White Rabbits came to New York from the midwest. For their first record, they managed to catch the attention of Say Hey Records and producer Chris Zane (Shy Child, Asobi Seksu, Les Savy Fav). Their second album, "It's Frightening," was produced by Britt Daniel (Spoon).
Lead by dual vocalists, Greg Roberts (Guitar / Vox) and Steve Patterson (Piano / Vox), the 6 piece is rounded out by Alex Even (Guitar / Vox), Brian Betancourt (Bass), Matt “The Duck” Clark (Drums) and Jamie Levinson (Drums). With a certain joie de vive, playfulness and charm White Rabbits thematically evoke the more decadent and bygone era of days spent on the green, old cinemas “Tourist Trap”, tragic mothers “Navy Wives”, and restrained, but no less awkward domestic disputes, with the first single, “The Plot.”
Added to their arsenal are 3 part vocal harmonies that texture the album throughout. White Rabbits even showcase the occasional group chant, best exampled on Fort Nightly’s opening track “Kid On My Shoulders”. White Rabbits’ penchant for more tropical excursions such as on “I Used To Complain Now I Don’t”, featuring the horns of Beirut’s (Jon Natchez), are, at times, reminiscent of The Specials or Madness.
Their sets have gained the band a large and growing audience and led them to share bills with Peter Bjorn & John, The Fiery Furnaces, The Walkmen, Richard Swift and others.
Hold It to the Fire
White Rabbits Lyrics
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Old days should find
Then we're all in, it's all coming back to me
Hide my smile, hide my smile
We're holding it through the fire
We're holding it through the fire
Now we're on the fire
So [?] only be the round my [?]
It's only real [?] to find
Then we're all in, it's all coming back to me
We're holding it through the fire
We're holding it through the fire
Now we're on the fire
Holding it through the fire now
We're holding it through the fire
We're holding it through the fire
Now we're on the fire
The lyrics of "Hold It to the Fire" by White Rabbits are quite abstract and open to interpretation. One possible interpretation of the song is that it talks about overcoming difficulty and facing challenges. The repetition of the phrase "We're holding it through the fire" suggests a sense of determination and resilience. The line "Hide my smile" could be interpreted as an effort to suppress emotions and keep a brave face in difficult situations.
The reference to the "old days" and things "coming back to me" could suggest nostalgia or a sense of longing for the past. The phrase "It's only real [?] to find" implies that the truth or reality of a situation is elusive or hard to grasp. The lyric "So [?] only be the round my [?]" is difficult to decipher but could refer to a circle or cycle of some kind.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hold It to the Fire" seem to be about facing challenges head-on and finding strength in difficult times. The repeated refrain of "holding it through the fire" reinforces this idea of perseverance and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Calling me the [?]
Someone is addressing me, but I'm not sure who
Old days should find
I hope to reconnect with a time or place from my past
Then we're all in, it's all coming back to me
If we can achieve this reconnection, everything will make sense again
Hide my smile, hide my smile
I'm trying to remain composed, despite my excitement or nervousness
We're holding it through the fire
We're enduring a difficult or intense experience together
Now we're on the fire
We're in the midst of this intense experience
So [?] only be the round my [?]
It seems like everything is revolving around a certain situation or person
It's only real [?] to find
The truth of the matter is difficult to uncover
Holding it through the fire now
We're still enduring this difficult situation
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Alexander Even, Gregory Roberts, Jamie Levinson, Matthew Clark, Stephen Patterson
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