Their style could be described as a blend of catchy indie pop with raw garage rock sounds, coined as "bubblegrunge" by The Guardian.
The band was formed in 2012 by Burke and Waters, who first met each other in a bar and began recording demo songs based on files of song ideas Burke recorded on her iPhone. In 2013, Bines and Cole joined the band shortly before recording commenced on their debut EP. They released the self-titled debut EP in 2014, and followed up with a self-titled full-length album in 2016.
The 2016 album was shortlisted for both the Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year and the 2017 Polaris Music Prize in 2017, as well as garnering a SOCAN Songwriting Prize nomination for the song "Shithole".
The band's second full-length album, Wide Open, was released on October 6, 2017.
La la
Weaves Lyrics
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There was a river down the street where nature was a thought
I didn't speak to anyone my shyness was my downfall
I won the science competition three in three in two three
Listen to my back I find something special
You express your mind that I'm worth much more
Can you see it can you see it on you
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Can you see it can you see it on you
I wasn't easy super I did not like all the words
Good with grammar bad with pain I fumble through the park
I didn't have too many friends I smiled with words I've heard
Ladle chips and lighted dips our music was the favorite
Listen to my back I find something special
You express your mind that I'm worth much more
Listen to my back I find something special
You express your mind that I'm worth much more
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Can you see it can you see it on you
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Can you see it can you see it on you
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Can you see it can you see it on you
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Can you see it can you see it on you
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Can you see it can you see it on you
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Can you see it can you see it on you
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Can you see it can you see it on you
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Can you see it can you see it on you
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Can you see it can you see it on you
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Can you see it can you see it on you
The lyrics to Weaves's song La La describe the experience of growing up as a shy and introverted individual who struggled to connect with others. The first verse sets the scene by describing the singer's childhood neighborhood, where they were isolated from the other children who lived nearby. Despite living near a river and being surrounded by nature, the singer never felt a part of it. Their shyness was a hindrance and prevented them from making friends.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's struggles. They describe themselves as not being "easy super" and struggling with words and language. However, there is a hint that music may have been a comfort to the singer, as they mention "our music was the favorite." The chorus repeats the question "can you see it on you" and encourages the listener to look inward and recognize their own worth.
Overall, the lyrics to La La seem to be a reflection on the challenges of growing up different and the importance of recognizing and valuing oneself despite those difficulties. The sparse and poetic nature of the lyrics leaves ample room for interpretation and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born across the street from kids who never spoke
I grew up next to kids who didn't talk much
There was a river down the street where nature was a thought
There was a river nearby, but we didn't really appreciate nature
I didn't speak to anyone my shyness was my downfall
I was too shy to talk to anyone, and it hurt me in the end
I won the science competition three in three in two three
I won three science competitions in three years
Listen to my back I find something special
If you really listen to me, you'll find something unique
You express your mind that I'm worth much more
You appreciate me and understand my true worth
I wasn't easy super I did not like all the words
I wasn't very outgoing and didn't understand everything people said
Good with grammar bad with pain I fumble through the park
I'm good with language but struggle with emotions, I feel lost in nature
I didn't have too many friends I smiled with words I've heard
I didn't have a lot of friends, so I relied on familiar words to make connections
Ladle chips and lighted dips our music was the favorite
We enjoyed simple pleasures like chips and music together
Can you see it can you see it on you
Do you see the same special qualities in yourself?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jasmyn Nicole Burke, Morgan Waters
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