaos and confusion, you still see the beauty in the world.
I'm so unsighted, still I pray you'll hold back your escape
Though blinded by the overwhelming emotions, you still hope for a positive outcome.
Yeah we still got time and in my mind these bends could be steered straight...
There's still time to change direction, alter the course of events.
Well, I'm sorry for the things I had to say
Regret for words that were spoken in haste.
And I'm sorry i pushed your hand away from the radio, I pushed your hand away from the radio...
Regret for actions that hurt someone close to you, actions that were taken in frustration.
I should have just let it go
Realization that sometimes it's better to let things be, allow events to unfold naturally.
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Midge Rallos
It's been 6 years since I first listened to this song, and it never gets old. Kept me hanging through a lot of tough times.
TheP3kØne
once in a while i came here as well. youtube recomend me this song on same day they posted it and since then this song make part of lmy ife. this is one of a kind. <3
MACION
I haven't heard this song in probably 4 years, but I still remember the lyrics ❤ I feel so nostalgic.
The Narrative
Thanks for remembering us :)
MACION
The Narrative Of course. Love you guys! So glad I found your music again 😁
LyFdez
Hace unos siete años que escuché esta canción, la guardé en una lista de reproducción y la he vuelto a encontrar 🥰
Me da mucha paz.
Aox Games
Casi la misma fecha, a finales del 2012 encontré la banda por casualidad, hoy día sigue escuchando sus singles y apreciando sus grandiosas melodías.
infinite dragonbelly
I only first heard this song, probaboy by accident, about a year ago. Instantly obsessed.
There is just something so clear and pure and heartfelt, about this song.
The Narrative
We put our hearts into everything we make :) Thank you for stopping by!
seung1nnie
It's been almost a decade. I was in high school when I first heard this. This will always have a special place in my heart.