Other members of the group included guitarists Mike Daly and Phil Wandscher, bassist Steve Grothmann and drummer Skillet Gilmore.
Adams and Cary have publicly talked of reuniting Whiskeytown on multiple occasions, as recently as 2005, but as of yet, nothing new has materialized. The two did perform together briefly, along with Skillet Gilmore, on June 8, 2005, in Raleigh.
Major recordings include:
Faithless Street (Mood Food, 1995) which was later reissued with additional tracks and a new mix.
Strangers Almanac (Outpost, 1997).
Pneumonia (Lost Highway, 2001) the band's swan song, which Adams labored over for two years before its release, by which time the group had split up.
The EP Rural Free Delivery (Mood Food, 1997) collects unreleased tracks from the early days and is apparently reviled by Adams.
Additionally, the band's music appears on various soundtracks and compilations.
Somebody Remembers The Rose
Whiskeytown Lyrics
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While the other forgets how it grows
Would all the dangers
Would all the dangers of love
Am I still a stranger?
Somebody remembers the dress
How it was handsome
Beautifully pressed
Would all the dangers of love
Lost to a stranger
Honey I'm out of service
For a while
Damaged heart's been manufactured
And everyday this one never works anyway
Somebody remembers the rose
While the other forgets how it grows
Would all the dangers
Would all the dangers of love
Lost to a stranger
Honey, I know you
Baby, I know you
Yeah, I know you
The lyrics to Whiskeytown's song "Somebody Remembers The Rose" explore the complexities of love and relationships. The song begins by acknowledging how one person may remember something beautiful and romantic about the relationship, while the other person seems to have forgotten it. The line "While the other forgets how it grows" suggests that the relationship may have lost its spark or become stagnant, and one person may be holding onto something that the other has let go of.
The chorus then poses the question "Would all the dangers of love be lost to a stranger?" This line raises the idea that love can be dangerous and unpredictable, and it begs the question of whether it is worth it to take a risk for love, or to lose it to someone who doesn't fully understand or appreciate it. The singer continues to question whether they are still a stranger to their partner, and whether they are still able to connect on a meaningful level.
The final verse of the song reveals the singer's own struggles with love and relationships. They describe their "damaged heart" which has been "manufactured" and can no longer function properly. They suggest that they are "out of service for a while" as a result, further emphasizing the difficulties and risks involved in love. The final lines of the song repeat the phrase "Honey, I know you" several times, suggesting a desperate attempt to hold onto a connection that may be slipping away despite the singer's efforts.
Overall, the lyrics to "Somebody Remembers The Rose" are a poignant exploration of the challenges and uncertainties of love, and the ways in which people can remember and forget different aspects of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody remembers the rose
Someone still remembers the beauty of love that they once experienced.
While the other forgets how it grows
The other person has forgotten how to love and what it takes to make love grow.
Would all the dangers
Could all the potential risks and heartaches of loving another person be worth it?
Would all the dangers of love
Are the risks of experiencing love worth the potential hurt or pain that may come with it?
Am I still a stranger?
Do you still not know me or understand who I am as a person?
Somebody remembers the dress
Someone still remembers the beauty and elegance of their lover.
How it was handsome, beautifully pressed
How perfectly their lover was put together and how much effort they put into their appearance.
Lost to a stranger
Left behind for someone new who doesn't appreciate and understand the beauty of their lover.
Honey I'm out of service
I'm not available right now and can't give you what you need.
For a while
This may only be temporary, but I need some time for myself.
Damaged heart's been manufactured
I've been hurt before and my heart has been damaged as a result.
And everyday this one never works anyway
Despite trying to open myself up to love, my damaged heart is preventing me from truly being able to love again.
Honey, I know you
I understand who you are and know you better than you may realize.
Baby, I know you
I know you on a deeper level and feel a strong connection to you.
Yeah, I know you
I'm not just saying this, I truly know and appreciate who you are as a person.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WANDSCHER, RYAN ADAMS
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