The band’s album, Between Colours, is far-reaching. “When a band isn’t changing, it’s not growing,” says guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist Will Whitwham. From the band’s inception, it has redefined itself with every album; from Hymns of Love and Spirits through When You Left The Fire, Island of Echoes and The Leslieville Sessions. The evolution of their sound has run the gamut from four part harmonies and chamber folk to their current more cinematic arrangements.
Between Colours, showcases an explosion of strength with Whitwham and vocalist/guitarist/violinist Amanda Balsys trading and sharing lead vocals, and with a more rhythmic bottom end led by bassist Wes McClintock. Recorded at Revolution Recording in Toronto with producer Joe Dunphy, the album fully embraces all the studio had to offer. To address the wider range of dynamics in the songs, drummers Tom Bona, Marito Marques and Howie Beck were brought into the sessions. Other guests included Michael Phillip Wojewoda on theremin and Alex Lifeson with a signature guitar solo. The expanding instrumentation and layered guitar and synth effects combine to create one-listen pop hooks and adventurous sonic exploration.
Echoes
The Wilderness of Manitoba Lyrics
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I will follow you until the stars hang bright
And I know we can save the sky for long
From the dark clouds moving on in that we're gazing upon
And the dreams we have within the light of dawn
Freeze our grasses green until the winter's gone
And the snow melts away the ?? fears
There's no one to blame when you've lost your will
We're never the same as we cross these hills
Over broken land where we drink our fill
For the secrets we keep
Into the deep
Well our hearts will fall heavy the older we become
And the time forgets us and the things we've done
As our days become the flash of a distant spark
To the night as we carry the flame further into the dark
And all of the weight that holds us down
Keeping us shackled to the ground
If beauty is broken we are bound
By the shadows of grief
Further into the deep
And all of the echoes from the past
(And all of the echoes from the past)
Are finding a way to make it last
(Are finding a way to make it last)
Just not enough to ease our grasp
Upon ?? we sleep
Further into the deep
The Wilderness of Manitoba's song Echoes paints a haunting image of the passage of time and the ever-changing seasons of life. The singer sets the tone for the song by describing a moment of anticipation at the beginning of a golden night, and promising to follow the other person until the stars hang bright in the sky. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia as the singer reflects on fleeting memories, dreams, and the inevitability of change.
The central theme of the song seems to be the passage of time and how it affects us: our memories, our perceptions, and our relationships. The lyrics capture the bittersweet beauty of life, and the way that our experiences shape our outlook on the world. As we grow older, the singer suggests, we become more burdened by the weight of our memories and the loss of our youth. And yet, there is still hope to be found in carrying the flame of our past experiences into the future, even as we venture further "into the deep."
Line by Line Meaning
As we're lining up for a golden night
We are preparing for a special and significant evening
I will follow you until the stars hang bright
I will be with you through the night until the stars shine in the sky
And I know we can save the sky for long
We have the ability to preserve the sky for a longer time
From the dark clouds moving on in that we're gazing upon
We are observing the dark clouds as they pass by
And the dreams we have within the light of dawn
Our aspirations and hopes that come with the beginning of a new day
Freeze our grasses green until the winter's gone
Our desires keep our environment green, even during winters
And the snow melts away the ?? fears
The snow helps to alleviate our unspoken fears
While the sun is the golden hand holding everything dear
The sun is an important and valuable force that holds everything we cherish
There's no one to blame when you've lost your will
When we lose the desire to continue, no one can be blamed
We're never the same as we cross these hills
Our experiences change us along the journey
Over broken land where we drink our fill
We traverse through damaged landscapes and seek satisfaction
For the secrets we keep
We hold onto our confidential and undisclosed truths
Into the deep
We venture into unknown territories
Well our hearts will fall heavy the older we become
As we age, our hearts will become weighed down with life's burdens
And the time forgets us and the things we've done
As time passes, it tends to erase our memories and accomplishments
As our days become the flash of a distant spark
Our lives quickly become just a fleeting memory
To the night as we carry the flame further into the dark
Continuing into the future, our legacy will be carried on into the unknown
And all of the weight that holds us down
The issues and concerns that constrain us
Keeping us shackled to the ground
Causing us to be rooted to one spot in life
If beauty is broken we are bound
When beauty is hindered, we also become a part of that entrapment
By the shadows of grief
We are controlled by the grief and sorrow we carry
Further into the deep
Our journey carries us deeper into the unknown
And all of the echoes from the past
The sounds and voices from times gone by
(And all of the echoes from the past)
Continuing to reverberate through history
Are finding a way to make it last
They continue to find a way to remain in our present
(Are finding a way to make it last)
The echoes persist, trying to remain relevant
Just not enough to ease our grasp
But sometimes it is not adequate to alleviate our grip on the past
Upon ?? we sleep
And we continue to sleep upon the lingering memories of the past
Further into the deep
And our journey of life continues deeper into the unknown waters of the future
Contributed by Ethan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@_MrPink_
As we're lining up for a golden night
I will follow you around until the stars hang by
And I know we can't save the stuff alone
From the dark clouds moving on in that we're gazing upon
And the dreams we have within the light of dawn
Freeze our grasses green until the winter's gone
And the smoke melts away the drown of fears
While the sun is the golden hand holding everything dear
The snow enter pain when you've lost your will
We're never the same as we cross these hills
Over broken land when we drink our fill
For the secrets we keep into the DEEP
Well our hearts will fall heavy the OLDER WE BECOME
And the time forgets us and the things we've done
As our days become a flash of a distance SPARK
To the night as we carry the FLAME further into the dark
And all of the weight that holds us down
Keeping the shackle to the ground
If beauty is broken we are bound
By the shadows of grief further into the deep
And all of the echoes from THE past
Are finding a way to make it last
Just LONG enough to ease our past
But on tonight as we sleep wander into the deep
@ianstuart5660
Thanks for this gem. And, CBC NIGHTSTREAM!
@jld2047
Superbe ❤ ❤
@timsmith3960
you guys are awesome. Come back to Atlantic Canada. Best show ever.
@_MrPink_
I met you guys so long ago, at The Coach House. This video just captivates me. My dad and I visited Rhyolite on our last road trip. The energy was off the charts. Love. Thank you!
@_MrPink_
As we're lining up for a golden night
I will follow you around until the stars hang by
And I know we can't save the stuff alone
From the dark clouds moving on in that we're gazing upon
And the dreams we have within the light of dawn
Freeze our grasses green until the winter's gone
And the smoke melts away the drown of fears
While the sun is the golden hand holding everything dear
The snow enter pain when you've lost your will
We're never the same as we cross these hills
Over broken land when we drink our fill
For the secrets we keep into the DEEP
Well our hearts will fall heavy the OLDER WE BECOME
And the time forgets us and the things we've done
As our days become a flash of a distance SPARK
To the night as we carry the FLAME further into the dark
And all of the weight that holds us down
Keeping the shackle to the ground
If beauty is broken we are bound
By the shadows of grief further into the deep
And all of the echoes from THE past
Are finding a way to make it last
Just LONG enough to ease our past
But on tonight as we sleep wander into the deep
@ianstuart5660
@@_MrPink_
Thanks for the lyrics. I adore this song!
@bbb-57
so cute, from the first moment of missing poster, made me smile and wonder what happens next, very creative
@jamic39
Gotta see these guys live. This song is awesome! Should have way more views
@Jethromcsheepherder
Only 18 K views? That's a shame. And such a great tune too.
@swanomexicano27
How kickass was hillside this year! Them playing this was definitely my highlight.