Pop songwriters by trade, musical versatility is paramount to THE RHODES. Their influences, sound, and writing style change dramatically between songs due to a distinctive duality between the two. Switching lead vocals and instruments, often during the course of a song, they echo traces of Lennon & McCartney and Simon & Garfunkel, but with a Black Keys / MGMT indie rock edge. Though for years Derek played rhythm guitar and David played drums while they sang, their most recent performances show them switching roles between instruments. Regardless of the style of a particular song, THE RHODES stay true to their melodic pop writing approach.
In January 2011, Daunicht & LaViola announced after a two month hiatus, THE RHODES would feature primarily two founding members, thereby highlighting both their songwriting partnership and individual personalities. They now tour with back-up musicians, while playing the majority of the instruments on their recorded material themselves. Before 2011, the band had undergone several personnel changes. Previous musicians include guitarist Rob Sciortino, bassists Nick Imperial, Vince Apuzzo, and Charlie Marshall, and pianist James Felice.
I Want You Back
The Rhodes Lyrics
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To the depths of the great seas
I may walk away from my hurt
But there's one sure thing about me
It won't be too long
Till you see I'm back again
Cause you're where I end
And where I begin
Cause my love is deep and true
Your heart is my home
Whatever storms we go through
I will never leave you alone
I'll always come back to you
I have walked away and slammed doors
Driven off in the pouring rain
Yes I've sworn I'd never come back
But you know I would go insane
You'll always be my world
Till I strike my last heartbeat
You're the dream that keeps recurring
That makes me complete
I'll always come back to you
Cause my love is deep and true
Your heart is my home
Whatever storms we go through
I will never leave you alone
I'll always come back to you
There is no doubt about it
You know I can't live without it, no
It's like a rare addiction to my soul
I've got to touch you baby
Only your love can save me now
I've got to keep you in my world some how
I'll always come back to you
Cause my love is deep and true
Your heart is my home
Whatever storms we go through
I will never leave you alone
I'll always come back to you
I'll always come back to you
Cause my love is deep and true
Your heart is my home
Whatever storms we go through
I will never leave you alone
I'll always come back
The Rhodes's song "I Want You Back" is an ode to love that transcends all obstacles. In the opening lines, the singer expresses their willingness to go to any length to be with the object of their affection. They may try to walk away from their pain, but they cannot stay away for long because the other person is where they both end and begin. This sentiment is reinforced throughout the song, with the singer reassuring their lover that they will never leave them alone, no matter what storms they may face together.
The second verse adds another layer to the song by suggesting that the singer has tried to leave before. They have slammed doors and driven off, but they always come back because they would go insane without their love. This is a poignant expression of the power of love and the lengths that people will go to maintain a connection that is truly meaningful. The final lines of the song reinforce this idea, with the singer declaring that their love is a rare addiction to their soul and that they have to touch their lover in order to feel complete.
Overall, "I Want You Back" is a powerful and heartfelt song about the strength of love and the importance of holding onto the people that matter most. It is a reminder that even in the toughest of times, there is always a way to come back to the people that truly matter.
Line by Line Meaning
I may go to the ends of the earth
I am willing to travel to the farthest corner of the world
To the depths of the great seas
Even if I have to explore the deepest oceans
I may walk away from my hurt
I might try to escape from the pain I feel
But there's one sure thing about me
But one thing is certain when it comes to me
It won't be too long
I will not be away for too long
Till you see I'm back again
Before you know it, I will return
Cause you're where I end
You are my ultimate destination
And where I begin
At the same time, you are also the beginning of everything for me
I'll always come back to you
No matter what happens, I will always find myself back in your arms
Cause my love is deep and true
The reason why I keep coming back is that my love for you is genuine and profound
Your heart is my home
In your heart is where I feel most comfortable
Whatever storms we go through
Despite the challenges we might face
I will never leave you alone
I will always be there to support and love you
I have walked away and slammed doors
I have left in the past and expressed anger or frustration
Driven off in the pouring rain
I have left furiously, even in the worst weather conditions
Yes I've sworn I'd never come back
In the heat of the moment, I have said I will never return
But you know I would go insane
However, the truth is that I cannot be happy without you
You'll always be my world
You are the center of my universe
Till I strike my last heartbeat
Until the very end, until my heart stops beating
You're the dream that keeps recurring
You are the person I dream of and think about constantly
That makes me complete
Being with you is what makes my life whole
There is no doubt about it
Without any hesitation or uncertainty
You know I can't live without it, no
You are aware that I cannot survive without your love
It's like a rare addiction to my soul
My love for you is like a unique, unbreakable addiction that is part of my very being
I've got to touch you baby
I am desperate to feel your touch
Only your love can save me now
The only thing that can rescue me is your affection
I've got to keep you in my world some how
I am determined to keep you in my life no matter what
I'll always come back to you
I will never be able to stay away from you for long
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Written by: Connie Wolfe, Mike Wolfe, Robbie Rhodes
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