Twin Peaks was formed by four young Chicago natives -- vocalist/guitarist Cadien Lake James, guitarist Clay Frankel, bassist Jack Dolan, and drummer Connor Brodner -- in the early 2010s. The guys had known each other and been friends since elementary school, but only formed a band after the duo James had with his brother Hal split up so Hal could join the Smith Westerns. They began playing together near the end of high school, then went on tour during their senior year. Before heading out on the road, they had quickly and cheaply recorded an album in James' basement to sell in order to keep them in gas and beer. Titled Sunken, the album caught the ear of Autumn Tone, which issued it in the summer of 2013. After graduating, James, Dolan, and Brodner headed to Olympia to attend Evergreen College, but they decided school wasn't for them, so they swung by L.A. to get Frankel and headed back to Chicago.
Once there, they began working on a second album with producers Andrew Humphrey and Colin Croom. Taking more time to craft their sound but never losing the wild and loose feel of their live set, the album showed that the bandmembers' decision to quit school and stick together was wise. Wild Onion was issued by Grand Jury in summer 2014, just a few weeks after Twin Peaks wowed the crowd at the Pitchfork Festival with their set. More festivals, including Lollapalooza, followed amid a relentless touring schedule with multiple trips across the U.S. and forays into Canada, Mexico, the U.K., and Western Europe before their third LP, Down in Heaven, arrived in spring 2016. With Croom joining the lineup on keyboards, the album retained Twin Peaks' rough edges while drawing inspiration from the reflective tone of favorite works from the late '60s (the Rolling Stones, the Kinks, the Beatles). The following year, they delivered the double-live album Urbs in Horto, recorded over three nights at Chicago's Metro and Thalia Hall in 2016. Over the next year, the band toured and released a series of 7" singles that were then compiled on 2018's Sweet '17 Singles. Also in 2018, Frankel released an eponymous album as Grapetooth with his then-roommate Chris Bailoni (Home-Sick) that combined garage punk and new wave influences.
Twin Peaks regrouped in the studio, this time with producer Ethan Johns (Paul McCartney, Kings of Leon, Ray LaMontagne). Featuring guests such as Ohmme on backing vocals and Kyle Davis (Cage the Elephant, Evangelicals) on auxiliary percussion, Lookout Low saw release in 2019.
Biography by Tim Sendra
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2) Twin Peaks are a four piece rock or whatever band from Denver. http://twinpeaksdude.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/twinpeaksdude http://www.reverbnation.com/twinpeaksdenver
3) Twin Peaks are a Polish alternative/electronic rock band from Cracow, formed in October 2008.
4) Twin Peaks is a Toronto based hip hop group made up of Ghettosocks & Muneshine.
It may also be an incorrect artist tag for Angelo Badalamenti who made the soundtrack to the TV series.
Mirror of Time
Twin Peaks Lyrics
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often find that I'm doing it over
but when I look at the tears from her eyes
don't regret a single word that I've told her
When we're distant
I'm sure you'll think things over
I hope you'll miss it
for you to lean and laugh and cry on, little girl
How I wish that the start of the end would begin
That she'd need all that I've shown her
I know the cycle of life could begin
and in time I'd be stuck starting over
With the distance
I hope faith don't roll over
If you don't miss it
I'll still have an open shoulder
for you to lean and laugh and cry on, little girl
Why does love have to end?
Why do hearts have to break and mend?
Why do they tell me you won't be the only one?
They don't believe that love can last forever
Do you believe that love can last forever?
I believe that love can last forever
Do you believe that love can last forever?
I believe that love can last forever
The song "Mirror of Time" by Twin Peaks is a ballad about love, regret and the passage of time. As the title suggests, the song explores the idea of looking back at past relationships and seeing them as reflections of what has since changed. The lyrics suggest the singer may have made a mistake in the past but having seen their mistakes, they are now willing to help mend the relationship. The first verse suggests that while the singer may have repeated past mistakes, they have no regrets for the things they have said or done. The second verse suggests that despite the distance, the singer is still willing to be supportive and offer their shoulder to lean on.
The chorus is the emotional heart of the song, and it shows the singer questioning the inevitability of love and heartbreak. They seem to be genuinely asking why love has to end and why hearts have to break and mend. They also express a hope that love can last forever. The song's tone is contemplative and melancholic, with a touch of wistfulness. It is a poignant song that speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or thinks about what could have been.
Line by Line Meaning
When I look in the mirror of time
Reflecting on my past, I often find myself reliving memories
often find that I'm doing it over
I tend to revisit my previous experiences and try to recreate them
but when I look at the tears from her eyes
When I see the pain and sorrow in her eyes
don't regret a single word that I've told her
I stand by everything I've ever said to her
When we're distant
During our separation period
I'm sure you'll think things over
I believe you'll be reflecting on our relationship
I hope you'll miss it
I wish you'll long for the moments we shared
but I'll still have an open shoulder
I'll be always here for you whenever you need me
for you to lean and laugh and cry on, little girl
I'll always be there to give you emotional support and care
How I wish that the start of the end would begin
I want to move on with my own life
That she'd need all that I've shown her
I hope that she will appreciate everything that I did for her
I know the cycle of life could begin
I understand that life goes on and things change
and in time I'd be stuck starting over
I'm afraid of moving on and having to begin again from scratch
With the distance
During our time apart
I hope faith don't roll over
I hope that our relationship will continue despite the distance
If you don't miss it
If you don't feel nostalgic about our past together
I'll still have an open shoulder
I'll still be willing to help you whenever you need me
for you to lean and laugh and cry on, little girl
I'll always be there for you, offering my shoulder for you to lean on
Why does love have to end?
Why does love sometimes come to an end?
Why do hearts have to break and mend?
Why do we have to go through the pain of heartbreak?
Why do they tell me you won't be the only one?
Why do people assume that you won't be the only person I love?
They don't believe that love can last forever
They don't believe that love can be eternal and forever-lasting
Do you believe that love can last forever?
Do you have faith in the idea of long-lasting love?
I believe that love can last forever
I believe that love can endure the test of time
Do you believe that love can last forever?
Do you share the same belief as I do, that love can be eternal?
I believe that love can last forever
I have faith in our love, that it will always persist and remain true
Contributed by Katherine J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.