1) a three-member folk-r… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands named The Staves:
1) a three-member folk-rock band from the UK; and
2) a baroque pop band from New York City.
1) a three-member folk-rock band from the UK.
Emily, Jessica, and Camilla Staveley-Taylor have been making music together since they were children, growing up in Watford, UK, England. Brought up in a house that echoed to the sounds of Simon & Garfunkel, Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Beatles, singing in perfect 3-part harmony came naturally to these three sisters.Having started gigging in local pubs and cafes, The Staves are now captivating audiences on much bigger stages - earning rapturous encores with their exquisite songs of love & longing. Guaranteed to give you goosebumps, their extraordinary intertwining voices melt the most cynical of hearts.The Staves' Mexico EP will be released later this year via Atlantic Records.
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2) a baroque pop band from NYC.
"Simple, yet intellectually challenging. Gloomy, yet beautiful. Artistically sophisticated, yet starkly presented...." (Indie-music.com)
"There are very few artists that consistently give me goosebumps. New York's Soren Anders [of The Staves] positively fits within this elite category. Over the last year, his stunning vocals and heartbreakingly beautiful melodies have won me over in a major way...." (The Music Slut Blog)
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Steady
The Staves Lyrics
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You steady touch our love so much, I'm sleepless
Oh God, oh God, oh God
God, I'm only human and I'm helpless
Steady, steady, steady
You steady touch our love so much, I'm sleepless
Rabbit in a snare, why you sleeping softly in your bed?
When unruly wild blood is pumping, why you running scared?
Rabbit in a snare, why you sleeping softly in your bed?
Why you running scared?
Steady, steady, steady
You steady touch our love so much, I'm sleepless
Oh God, oh God, oh God
God I'm only human and I'm helpless
And the line will read that I was never here
(Can you see from where you're standing?)
And the line will read that I was never here
(Can you hear where I'm coming from?)
And the line will read that I was never here
(Can you see from where you're standing?)
And the line will read that I was never here
(Can you hear where I'm coming from?)
(/Bridge)
Steady, steady, steady
You steady touch our love so much, I'm sleepless
Oh God, oh God, oh God
God I'm only human and I'm helpless
The song Steady by The Staves is a haunting ballad that explores the complex feelings of a person who feels caught in a web of love that they cannot escape from. The repeated refrain "steady, steady, steady" seems to refer to the steadiness of the person's love for their partner, which is so intense that it is overwhelming and makes them "sleepless". The singer acknowledges their own human weaknesses and helplessness in the face of this powerful emotion, which they attribute to a higher power ("God, oh God, oh God").
The metaphor of the "rabbit in a snare" is used to describe the singer's own situation, as they feel trapped by their own feelings and unable to break free. The line "why you running scared?" seems to be directed at the singer themselves, as they struggle to come to terms with the intensity of their own emotions. The repeated chorus reinforces the sense of being trapped and helpless, with the singer feeling as though they will never be able to escape from the web of love that they are caught in.
The closing verse of the song takes a slightly different turn, with the singer contemplating their own mortality and the idea that they will one day be forgotten. The repeated line "and the line will read that I was never here" seems to suggest that the singer's love and their struggles with it will be forgotten in the grand scheme of things. This final section of the song adds a layer of poignancy to the preceding verses, as the singer recognises the fleeting nature of their own existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Steady, steady, steady
The consistent and unwavering nature of your touch on our love is overwhelming.
You steady touch our love so much, I'm sleepless
Your touch and impact on our love keeps me up at night.
Oh God, oh God, oh God
An expression of desperation and helplessness.
God, I'm only human and I'm helpless
Acknowledging one's limitations and dependence on a higher power.
Rabbit in a snare, why you sleeping softly in your bed?
Questioning why someone is idle and comfortable when there are dangers and threats around.
When unruly wild blood is pumping, why you running scared?
Asking why someone is afraid when they should be embracing their natural desires and impulses.
And the line will read that I was never here (Can you see from where you're standing?)
Contemplating one's legacy and impact on others and whether it will be remembered or forgotten.
And the line will read that I was never here (Can you hear where I'm coming from?)
Wondering if one's voice and perspective will be heard and understood by others in the future.
Steady, steady, steady
Reaffirming the impact and importance of the steady touch on their love.
God, I'm only human and I'm helpless
Reiterating one's dependence on a higher power and acceptance of their own limitations.
Contributed by Julian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kirkris7563
Steady, steady, steady,
Your steady touch I love so much I'm sleepless
Oh God, oh God, oh God,
God I'm only human and I'm helpless
Steady, steady, steady,
Your steady touch I love so much I'm sleepless
Rabbit in a snare while you're sleeping
Softly in your bed
Red, unruly, wild blood is pumping
Why you running scared?
Why you running scared?
Rabbit in a snare while you're sleeping
Softly in your bed
Why you running scared?
Steady, steady, steady,
Your steady touch I love so much I'm sleepless
Oh God, oh God, oh God,
God I'm only human and I'm helpless
And the line will read that I was never here
(Can you see from where you're standing?)
And the line will read that I was never here
(Can you hear where I’m coming from?)
And the line will read that I was never here
(Can you see from where you're standing?)
And the line will read that I was never here
(Can you hear where I’m coming from?)
Rabbit in a snare while you're sleeping
Softly in your bed
(Can you see from where you're standing?)
And the line will read that I was never here
Red, unruly, wild blood is pumping
Why you running scared?
(Can you hear where I’m coming from?)
And the line will read that I was never here
Rabbit in a snare while you're sleeping
Softly in your bed
(Steady, steady, steady)
Why you running scared?
Steady, steady, steady,
You're steady touch I love so much I'm sleepless
Oh God, oh God, oh God,
God I'm only human and I'm helpless
@sadietankard5651
Can I just say... This was filmed in my house!!!!
@MickMackupatree
+Sadie Tankard You can, and you did. That's a very nice aesthetic you have. It's a dark song though. Suffering depression and how to gain some kind of dynamic equilibrium.
@sadietankard5651
+Mick Mack you are very smart
@tylercollins7297
+Sadie Tankard Awesome place! Hope you stay in touch with the band. They are great. lol
@zoe-od2hv
your house is so beautiful!!
@RR-ej1zs
Yes. And nice.
@ChopFooey
A stunning peek into what it must be like to live in a loveless home where every single second is a battle to keep your head above water. The struggle between simply letting go or burning it all to the ground.
@ghaisaniazizinurulrizki4506
Like, seriously, they never ceased to amaze me. I've been following their works since their first EP, and it's always a pleasure to witness this kind of music. Lots of love from Indonesia!
@jamesfarmer8463
whooooah
@akatechon5731
This is on BBC Radio 6 a LOT. and it's always good, the mid section is just perfect.