Also see, The Valley.
… Read Full Bio ↴There are four bands with the name Valley.
Also see, The Valley.
Valley is a 4 piece alternative pop band from Toronto. The 4 friends met by coincidence when they were accidentally double booked at a studio in late 2013. Valley takes pride in writing and self producing their music in their home studio where they have successfully released 1 EP and a debut LP, MAYBE. The band recently supported Lennon Stella on her sold out North American theatre tour and will be supporting The Band Camino through North America this upcoming fall 2019. Valley signed a full recording contract with Universal Music Canada in 2017 and will focus on writing LP2 this summer.
Valley formed in 2014 are 5 Friends from Halle, Belgium who decided to make some music together. Their first EP "Life Storms" was released on Facebook on 16th of July 2014. And marks their first steps in their professional music career. A year later their second EP "Eternity is Love..." was released. In March 2017 they will release their debut album "Dark Tears, Bright Smiles" which will be released digitally by Redfield Records, a division of Redfield Records.
The third one is from Cary, North Carolina, and is comprised of Max Walukas, Ryan Slagle, Ian MacLellan, Matthew Kotarba, and Christina Haake. In 2007, they put out their debut album, Take Your Time Machine.
The fourth one formed when John, Marc, Nate and Dan's friends left them after high school to persue college. In the wake they recorded four of their songs with friend and recording engineer Wes Lambert. What became of these sessions in the hot months of August 2005 was the EP 'Sounds of the Valley' (2005)
Slacks
VAllEY Lyrics
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I search for you.
Drinkin' stride.
We'll stumble tonight.
I've packed my things.
Darling, you've pulled my strings.
Wipe my eyes,
You don't hold my heart,
Like you run in dark.
You don't hold my heart,
Like you fell from heights.
Slack pulls through.
I search for you.
Drinkin' stride.
We'll stumble tonight.
Frightened by (?)
(Yeah you face some time in front of me)
Pressure that breaks my spine.
(And find me with my shoulders down)
Fading light,
(I will carry you through hallways (?))
Drag us behind.
(And find a way to lay you down)
You don't hold my heart,
Like you run in dark.
You don't hold my heart,
Like you fell from heights.
(1, 2, 3, 4)
All I was lookin' for was,
Catchin' some time but,
You don't want to be a friend.
You don't hold my heart, (ahhhh)
Like you run in dark. (ahhhh)
You don't hold my heart, (ahhh)
Like you fell from heights. (ahhhh)
(Ahhhhh)
Slack pulls through.
I search for you.
The lyrics of Valley’s song “Slacks” seems to be about a tainted relationship that has ended. The main vocalist is most likely referring to a former lover or a person whom they had strong feelings for. The song starts off with the line “Slack pulls through” which could be interpreted as a metaphorical reference to time, as if time itself is having an impact on the situation, and is relentlessly moving forward. The vocalist is shown to be searching for the person they lost, but is found to be drinking and stumbling through the night; it is possible that this search is a futile effort.
In the second verse, the vocalist declares that they have packed their things and the lover in question has “pulled my strings.” The use of the word darling suggests fondness, hence we can assume that the relationship was once strong or had potential. But despite this, the vocalist is ready to wipe the tears away and the lover out of sight. The chorus repeats the lines “You don’t hold my heart/Like you run in dark/You don’t hold my heart/Like you fell from heights,” which shows that the person in question no longer has the same level of emotional hold or intensity over the vocalist.
In the next verse, the vocalist talks about being frightened by something but is ready to face the pressures that may come their way. They also mention the fading light and how they will carry their lover through hallways, suggesting a certain commitment or obligation they feel towards the person they lost. The strange syntax of the last line, "drag us behind," adds to the song's ambiguity but could signify the emotional baggage of the relationship or the weight of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Slack pulls through.
Despite feeling directionless or unproductive, I am managing to keep going.
I search for you.
I am seeking connection or companionship with you.
Drinkin' stride.
I am drinking as I walk, perhaps in order to keep up appearances or self-medicate.
We'll stumble tonight.
Together, we will make mistakes or take risks, perhaps fueled by alcohol or passion.
I've packed my things.
I am preparing to leave this situation or relationship behind.
Darling, you've pulled my strings.
You have been manipulating or controlling me.
Wipe my eyes, And you out of sight.
I am trying to move on emotionally from you and the pain you have caused me.
You don't hold my heart, Like you run in dark.
You do not have a genuine or trustworthy hold on my heart and emotions.
You don't hold my heart, Like you fell from heights.
You do not have the same significance in my heart that you once did, as if you have fallen from grace or out of favor.
Frightened by (?), (Yeah you face some time in front of me)
I am scared or overwhelmed by something, and you are ignoring or downplaying my feelings.
Pressure that breaks my spine. (And find me with my shoulders down)
The weight of my responsibilities or expectations is crushing me, and you are finding me in a state of despair or resignation.
Fading light, (I will carry you through hallways (?))
As the metaphorical light fades in our relationship or situation, I vow to support or guide you through difficult times.
Drag us behind. (And find a way to lay you down)
We are being held back by something or someone, and I am trying to find a way to lay you (or our problems) to rest.
All I was lookin' for was, Catchin' some time but, You don't want to be a friend.
All I really wanted was some quality time with you, but you are not interested in being my friend or investing in our relationship.
You don't hold my heart, (ahhhh) Like you run in dark. (ahhhh) You don't hold my heart, (ahhh) Like you fell from heights. (ahhhh)
Repeating the earlier sentiment that you do not have a meaningful or secure hold on my heart.
(Ahhhhh)
A nonverbal expression of pain, frustration, or loss.
Slack pulls through.
Repeating the opening line to close out the song - despite my struggles, I am still managing to keep going and persevere.
Writer(s): karah mcgillivray, michael brandolino, robert sowinski, alexander dimauro
Contributed by Grace A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.