1) a British band based in London
1) a British band based in London
2) an American indie-roots band from Minneapolis
1. The Pines are a collaboration of the songstress Pam Berry and Joe Brooker of The Foxgloves .
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2. Rising out of the prairies of the Midwest, The Pines are one of the most distinct and powerful indie-rock/Americana groups to hit the national scene in years. Emerging from the same Minneapolis music world that spawned such notable acts as The Jayhawks, The Replacements and Bob Dylan, The Pines have gathered a stunning line-up of musical talent, in both their live shows and on record, that has gained them a faithful and growing following.
Frontmen Benson Ramsey and David Huckfelt share a common musical language rooted in the songs and songwriters of their native Iowa, while each bringing a distinct voice and sensibility to the sound that Rolling Stone senior writer David Fricke called “quietly gripping” stark-country. The mysterious sound of The Pines fuses Benson’s ethereal, otherworldly, heart-piercing songs with David’s earthy, darkly romantic and rough-hewn visionary tales. With masterful guitar work, beautiful vocals and the graceful keyboard and vocal additions of Benson’s brother Alex Ramsey, the core of The Pines’ sound captivates and elevates with rare intimacy.
Surprisingly, David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey actually began their musical partnership in Arizona, where they both lived in a Mexican barrio and first began playing together. The son of Greg Brown’s producer and sideman Bo Ramsey, Benson was reared on folk and blues music and continues to let those influences shine, even on louder electric songs. David also had a deep love for traditional music, and together the two of them started crafting songs that evoke the ancient, while incorporating newer rock and pop sounds.
Committing to a musical career together, Benson and David returned to their Midwestern roots and moved to Minneapolis, where they slowly grew their band to include banjo player Michael Rossetto (Spaghetti Western String Co.), drummer J.T. Bates (Michel Portal, John Gorka), bassist James Buckley (Ed Harcourt, Daniel Johnston, Dosh), guitarist Jacob Hanson (Halloween, Alaska) and Benson’s brother Alex Ramsey on keyboards.
Creating quite a buzz around the Twin Cities and across the Upper Midwest, The Pines caught the attention of acclaimed indie label Red House Records and signed with them in 2007, releasing their breakout album Sparrows in the Bell, named one of the top roots releases of the year by Q Magazine. The Pines wowed audiences at the 2008 South By Southwest (SXSW) and were named one of the musical highlights by CMT.com. They followed up this success with Tremolo, an album that garnered rave reviews in magazines like Rolling Stone and got airplay on tastemaker stations such as KCRW and The Current. It landed them coveted performances on Daytrotter.com and Bob Harris’ popular BBC show, winning them new fans across North America and Europe. A great live act whether performing as a stripped-down trio (David Huckfelt, Benson Ramsey and Alex Ramsey) or as a full rock band, The Pines’ devoted cult following and has led them to share the stage with such diverse acts as Jolie Holland, The Arcade Fire, Iris DeMent, Mavis Staples, Bon Iver and The Holmes Brothers.
Cold
The Pines Lyrics
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A heavy night again
This ain't the way we
This ain't the way we used to live
Clouds around us
The clouds among us turn up dead
Inside the sun
Inside the sun never really ends
Still you want to go
Walk in the cold
By yourself, all alone
A low face in the snow
Still you want to go
Walk in the cold.
By yourself, all alone
A low face in the snow
These bars won't kill me
But I rather find another end
Another way to
Another way to see my friends
Clouds around us
The clouds inside us are all dead
This can't be the only
The only way to go to bed
Still you want to go
Walk in the cold
By yourself, all alone
A low face in the snow
Still you want to go
Walk in the cold
By yourself, all alone
A low face in the snow
The Pines's song "Cold" paints a picture of the world being dark and heavy, with only street lights illuminating the night. The lyrics reflect on the struggles of life: "This ain't the way we used to live." It feels like a weight is dragging them down. Even the clouds are dark and dead, leaving no light to be found. The internal struggle of the singer seems palpable as they wonder if this is the only way to go to bed.
However, there is still a desire to go out and experience the cold. The singer is willing to go out on their own, even if it means facing the harsh, bitter snow: "Still you want to go, walk in the cold, by yourself, all alone. A low face in the snow." It appears that they are searching for something, perhaps meaning or purpose, and they are willing to brave the elements to find it.
Overall, "Cold" is a reflection on the grittiness and hardships of life, but with a persistent desire to keep going no matter what. The metaphor of the snow and cold seems to represent the challenges we all face, and the singer's willingness to face it head-on is a hopeful and inspiring message.
Line by Line Meaning
Heavy street lights
The bright lights of the city seem oppressive and overwhelming.
A heavy night again
The night feels heavy and burdensome, as if there is an impending sense of doom.
This ain't the way we
We are living in a way that feels unfamiliar and uncomfortable.
This ain't the way we used to live
We used to have a different, happier way of living that we have moved away from.
Clouds around us
There is a sense of gloom and darkness surrounding us.
The clouds among us turn up dead
The darkness and gloom seems to be internal and pervasive, affecting everyone around us.
Inside the sun
There is no escape from the darkness, even in the brightest parts of our lives.
Inside the sun never really ends
The darkness and gloom seem never-ending and unchanging.
Still you want to go
Despite the difficulties and struggles, there is still a desire to move forward.
Walk in the cold
Facing the harshness and difficulties of life, even if it's uncomfortable and painful.
By yourself, all alone
Even though others may be around, there is a sense of being alone in your struggles.
A low face in the snow
Feeling defeated and low, like your face is in the cold and unforgiving snow.
These bars won't kill me
Although we may feel trapped or constrained, our situation is not life-threatening.
But I rather find another end
There must be another way out of this darkness and pain.
Another way to
We need to find another path forward.
Another way to see my friends
We need to reconnect with the people who care about us and find joy in our relationships.
This can't be the only
There must be more than just this darkness and pain.
The only way to go to bed
We can't keep living in this way, it's not sustainable and will only lead to further pain and suffering.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Julius Norrbom, Joakim Andersson
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Carlos Augusto Decupero
Linda canção. Wellcome the Pines.
EnosEverything
I've just been listening to a load of wonderful songs by The Pines and suddenly this track pops up.... Bloody amazing and so different from the rest.... I'm going to invest money in this bands output for sure... Fantastic.
Vince Guaraldi
Not the same The Pines from MN. This group has only released this song. They just share the name.
Zantark
Still listen to this once a day, great song.
kingblinn
this song rules where can i find more from these guys?
Jack Miz
Love this song. Heard it while watching a sc 2 game. Good job
Lanae Gurule
My affinity to this song... it will always be in my Favorites...awesome.
robert cecil
Great song :)
Super Josh
Wow what a fantastic song :D
Bryce thom
@himethisisme These guys are good! They've played in my town of 4,000 people. You'll find some of the worlds best music in these little towns that are just specks on the map.