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:
โI think we have finally hit on something quite important and different for this album,โ explains Sune. โThis 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. Itโs all very un-Rave.โ
โIt has a mood of ethereal defianceโ Sharin adds. โItโs dark but not bleak, like the single minded determination caused by crisis that is not quite hope but just as powerful. Itโs the perfect winter soundtrack just in time for springโ.
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 Raveonettes's song Love Can Destroy Everything explores the power and pain of love. The singer wonders how they would react if they were in a situation where they wanted to die in their lover's arms. They question how their partner would tell them and hurt them when there is no initial attachment to the relationship. The lyrics suggest that love is a powerful force that can be both destructive and transformative.
The second verse refers to a previous conversation the singer had with their beloved. They recall a time when they were hesitant to fully commit to the relationship, afraid of being hurt. Their partner insists that they could never die for someone who tore their dreams apart, suggesting that they need to be fully invested in a relationship to make it work. But ultimately, the singer acknowledges that love takes time to adjust to, and that it has the power to destroy everything in its path.
Overall, the song seems to suggest that love is not always easy or simple, but it is a force that must be reckoned with. It can be both beautiful and painful, and it requires a willingness to take risks and make sacrifices.
Line by Line Meaning
If you were me and all you could think of
Assuming you were in my position and all you could think about is dying in the arms of your loved one.
Was to die in your arms tonight
If your ultimate wish is to pass away in the embrace of your significant other at the present moment.
How would you tell me and how would you hurt me
Inevitably, how would you confess and wound me by communicating such fatal wants.
When hearts are not chained at first sight
As people's hearts are not restricted at the initial encounter.
Here I go not even surprised
I'm departing, not shocked at all.
When love is gone like something you stole
When love vanishes like an item taken without permission.
It takes a little time of getting used to
It's going to take a while to adjust to the loss.
But love can destroy everything
However, love can shatter everything.
I vaguely remember something you told me
I recollect faintly something you once said to me.
When I took a shot at your heart
When I took a chance and made a move towards your heart.
You said you could never die for someone
You informed me that you would not die for someone who had destroyed all your aspirations.
Who tore all your dreams apart
Describing someone who caused the destruction of your longings.
It takes a little time of getting used to
It takes some time to adapt to the loss.
But love can destroy everything
Nonetheless, love has the ability to demolish everything.
It takes a little time of getting used to
It's going to take some time to get accustomed to it.
But love can destroy everything
But love has the potential to break everything apart.
Yeah love can destroy everything
Yes, love has the power to obliterate anything and everything it touches.
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sune Rose Wagner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@richardrademaker4280
These guys are awesome live. I saw them about ten years ago in a small Phoenix club. I think Black Rebel Motorcycle Club was with them. Sune is a beautiful woman with an incredible voice.
@pennyroyalkurtgrl
I forget exactly how old I was when this album came out, but this is my childhood!!!
@Oceanmachine27
God damn it, this song is so cool. Sune does a dreamy malt shop lament, guitars go down in flames, and Sputnik flies indifferently above it all.
@orethdiaz4200
al parecer todo en crunchy frog es buenoย
@KidOnTheRiot
If You Were Me And All You Could Think Of
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