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:
βI think we have finally hit on something quite important and different for this album,β explains Sune. βThis 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. Itβs all very un-Rave.β
βIt has a mood of ethereal defianceβ Sharin adds. βItβs dark but not bleak, like the single minded determination caused by crisis that is not quite hope but just as powerful. Itβs the perfect winter soundtrack just in time for springβ.
Dead Sound
The Raveonettes Lyrics
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As I wonder where you are
Hits the ground with a dead sound
Know you ain't got far
You're too stupid and sissy-like
To say that you want out
You make the eyes of a million girls
And think you'll make them shout
[Chorus]
Dead sound
Dead sound
I used to take you on every time
That sparkle turned to black
I used to drag you through my streets
When you came crawling back
Your cheap words that you brought on sale
Won't help you through tonight
You make the eyes of a million girls
And think that's what they like
[Chorus]
And now you go through a million girls
And try to pick what's right
When nightfall comes and you're still alone
Do you feel it deep inside
It's oh so cold on the other side
Where thoughts can turn you down
You make the eyes of a million girls
But I see no girl around
[Chorus]
The Raveonettes' song Dead Sound narrates a story of a man who is struggling to move on from a failed relationship. Despite the singer's awareness that his partner has left him and isn't coming back, he still hears the sound of love falling. The sound hits the ground 'with a dead sound' indicating that the love has died. The singer knows that the partner hasn't gone far but is too cowardly to confess that they want out of the relationship. The partner is overly concerned about their public image and uses cheap words to elevate their social status. The singer, in his anger, calls the partner 'stupid and sissy-like.'
The chorus 'Dead sound, dead sound' repeats throughout the song and emphasizes the theme of the song. It provides the imagery of a relationship that has reached its end, and there's no going back. The singer used to take the partner back when they came crawling after their relationship had turned sour, but this time, he has given up. The spark that was once there has turned to black, and he feels that he has been dragged down too long. He laments that the partner thinks they can make a million girls shout, but they can't even sustain one relationship. Through the character's eyes, the partner has become a serial dater, picking girls and trying to find the right fit. Yet, despite their efforts, they can't seem to find what they're looking for.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear the sound of falling love
I can sense the end of our love story approaching.
As I wonder where you are
I am left with questions about your whereabouts and intentions.
Hits the ground with a dead sound
Our love has come to an abrupt end without any hope for revival.
Know you ain't got far
I can tell that you won't get very far with your non-committal and insincere behavior.
You're too stupid and sissy-like
Your inability to be honest and straightforward makes you look weak and foolish.
To say that you want out
You can't even bring yourself to admit that you want to end things between us.
You make the eyes of a million girls
You rely on your charm and good looks to attract attention from others.
And think you'll make them shout
You believe that you have the power to make them all fall for you.
Dead sound
Our love is now nothing but a lifeless memory.
Dead sound
Our love is now nothing but a lifeless memory.
I used to take you on every time
I used to fight for our relationship every time it was in trouble.
That sparkle turned to black
The initial excitement and joy in our relationship has now turned into disappointment and darkness.
I used to drag you through my streets
I used to try to save our relationship by any means necessary.
When you came crawling back
You would always come back to me, even after breaking my heart.
Your cheap words that you brought on sale
Your meaningless promises and apologies are no longer enough to keep us together.
Won't help you through tonight
You won't be able to keep me with your insincerity and empty words.
Dead sound
Our love is now nothing but a lifeless memory.
Dead sound
Our love is now nothing but a lifeless memory.
And now you go through a million girls
You continue to search for someone to fill the void that you caused.
And try to pick what's right
You struggle to find someone who is worth your time and attention.
When nightfall comes and you're still alone
You realize that you're still lonely and miss what we had.
Do you feel it deep inside
You feel a deep sense of regret and longing for our relationship.
It's oh so cold on the other side
You realize that what you thought would be better is actually worse.
Where thoughts can turn you down
Your thoughts and regrets can bring you down on this lonely path.
You make the eyes of a million girls
You continue to rely on your looks and charm to attract attention.
But I see no girl around
Despite your efforts, you're still alone and unable to replace what we had.
Dead sound
Our love is now nothing but a lifeless memory.
Dead sound
Our love is now nothing but a lifeless memory.
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sune Rose Wagner
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Heather Taylor
WELL. Since no one else is gonna, I will.
Lyrics
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I hear the sound of falling love as I wonder where you are
Hits the ground with a dead sound know you ain't got far
You're too stupid and sissy-like to say that you want out
You make the eyes of a million girls and think you'll make them shout
Dead sound
Dead sound
Dead sound
Dead sound
I used to take you on every time that sparkle turned to black
I used to drag you through my streets when you came crawling back
Your cheap words that you bought on sale won't help you through tonight
You make the eyes of a million girls and think that's what they like
Dead sound
Dead sound
Dead sound
Dead sound
And now you go through a million girls and try to pick what's right
When nightfall comes and you're still alone do you feel it deep inside?
It's "oh so cold" on the other side where thoughts can turn you down
You make the eyes of a million girls but I see no girl around
Dead sound
Dead sound
Dead sound
Dead sound
Floyd Selkin
My Dad used to play this song every day on the drive to school and it always bring back such good memories. Love you and rest in peace pops, still rocking in your honor
sigmund
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L F
Awe, your dad sounds like he was a cool guy.
SouSou
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enchantress7
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Si erra
I love the mood of this song, instrumentals, all of it. I discovered this song when i was maybe 15 or 16. This song still sticks with me to this day. Screw genres, it's just beautiful. It brings me to a mood that i can't describe. I love it. I feel nostalgic for a period of time that I used to hate. God. I wish i could go back.
Arnold Duran
I think a lot of us get that same feeling. I do when I listen to the older albums of my favorite bands like tool, aperfect circle, autolux, radio head and such. Hated those times but man i wish i can do it all over againπ
Jimena Garcia
Same
AmberJade
Me too.
That pitch that gives the goose bumps.
Iβm 17 again!
AmberJade
I still swing my head back and fourth like he does too! Something about the metal head in meπ€