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)
It Was A Sin
The Revivalists Lyrics
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Oh, to do you in the way I did
I stole the gold and drank the gin
Then I ran off with your kin
If I can you know I will, and if the stars align I still
Get loaded on the things that I can't change
And I'm out here tonight so if you want to start a fight
We'll get loaded on the things that I can't change
I believe it was a sin, do you in the way I did you in?
I couldn't stop it coming from afar
I lost the keys to the getaway car
And every now and then I'm in this place
It's hell living when I need your face
Don't hide, don't hide, don't hide from me
I believe it was a sin
Oh, to do you in the way I did
I took out more than I put in
I got fat while you stayed thin
But I came here tonight, if you wanna start a fight
We can get loaded on the things that I can't change
Yeah, I'm out here all night so if you want to start a fight
We can get loaded on the things that I can't change
I believe it was a sin
To do you in the way I did you in
I couldn't stop it coming from afar
And lost the keys to the getaway car
And every now and then I'm in this place
It's hell living when I need your face
Don't hide, don't hide, don't hide from me
Don't hide, don't hide, don't hide, don't hide from me
Don't hide, don't hide, don't hide, don't hide from me
Don't hide, don't hide, don't hide, don't hide from me
Don't hide, don't hide, don't hide from me
I believe it was a sin
To do you in the way I did you in
I couldn't stop it coming from afar
And lost the keys to the getaway car
Every now and then I'm in this place
It's hell living when I need your face
Don't hide, don't hide, don't hide from me
Don't hide, don't hide your face
Don't hide
Don't hide
Don't hide
The lyrics of "It Was A Sin" by The Revivalists talks about the guilt and regret of a person for doing the wrong thing to someone they love. The singer is confessing that it was a sin to treat their loved one in a bad way and wishes they could change what they did. However, they acknowledge that they cannot change the past and the only thing left to do is to seek redemption through drinking and fighting. The line "And lost the keys to the getaway car" implies that they did something extreme to cause harm to the loved one but they couldn't escape the consequences. The repeated line "Don't hide, don't hide, don't hide from me" at the end could either be the singer asking the loved one not to run away or it could be a message to themselves not to hide from their own feelings of guilt and remorse.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe it was a sin, do you in the way I did you in?
I know I did wrong by you and hurt you in a way that was immoral.
I couldn't stop it coming from afar
I couldn't prevent the negativity and bad choices from happening, it was out of my control.
And lost the keys to the getaway car
I lost the ability to escape and fix what I had done wrong.
And every now and then I'm in this place
I still find myself in situations where I regret what I've done.
It's hell living when I need your face
Life is difficult without the support and presence of the person I hurt.
Don't hide, don't hide, don't hide from me
Don't ignore me or avoid me, even though what I did was wrong.
I believe it was a sin, to do you in the way I did
I recognize that my actions were immoral and hurtful towards you.
I took out more than I put in
I gained more from the situation than you did, even though it was at your expense.
I got fat while you stayed thin
I thrived and benefited from our relationship while you suffered the consequences.
But I came here tonight, if you wanna start a fight
I am facing my mistakes and ready to confront any hard feelings you may have towards me.
We can get loaded on the things that I can't change
We can drink and try to distract ourselves from the fact that I can't undo the damage I've done.
Yeah, I'm out here all night, so if you want to start a fight
I am willing to stay and hear you out, even if it means conflict and tension.
Don't hide, don't hide, don't hide from me
I am pleading with you to not run away or avoid me, and to face our problems head on.
Don't hide your face, don't hide
Don't be ashamed or hide from me because of my mistakes, I still care about you.
Don't hide
Please, don't hide from me, even though what I did was wrong.
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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Hannah
I relate emotionally to him in a way I never really thought I would in a song like this. I cheated on my husband and seeking a new start and wanting that so very badly, I can't tell you how much this song relates. The desperation in his voice, admitting he fucked up and wanting to talk to her, not wanting to fight about it and move to something else... because she is making the conscious decision to stay in some way involved with him and he is desperate for a new start, something more or different than the same fight than they have been having. To get to this point, usually it is the same fight for months or even years, where she (or the other partner) just can't or won't let go. It is a desperate moment. He sings it with passion, especially towards the end with the drums. I relate so much. It is like... i fucked up. So badly. And I own that and have Done so much to work on myself and the relationship. But you have to let go if you want to continue.
Thank you for this song.
@rafaelayalavillalba9302
I was listening to this song hoping to find catharsis. I read posts on this feed claiming they were listening to it and imagining the former love of their life singing it to them.
I felt the exact same way.
I was hoping to hear it and feel almost like I received an apology for abandoning me. She would tell me constantly that I was her soulmate, and the love of her life, and how she looked forward to growing old in my arms.
We got in a disagreement on our 2 year anniversary and she broke up with me.
It was hard to have to let her go, but I respected her wishes.
She would text or call me and say she misses me, we would hang out get physical and my feelings would resurface.
I couldn't handle how close she would hold me but at what a distance she would keep me.
I had to tell her I couldn't see her anymore because it broke my heart to see the love of my life when I look into her eyes, and know when she sees me she doesn't see the same.
The reason for this rant is that after listening to this song I realized that the writer (from my prospective) is narscistic and emotionally negligent if not abusive.
He never says he's sorry.
He acknowledges it was a "sin" the way he abandoned or wronged her, but never apologizes or shows genuine remorse.
He's telling the girl he wronged, that is obviously trying to protect herself from him, because she can't help herself from loving him, but knows he can never really love her back, "don't hide from me".
I think she is finally trying to move on, and that threatens the control he has over her, and inconvenience his ability to scratch the familiar itch of companionship.
I think if there is anyone that reads this and is feeling sad or longing for a love lost, know that you are worthy of being loved, you deserve to be loved, and use this time to reflect on what you have to offer and what you are not willing to accept.
Stay strong, stay growing, and enjoy the harvest. ✌❤🤗
@fngrprnts.official
manager: how much emotion can you put in a song?
The Revalists: yes
@jasminedesjarlais422
fngrprnts. Everything your heart and soul and sometimes those of others
@210raab
Stfu
@elgatocasanovafumadordeeuc5382
@@210raab NO U
@victoriablair2912
Yes!! These fools don't hold back
@thomasallen4964
Right
@kristinmccuen2260
I was happily married 10 yrs 3 kids.. My husband was killed on a motorcycle 7-1-17... I need your face can't argue can't laugh... I will again one day.. When I see your face.... Love you forever... Matthew Mccuen..
@Urstahl
Hope as another year passed, you have continued being strong. No pain like this can heal easily, but our hearts ache for you and we are sending prayers for you and your kids.
@Soncepoklinna
and the world love you, Kristin Mccuen