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 Orleansโ burgeoning indie rock scene, and they have achieved success and notoriety in the cityโs 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), Toadโs Place (New Haven, CT), and Smithโs Olde Bar (Atlanta, GA). At home, The Revivalists are regulars at The Howlinโ Wolf, The Republic, and the legendary Tipitinaโs. They have shared stages with such notable acts as Perpetual Groove, Marco Benevento, Rebirth Brass Band, Ivan Nevilleโs 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 editorโs 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 bandโs 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 resumรฉ 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 โSteelโ Williams (pedal steel guitar)
Rob Ingraham (saxophone, miscellaneous/other)
Otherside Of Paradise
The Revivalists Lyrics
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If my senses fail meet me on the other side of paradise
Free from complications of our sense of time
Fill my windless sail with broken echoes of a never ending life
Whispered conversations twisted faces in the clouds
I've been hot winged and hoodwinked and dead on my feet
And all of the footprints that fall in a line
Were our common ancestors wandering hills in the night
If my senses fail meet me on the other side of Paradise
Free from complications of our sense of time
Fill my windless sail with broken echoes of a never ending life
Whispered conversations twisted faces in the clouds
Let unanswered question marks fall where they will
The thoughts that imprison me walk with me still
And seconds that fly by like days of my life
Were hours spent wasted on chasing the words of the wise
If my senses fail meet me on the other side of paradise
Free from complications of our sense of time
Fill my windless sail with broken echoes of a never ending life
Whispered conversations twisted faces in the clouds
In the clouds
Meet me on the other side, I, I
Meet me on the other side, I, I
Meet me on the other side, I, I
Meet me on the other side
The lyrics of The Revivalists' song "Otherside of Paradise" express the desire to escape from the complexities and constraints of life into a realm of freedom and possibility. The opening lines, "If my senses fail, meet me on the other side of paradise," suggest a willingness to depart from the known and venture into the unknown. The reference to "complications of our sense of time" indicates a desire to disconnect from the pressures and deadlines of life and enter into a realm of timeless existence. The image of a "windless sail" filled with "broken echoes of a never-ending life" evokes a sense of drifting through an infinite, dreamlike landscape where past, present, and future merge into a single reality. The "whispered conversations" and "twisted faces in the clouds" suggest the presence of hidden dimensions of reality beyond the reach of ordinary perception.
The lyrics also hint at the struggle to find meaning in life. Lines such as "The thoughts that imprison me walk with me still" and "Hours spent wasted on chasing the words of the wise" suggest a sense of frustration and disillusionment with the quest for knowledge and understanding. The reference to "common ancestors wandering hills in the night" expresses a longing for a sense of connectedness with the past and a recognition that our lives are part of a larger, unfolding story. The repeated refrain of "Meet me on the other side of paradise" is a plea for connection, for someone to share in the journey into the unknown.
Overall, "Otherside of Paradise" is a poetic and evocative meditation on the human desire for transcendence, and the search for meaning and purpose in a world that can sometimes seem chaotic and inscrutable.
Line by Line Meaning
If my senses fail meet me on the other side of paradise
If I lose my ability to perceive the world around me, let's meet in a place beyond the normal realm of existence.
Free from complications of our sense of time
Without the restrictions that time places on us, we can be free from worry and stress.
Fill my windless sail with broken echoes of a never ending life
Inspire me with fragments of an eternal existence, even if I feel stuck and unmoving like a sailboat with no wind.
Whispered conversations twisted faces in the clouds
Imaginary discussions and surreal images can be found in the shifting patterns of the sky.
I've been hot winged and hoodwinked and dead on my feet
I've been deceived, lied to, and exhausted to the point of collapse.
The sound and the fury remain over me
The noise and chaos of life continue to affect me.
And all of the footprints that fall in a line
The paths we follow have been tread by countless others before us.
Were our common ancestors wandering hills in the night
Those who came before us likely share our sense of exploration and wonder in the darkness.
Let unanswered question marks fall where they will
Unresolved uncertainties can linger, but we cannot control everything.
The thoughts that imprison me walk with me still
Negative or obsessive thinking patterns can be difficult to shake off.
And seconds that fly by like days of my life
Sometimes time moves faster or slower than we expect, altering our perceptions of reality.
Were hours spent wasted on chasing the words of the wise
The pursuit of knowledge and understanding can sometimes lead to a dead end, with nothing gained.
In the clouds
Up above, where dreams and visions may materialize.
Meet me on the other side, I, I
Join me on this journey to a place where we can escape the limitations of our everyday lives.
Meet me on the other side, I, I
Let's connect on a deeper level and explore the mysteries beyond the norm.
Meet me on the other side, I, I
Together, we can discover new perspectives and possibilities beyond our wildest imaginations.
