1) Minneapolis rock band
1) Minneapolis rock band
2) minimal house
3) industrial
1) The Rope is a rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2010 by Jesse Hagon (Vocals), Michael Browning (Guitar), Sam Richardson (Bass Guitar), and Matt Evans (Drums).
In the spring of 2011, The Rope released their six-song debut EP on their self-operated label, Late Century Records. The band has since launched European distribution via Spiralchords in Germany, and has been played on multiple college radio stations and in clubs throughout North America and Europe. Most recently, The Rope released an official video for the EP's single, "Water to Wine."
The Rope Is currently in the process of recording their first full-length record, scheduled for release on Late Century Records in late 2012.
Gravity
The Rope Lyrics
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With breaking hearts and heart sick minds
As love it's gone
It's all the past
And bitter things
They erase and wash our memories
They dole with time
And if you give me something to hold to
Grab it please
I will give you a hand to guide you
If you lose the trail
And if you stay with me tonight
In dying winter light
I will swear I'll try to find that holy grail
I'm leaving soon still
I wish there was something you could do
To change my mind
And make me stay
These brittle things
They erase and wash our memories
They dole with time
And they fade away
So if you give me something to hold to
Grabbing me
I will give you a hand to guide you
If you lose the trail
And if you stay with me tonight
In dying winter light
I will swear I'll try to find that holy grail
So if you give me something to hold to
Grab it please
I will give you a hand to guide you
If you lose the trail
And if you stay with me tonight
In dying winter light
I will swear I'll try to find that holy grail
That holy grail
That holy grail
That holy grail
That holy
The lyrics of "Gravity" by The Rope convey a powerful message about the fleeting nature of time and the importance of holding onto moments that are meaningful. The opening lines, "Wounding time / With breaking hearts and heart sick minds / As love it's gone / It's all the past" suggest that time can be painful, especially when we lose something or someone we love. The following lines, "And bitter things / They erase and wash our memories / They dole with time / Oh they fade so fast" further emphasize the idea that time has a way of making things fade away.
The singer then pleads for something to hold onto, saying "And if you give me something to hold to / Grab it please / I will give you a hand to guide you / If you lose the trail." This shows that the singer recognizes the importance of not letting go of the things that matter. The chorus repeats this sentiment, promising to try to find the "holy grail" of what they are seeking, even as time seems to slip away.
Line by Line Meaning
Wounding time
Time can be painful and can cause emotional wounds
With breaking hearts and heart sick minds
These wounds can lead to heartbreak and mental anguish
As love it's gone
The loss of love is what causes the pain and heartbreak
It's all the past
The love that is gone is now just a memory of the past
And bitter things
The painful memories and emotions are bitter and hard to handle
They erase and wash our memories
The bitterness can erase and dull our memories of the lost love
They dole with time
The passage of time can make the pain and bitterness even harder to bear
Oh they fade so fast
Despite their powerful impact, the bitterness and pain eventually fade with time
And if you give me something to hold to
If there is something to cling onto, it can provide comfort and hope
Grab it please
Urging for the listener to take hold of whatever they can to find relief
I will give you a hand to guide you
The singer offers to help guide the listener through their pain
If you lose the trail
Acknowledging that the journey through healing can be fraught with setbacks and obstacles
And if you stay with me tonight
The singer is offering comfort and companionship to the listener in their time of need
In dying winter light
The imagery here represents the cold and bleakness of the listener's emotional state
I will swear I'll try to find that holy grail
The singer promises to help the listener find a way to heal and move forward in life
I'm leaving soon still
The artist is leaving soon, adding urgency to their offer of comfort and support
I wish there was something you could do
The artist feels powerless to change their own circumstances
To change my mind
The singer is grappling with difficult decisions and is at a crossroads
And make me stay
The singer is not yet ready to leave, but feels like they have no other choice
These brittle things
The painful emotions and memories are fragile and easily shattered
They erase and wash our memories
The bitterness can have a lasting impact on how we view past memories
And they fade away
The pain and bitterness will eventually lessen and fade with time
So if you give me something to hold to
Repeated from earlier in the song, urging the listener to find comfort wherever possible
Grabbing me
The artist is also in need of comfort and support
That holy grail
The ultimate goal is to find a way to heal and move on from the pain of the past
Writer(s): Ben Rickel
Contributed by Alexandra R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AzamArts418
Great job guys!! reminds me of a mix of the Psychedelic Furs and the Sisters of Mercy. Awesome stuff keep it up.
Urco
The voice.... always the voice...
Esseintes 73
Lovely album, wonderful band
Steve Harvey
My favourite song by the Rope - brilliant
Heidi Leeshire
OMG. Your voice!!!!💖😘
Wagner Ribeiro
What a song! Absolutely gorgeous! You rock! Greetings from Brazil! :)
N. Redó
Boníssimaaa! ( Blessing 😔💋)
INFJ-T 81
Came for Natalia Dyer, stayed for the music!
...It's all too wrong to make it right... The Cure Forever!!!!
Another epic song!
La Grieta Indie Music
great!