There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Tribe was an altern… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Tribe was an alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, active from 1988 to 1994. The band built a sizable local following thanks to lead singer Janet LaValley and dark, melodic songs. The band released three albums on Slash Records in the early 90s before disbanding. Band members Eric Brosius, Terri Brosius (formerly Barous), and Greg LoPiccolo later entered the video game industry, working most notably on the Thief and Guitar Hero series, and the critically acclaimed System Shock 2.

2) Tribe was an underground jazz and funk collective of musicians from Detroit, including Wendell Harrison, Phil Ranelin, Marcus Belgrave and others. Tribe as well as releasing records in the early 1970's also used to produce a black awareness magazine for Detroit.

3) Tribe is an Australian new age act.

4) Tribe is a German trash metal band, founded in 2003 by Mortiz Kohlhaas and Sven Menges. Later, André Donath and Christian Groth joined. 2004, Thomas Kas came and André Donath left the band. First, they only covered songs, but now they write their own songs and also recorded a CD, At the moment, they have many gigs in the "Westerwald." They are inspired like Bands like Soulfly, KoRn or Ektomorf

5) Tribe can also refer to the group of singers in the musical "Hair".

6) Tribe is also a Belgium rock/folk/jazz-group. Most membres were formerly with the Belgian band Troissoeur.

7) Tribe also was another Belgian group, that made two albums: Stone Cold (1995) and Temper (1996)

8) Tribe is also a Heavy Metal band from UK, released their debut Pray for Calm... Need the Chaos (2009).Band is Paul Kettley (vocals), Adam Goldsmith (Drums), Gaz McKenzie (bass) and Nick Dunne (guitar, keyboards)

9) Tribe is also a Death/Thrash/Thrascore band from Slovakia (Moldava nad Bodvou).

10) Tribe is also a hungarian rapper from Dabas with a similar type of music like Rage Against the Machine.

11) Tribe is also a South African jazz quartet based in Cape Town consisting of Kesivan Naidoo (drums), Charles Lazar (bass), Mark Fransman (piano), and Buddy Wells (sax).

12. Tribe is also the name of a progressive rock/metal band from North Hollywood, USA. Their line up features 7sloth of YOutube fame, and their music can be heard/downloaded here: https://soundcloud.com/tribeofficial

Serenade
Tribe Lyrics

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(Terri)
I am painting here with the lights off
Making swirls with the paintbrush
You say-what could this be of?
We're laughing, neighbors they make fuss
Then you serenade me
Lucky lucky me
You are lagging behind in the dark wood

I turn, retrace all my footsteps
You leap out from a tall tree
I jump, a plot just to kiss me
I am waiting still as the nights are
Listening, practice your guitar

Watching all of the sky's stars
Listening, practice your guitar

Overall Meaning

The song Serenade by Tribe is about a couple enjoying each other's company and having fun in the moment. The opening lines "I am painting here with the lights off, making swirls with the paintbrush. You say- what could this be of?" suggest the couple is engaging in a playful activity with no particular purpose. They are carefree and unconcerned about what others may think. When the neighbors make a fuss, they laugh it off and continue to enjoy their time together.

The chorus "Then you serenade me, lucky lucky me" highlights the intimacy and love between the couple. The use of the word "serenade" feels old-fashioned and romantic, as if the partner is singing a love song. The couple takes a walk in the dark woods, and the woman turns back to see her partner lagging behind. He jumps out from a tall tree, startling her, and then they share a kiss.

The final verse emphasizes the peacefulness of the night, with the woman waiting and listening to her partner practice his guitar, while watching the stars. The song captures the sweetness of a romantic relationship, where the couple can be themselves and enjoy the simple moments in life.

Line by Line Meaning

I am painting here with the lights off
I am expressing my creativity in solitude and darkness

Making swirls with the paintbrush
Creating abstract art with curvy brush strokes

You say-what could this be of?
You’re confused about what I am painting

We're laughing, neighbors they make fuss
We are amused, while the neighbors nearby are complaining about our noise

Then you serenade me
You start singing a romantic love song for me

Lucky lucky me
I feel extremely fortunate to receive your love and attention

You are lagging behind in the dark wood
You are following me from a distance in the shadowy forest

I turn, retrace all my footsteps
I am retracing my steps intentionally to let you catch up to me

You leap out from a tall tree
You playfully jump out of a tree to surprise me

I jump, a plot just to kiss me
I am thrilled and eager to receive your kiss

I am waiting still as the nights are
I am patiently waiting for your company even at the darkest hours