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:
âI think we have finally hit on something quite important and different for this album,â explains Sune. âThis 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. Itâs all very un-Rave.â
âIt has a mood of ethereal defianceâ Sharin adds. âItâs dark but not bleak, like the single minded determination caused by crisis that is not quite hope but just as powerful. Itâs the perfect winter soundtrack just in time for springâ.
Kill in the Streets
The Raveonettes Lyrics
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With the widows of love
A new sound from the beaches
Be quiet hear them roar
I got no secrets I got no friends
But I got a hold of you
They say you're trouble I say you're fine
I always crossed that line
Your sun-bleached hair
You piss me off at times
I don't really care
You drop bombs on my head
You cut me with cheap knives
Make sure I never forget
There's a riot tonight
How a raging love
Can end and no one wins
I hate your delicate smile
Like a thief in the night
With the coming of spring
I jump-start my trip
A trip to behold
A trip I should skip
You'll go first and I'll grieve
It's too much to conceive
In dreams I picture this
The USS Intrepid in the rain
You and I holding hands
While evil runs through your veins
At night they come to make you feel small
Or maybe they don't come at all
I've seen you cry I've seen it all
I've seen your downfall
Was it true or did you make it all up
I'm through I have to stop
Then out of the blue
Like a B52
You drop a bomb cuckoo
And it's over thank you
The Raveonettes' song "Killer in the Streets" explores a tumultuous and passionate relationship between two people. The lyrics speak of someone who is causing chaos in their wake, described as "raising hell on shore with the widows of love." Despite the trouble they bring, the singer is drawn to this person, stating "I got no secrets I got no friends, but I got a hold of you." The song continues with vivid imagery, describing the subject's characteristics, such as their "rose-colored socks" and "sun-bleached hair," but also acknowledges their flaws, admitting they "piss me off at times."
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the subject accused of "dropping bombs on my head" and "cutting me with cheap knives," yet also recognized for their ability to incite passion and chaos: "There's a riot tonight, how a raging love can end and no one wins." Despite the tumultuous nature of the relationship, the singer is unable to walk away, expressing both love and frustration towards their partner.
Overall, "Killer in the Streets" is an intense and emotional exploration of a complex relationship, with powerful and evocative lyrics that bring the listener deep into the mindset of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
You're raising hell on shore
You're causing chaos everywhere you go
With the widows of love
With those who have lost all hope in love
A new sound from the beaches
A fresh and unique sound emerging from the shores
Be quiet hear them roar
Pay attention to the powerful impact of their music
I got no secrets I got no friends
I have nothing to hide and no one to confide in
But I got a hold of you
But I have captured your attention and affection
They say you're trouble I say you're fine
Others say you're problematic, but I think you're alright
I always crossed that line
I have a tendency to push boundaries and take risks
Your rose-colored socks
Your nostalgic and romanticized view of love and life
Your sun-bleached hair
Your carefree and beachy persona
You piss me off at times
You frustrate and irritate me on occasion
I don't really care
But ultimately, it doesn't bother me too much
You drop bombs on my head
You metaphorically attack me and cause me pain
You cut me with cheap knives
You hurt me deeply with little effort or thought
Make sure I never forget
Ensure that the memory of your actions remains with me
There's a riot tonight
There is excitement and energy in the air
How a raging love
How intense passion and desire can be destructive
Can end and no one wins
How a relationship can come to a bitter end with no clear victor
I hate your delicate smile
I despise the way you can appear innocent and kind
Like a thief in the night
Like someone who steals without warning or suspicion
With the coming of spring
As the seasons change and new life emerges
I jump-start my trip
I begin my journey with renewed energy and excitement
A trip to behold
An adventure that is worth experiencing
A trip I should skip
But perhaps it is not wise for me to embark upon it
You'll go first and I'll grieve
You will be the one to leave this relationship and I will mourn
It's too much to conceive
The thought of losing you is unbearable
In dreams I picture this
I imagine a future that may never come to pass
The USS Intrepid in the rain
A specific and vivid image that may hold significance to the artist
You and I holding hands
Together, connected and in love
While evil runs through your veins
While you may have a darker side that is not readily apparent
At night they come to make you feel small
Nighttime brings fears and doubts to the surface
Or maybe they don't come at all
Perhaps these feelings are all in your head
I've seen you cry I've seen it all
I have witnessed your deepest pain and struggles
I've seen your downfall
I have watched you hit rock bottom
Was it true or did you make it all up
I question the authenticity of your emotions and experiences
I'm through I have to stop
I have reached the end of my patience and need to walk away
Then out of the blue
Suddenly and unexpectedly
Like a B52
With the force and impact of a powerful bomb
You drop a bomb cuckoo
You cause a major disruption or issue
And it's over thank you
Our time together has come to an abrupt end, for better or for worse
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SUNE WAGNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@modarXmodar
Can't believe the low number of views! This song is a masterpiece!
@modarXmodar
In another world, this would have millions of views..... simply brilliant!
@ciscokidusmc4408
modarXmodar: agreed! ppl listen to the song don't just dislike if u don't enjoy video
@robertodoveris6785
Amazing song... I'd love to be in a Raveonettes' concert again...
@user-ms8gu9hv2p
Love this song!
@XDominiqueXFranconX
One of my favorite songs by this band!
@maryjo5720
Mine too! I absolutely love them! đ
@TheWatersLundParty
fantastic song!! saw them a week ago and their stage presence was better than ever:) Fantastic album just like Observator and Raven in the grave.
@laclochard
Absolutely loved it. And this video is perfection.
@WuLi4B
All right, all right, they're a good group, OK. Got that Scandanavian weirdness thing goin on I think in a lot of their songs. I know what I mean by that anyway. They have some hardcore fans. I can see that. I just think they're a tight group with some really good songs. More not so really good than really good. That's probably the reason they are not as well known as their real fans think they should be. Honestly, don't you think the videos are a tad overly produced?