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)
Men Amongst Mountains
The Revivalists Lyrics
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Pressing into the night
But we know not what we do
We know not what we do
We are the ones, we are the ones
That turned the fire into light
But we know not what we do
With the changes we go through
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
In the mouth of the wolf we lay
And chase the sun to sleep
If we never come down
We won't ever come down
It don't make no difference to me
'Cause we are the ones, we are the ones
That turned the fire into light
But we know not what we do
With the changes we go through
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
To do what we do
Do what we do
Oh I say my prayers in the morning
I get up in the afternoon
And I'm sailing out to no one but you
And I scream to the gods above me
Here we go, let me know
Father of mine let me sing you a song
You've been singing in the rain
You've been singing so long
And I wanna know could I ever be saved?
If I lived a life of lies and a life of love today
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
The song "Men Amongst Mountains" by The Revivalists is a powerful anthem about courage, perseverance, and the human spirit. The lyrics convey the idea that in life, we are all like men pressing into the night, climbing mountains that seem insurmountable. The line "we know not what we do" speaks to the idea that even when we think we have it all figured out, we are still just stumbling in the dark, trying to find our way.
However, the chorus is where the true heart of the song lies. The line "Love makes it easy, it makes it alright" is a reminder that no matter how difficult the journey, if we have love to guide us, we will be okay. The final verse also conveys this message, as the singer sings of their desire to be saved, even if they have lived a life of lies and love. Ultimately, the song is a celebration of the human spirit and our ability to overcome even the greatest of challenges with love and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
We are men amongst mountains
We are strong and resilient, facing challenges that are as formidable as mountains.
Pressing into the night
We are boldly and confidently moving forward, even in times of darkness and uncertainty.
But we know not what we do
Despite our confidence, we acknowledge that we don't always understand the implications of our actions.
We are the ones, we are the ones
That turned the fire into light
We are the ones who have the power to turn struggles and difficulties into something positive.
With the changes we go through
As we navigate through life, we face constant change that can be both challenging and transformative.
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
With love, we are able to face these challenges with ease and positivity.
In the mouth of the wolf we lay
And chase the sun to sleep
We often find ourselves in daunting situations, but we persevere, chasing after the satisfaction of accomplishment.
If we never come down
We won't ever come down
It don't make no difference to me
We're willing to take risks, even if it means we may never return to our previous way of life.
'Cause we are the ones, we are the ones
That turned the fire into light
We take pride in our ability to transform challenges into something beautiful.
Oh I say my prayers in the morning
I get up in the afternoon
And I'm sailing out to no one but you
We live life on our own terms, guided by our own values and beliefs rather than societal expectations.
And I scream to the gods above me
Here we go, let me know
We acknowledge the presence of something greater than ourselves, and we're always striving to be our best selves.
Father of mine let me sing you a song
You've been singing in the rain
You've been singing so long
And I wanna know could I ever be saved?
We seek a deeper connection with a higher power, questioning whether we can find salvation in this life or the next.
If I lived a life of lies and a life of love today
We understand that the choices we make today will shape our future, for better or for worse.
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
Love is the key to a happy life, and it makes even the toughest situations easier to bear.
To do what we do
Do what we do
We're determined to live our lives on our own terms, and we won't let anything stop us from living our truth.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW STEPHEN CAMPANELLI, DAVID WILLIAM SHAW, ED WILLIAMS, GEORGE M. GEKAS, MICHAEL GIRARDOT, ROBERT INGRAHAM, ZACHARY FEINBERG
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Big Daddy
We are men amongst mountains
Pressing into the night
But we know not what we do
We know not what we do
We are the ones, we are the ones
That turned the fire into light
But we know not what we do
With the changes we go through
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
In the mouth of the wolf we lay
And chase the sun to sleep
If we never come down
We won’t ever come down
It don’t make no difference to me
'Cause we are the ones, we are the ones
That turned the fire into light
But we know not what we do
With the changes we go through
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
To do what we do
Do what we do
Oh I say my prayers in the morning
I get up in the afternoon
And I’m sailing out to no one but you
And I scream to the gods above me
Here we go, let me know
Father of mine let me sing you a song
You’ve been singing in the rain
You’ve been singing so long
And I wanna know could I ever be saved?
If I lived a life of lies and a life of love today
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
Luisa I
We are men amongst mountains
Pressing into the night
But we know not what we do
We know not what we do
We are the ones
We are the ones
That turned the fire into light
But we know not what we do
With the changes we go through
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
In the mouth of the wolf we lay
And chase the sun to sleep
If we never come down
We won't ever come down
It don't make no difference to me
We are the ones
We are the ones
That turned the fire into light
But we know not what we do
With the changes we go through
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
To do what we do
Do what we do
Oh I say my prayers in the morning
I get up in the afternoon
And I'm sailing out to no one but you
I scream to the gods above me
Here we go, let me know
Father of mine let me sing you a song
You've been singing in the rain
You've been singing so long
And I wanna know could I ever be saved?
If I lived a life of lies and a life of love today
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
copycat m
The passions in all of your faces is just a bonus ~ Gorgeous song.
Big Daddy
We are men amongst mountains
Pressing into the night
But we know not what we do
We know not what we do
We are the ones, we are the ones
That turned the fire into light
But we know not what we do
With the changes we go through
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
In the mouth of the wolf we lay
And chase the sun to sleep
If we never come down
We won’t ever come down
It don’t make no difference to me
'Cause we are the ones, we are the ones
That turned the fire into light
But we know not what we do
With the changes we go through
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
To do what we do
Do what we do
Oh I say my prayers in the morning
I get up in the afternoon
And I’m sailing out to no one but you
And I scream to the gods above me
Here we go, let me know
Father of mine let me sing you a song
You’ve been singing in the rain
You’ve been singing so long
And I wanna know could I ever be saved?
If I lived a life of lies and a life of love today
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
Love makes it easy
It makes it all right
Rachael Abney
So I just found you...I’ve loved you a thousand times without knowing you. This band is pure magic and soul and lyrics that cut deep. I am forever grateful for your talent in a shallow pool of bands today
AmericangirlKim
Why is this NOT played on ANY of these radio stations?? Better than anything that's played nowadays!
Reb Sawyer
Wow! This is one of the best songs I've ever heard in my life!!!
Suzanne Carr
Good God Y'all! I'm SO thankful that the Revivalists are proving that great, soulful music is not dead!
Big Daddy
Suzanne Carr couldnt said it any better than that! This is an amazing song!
Zaida Estevez
Love it, love it, love it! Love them, so great to have them to produce this type of soulful music...
veccio
BEAUTIFUL 🌹⚘
Kelly Jackson
I am so blessed to have (found) the Revivalists!!! They are the RealDeal shock to my heart♡