They appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone in October 2002 (the first Australian band to do so since Men at Work in 1983) with the words "Rock is Back: meet the Vines" boldly emblazoned underneath. Referred to as the 'The' bands, The Strokes, The Hives, The White Stripes and The Vines combined "old fashioned punk and adrenaline fuelled riffs" to be ushered in at the beginning of 2002 as the "saviors of rock".
The Vines have been moderately successful in the Australian recording industry, winning an ARIA in 2002 for Breakthrough Artist and receiving nominations for six other awards in as many years. In 2003, their debut album Highly Evolved went double platinum in their home country of Australia, and since then the band has released six albums and a "Best-Of" compilation from their time at Capitol Records.
The band started to record their 5th album in February 2010. The album recording was completely finished in mid March, with mixing taking place in Sydney at the end of March and mastering taking place in early April. The album, "Future Primitve," was released in June 2011.
Discography
Highly Evolved (2002)
Winning Days (2004)
Vision Valley(2006)
Melodia (2008)
Future Primitive (2011)
Wicked Nature (2014)
In Miracle Land (2018)
Autumn Shade
The Vines Lyrics
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I could sleep for days
But I like the sun when
I can hear another sound
It's a long way down
Keep my head up
Who am I to be this way
But I like the sun when
Fallin' through another plain
Never one the same
Keep my head up
The lyrics of The Vines's song Autumn Shade represent the feeling of falling into hibernation during autumn. The singer slips into the autumn shade and wants to sleep for days. However, he likes the sun when he can hear another sound, it means that he enjoys the warmth of the sun and the sound of nature. It's a long way down, but he tries to keep his head up. This can be interpreted as trying to stay positive and keep going even during tough times.
The second stanza of the song mentions the singer questioning who he is to be dreaming so insanely. This could refer to feeling like an outsider or someone who doesn't fit in with society's norms. However, he still enjoys the sun when it's falling through another plain, meaning he still finds beauty in the world even though it may not be conventional or expected. The line "Never one the same" can be interpreted as appreciating the uniqueness of each moment and not taking them for granted. The singer tries to keep his head up despite feeling different or out of place.
Line by Line Meaning
Slip into the autumn shade
Slowly embracing the peaceful, melancholic season of autumn.
I could sleep for days
Feeling lethargic and wanting to escape reality for an extended period of time.
But I like the sun when
Despite feeling drawn towards retreating into oneself, there is still a fondness for the warmth and brightness of the sun.
I can hear another sound
Being attuned to the world and its happenings, no matter how subtle they may be.
It's a long way down
Acknowledging the difficult journey ahead and the possibility of failure or disappointment.
Keep my head up
Reminding oneself to stay positive and optimistic despite the challenges.
Who am I to be this way
Questioning one's own behavior and thoughts, wondering if they are justified or if there is something wrong with oneself.
Dreamin' so insane
Engaging in unrealistic, fantastical thoughts and aspirations.
But I like the sun when
Despite the potential for disappointment, there is still a love for the brightness and warmth of the sun.
Fallin' through another plain
Going through different experiences and stages of life that are all unique and distinct from the last.
Never one the same
Recognizing that every experience and stage of life is different and unique in its own way.
Keep my head up
Reminding oneself to stay positive and optimistic despite the challenges.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: NICHOLLS
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Matt Sounds
Probably the best musical quadrilogy of all time. At least my favorite...
SSJ Kaerkarot
2022!
The Vines has kept me going all this time man and now everything is the shit in life. Ill love all their songs til I die. ❤️
solomon grundy
the vines was a so underrated band
Max miller Ferreira
Adoro as canções deles sao belas e introspectivas
jean vitre
After the "four seasons" by Vivaldi, the "one season" in 4 shades by The Vines. Another time, another Masterpiece <3
Stella Maris Ramos
Oct 2022
The Vines marco mi preadolescencia y crecí con ellos. Puedo volar en otros cielos (bandas) pero volver a escuchar estas canciones hacen que rememore momentos únicos en mi vida.
Joni Armel
This is beautiful. Thank you to Nicholls for sharing his love of music and whimsical lyrics. No one these days cares anymore to write any thing decent. Also I hear the influence of the Mama’s and the Papa ‘s in this song …lovely …
Diane Stojentin
Really amazing. Thank you for putting these together.
Itho Ato
Love this songs!
Rendra Prabu
great song from underrated band,,,thanks man