The Umbrellas were formed in 2019 by Bay Area musicians Matt Ferrara, Keith Frerichs, Nick Oka, and Morgan Stanley. They took inspiration from a long line of twee and indie pop bands and paisley underground artists and channeled those influences into their first self-recorded tracks. Their four-song Maritime EP was recorded using a drum machine in winter of 2019, and the next year the songs were reissued on a limited run 7" that quickly sold out. The band signed with indie pop institution Slumberland Records for the release of their self-titled debut LP and reconfigured their arrangements to include live drums and expanded production. The album was released in August of 2021.
Biography by Fred Thomas
Again And Again
The Umbrellas Lyrics
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And the clashing of cymbals
I need some running frantic notes
Some lines of panic and desperation
'Cause your infatuation demands satisfaction
I'm trying my best. I won't quit.
I'm trying not to disappoint.
Here we go, just to balance you out
I'm on fire and this is about how our song came on
And we sang along, so sing along
The pictures are all falling down
The ground started shaking without you around
So where are you? I'm so lost
I'm running through town screaming curses
And you cleared out all the poison
The lyrics of The Umbrellas' song, Again And Again, convey the frustration and desperation one feels when trying to satisfy the expectations of a significant other. The singer yearns for the piano, the big bass drum, the clashing of cymbals, and the running frantic notes that would make their infatuation satisfied. The singer tries their best to meet these demands but fears disappointing their love interest. The song is structured around the chorus, "Again and again, here we go, just to balance you out. I'm on fire, and this is about how our song came on, and we sang along, so sing along." The repeated phrase "again and again" further emphasizes the cyclical nature of this struggle to meet the expectations of the lover.
The second verse further emphasizes the pain and anguish the singer feels when their love interest disappears. The pictures are falling, the ground is shaking, and the singer is running through town screaming curses. All the while, the lover has cleared out all the poison, leaving the singer feeling lost and in despair. The song ends with another repetition of the chorus, symbolizing the cyclical nature of this struggle.
Interestingly, The Umbrellas is a one-person band formed by San Francisco-based musician, Sarah Cooperider. The band's name comes from the work of French artist Rene Magritte, who painted Umbrellas as a motif in many of his paintings.
Line by Line Meaning
So where is the piano and the big big bass drum?
Where are the elements that make music loud and intense?
And the clashing of cymbals
I need chaotic and explosive parts in my music.
I need some running frantic notes
I crave music that is fast-paced, wild and emotionally charged.
Some lines of panic and desperation
I want to hear music that conveys a sense of urgency and despair.
'Cause your infatuation demands satisfaction
I feel pressure to meet your expectations and fulfill your desires.
I'm trying my best I won't quit
I am putting effort into making music that satisfies you, and won't give up.
I'm trying not to disappoint
I don't want to let you down with my music.
Again and again
We keep going despite difficulties.
Here we go, just to balance you out
We're making music for you, to please you.
I'm on fire and this is about how our song came on
The intense emotions from our music are affecting me strongly.
And we sang along, so sing along
We're making music together, so let's keep singing.
The pictures are all falling down
Things are falling apart and unstable without you.
The ground started shaking without you around
Your presence stabilizes my world, and I feel lost without you.
So where are you? I'm so lost
I'm searching for you and feeling directionless without you.
I'm running through town screaming curses
I'm feeling angry and frustrated without you, and expressing it loudly.
And you cleared out all the poison
You brought positivity and stability into my life, removing difficulties and obstacles.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SCOTT WINDSOR
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