On "Sun Come Undone", their debut full length, Thrushes craft gorgeous nois… Read Full Bio ↴On "Sun Come Undone", their debut full length, Thrushes craft gorgeous noise pop and swirling dream rock. Opening with the cavernous drumming of “Aidan Quinn” into the revved-up, fuzzed out Jesus And Mary Chain-esque “Heartbeats,” and carried through the nods to Dead Can Dance in “Loyalty” and haunted claps of guitar thunder on “Ghost Train,” to the final feedback soaked fallout of “The Hardest Part,” this is the sound of blood on blood.

"Sun Come Undone" was released on March 13, 2007 on Birdnote Records.

Guitarist Casey Harvey had been pestering Rachel Tracy about forming a band for years. She finally relented in the summer of 2005, agreeing to play bass, and they recruited vocalist/guitarist Anna Conner during a pickup baseball game and drummer Matt Davis shortly thereafter. Having cut their teeth in the formative Baltimore all-ages indie scene of the mid-nineties, they were itching to make meaningful music again. Several practice sessions in, they realized there was real chemistry and Thrushes was born.

Current Members

* Anna Conner - vox, guitar
* Casey Harvey - guitars, fx, noise, vox
* Rachel Tracy - bass guitar
* Matt Davis - drums (came back in '09)

Trees
Thrushes Lyrics

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Shake down a leaf or two
I’ll catch each one and think of you
Lift me up and I’ll climb high
Step on you and make you cry
I’ll make you cry

This tree splits right through
Half is black and half is blue

Your hand carved a name
Both our letters looked the same

Are you the same?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Trees" by Thrushes are quite introspective, with the singer seemingly addressing someone they miss or have lost touch with. The opening line "Shake down a leaf or two, I'll catch each one and think of you" sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer implying that they try to hold onto any memory or connection they can with the person they're addressing. The lines "Lift me up and I'll climb high, step on you and make you cry" are more ambiguous, but could be read as the singer feeling like they have control over the situation or relationship, and could hurt the other person if they wanted.

The second half of the verse gets more specific, with the imagery of a "tree split right through, half is black and half is blue" hinting at some sort of division or separation. The final line "Your hand carved a name, both our letters looked the same" suggests that the singer is addressing someone they were once close with, and there was some sort of shared experience or bond. Overall, the song seems to be an exploration of nostalgia and longing for someone who is no longer present.

Line by Line Meaning

Shake down a leaf or two
I'll take a moment to pause, shake off some distractions and reflect on my thoughts.

I’ll catch each one and think of you
During my moment of reflection, I'll reminisce about cherished memories associated with you.

Lift me up and I’ll climb high
If you support and encourage me, I can achieve great things and reach new heights.

Step on you and make you cry
I can be ruthless and hostile towards those who wrong me, causing them emotional pain and suffering.

I’ll make you cry
I am capable of inflicting emotional pain on others and take pleasure in doing so.

This tree splits right through
The tree is severely damaged, indicating there may be something broken or fragmented in our relationship.

Half is black and half is blue
The tree's split is symbolic of the contrasting emotions felt in our relationship, with half being associated with sadness and half with tranquility.

Your hand carved a name
You left your mark on our relationship, perhaps in a way that is permanent and unforgettable.

Both our letters looked the same
Our feelings and emotions during our time together were mutual and shared, as represented by the corresponding letters in our names.

Are you the same?
I am wondering if you have changed since our relationship ended or if you still possess the same traits that once endeared you to me.

Contributed by Austin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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