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 .
Matinée Recordings
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.
Cry Cry Crow
The Pines Lyrics
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And make my way to the highway
In the silhouette of silos
Cry, cry, crow
I love you, more than you'll ever know dear
Before I was born I could hear you
Calling my name from far away
In the distance, all the way from Iowa
The city glows like a beating
Heart upon the table
Cry, cry, crow
In the dome-light, wherever you are going
The hourglass your holding
Is filled with falling snow
Cry, cry, crow
The Pines's song Cry Cry Crow is a poignant and evocative meditation on the power of memory, longing, and the emotional landscape of the heart. The opening lines of the song, "In the morning, I buckle my shoes like a pilgrim / And make my way to the highway / In the silhouette of silos / Cry, cry, crow," suggest a sense of pilgrimage, a journey towards a destination that is as physical as it is emotional. The singer is in search of something, perhaps a sense of belonging or a connection to the past or to a loved one who is no longer present. The silhouette of silos suggests an agricultural landscape, which further emphasizes a feeling of being rooted in a place and connected to the land.
The chorus, which features the repeated line "Cry, cry, crow," adds a layer of emotional intensity and depth to the song. The cry of the crow could be interpreted as a metaphor for the human heart, which is often associated with the sound of a bird's cry. The crow's cry could also symbolize the singer's longing and yearning for something that is just out of reach. The second verse, "I love you, more than you'll ever know dear / Before I was born I could hear you / Calling my name from far away / Cry, cry, crow," adds a haunting quality to the song, suggesting a longing for a love that is deep, intense, and timeless. The final lines of the song, "In the dome-light, wherever you are going / The hourglass your holding / Is filled with falling snow / Cry, cry, crow," suggest a sense of loneliness and isolation, and a feeling of being lost in time.
Line by Line Meaning
In the morning, I buckle my shoes like a pilgrim
Every morning, I prepare myself for a journey like a pilgrim.
And make my way to the highway
I head to the highway, ready for my journey.
In the silhouette of silos
When I look out, I see silos in the distance that appear like shadows.
Cry, cry, crow
The cawing of crows can be heard in the background.
I love you, more than you'll ever know dear
I have a deep love for someone that they may not fully comprehend.
Before I was born I could hear you
My love for this person has been with me since before my birth.
Calling my name from far away
I feel this person has been calling out to me from a distance for a long time.
Cry, cry, crow
The cawing of crows can still be heard in the background.
In the distance, all the way from Iowa
I see the glow of a city far away in Iowa.
The city glows like a beating
From a distance, the lights of the city appear to pulse like a beating heart.
Heart upon the table
It's as though the heart of the city is on full display.
Cry, cry, crow
Once again, the cawing of crows can be heard in the background.
In the dome-light, wherever you are going
As I continue my journey, the light from the dome above illuminates my path.
The hourglass your holding
I feel as though time is slipping away, like sand in an hourglass.
Is filled with falling snow
I realize that time is passing as winter sets in and the snow falls around me.
Cry, cry, crow
The cawing of crows becomes a constant reminder of the passage of time and the changing of seasons.
Contributed by Alex N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nazariikachala7930
In the morning, I buckle my shoes like a pilgrim
And make my way to the highway
In the silhouette of silos
Cry, cry, crow
I love you, more than you'll ever know dear
Before I was born I could hear you
Calling my name from far away
Cry, cry, crow
In the distance, all the way from Iowa
The city glows like a beating
Heart upon the table
Cry, cry, crow
In the dome-light, wherever you are going
The hourglass your holding
Is filled with falling snow
Cry, cry, crow
@123klew
I’ve heard this for the first time a few weeks on Spotify a week ago. Totally awe-stricken and came at just the right point it needed to in my life. It’s still touching lives.
@belphegor9161
This is a good, moody song, but the video itself is also cinematically and visually GREAT.
@James-ec7tw
The Pines sound and lyrics are AWESOME
@nazariikachala7930
In the morning, I buckle my shoes like a pilgrim
And make my way to the highway
In the silhouette of silos
Cry, cry, crow
I love you, more than you'll ever know dear
Before I was born I could hear you
Calling my name from far away
Cry, cry, crow
In the distance, all the way from Iowa
The city glows like a beating
Heart upon the table
Cry, cry, crow
In the dome-light, wherever you are going
The hourglass your holding
Is filled with falling snow
Cry, cry, crow
@JohnZackarias
I was actually feeling moderately happy and then I heard this song and it broke my heart into a billion billion pieces. Already in my top 5 list of 2012. Well done, gentlemen. I can't applaud this song enough.
@TheMysiOgon
I've heard it yesterday, go to sleep with this song in my mind and opened eyes still with it.
Great music, greetings from Poland
@borntocoach
Great song, great album...
@thepinesvideo
@zinrgy
No joke, dude. That song was so perfect for that flick. This band is amazing. Thanks to Frozen surfing dude.
@roylam20
soul music