The Revivalists is an American rock band formed in New Orleans, Louisiana, … Read Full Bio ↴The Revivalists is an American rock band formed in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2007. The 7-piece band consists of Ed Williams (pedal steel guitar, guitar), David Shaw (lead vocals), Zack Feinberg (guitar), Rob Ingraham (saxophone), George Gekas (bass guitar), Andrew Campanelli (drums, percussion), and Michael Girardot (keyboards, trumpet). The group's sound has been described as "a Crescent City-rhythm spin on jam-band jubilee."

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)

Gold to Glass
The Revivalists Lyrics

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This is the final come and go
I keep fighting faith 'cause I don't wanna know
On this eve in fall, lights shining over
She's colder than she would show
I guess I'll just take the pill
And fall into the meadow
This isn't who I am, I'm a soldier with a medal

All my gold turned to glass
And now I'm breathing fast
I need someone to help these hard times pass
All my gold turned to glass
And now I'm breathing fast
I need someone to help these hard times pass

Find someone to help these hard times pass

So let me put my costume on
I've gone a million miles
With the same crooked smile
And I always give you all you need
But I can see that you're dancing with the devil
So I hope you brought your shovel
You won't get what you need
If you're not down on his level
And it's okay just a little mischief
Hotel rooms were made for this
I've got you open like a butterfly
Inside you made my soul cry
All day all night for my lifetime
Just a little mischief, mischief

All my gold turned to glass
And now I'm breathing fast
I need someone to help these hard times pass
All my gold turned to glass
And now I'm breathing fast
I need someone to help these hard times pass
Find someone
Find someone
Find someone to help your hard times pass
Find someone
I am someone
Find someone to help your hard times pass

All my gold turned to glass
And now I'm breathing fast
I need someone to help these hard times pass
All my gold turned to glass
And now I'm breathing fast
I need someone to help these hard times pass
Below my feet were steaming coals
And now I'm filled with holes
I need someone to help these hard times pass
If all your gold turns to glass
They find you breathing fast
I am someone to help your hard times pass
Find someone
Find someone
Find someone to help your hard times pass
Find someone

I am someone
Find someone to help your hard times pass

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Gold to Glass" by The Revivalists revolves around a man who is struggling through a difficult time in his life. The opening lines suggest that he is undergoing some kind of treatment or medication, but he is still holding on to his faith, which he believes is his cornerstone to fight against hard times. He is out in the night, and as the lights shine over, he realizes that the person he is with is colder than they seem to be. He chooses to take a pill and falls into the meadow, but he knows that this is not who he is - he is somebody who has fought through tough times before.

As the lyrics progress, the song takes a more upbeat tone, and the artist wears a "costume" to mask his difficult emotions. He has been traveling a million miles, always with the same crooked smile, and he has always been there for others. But he realizes that he is dancing with the devil and that he will not get what he needs if he does not go down to his level. He suggests that it's okay to engage in a little mischief, and hotel rooms were made for it. He finds that the person he's with has opened him up like a butterfly, and his soul cries out for her. But over time, he realizes that all his gold has turned to glass, and he needs someone to help him through these hard times.

Overall, "Gold to Glass" is a song that deals with the struggles of life and how a life that has lost its luster can be restored by a simple human connection.

Line by Line Meaning

This is the final come and go
This is the decisive moment when everything is changing

I keep fighting faith 'cause I don't wanna know
I have faith and keep fighting because I fear losing hope

On this eve in fall, lights shining over
On this autumn evening, lights are shining above

She's colder than she would show
She's more distant than she appears

I guess I'll just take the pill
I suppose I will take the medication

And fall into the meadow
And lose myself in the tranquility

This isn't who I am, I'm a soldier with a medal
I'm not defined by these hard times; I have strength and courage to overcome them

All my gold turned to glass
All my wealth and success has become fragile and meaningless

And now I'm breathing fast
Now I'm feeling anxious and struggling to remain calm

I need someone to help these hard times pass
I need someone to support me and help me through these difficult times

So let me put my costume on
Let me pretend to be someone I'm not

I've gone a million miles
I've traveled a great distance

With the same crooked smile
With the same fake smile hiding my pain

And I always give you all you need
I always try to provide everything you require

But I can see that you're dancing with the devil
But I can see that you're in trouble and making poor choices

So I hope you brought your shovel
So I hope you're ready to dig your way out of this mess

You won't get what you need
You won't get what you need unless you rise to the challenge

If you're not down on his level
If you're not willing to face the consequences

And it's okay just a little mischief
And it's okay to be a little mischievous sometimes

Hotel rooms were made for this
Hotel rooms were made for these sorts of activities

I've got you open like a butterfly
I've made you vulnerable and exposed, like a butterfly with its wings spread

Inside you made my soul cry
You hurt me deeply and made me feel pain inside

All day all night for my lifetime
Every day, every night, for the rest of my life

Just a little mischief, mischief
Just a little bit of trouble, trouble

Below my feet were steaming coals
Beneath my feet were burning hot coals

And now I'm filled with holes
And now I'm feeling empty and incomplete

If all your gold turns to glass
If all your wealth and success becomes fragile and meaningless

They find you breathing fast
They'll find you feeling anxious and struggling to remain calm

I am someone to help your hard times pass
I can be that person to support you and help you through these difficult times

Find someone to help your hard times pass
Find someone you can rely on to help you through these rough times

Find someone
Look for someone to support you

I am someone
I can be that person to help you through these difficult times

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW STEPHEN CAMPANELLI, ZACHARY FEINBERG, GEORGE M. GEKAS, MICHAEL GIRARDOT, ROBERT INGRAHAM, DAVID WILLIAM SHAW, ED WILLIAMS

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