In 1998, The Section Quartet emerged in Los Angeles as a recording entity with a dual purpose: to function as a string “section” on other artists’ records, and to take the rock string quartet to the highest level. Unlike other cross-genre groups, TSQ remains dedicated to original interpretations of the enduring rock compositions.
The Section Quartet’s rock & pop sensibilities have led to studio and stage collaborations with music’s top artists and producers—from Wilco and Christina Aguilera to A Perfect Circle and David Bowie. The quartet has also recorded/performed with Jon Brion, Kelly Clarkson, Grant-Lee Phillips, Sam Phillips, Tenacious D with Dave Grohl, Fiona Apple, James Blunt, Pink, Wes Borland, Rick Springfield, Finch, Tesla, Al Stewart, Ryan Adams, Enrique Iglesias, Greg Dulli, The Zombies and Peter Case.
Producers such as Linda Perry,Jon Brion, Bill Bottrell, Tony Berg, Danny Lohner, David Bianco, Tom Rothrock, T Bone Burnett, Trina Shoemaker and Nick Launay regularly call on TSQ to add strings to their productions.
Individually established classical players in their own right, members of The Section Quartet have distinguished themselves with hard-driving rock & pop credentials. Before founding TSQ, string arranger/violinist Eric Gorfain performed with Jimmy Page & Robert Plant on their "Unledded Tour"; Gorfain has also recorded with Live and Eric Clapton. Violinist/arranger Daphne Chen has toured as a member of Quetzal, soloed with Los Lobos and Little Feat and recorded with Better Than Ezra and Ray Charles. Richard Dodd has played cello onstage and in the studio with The Bangles, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Smashing Pumpkins. And Leah Katz has contributed her viola expertise to Eve 6, Dishwalla, Destiny’s Child and Stevie Wonder.
Having built a reputation for their innovative, self-arranged renditions of Radiohead’s OK Computer and Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, The Section Quartet were coaxed on to the live stage in 2002. Minutes after seeing TSQ perform at the renowned LA club Largo, Goldenvoice’s festival mastermind Paul Tollett offered them two spots in the 2004 Coachella Music Festival lineup.
In concert, The Section Quartet plugs in and delivers their infectiously dynamic ensemble and rock solid rhythm. On more than one occasion, audience members have been spotted playing along on “air violin”.
TSQ is constantly adding new material to their live show and discography: songs by Led Zeppelin, Jeff Buckley, Tool, The Clash, Green Day, KISS, Ima Robot, Muse and dozens of others. In 2004, TSQ independently released No Electricity Required to rave reviews.
Juicebox
The Section Quartet Lyrics
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But it's not that easy
Standing in the life fields
Standing in the light fields
Waiting for some action
Waiting for some action over
Why won't you come over here?
We've got a city to love
Why won't you come over here?
We've got a city to love
Oh damn good years
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I know you messed up
When I saw you
You're cold you're so cold
You're so cold you're so cold
Nobody can see me
Everything's too easy
Standing in the life field
Standing in the light field
Waiting for some action
Waiting for some action
She said why won't you come over here?
Why won't you come over here?
We've got a city to love
Why won't you come over here?
We've got a city to love
Oh down the soul
And I said set free
You never chose me
For a while it was nice
But it's time to say goodbye
Cold you're so cold
You're so cold you're so cold
No no no cold
You're so cold you're so cold you're so cold
Oh no no no no cold
You're so cold you're so cold you're so cold
No no you're so cold
The Section Quartet's song "Juicebox" depicts the struggles of the singer, who craves attention and action but is barely visible to others. The lyrics suggest that the singer is standing in the life fields and light fields, which may symbolize the stages of life or society, and waiting for some action. The singer's desire to be noticed is highlighted in the lines "why won't you come over here?" repeated several times throughout the song. The singer also mentions that they have got a city to love, possibly indicating that they want to be loved and appreciated by the masses.
As the song progresses, the singer's tone changes, indicating growing frustration and disappointment. The singer mentions "damn good years," which suggests that they might have had good moments in the past. However, they also acknowledge that things have changed, and they feel that they have been left behind. This sense of abandonment is reinforced when the singer says, "you never chose me," indicating that they have been forgotten or rejected by someone they cared about. The song ends with the repeated line, "you're so cold, you're so cold," which suggests that the singer feels alone and isolated.
Overall, "Juicebox" is a song that deals with the themes of isolation, abandonment, and the desire for human connection. The lyrics evoke a sense of loneliness, which is emphasized by the slow, mournful melody of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody sees me
People are aware of my existence
But it's not that easy
However, it's not effortless to navigate through life
Standing in the life fields
Existing in a space where existence can be challenging
Standing in the light fields
In the midst of the area where the spotlight shines
Waiting for some action
Enthusiastically anticipating something exciting to happen
Waiting for some action over
The waiting is over and something interesting has begun
Why won't you come over here?
Why aren't you here with me?
We've got a city to love
There's a vibrant city worth exploring
Oh damn good years
The past was an incredible time
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I know you messed up
You've made a mistake and you're aware of it
When I saw you
At the moment I looked at you
You're cold you're so cold
You have a distant attitude and are hard to connect with
You're so cold you're so cold
You're noticeably cold and indifferent
Nobody can see me
I feel invisible
Everything's too easy
Things are happening without any difficulty
She said why won't you come over here?
She inquired as to why I wouldn't come closer
Oh down the soul
Unclear meaning or missing lyrics
And I said set free
I expressed a desire to be liberated
You never chose me
You never picked me as a priority in your life
For a while it was nice
For a period, the situation was pleasant
But it's time to say goodbye
However, it's now time to move on
No no no cold
Indicating the continuation of the previous negative emotion
You're so cold you're so cold you're so cold
You remain distant and detached
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JULIAN CASABLANCAS, HENRY N. MANCINI
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