Meet me on the other side
Let's go on an adventure and find a different reality beyond what we know and understand.
Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Stephen Campanelli, David William Shaw, Edward Williams, George M Gekas, Michael Daniel Girardot, Robert Ingraham, Zachary Feinberg
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@popeyedave8253
Other Side lyrics, song by The Revivalists
If my senses fail, meet me on the otherside of paradise
Free from complications, of our sense of time
Fill my windless sail with broken echoes of a never-ending life
Whispered conversations twisted faces in the clouds
I've been hot winged and hoodwinked and dead on my feet
The sound and the fury remain over me
And all of the footprints that fall in a line
Were our common ancestors wandering hills in the night
If my senses fail, meet me on the otherside of paradise
Free from complications of our sense of time
Fill my windless sail with broken echoes of a never-ending life
Whispered conversations twisted faces in the clouds
Let unanswered question marks fall where they will
The thoughts that imprison me walk with me still
And seconds that fly by like days of my life
Were hours spent wasted on chasing the words of the wise
If my senses fail, meet me on the otherside of paradise
Free from complications of our sense of time
Fill my windless sail with broken echoes of a never-ending life
Whispered conversations twisted faces in the clouds
In the clouds
Meet me on the otherside
Meet me on the otherside
Meet me on the otherside
Meet me on the otherside
@ramba2247
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
[Chorus]
If my senses fail meet me on the other side of paradise
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
Free from complications of our sense of time
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
Fill my windless sail with broken echoes of a never ending life
Whispered conversations twisted faces in the clouds
[Verse 1]
Iโve been hot winged and hoodwinked and dead on my feet
The sound and the fury remain over me
And all of the footprints that fall in a line
Were our common ancestors wandering hills in the night
[Chorus]
If my senses fail meet me on the other side of Paradise
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
Free from complications of our sense of time
(Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
Fill my windless sail with broken echoes of a never ending life
Whispered conversations twisted faces in the clouds
[Verse 2]
Let unanswered question marks fall where they will
The thoughts that imprison me walk with me still
And seconds that fly by like days of my life
Were hours spent wasted on chasing the words of the wise
@viniciusdenadai6679
Lyrics:
If my senses fail meet me on the other side of paradise
Free from complications of our sense of time
Fill my windless sail with broken echoes of a never ending life
Whispered conversations twisted faces in the clouds
Iโve been hot winged and hoodwinked and dead on my feet
The sound and the fury remain over me
And all of the footprints that fall in a line
Were our common ancestors wandering hills in the night
If my senses fail meet me on the other side of Paradise
Free from complications of our sense of time
Fill my windless sail with broken echoes of a never ending life
Whispered conversations twisted faces in the clouds
Let unanswered question marks fall where they will
The thoughts that imprison me walk with me still
And seconds that fly by like days of my life
Were hours spent wasted on chasing the words of the wise
If my senses fail meet me on the other side of paradise
Free from complications of our sense of time
Fill my windless sail with broken echoes of a never ending life
Whispered conversations twisted faces in the clouds
In the clouds
Meet me on the other side, I, I
Meet me on the other side, I, I
Meet me on the other side, I, I
Meet me on the other side
@mdragarg
This song reminds me of the quaint little town that i was born in. It was a small town, where a lot of people knew each other. Then this song proceeds to remind me how that town isnt the same anymore. The places that i spent my best times in all have chnaged, taking away the chance at reminiscing and nostalgia. I know things change, but never so fast.
@blackbutterfly5850
This song literally hurts when I hear it but I can't stop listening to it. I've been a fan for a long time and come back to certain songs when I need to feel a certain way. This is one of those beautiful masterpieces. ๐ถโฃ๏ธ๐ถ
@TheNewSithBlog
This song has now been on loop for 4 days. I can't stop listening. Can't stop singing along. This really hits something deep and special inside. I don't really know how else to say this, but it's like I didn't know that I needed this song until I heard it, and now I feel like I'm trying to make up for all the years that I didn't have it.
@nikkizimbler2402
I think this song resonates with so many people. See them live, however and whatever it takes. They are on another level of brilliance. ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ผ
@stacyfox2554
They are AMAZING LIVE!!!
@taylorgleason4811
It's about heaven. You'll notice a reoccurring theme in their lyrics, alot of them are about God.
@prettypwz1915
You have no idea how much this song means tto me. I lost my husband after 30 years 8 months ago this is exactlly what i neefed
@jerririgo3125
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@sharonrist1342
I lost mine one year ago after 34 yrs. And I found this song just in time for the one year mark. I empathize with you and yes, somehow this song brings a sense of peace.
@amygreenberg3286
Lost mine suddenly 2 months ago. Sending you love.