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”.
Get Lost
The Raveonettes Lyrics
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Cause your work ain't worth a dime,
You're talking to me like we're so close,
But you ain't no friend of mine,
So get lost.
And everytime I look at you,
I feel so sick inside.
Burned out and wrecked inside,
But you got no one to blame,
You're trembling and you're trying to keep
An eye on me at all time.
Remember that I never lied,
You tell your truths, so many lies,
You're shaking, not even cool inside,
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
And everytime I look at you,
I feel so sick inside.
And everytime I look at you,
I feel so sick inside.
So get lost,
So get lost,
So get lost.
The lyrics to The Raveonettes's song "Get Lost" tell the story of someone who is fed up with a fake friend that they feel has been using them for their own gain. The singer tells this person to "get lost" because their work is worthless and they are not a true friend. The singer also feels sick inside whenever they look at this person, further emphasizing the toxic nature of their relationship.
The line "You tell your truths, so many lies" highlights the fact that this person is not trustworthy and may have been lying to the singer. The repeated use of the phrase "get lost" throughout the song is a clear indication of the singer's frustration and desire for this person to leave their life.
Overall, "Get Lost" is a powerful song that conveys a sense of anger and betrayal. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced a toxic friendship or relationship in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Get it now and feel ashamed,
Obtain whatever it is you're after now, but with the feeling of regret and humiliation because the work you're putting in isn't worth anything significant.
Cause your work ain't worth a dime,
The effort you're exerting isn't valuable or worthwhile.
You're talking to me like we're so close,
You're communicating with me in a familiar way as if we have a close relationship.
But you ain't no friend of mine,
Despite your attempt to portray closeness, our relationship is not that of friends.
So get lost.
Leave me alone; I don't want to interact with you anymore.
And everytime I look at you,
Whenever I lay eyes on you, every single instance...
I feel so sick inside.
...I'm overwhelmed by a negative feeling, to the point of feeling physically ill.
Burned out and wrecked inside,
Emotionally exhausted and ruined on the inside...
But you got no one to blame,
...and you're the only one responsible for it, not anyone else.
You're trembling and you're trying to keep
You're shaking, attempting to maintain composure and control...
An eye on me at all time.
...while keeping a constant watchful eye on me.
Remember that I never lied,
Recall that I have always been truthful, so there's no reason for you to distrust me.
You tell your truths, so many lies,
You present your version of the truth, but it's clouded by numerous lies.
You're shaking, not even cool inside,
You're recoiling nervously and are far from calm on the inside.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
An exclamation of emphasis or agreement used to emphasize the preceding statement.
So get lost,
Leave me alone; I don't want to interact with you anymore.
So get lost,
Leave me alone; I don't want to interact with you anymore.
So get lost.
Leave me alone; I don't want to interact with you anymore.
Contributed by Evan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chocolate_Milk_Charlie
many thanks to the person who uploaded this! -livingmy9lives
genieoner
You're talking to me like we're so close, But you ain't no friend of mine, So get lost..... Another goldie about dysfunctional relationship.. Yesss..:)
Daniel Tessari
what year this one was recorded?
Ronnie Galoot
Early 2000's I believe..love the retro sounding music..
D.J. Walker
Most likely in 2003 during the recording and mixing of their album Chain Gang of Love.