The band released their first EP, I'm Sorry... in January 2013, where their single Sweater Weather reached #1 in the U.S. Alternative Tracks and #8 on the U.S. Rock Tracks and #33 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also charted at #68 in Canada. Their first album, I Love You. was released on April 23, 2013.
In early 2012 a mysterious band appeared online. The group, The Neighbourhood, revealed no biographical information, no photos and no backstory, offering only a moody track titled "Female Robbery." Fans and the press were confounded, scouring the Internet for any information that might lead them to the identity of these musicians. Pieces of the puzzle, some reflecting reality and some not so much, began to emerge. The Neighbourhood were a quintet. They were from California despite the British spelling of their name. They had a second track, "Sweater Weather," which had an accompanying -- and equally dark -- video.
Although The Neighbourhood's identity remained hazy, it became clear that the music they were making felt transformative to critics and fans alike. The evocative combination of rock instruments with R&B and hip-hop aesthetics seemed, in many ways, revelatory, a reimagining of sounds that seemed to make people clamour for more information with even greater fervour. In April, BBC Radio One DJ Zane Lowe, an early champion of the group, let it slip that The Neighbourhood was the handiwork of musician Jesse Rutherford, a resident of Newbury Park, CA. By early May, as the band unveiled a free, self-released EP titled "I'm Sorry," it became understood that the identity of this young band was, ultimately, secondary to the music itself.
So who is The Neighbourhood? In essence, the group, which was formed in August 2011, is a collection of five friends who make music together. They're headed by Rutherford, a 21-year-old singer who has dabbled in various genres, including hip-hop, before crafting the merge of sounds that categorizes The Neighbourhood's style. Their debut EP was produced by Justyn Pilbrow, who brought Emile Haynie on board to collaborate on "Female Robbery." The EP, recorded at the end of last year, is composed of shadowy, emotional music with visuals to match. And it's all part of the band's master plan.
"I always have a strong vision before I go into anything," Rutherford says. "I don't know how to make music any other way. It was all in my head, and that vision for the music was to make hip-hop beats with guitars and I was going to sing and rap over them. We wanted to do that hip-hop aesthetic on an indie platform."
"I'm Sorry," a five-song disc, is a precursor to the band's debut album, which is also being produced by Pilbrow and Haynie. The album, expected out in March 2013, will expand the group's moody sensibility, which pairs brooding layers of instrumentals with Rutherford's hip-hop-inspired croon. The style, which the band has dubbed "black and white" due to its confident inspirations, is based largely on rhythm, as evidenced by the EP. "When I started in music I started doing drums and then I started doing vocals," Rutherford explains. "And then I combined the two together because to me rapping is just rhythmic vocals. I think the rhythm of hip-hop is really what got me into it. It's not just words being said; it's about how the words are said."
In the end, all you need to know about The Neighbourhood is in that music and in those words. There are more facts, more pieces of the puzzle, more information to unveil. But what's the fun in being given the full picture when you can slowly discover it for yourself? It's better to leave some mystery lingering. Because, after all, it's that unknowing that brought The Neighbourhood to people's attention to begin with.
"Let It Go"
The Neighbourhood Lyrics
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Where the cars don't run until the engine breaks
Wasn't spending pennies on massive things
But invested in mess with this recipe
Couldn't quite see what the future held
And as days went by it would tell itself
Let it struggle just a little bit more
Let it struggle just a little bit more
Remember what the people said
Remember what the people said
When it's said and done, let it go
Remember what the people said
Remember what the people said
When it's said and done, let it go
Shouldn't try to fix it if it keeps getting better
Just let it go, forget it for ever and ever and ever
Don't ever resent a letter inside a single word written
A little change can play lanes with the right vision
Couldn't tell what would happen next
But as weeks went by look what turned to best
Let it struggle just a little more
Let it struggle just a little bit more, mm hm
Remember what the people said
Remember what the people said
When it's said and done, let it go
Remember what the people said
Remember what the people said
When it's said and done, let it go
If what they said was all pretend then it'd be different
If it depended on if anyone was listening
And I was listening
And when they said that what I wanted was a figment
I had to turn the other cheek but I was listening
Yeah I was listening, listening to all
Remember what the people said
Remember what the people said
When it's said and done, let it go
Remember what the people said
Remember what the people said
When it's said and done, let it go
Remember what the people said
Remember what the people said
I wasn't listening
I wasn't listening, listening at all
Remember what the people said
Remember what the people said
Oh I wasn't listening
I wasn't listening, listening at all (at all at all at all )
At all, at all
The Neighbourhood's song Let It Go describes the artist's journey from a small town with a limited mindset to a place of growth and abundance. The first verse sets the scene of the little city with expensive taste, where material possessions are scarce and struggle is a daily occurrence. Despite this, the artist invested time and effort into their craft, hoping for a better future. The lyrics "Let it struggle just a little bit more" suggest that perseverance is key, and sometimes the struggles we face can ultimately lead to success.
As the song progresses, we see the artist struggling with the opinions of others, particularly in the chorus with the line "Remember what the people said". The artist recognizes the value of constructive criticism but also acknowledges the importance of letting go of negative opinions and trusting the process. The lyrics "Shouldn't try to fix it if it keeps getting better, just let it go" emphasize the need to trust oneself and continue on the path to growth, even if it may seem uncertain.
