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”.
That Great Love Sound
The Raveonettes Lyrics
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Changing your ways cause you don't know what to do
I only want to tell you
How I feel inside
If only you could listen
Try to change your mind
So I walk right up to you
And I ask you what you want
And you tell me what I need
Can't you feel it all come down
Can't your hear it all around
At the place where lost is found
That great love sound
Talking to you makes me want to shake and shout
Touching you makes me want to come right out
You could never want me the same way I want you
I'm love tornado struck
I don't know what to do
So I walk right up to you
And you walk all over me
And I ask you what you want
And you tell me what I need
Can't you feel it all come down
Can't your hear it all around
At the place where lost is found
That great love sound
Can't you feel it all come down
Can't your hear it all around
At the place where lost is found
That great love sound
The Raveonettes’ “That Great Love Sound” presents a classic case of unrequited love. The persona of the song is observing someone they are attracted to and changes everything about themselves to try and get noticed. The lyrics detail how they change their walk and ways in order to get the attention of the person they’re interested in. The song’s catchy chorus is about the universal feeling of love that is all around us, waiting to be discovered.
From the persona’s perspective, they want to tell the person how they feel and get them to change their mind. But they fear that the person is walking all over them, and they can’t seem to figure out what they’re looking for. They are caught in a “love tornado,” unable to think clearly or act in a way that would help them get noticed.
The song’s chorus is about the search for love and the feeling that it’s all around us. The love sound is great, powerful, and something we all crave. The song title and chorus suggest that finding love is an incredible experience that can change everything. The musical composition of the song reinforces this idea, with its fast-paced, upbeat rhythm and catchy melodies.
Line by Line Meaning
Changing your strut when you know I'm behind you
You're changing the way you walk when you're aware that I'm behind you.
Changing your ways cause you don't know what to do
You're changing the way you act because you're unsure of what to do.
I only want to tell you
All I want to do is express my feelings to you.
How I feel inside
I want to convey the emotions that are within me.
If only you could listen
If only you could pay attention to me.
Try to change your mind
I want you to try and alter your perspective.
So I walk right up to you
I approach you with directness.
And you walk all over me
But you disregard me or trample over my feelings.
And I ask you what you want
I inquire about your desires.
And you tell me what I need
But you end up prescribing what I require instead.
Can't you feel it all come down
Surely, you must sense the intense emotion coming down on us.
Can't your hear it all around
Can't you hear the love sound resonating all around us?
At the place where lost is found
It's the point where the lost individuals come to discover love.
That great love sound
It's the amazing sound of love that we're experiencing.
Talking to you makes me want to shake and shout
When chatting with you, I feel like crying out loud.
Touching you makes me want to come right out
Just touching you makes me want to express all my feelings.
You could never want me the same way I want you
You don't want me as much as I want you.
I'm love tornado struck
I'm experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, like a love tornado.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Richard Gottehrer, Sune Wagner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tifanie Ann
"That Great Love Sound"
Changing Your Strut When You Know I'm Behind You
Changing Your Ways Cause You Don't Know What To Do
I Only Wanna Tell You
How I Feel Inside
If Only You Could Listen
Try To Change Your Mind
So I Walk Right Up To You
And You Walk All Over Me
And I Ask You What You Want
And You Tell Me What You Need
Can't You Feel It All Come Down
Can't You Hear It All Around
At The Place Where Lost Is Found
That Great Love Sound
Talking To You Makes Me Wanna Shake And Shout
Touching You Makes Me Wanna Come Right Out
You Could Never Want Me
The Same Way I Want You
I'm Love Tornado Struck
I Don't Know What To Do
TheNigelc8
Very underated band , fantastic songs and great powerfull guitars and a twist on origanal rock and roll music , they are slash rock with a nice hook punk with a melody
Adrian Schmidt
Bless these guys so much. They're just lovely, and I love their stuff.
jamsee1
Love their expressions at the end trying to poison each other. Priceless comedy and amazing musicians! One of the best bands ever from Denmark, friendly greeting from the U.K. to this band €:^)
Luis Gaytan
Recuerdo de mi adolescencia, y aun la sigo escuchando en 2021, gran grupo.
cloverdale16
Love this song!! This band is the perfect mix of all the best that rock and roll has to offer! Buddy Holly vibes, insane harmonies, loud guitars, and just good out 3 chord jams!!
b k
Cheers to that! Greetings from Greece
david asleep
These guys are awesome. Can't get enough of them.
Colin Searle
Great song, excellent video. This whole album is worth listening to over and over. I saw Raveonettes live at Reading Festival not too long after this came out and they were excellent, Serena-Maneesh were also on the same bill and also excellent. Back in the days of great line-ups in tents. 🤘
Homer Simpson
You have no idea how happy it makes me to see people to see talking about this band, been 20 years since I first came across them on myspace.
Danté Poet
The video though 😅 think it was mentioned una interview back then thag everyone thought they were a couple so they made this where they were gonna go at eachother..
Sharin Foos psycho eyes though 😻😻