The name, The Raveonettes, is a direct reference to The Ronettes, and Buddy Holly's song Rave On!.
Their songs juxtapose the structural and chordal simplicity of 50s and 60s rock with intense electric instrumentation, driving beats and often dark lyrical content, similar to another of the band's influences, The Velvet Underground. Altogether, they sound very much like a slightly more melodic version of The Jesus and Mary Chain.
http://www.theraveonettes.com
On April 4th, 2011, they released "Raven in the Grave", a nine-track studio album with Vice Records. It's their 5th studio album.
From their site bio:
“I think we have finally hit on something quite important and different for this album,” explains Sune. “This is the first Raveonettes album we've done which doesn't feature the signature Raveonettes surf drumbeat. None of the tunes have any real sunshine to them. It’s all very un-Rave.”
“It has a mood of ethereal defiance” Sharin adds. “It’s dark but not bleak, like the single minded determination caused by crisis that is not quite hope but just as powerful. It’s the perfect winter soundtrack just in time for spring”.
07.Love can destroy everything
The Raveonettes Lyrics
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Was to die in your arms tonight
How would you tell me and how would you hurt me
When hearts are not chained at first sight
Here I go not even surprised
When love is gone like something you stole
It takes a little time of getting used to
But love can destroy everything
I vaguely remember something you told me
When I took a shot at your heart
You said you could never die for someone
Who tore all your dreams apart
Here I go not even surprised
When love is gone like something you stole
It takes a little time of getting used to
But love can destroy everything
It takes a little time of getting used to
But love can destroy everything
Yeah love can destroy everything
The lyrics of The Raveonettes's song Love Can Destroy explore the devastating effects of love on an individual and their romantic relationship. The singer imagines a scenario where they want to die in the arms of their lover tonight, but they also understand that hearts aren't chained at first sight. In other words, the intense feelings of love can be fickle and difficult to manage. The singer then reflects on something their lover said to them before - how they could never die for someone who tore all their dreams apart. This sentiment is juxtaposed against the desire to die in their arms, highlighting the conflicting emotions that love can elicit.
Line by Line Meaning
If you were me and all you could think of
If you were in my position and your thoughts were consumed by...
Was to die in your arms tonight
...the desire to end your life in the embrace of your love interest.
How would you tell me and how would you hurt me
How would you communicate this to me and how would it affect me emotionally?
When hearts are not chained at first sight
When two people fall in love immediately without any barriers or restrictions.
Here I go not even surprised
The artist is used to the feeling of love disappearing suddenly.
When love is gone like something you stole
Love can disappear just as quickly as it came, leaving the person feeling robbed.
It takes a little time of getting used to
Dealing with the aftermath of lost love is a process that requires time and adjustment.
But love can destroy everything
The power of love can be immense and cause great destruction.
I vaguely remember something you told me
The artist has a foggy recollection of a conversation they had with their love interest.
When I took a shot at your heart
When the artist tried to make a move on their love interest.
You said you could never die for someone
The love interest expressed that they could not see themselves sacrificing everything for the singer.
Who tore all your dreams apart
The artist's actions or behavior caused the love interest to lose hope and feel defeated.
Yeah love can destroy everything
The previous lines emphasize the destructive power of love and reiterate this message in a concluding statement.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sune Rose Wagner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cuezaireekaa
thank you so much Christine for putting this up. so beautiful indeed <3
@cuezaireekaa
it was lovely :)
@SLEEPLESSinGLASGOW
You should listen to a live version that I found that I did with two other people. I can't post the url on a comment though. :/ I'll message it to you :)
@SLEEPLESSinGLASGOW
What do you mean? x