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.
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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”.
The Heavens
The Raveonettes Lyrics
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On a night where the moon hangs so low
Hold me amongst falling stars
On a night where the signal turns to go
Step away I'm off to the heavens
But my heart stays with you all the time
Oh, lies don't they ever ring true
Oh, words when they hit you head on
Do you feel like a saint or a fool
Tell you what, I feel so enraged
My heart turns black all the time
Oh, now I'm racing like the Devil
And I think I'll just stay and hold on
Oh, you've seen the last of me
But my heart stays with you after I'm gone
Oh, yeah I feel no regret
Cause my heart stays with you all the time
Yeah, my heart stays with you all the time
The Raveonettes's song "The Heavens" is a hauntingly beautiful love song that expresses the fear and uncertainty that can come with love. The song begins with the plea "oh, now don't you never disappear" which seems to encapsulate the singer's fears about losing the object of his affection. The image of the low-hanging moon and falling stars suggests a sense of magic and wonder that is associated with young love. The line "On a night where the signal turns to go" implies that there is some kind of deadline or impending departure, which again speaks to the singer's anxiety about losing the one he loves. As he prepares to depart, he reminds his beloved that his heart will always be with her.
The second verse of the song explores the theme of honesty vs. cruelty in relationships. The singer asks whether lies ever ring true and wonders if words that hit you "head on" make you feel like a saint or a fool. The line "Tell you what, I feel so enraged / My heart turns black all the time" suggests that the singer has been hurt by someone's deceit and is struggling to come to terms with it. However, he ultimately decides that he feels no regret because his heart stays with his beloved all the time.
"The Heavens" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the joys and pains of love. The lyrics are beautifully crafted and evoke a sense of longing and vulnerability that will resonate with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, now don't you never disappear
I never want you to leave me, especially on this night when the moon is so low in the sky
Hold me amongst falling stars
I want to be close to you as we watch the stars falling from the sky
On a night where the signal turns to go
Tonight feels like a crucial moment when things could change, and I want to be with you when it happens
Step away I'm off to the heavens
I have to leave you now to pursue my dreams, to reach for the unreachable
But my heart stays with you all the time
Even though I have to leave physically, my love for you will never fade
Oh, lies don't they ever ring true
Sometimes it feels like no one is being honest, and deceit is easier than the truth
Or is it just a means to be cruel
Other times, people lie just to hurt others on purpose
Oh, words when they hit you head on
When someone says something hurtful directly to you, it stings deep
Do you feel like a saint or a fool
Depending on the situation, sometimes you feel like you did nothing wrong, while other times you feel foolish for believing the lies
Tell you what, I feel so enraged
I'm so angry about the lies and deceit that my heart turns black
My heart turns black all the time
The anger and negative emotions are constantly present, weighing on me
Oh, now I'm racing like the Devil
I feel like I'm in a hurry, like I need to go as fast as possible to catch up to where I should be
And I think I'll just stay and hold on
Despite my rush, I want to slow down and hold onto what I have with you
Oh, you've seen the last of me
I may be leaving physically, but you will always have a piece of me with you
Yeah, my heart stays with you all the time
No matter what happens, my love for you is unwavering
Oh, yeah I feel no regret
Even though I'm leaving, I don't regret the love and experiences we shared
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sune Rose Wagner
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