Overall, Let It Go is a song about trust, perseverance, and the power of letting go of negativity in order to achieve success. The lyrics describe the journey from a place of struggle to one of abundance, all while reminding listeners to trust themselves and ignore the negative opinions of others.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm from a little city with expensive taste
I come from a small town that appreciates finer things
Where the cars don't run until the engine breaks
Vehicles are used until their engines break down in my hometown
Wasn't spending pennies on massive things
I wasn't wasting my money on extravagant purchases
But invested in mess with this recipe
But rather, I chose to invest in chaos with my peculiar approach
Couldn't quite see what the future held
I couldn't predict what would happen in the future
And as days went by it would tell itself
But as time passed, the future would unfold on its own
Let it struggle just a little bit more
I should let things struggle a little longer and not interfere immediately
Remember what the people said
I should recall the advice given by others before
When it's said and done, let it go
After all is said and done, I should move on without holding any grudges
Shouldn't try to fix it if it keeps getting better
If something improves without intervention, don't try to fix it
Just let it go, forget it for ever and ever and ever
I should just forget about it forever and not dwell on it
Don't ever resent a letter inside a single word written
I shouldn't hold grudges over small details or perceived slights
A little change can play lanes with the right vision
A small change can make significant progress if done with the right approach
Couldn't tell what would happen next
I had no idea what the future held
But as weeks went by look what turned to best
But as time passed, things improved remarkably
If what they said was all pretend then it'd be different
If the advice given was insincere, then the outcome would have been dissimilar
If it depended on if anyone was listening
If whether people were listening or not affected the outcome
And when they said that what I wanted was a figment
And when they claimed that my desires were unrealistic
I had to turn the other cheek but I was listening
I had to ignore their criticism but still pay attention to their advice
Yeah I was listening, listening to all
I was listening to everything, both positive and negative
I wasn't listening
I failed to pay adequate attention to their advice
At all, at all
Not at all
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, FOX MUSIC, INC.
Written by: JEREMY FREEDMAN, ZACHARY ABELS, BRYAN SAMMIS, JESSE RUTHERFORD, MIKE MARGOTT, EMILE HAYNIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gamzeemakara1585
I'm from a little city with expensive taste,
Where the cars don't run until the engine breaks.
Wasn't spending pennies on a mess of things,
But invested in mess with this recipe.
Couldn't quite see what the future held
And as days went by it would tell itself.
Let it struggle just a little bit more,
Let it struggle just a little bit more.
[2x]
Remember what the people said,
Remember what the people said,
When it's said and done,
Let it go.
Shouldn't try to fix it if it keeps getting better,
Just let it go, forget it for ever and ever and ever
Don't ever resent a letter inside a single word written,
A little change can pave lanes with the right vision.
Couldn't tell what would happen next
But as weeks went by good would turn to best.
Let it struggle just a little more,
Let it struggle just a little bit more, mhm.
[2x]
Remember what the people said,
Remember what the people said,
When it's said and done,
Let it go.
If what they said was all pretend then it'd be different,
If it depended on if anyone was listening,
And I was listening.
And when they said that what I wanted was a figment,
I had to turn the other cheek but I was listening,
Yeah I was listening, listening to all.
[2x]
Remember what the people said,
Remember what the people said,
When it's said and done,
Let it go.
[2x]
Remember what the people said,
Remember what the people said,
I wasn't listening,
I wasn't listening, listening at all.
(At all at all at all )
At all,
At all.
@palomahernandez872
LYRICS!
I'm from a little city with expensive taste
Where the cars don't run until the engine breaks
Wasn't spending pennies on massive things
But invested in mess with this recipe
Couldn't quite see what the future held
And as days went by it would tell itself
Let it struggle just a little bit more
Let it struggle just a little bit more
Remember what the people said
Remember what the people said
When it's said and done, let it go
Remember what the people said
Remember what the people said
When it's said and done, let it go
Shouldn't try to fix it if it keeps getting better
Just let it go, forget it for ever and ever and ever
Don't ever resent a letter inside a single word written
A little change can play lanes with the right vision
Couldn't tell what would happen next
But as weeks went by look what turned to best
Let it struggle just a little more
Let it struggle just a little bit more, mm hm
Remember what the people said
Remember what the people said
When it's said and done, let it go
Remember what the people said
Remember what the people said
When it's said and done, let it go
If what they said was all pretend then it'd be different
If it depended on if anyone was listening
And I was listening
And when they said that what I wanted was a figment
I had to turn the other cheek but I was listening
Yeah I was listening, listening to all
Remember what the people said
Remember what the people said
When it's said and done, let it go
Remember what the people said
Remember what the people said
When it's said and done, let it go
Remember what the people said
Remember what the people said
I wasn't listening
I wasn't listening, listening at all
Remember what the people said
Remember what the people said
Oh I wasn't listening
I wasn't listening, listening at all (at all at all at all )
At all, at all
@uwu-qb7gl
this band is art
@angelavanessa1714
your profile pic though XD
@thefrgeezy2657
Like Jimin voice.
@elisee3836
AAAAAAAAAAAA ur PPIC
@TheEnderPanda
EXO - L AHHAHAH
@jaleiarobinson8161
Engrish
@marisabritt8683
When people ask what my favorite song is:
"Let it go"
"...wtf?"
"No the good let it go."
@laogai6292
PREACH
@NayshaleeSpeaks
there is literally like 3 differwnt let it go songs no lie😂
@enchantedojou8491
+Marisa Britt Both are good