Since forming in 2007, the band's combination of danceable rock and soulful songwriting (and brilliantivity) has come to life through a meticulously-crafted and ever-evolving live performance. The band has been instrumental in the growth of New Orleans’ burgeoning indie rock scene, and they have achieved success and notoriety in the city’s competitive musical landscape.
The Revivalists have proven themselves as a live act. They have managed to advance from low-profile local gigs to extensive touring, developing a loyal fan base at home and across the Gulf Coast Region and gaining footholds nationally. Abroad, they have commanded such venues as The Kennedy Center (Washington, DC), Sullivan Hall (New York City), Toad’s Place (New Haven, CT), and Smith’s Olde Bar (Atlanta, GA). At home, The Revivalists are regulars at The Howlin’ Wolf, The Republic, and the legendary Tipitina’s. They have shared stages with such notable acts as Perpetual Groove, Marco Benevento, Rebirth Brass Band, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, The Lee Boys and Snarky Puppy. Additionally, they have established themselves as an engaging festival act, winning over audiences at French Quarter Fest, Crawfest and Foburg Festival in New Orleans, Hamstock Barbecue and Music Festival in Ridgeland, MS, and The Duke Ellington Jazz Festival in Washington, DC. Most recently, The Revivalists played the 2010 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. There, they caught the attention of Rolling Stone senior editor David Fricke, who wrote about their performance on his blog on rollingstone.com.
The Revivalists have also grown as studio musicians. Their first release was listed as an editor’s pick in both the Jam and American Traditional Rock categories on CDBaby.com, despite being a humble five-song EP. Their second release, Vital Signs, is both the band’s first full-length album and a significant step forward in terms of production and scale. The young band was privileged to record under the guidance of Grammy Award-winning producer Chris Finney, whose resumé ranges from Dr. John to R.E.M. Vital Signs is the result of this collaboration. Soon after its release, Vital Signs became the top-selling album on CDBaby in the American Traditional Rock category, and was quickly selected to be featured in their newsletter.
Members:
George Gekas (bass)
Andrew Campanelli (drums)
Zack Feinberg (guitar)
David Shaw (vocals, guitar)
Ed “Steel” Williams (pedal steel guitar)
Rob Ingraham (saxophone, miscellaneous/other)
Chase's House
The Revivalists Lyrics
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Although you never made a sound
I'm living natural feeling free
So I drift away, thinking in blurred photographs
All the way to the mansion of my mind
You push buttons I pull weight
Every single day
You're a fool to think I'd waste, and throw this all away
Weighs heavy on my dime
Everyday, I ain't got a second to waste
Well I know I'm no fun
When I'm moping like the pope
Humming Otis in the rain
These arms of mine will hold up hope
And I can't tell if I'm owed, or do I owe
So I'll put that on the list of all the things I'll never know
You pick me up, you put me down
And still we're wrapped up in the love
That's always hung around
Tell me is this all a dream
Swimming the unconscious stream
That flows into the mansion of my mind
Let there be light
Let there be longing for a better way of life
It's not neurotic it's melodic when we're struggling
Hanging from the fallen string
Unraveling the fabric of my time
Well I know I'm no fun
When I'm moping like the pope
Humming Otis in the rain
These arms of mine will hold up hope
And I can't tell if I'm owed, or do I owe
So I'll put that on the list of all the things I'll never know
Never never know, oh you never never know
Well I know I'm no fun
When I'm moping like the pope
Humming Otis in the rain
These arms of mine will hold up hope
And I can't tell if I'm owed, or do I owe
Well I know I'm no fun
When I'm moping like the pope
Humming Otis in the rain
These arms of mine will hold up hope
And I can't tell if I'm owed, or do I owe
So I'll put that on the list of all the things I'll never know
The Revivalists' song "Chase's House" is a love song that depicts the complex emotional landscape of a relationship. The lyrics describe the push and pull of being in love, sometimes feeling uplifted and other times weighed down. The use of vibrant imagery, such as "drifting away, thinking in blurred photographs" and "swimming the unconscious stream," adds depth to the song's themes of introspection and navigating the unknown.
