"We wanted to make a record that showed who we really are and at the same time not obtuse," says Thornton. "We tried to be universal with the record, and hopefully it's something that could grow into mass appeal."
Under the moniker Thornton, it was the group's 2004 release Had a Sword that first put them on the underground radar. Receiving praise from a variety of publications and quickly gaining recognition, they were hurled into the forefront as one of Nashville's premier rock outfits after winning the Nashville Scene Award for the Best Experimental Rock Group in 2004.
In support for Had a Sword, the group made their way through an extensive tour in 2004 and 2005. Although largely successful, their ride was cut short after Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans and, consequently, the plans for the rest of their tour. As they fled north from the disaster, they cancelled the rest of their tour dates, and the band went into hiatus; and lead singer/guitarist Kevin Thornton went on a sabbatical in South America. This hiatus, however, became the catalyst for their latest record, Waves on Waves Self Titled.
Introduction
Waves on waves Lyrics
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To give a name
To give a name
To the unintroduced
Invent names that
To give a name
To give a name
Invent names that
To give a name
To the unintroduced
Invent names that
Haven't been
Used
Sum up names in bundles
Invent names that haven't been used
The lyrics of "Introduction" by Waves on Waves encourage the listeners to give names to things or people who might be unknown or unfamiliar to them. The repetition of the phrase "To give a name" emphasizes the importance of naming and identifying things in our lives. The line "Invent names that haven't been used" indicates that it's okay to create something new and unique, rather than following established norms or conventions. The phrase "Sum up names in bundles" highlights the idea of categorization and grouping, which helps us make sense of the world around us.
On a deeper level, the lyrics could also be interpreted as a call for empathy and understanding. By giving a name to something, we are acknowledging its existence and giving it a sense of identity. This could apply to people as well - by learning someone's name and getting to know them, we are showing them that we see them as an individual and care about their presence in the world.
Overall, "Introduction" is a thought-provoking and reflective song that urges us to think about the power of naming and the importance of acknowledging the things and people in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
To give a name
To assign a unique identifier
To give a name
To provide a title or label
To give a name
To create an individual identity
To the unintroduced
To those who have not been given a name yet
Invent names that
Devise titles that were not previously in existence
To give a name
To bestow a unique identifier upon
To the unintroduced
To those yet to be labeled or titled
Invent names that
Create new titles that have not been used before
To give a name
To assign a name or title
To the unintroduced
To individuals who currently lack an identity
Invent names that
Create unique titles or labels that have not been utilized
Haven't been
Have not previously been in use
Used
Assigned or employed as a name or title
Sum up names in bundles
Group together titles or labels
Invent names that haven't been used
Create new titles or labels that have not been employed before
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS THOMA, JAN ST WERNER, JEAN DOMINIQUE NKISHI
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