The chorus, which repeats the lines "You pick me up, you put me down" and "And still we're wrapped up in the love that's always hung around," echoes the uncertainty of the verses. The repetition of this conflicting statement suggests that the singer is unsure of where they stand in the relationship.
The verses also touch on themes of time, with the line "Spending all this time weighs heavy on my dime" and the mention of the "fabric of my time." This can be interpreted as a commentary on the effort and energy required to maintain a relationship, and the struggles that come with that.
Overall, "Chase's House" is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged song that explores the complexities of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You pick me up, you put me down
You have a powerful influence over me, lifting me up and bringing me back down again.
Although you never made a sound
You do this without saying a word, simply by being there.
I'm living natural feeling free
I feel at ease and uninhibited when I'm with you.
So I drift away, thinking in blurred photographs
I get lost in my thoughts, picturing hazy memories and fantasies.
All the way to the mansion of my mind
My mind is a vast and intricate place that I can escape to.
You push buttons, I pull weight
You have your own way of doing things, and I have mine.
Every single day
This happens on a daily basis.
You're a fool to think I'd waste, and throw this all away
You would be mistaken to assume that I would ever give up what we have together.
Spending all this time
Devoting so much of my life to this relationship
Weighs heavy on my dime
Has a financial cost that burdens me.
Everyday, I ain't got a second to waste
I'm constantly busy and don't have any time to waste.
Well I know I'm no fun
I'm aware that I can be a dampener on the mood.
When I'm moping like the pope
When I'm feeling down and out of sorts.
Humming Otis in the rain
Listening to Otis Redding's music in the rain.
These arms of mine will hold up hope
Despite feeling low, I still have faith and a sense of optimism.
And I can't tell if I'm owed, or do I owe
I'm not sure who owes who in this relationship.
So I'll put that on the list of all the things I'll never know
I'll add that to my growing list of unanswered questions.
And still we're wrapped up in the love
Despite our issues and uncertainties, we continue to be deeply in love.
That's always hung around
Our love has endured despite the passage of time.
Tell me is this all a dream
Sometimes I doubt the reality of our relationship.
Swimming the unconscious stream
Navigating the murky waters of my subconscious mind.
That flows into the mansion of my mind
My thoughts and emotions are deeply intertwined and complex.
Let there be light
I hope for clarity and understanding in my life.
Let there be longing for a better way of life
I aspire for a more fulfilling existence.
It's not neurotic it's melodic when we're struggling
Our struggles together have a certain poetic beauty to them, even though they can be difficult.
Hanging from the fallen string
We're precariously balancing between success and failure.
Unraveling the fabric of my time
My life feels like it's falling apart at times.
Never never know, oh you never never know
Some things in life remain a mystery, no matter how hard we try to understand them.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: GEORGE M. GEKAS, ROBERT INGRAHAM, DAVID WILLIAM SHAW, ED WILLIAMS, ZACHARY FEINBERG, ANDREW STEPHEN CAMPANELLI
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mariahawk5
Oh my gosh I love this intro, love this band, love this song, love these guys, love this music, love their fans, I know I found heaven!
mariahawk5
Absolutely one of the most talented bands of this decade!
Sasha Novozhilov
This is the best version of this song out of dozens I've heard. You guys rock! Even my sister in Russia found you all on her own, and loves your music!!
Sasha Novozhilov
twice - awesome!!!
Meditation Barbie
Have you seen them in Concert? If not its a must!
Javon Holtz
lol you have a comment from a year ago as well! love it
Mike Daigle
Favourite Revivalists song! It just captures their love of music and energy.
Eden
What a song! I love these guys, since the moment I heard "Wish I knew you when I was young" on the radio. They are a great band, so tight, the singer has an incredible voice.
Sue Lampton
An amazing mass of talent. See them at Voodoo Fest.
Lea Williams
AMAZING!!